Here's what a few of our clients are saying about the programs and services of Professional Skill Builders, Inc.
"Donna is one of our firm's business partners in delivering training to align to both our business needs and career development of our employees and Partners. She has been instrumental in enhancing and advancing the professional development of our new hires through Business and Social Etiquette training. In addition, Donna plays an integral role in our staff development programs to provide our employees opportunities to develop their business networking, presentation, and communications skills. In addition, Donna has worked with our organization to develop and present content to our Senior Managers and Partners to help them hone their presentation and communication and skills. She is passionate about what she does and tells it to you straight, offering her advice along the way with a very professional and comfortable style. She is committed to excellence in her delivery and is truly a pleasure to work with."
Sue Hoerchner, Director of CG University, Clifton Gunderson, LLP
"I really wanted to really thank you for the work you did with one of my team members. He showed a dramatic improvement that was noticeable almost from the moment he returned from Chicago. After his session with you he showed a dramatic improvement in his whole demeanor as a professional. I am truly grateful to you for what you accomplished with him in only a few hours."
Claudette Hickey, IT Specialist, IBM Corporation
"Working with Donna Panko in the Executive Onboarding Coaching Series was a great experience for me. Donna provided me with the many tools that will help me improve in managing my time, my job, and improving relationships with the people I work with. Understanding that the process is continuous and picking priorities to work on makes it all manageable..."
Louis Kim, Vice President, Hewlett-Packard
"I met Donna in 2010 and subsequently engaged Professional Skill Builders for a comprehensive program that greatly enhanced my managerial and leadership skills. Unlike many of the executive training/coaching programs that many of us may be accustomed to, Donna's programs are custom-tailored to individual needs. This customization is coupled with a focus on tangible results that individuals can use for the rest of their careers. Many of us find it easy to work on improving our strengths, but the program also focuses on training our weaknesses, resulting in a more balanced manager/leader. I strongly recommend Professional Skill Builders. Whether you own a small business or are part of a large multinational company, her programs are money well spent."
Mo Ramini, Senior Credit Risk Manager, Goldman, Sachs & Co.
"Donna Panko is one of our most trusted facilitators/trainers/consultants that we have been able to lean on over the years to always provide quality service. Donna worked closely with our company to customize our program to our liking and, at the same time, not stray away from delivering the important message. Donna has presented soft skills training for us; Public Speaking, Dealing with the Workplace Grapevine, Touch Things Once, the Art of Stress-Free Productivity, Proper Dress Code and Listening Skills. Donna is excellent and should be part of everyone's training schedules in years to come."
Paul McGee, Director of Human Resources, American Health Care Association
"I have asked Donna to work with some very key employees and she provided great results in executive effectiveness."
Jim Schneideman, Vice President, PCL Civil Constructors
"Donna conducted seminars and training in the US for a consulting organization founded in South Africa, and comprised of consultants from many different countries. She taught cultural differences to the consultants, enabling them to become more effective professionally while working with North American clients. Her seminars also imparted information useful for American born consultants- both recent college graduates and experienced professionals alike. I personally benefitted from her wisdom and would not hesitate to recommend her programs to others."
John Sulak, Project Director, SPL WorldGroup
"Donna has presented two different professional development opportunities to our staff over the past three years, 'Be Better at Casual' and 'Just Good Business Sense'. We were extremely pleased with her service, as were the participants. Here are a few comments from the evaluation: "This should be a part of employee orientation...for ALL new employees. We need to figure out a way to get it to existing employees, too!" "I learned many strategies and tips that will help my professional presence and appearance. Some tips I can even use personally."
Mandi Jones, Desktop Support Technician, Special School District of Saint Louis County
"We have used Donna for our onboarding program to discuss Business Etiquette dining with clients to new hires. Donna has that personality that grabs the audience from the beginning and by the middle of her presentation people are raising their hands to ask questions and become a part of the conversation! Donna is very easy to work with and has been very flexible with our organization and the price is right to! She is well worth the investment!"
Cherri Sheler, Program Coordinator, Crowe Horwath, LLP
