" Her delivery was excellent, humorous and loaded with energy. More important, however, she delivered a message that needs to be heard. Her ability to bring that message to the context of business was superb. Mrs. Young's story-telling skills served her well in illustrating her points."

David A. Neville, Executive Director
CATRALA of Georgia, Inc.

" I want to applaud you for the work you are doing with young people, Susan. There are few arenas I am aware of where the need is any greater for the messages you are delivering than among children and young adults. It is obvious you are doing a great job." 

Zig Ziglar
Zig Ziglar Corporation

" I attended the Master Sales Seminar held at the Marriott in Hilton Head, South Carolina and had the pleasure of experiencing Susan's motivational session.  Wow!  The energetic and moving time together was fun-filled, inspirational and thought provoking.  Her masterful use of metaphors and wonderful ability of story-telling opened our hearts and minds.  She has a God-given talent to empower the lives of others and I hope she continues to share her gift with the world.

Richard Taylor, Realtor
Gulf To Bay Properties, Boca Grande, Florida

" In 14 years organizing seminars and conferences for the Center for Simplified Strategic Planning, we've dealt with many speakers. Among those, Susan Young really stands out. Susan is completely dedicated to giving people the skills they need to succeed. In addition Susan has a unique gift for helping people see their own potential, and empowering them to realize that potential. The combination of Susan's keen analytic skills and energetic empathy make her a tremendously effective motivator. Susan will inspire and educated your organization with passionate purpose and distinctive methods. She is a wise choice for your next engagement.

Robert Bradford, CEO
Center for Simplified Strategic Planning

" Thank you for a great presentation and for making our Spring Meeting a success! Your presentation covered all of the areas that we had listed as being important to our members. Thank you for being so thorough and for meeting our needs. You gave a lot of information that we can take back to our offices and put to work. One of our members from Texas told me, " I have been to probably hundreds of seminars over the past 30 years and Ms. Young is in the top five percentile." Your presentation was enlightening and energetic. Thank you for making me look good!

Kristen McWhorter, Executive Director
National Poultry and Food Distributors

" I have rarely seen a person with such a degree of true passion and for using the gifts God blessed her with. Susan uses her gifts of encouragement and inspiration in a powerful way to motivate her audiences.  Whether it be old or young, Susan's skill of creating within the listener a fresh, new "can-do and creative" attitude is simply amazing to watch.  It is with great delight that I recommend Susan Young as a professional speaker to your group.

Karen Baker, County Commissioner, District 3
Okaloosa County, Florida

" I just wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed your breakout session at ACES. It was a great message that was well delivered. I hope to see you next year as our keynote speaker!

Georgia Kopelousos, The Timbers Club
Snowmass Village, Colorado

" The message you delivered and the energy with which you spoke truly captivated the 90 Junior League members attending our meeting. Everyone was buzzing over one or more of your examples you discussed and we all benefited from the lessons you shared. We survey our membership after every meeting on several areas.  Your segment was rated more beneficial than any other speaker we have had this year. I wanted to share some of the comments written about you: "Wonderful!; Excellent: Fabulous! Susan was great, bring her back soon!: Thank you! Wow!" We would recommend you to any organization whose members are interested in feeling better about themselves and recharging their spirits.

Jeri Ghosh, President
Junior League of the Emerald Coast, Inc.

" While I attended several Breakout Sessions at the ACES Conference in Hilton Head, I found none more motivation and more well thought out than your session entitled "From Ice To Fire...How To Fan Your Buyers Flame & Create a Profitable Relationship." Your enthusiasm and passion for your work showed throughout your presentation! Allowing the "round-table" atmosphere was a terrific idea and I only wish the other presenters would have followed your lead! Thank you for making the conference worth my while.

Kritsin Hulver, Representative
Cypress Landing, Chocowinity, NC

" Your energy and excitement inspired me. The kids of America are very lucky to have you helping them.

Annmarie Heinze, Relationship Renaissance
Franklin Park, New Jersey

Educators Speak....

" I was deeply impressed with your commitment to children and freeing their potential for personal success. I was moved when I read the letters you've received from students. One student summed it up pretty well when she wrote, "Mrs. Young is cool." As the father of two children, I know that "cool" is as good as it can get. You have the Superintendent's permission to approach all schools in the county. I'm grateful for your time and effort. Moreover, I'm confident that the value of your approach will result in a successful business.

Don Gaetz, Florida State Senator
Former Superintendent, Okaloosa County, Florida

" I am enthusiastically writing this letter of recommendation for Susan Young, a motivational speaker for kids. Her Success Series for Kids are helpful and thought provoking and encouraging for all youth in her targeted audience. Susan Young is an excellent addition to our community and we need to make sure her empowering messages continue to greet the ears of youth in this country."

Ardelle Bush
Healthy Start
Teen Awareness Coordinator

" I would like to take this opportunity to applaud the work of Mrs. Susan Young. Mrs. Young visited our school during the week before FCAT with her "Test Your Best" Seminar. She met with 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students. She presented a lively, grade-level appropriate, fast paced and fun seminar. The students and teachers LOVED her timely message. She reminded students to "keep their eyes on the prize," as they eliminated obstacles to their goals. She talked about being organized and shared many obstacles that keep kids from doing their best on tests. Throughout her presentation she empowered the students to believe in themselves. The students were mesmerized. She literally had those students in the palm of her hand. Nobody wanted to leave when it was time to return to the classrooms.

Dr. Kathleen A. Ball, SAI Coordinator
Florosa Elementary, Mary Esther, Florida

" Having been in education for the past 29 years as a School psychologist, teacher and counselor, I have seen just about everything. I totally agree with your approach and what you are trying to get the children to understand. My entire professional life has been dedicated to improving the lives of our children, and it pleases me to no end to see someone with your talents and skills helping to make a difference. Your heart must be as big as a house. How else could you make room for so many children in there?"

Michael Ladner
Guidance Counselor
Okaloosa Applied Technology Center

" Susan Young is an excellent motivational speaker. Her presentations to students are lively and interesting. She uses a variety of methods to engage students in discussion and application of the positive values she teaches. I highly recommend her and believe my students have benefited from her inspiring and uplifting personalized lessons on honesty, caring and positive self-image."

Peggy Christian
Teacher

" Thank you for your commitment to youth and to all those who serve youth. The insights you shared concerning motivating youth are essential training elements for all mentors. You honored us through your donations of time, talent and resources to provide such valuable training to enhance the development of the AmeriCorps Mentors. Thank you."

Joane Jones
AmeriCorps
Program Director

" Susan Young is a superb example of self-motivation, confidence and enthusiasm. As a guest lecturer, she addressed diverse group of adult, high school and at-risk students. Her presentation had an obvious effect across the entire spectrum of students. She has a gift for being able to motivate people to realize they are special and capable of great accomplishments in life. Her message, that personal choices will determine the direction your life takes, is especially important to young people today. She inspires people to set high goals in their careers and their lives. We highly recommend Susan as a speaker to any level of academic, professional or social audience."

Marsha Cox
Louise Forrest
Beverly Walton
Business Technology Instructors
Okaloosa Applied Technology Center

" You can work miracles! I feel so up-lifted, motivated and at peace with myself since hearing you speak. What you gave our stay-at-home mothers was life changing information- not only because it was meaningful and relevant to their lives, but because you also used unforgetable visual aides and real-life examples everyone will remember for years! Thank you very much for your help."

Betsey Plantholt
Healthy Families Okaloosa 

Students Speak...

" Mrs. Young,
Thank you for giving me joy and integrity in my life. You are the only person who has ever made me feel like I am not a piece of nothing. The first time that you smiled at me, I knew that we had started a friendship. I felt so good inside that you made me want to cry inside forever. I thought that nobody would like me ever. The other night I smiled because I pictured you in my head and went out of my room happy. That's how much you encourage my life."

Patricia, age 10
Niceville, Fl.

" I greatly appreciate your insight and perceptive point of view. Most of all, I love your amazing attitude towards people and life. You have an aura, an energy that radiates out from you. Your charisma inspires all who meet you. You are a truly wonderful role model and an inspiration to all."

Kathleen, age 15
Jacksonville, Fl.

" If you ever need a motivational speaker, Susan Young needs to be your choice. Her speech at the Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership Conference was an inspiration to me and I'm sure to all who heard her. She spoke about leadership skills and goal setting, which are especially needed for young people in high school preparing for college or work. Susan Young helps young people realize their potential so that they will be able to do well in the future."

Mary Alice, age 15
Pensacola, Fl.

" Mrs. Young TOTALLY ROCKS!"

Brandon, age 9

" I must say that I don't think anyone has ever made more of an impact than Mrs. Young. Not only did she motivate me beyond belief, but she also opened my eyes to the future. Mrs. Young was a wonderful speaker and I highly recommend her to everyone. After she finished, my head was just stuffed with ideas and things I could do with my life. She is someone that you'll never forget."

Tyara, age 16

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