Ms. Sabiston has been a professional trainer and keynote speaker for more than 20 years.   She has done training and/or  keynote speaking for these (and other) companies and organizations:


The American Heart Association
 
AmSouth (now REGIONS) Bank
    "Pat is a very effective instructor.   She is energetic, very well organized and creates a comfortable
      atmosphere that encourages active participation from her audience.  Very well received by the attendees."
                                                              Nadia D. Smallwood - Vice President/Relationship Manager
 
Associated Land Title Group, Inc.

Bay County Land and Abstract, Co.
       "When we contracted with Pat to do training at our meeting, our employees felt more important because
        we spent money on their staff development. And, not only was Pat entertaining, but she got the message
        across in a manner that allowed for quick recall, which is very important for our employees."
                                                                  Don Crisp - Vice President, 1st American Title Insurance

Bay Bank & Trust Company (All employees. Several courses)
      "We use The Write Place to train our staff in telephone etiquette.  Pat is knowledgeble, entertaining,
        and establishes a rapport with her clients that shows lasting results."
                                                                          Shirley Carroll - Vice President, Senior Trust Officer
                                                                   
Bays Medical Society: Helping Our Physicians Help Patients                          
       "Our physicians found Pat's presentation on 'Marketing in Recessionary Times' both insightful and 
        timely.  We are lucky to have someone like Pat, a local resource, with such a high level of expertise." 
                                                                                                                               Michelle Flaat- Executive Director

The Bay County Chamber of Commerce (Numerous workshops)

Childrens Friend Learning Center (Albany, Ga)

Churches & home-schooling groups
 
Curry Printing (Now, Allegra Print & Imaging)
     "Pat Sabiston worked with us to make certain that all areas of concern were addressed during our
       training sessions.  Her tact and humor were appreciated, but it was the positive results that meant
       the most to our company.  I also want to thank and congratulate her on all she does for the community
       through her various avenues of service."
                                                                                              David Swigler - Owner  

Early Learning Coalition of Northwest Florida
     
      Comments from Program Evaluations:
                "I liked the speaker's use of her own personal situations as the example for everything talked
                   about.  I believe personal experience & growth is the key to educating others."

                 "I loved how the speaker kept me interested in the training and got the crowd involved."

                 "She made the point of discussion valid for business and personal lives.

                 "Very engaging and informative.''   -    "Genuine."    -    "Straight shooter."

                 "Fluid presentaqtion, clear ideas, easy to follow and retain."


Florida Association of Healthcare Marketing Professionals

Gulf Coast Medical Center (Numerous workshops)

Magic Broadcasting, Panama City Beach - "Integrity & Service"

M.O.P.S. at First Baptist Church, Panama City - "Time Management" and "Spiritual Journaling"

         "Thank you again for taking the time to share your wisdom and advice with our MOPS group yesterday. I got some tremendously positive feedback from the group members after you left.  Sometimes the mommies of preschoolers tend to get a little "deer in the headlights" feeling when posed with new information and challenges. However, you presented some excellent information for us to improve our lives both as mothers to our babies and daughters of the King.  Thanks so much for investing in our lives."  

Erin M. Toole, MSW

Panhandle Writer's Guild - "Preparing Manuscripts for Publication"

The Greater Panama City Beaches Chamber of Commerce (Numerous workshops)
     "Pat has been a chamber member for the last 16 years.  The chamber has been fortunate to have Pat
       facilitate several of our meetings and conduct training for members and staff.  Her expertise, knowledge
       and style, have increased the chamber's visibility and status in the business community.  We look forward
       working with Pat on future workshops, focus meetings and events."

                                                                                                        Debi Knight - Former President/CEO

The Panama City Writer's Guild
       "Pat's course was insightful and relevant. Her writing techniques were meaningful as I made final
        revisions to my latest novel "Krysha".  I credit Pat in helping me to attain a greater potential as a
        writer.  I highly recommend her course to anyone who wants to become a published author and to
        anyone who just wants to communicate more effectively.
                                                    Chris Patterson - Florida Bar & National Board Trial Advocacy                                                                                              Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer
      
       "Thank you for speaking to our group on Preparing Your Manuscript for Publication.  It was good      
        to hear a professional in the business of writing.  The information addressed the more technical
        aspects that our group - and I personally - needed.  Your down-to-earth and humorous attitude was
        greatly appreciated.  You are one of the most positive people I know!"
                                                                                                                 Linda Mix 
 
Southern Bell (North Carolina)

The Women's Club of Tyndall Air Force Base

Numerous MEDICAL Office staff members in both Georgia as well as Florida
 
TRAINING TOPICS:
Business Writing ... RIGHT!
CURES for CONFLICT (A Management Guide)
Prize-winning P.R.  (Plus, Media-Made-Easy Tips)
Enhancing Communication Skills (From Conflict to CALM)
Home Business HOW-TOs
MARKETING Mania (for small businesses)
PERSONALITY Plus (* Certified Instructor Status)
Telephone Techniques (The "101" Favorite with New 2008 Info!)
Time Management (4 Sessions at various levels of expertise)
SALESmanship Simplified
SURVIVAL 101: Dealing with Difficult People
Writing the BEST Business Plan EVER ... YOURS!
Preventing PODIUM PANIC! (Or, "I'd rather pick up a Rattle Snake.")
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Other:
Introduction of Keynote Speaker - Pulitzer Prize Winning political cartoonist Doug Marlette
Introduction of Keynote Speaker - Award-winning, Southern novelist Lee Smith
 
 

One can't help but wonder about the subject, the audience, or maybe BOTH for at least one of these engagements.