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What people are saying about our us...

(way more than you'll ever need)

Troy...was a key part of making our 2009 TechConnect new student orientation one of our best ever! Our main goal this year was to focus on helping students make connections with each other right from the start and Troy's icebreaker session was exactly what we needed. Not only was it an energetic, fun, top-notch event in and of itself, but the excitement and expectations created during that time spilled over in a positive way to the other activities we had planned during that week.

The follow-up keynote session "Life Unlimited" was also very well received by our students. It was great to see students line up afterwards to meet Troy and interact with him personally. If you need help getting your students to come out of their shells, connect with each other, and learn to think positively about their upcoming semester, you should definitely consider Stende Inspirations!

Matthew Hauger, Associate Dean of Students, Arkansas Tech University

 

We have just had an incredible leadership conference with Troy and Karin. We are so lucky to have them back here. We are looking forward to having them back tons of times in the future. It was great! Everyone was involved- it was enthusiastic and interactive. Between the smiles and tears, it was a great day. I appreciate everything you two have done for us.
Michael Sanseviro, Director, Student Life, GA Perimeter College, Georgia

 

The BEST IDEA I gained from this program is that] this will help me and other committee members work together. I liked most the teamwork between Troy and Karin.
Elliott Harris, Student, Saint Paul College, Minnesota

 

Best program I have ever attended!
Alisha Panunzio, Student, Westminster College, Pennsylvania

 

I loved how Karin and Troy played off each other to present very helpful tools to use in everyday life. Awesome!
Austin, Asst Director, Ursinus College, Pennsylvania

 

It was Awesome! Troy rules at life and should be a requirement for every college student to see him!
Rory Paccy, Student, Ashland University

 

Being able to open up to someone unfamiliar gave me a new belief that I can do it. The experience was overwhelming.

Lori Stewart, Coordinator, Student Organizations, Jackson State University

 

Words are alive and operative. They have the power to make or break you.
Ramel Evans, Student, Florida Community College, Florida

 

There was an immense amount of positivity in this program.
Susan Boyd, Student, Southwestern Community College

 

Great Job!! Students need you.
Mindy Maddux, Director of Residential Life, State Fair Community College

 

Troy and Karin Stende added so much value to our leadership conference with their energy, enthusiasm. You can see the passion they have for what they are doing - it just exudes. You can't help but be infected by their passion - they are provoking people to be the best persons they can be to add value to themselves, to their brothers and sisters, to their families, and to their communities. You would be blessed to have them be a part of your leadership conference or activity. they will provoke you to action.
Irene Prue, Dean of Students, GA Perimeter College, Georgia

 

Everytime I listen to you, I'm a better person. I can't express exactly what listening to you does to me!
Millicent, Student, St. Petersburg College

 

This is a wonderful program - by the end, I could not help but to smile because I felt so good about myself and about the difference I can make on my campus.
Erin Tess, Student, Ashland University,

 

It was great. I feel much better about days to come. I realized that my dreams WILL come true.
Wanda Rodriquez, Student, Berkeley College,

 

This program was astounding! Students face so many barriers in today's world, and to have someone show us that we can powerfully overcome our barriers is incredible!
Justin Stiles, Student, Ohio Northern University, Ohio

 

This is the best session. Every time I attend this session, it makes me feel good about myself, gain confidence in myself, and believe in my self. Thanks for everything.
Judy Freese, Student Senator Advisor, Marshalltown Community College, Iowa

 

I love the way that Troy and Karin connect with their audience; they leave you feeling like you can achieve anything with the tools they have given.
Juice, Activities Director, Cowley College, Kansas

 

Troy and Karin's love for each other and for changing the world is breathtaking. Thank you for being so wonderful. Everyone who saw your program left a better person.
Kelly Russell, SGA President, Cedar Crest College, Pennsylvania

 

The was the best ed session I've been to. Thank You!
Josette Esantar, Student, Miami Dade College, Florida

 

Excellent and very fun. I learned how to change without changing my identity.
Takeeia, Student, Florida Community College, Florida

 

Awesome - Very motivational - I loved it. I learned that who I am makes a difference and that my words have power.
Candice E., Student, Coastal GA Community College, Georgia

 

It was great and mind opening. I wish the session could be longer. I learned that compromising plays an important role in establishing a good relationship.
Jamita Charita, Student, Broward Community College, Florida

 

Keep up the good work, because we need your voices to be heard on this powerful topic.
Samantha Morris, Student, Palm Beach Community College, Florida

 

I loved it! It was very interactive and fun.
Crissy Reagan, Student, Roane State Community College

 

I thought it was excellent finding out different opinions.
Doris Williams, Student, Bossier Parish Community College.

 

It was phenomenal and informative. It should have been longer.
Tashawna Downers, Student, Broward Community College, Florida

 

I liked the programs being interactive. It was helpful for me. I really enjoyed it.
Crystal Savoca, Student, GA Military College, Georgia

 

It was a good learning experience that I can apply to my current relationships. I learned that compromise is key to healthy relationships.
Zizi Barhouma, Student, California State - Long Beach, California

 

Relevant topic - especially for college students. I learned that communication is key to ideal relationships and that we must take time to let things progress.
Shirley Stary, Asst Dean of Students, Ashland University,

 

More time with these guys would be great!
J. Tyler Collum, Student Admissions, Floyd College, Georgia

 

Well carried out and energetic. It was enjoyable and thought-provoking material.
Jennifer Lewis, Student, Palm Beach Community College, Florida

 

Excellent - an insight to me that the power is within us.
Scott Knoulson, Student, St. Petersburg College,

 

Excellent program. A true feeling of satisfaction. I reached a new level of understanding about myself and what holds me back.
Daniel Santiago, Student, Berkeley College, California

 

One of the best programs I have ever attended! I can do it!!
Tino Chitsinde, Student, Texas Christian University, Texas

 

It allowed me to realize my weakness, place it upon another object, step outside my spiritual/physical limitations and smash its control of my life. Troy was very enthusiastic, empowering, deep, and sincere. He genuinely desired to make a difference in my life.
Justen Ellis, Student, University of Mary Hardin - Baylor,

 

Great program - very uplifting - I faced my fear of being insignificant.
Braden McCall, SGA President, Valencia Community College, Florida

 

WOW - speechless! A great way to re-ignite yourself and realize barriers are not in control!
J. Tyler Collum, Admissions Staff, Floyd College, Georgia

 

Troy really knows how to energize and empower a crowd!
Rob Sullivan, Speaker, Rob Sullivan Productions, Illinois

 

It was awesome. Thank you Troy for showing me that I am strong and can do anything.
Giselle Arios, Student Senator, Hillsborough Community College, Florida

 

Excellent. [This program] makes me feel positive about myself and everyone else. [I learned] to set my barriers as challenges and then go through them. I liked that everyone was looking out for each other, like we were connected through positivism.
Aida Ahumada, Student, Valencia Community College, Florida

 

The program was such an awesome experience that I am going to share with everyone. It was fun learning to act silly.
Nancy Nicolas, Student, Broward Community College, Florida

 

Wonderful fun, Troy. You're excellent at this!
Deb, Associate, Good Thinking Company, California

 

Excellent! Enjoyed waking to fun games. I learned how to use energy, work together, to have fun.
Mike Smith, Student, Berkeley College, California

 

One word… AWESOME!!
Jon Osborn, Student, Bridgewater College,

 

Fun and exciting! Best session at the conference! I love the connection that [Troy and Karin] have with one another. They were outgoing and kept the attention of the group.
Amanda Elliott, Student, Hillsborough Community College, Florida

 

Very informative! I realized that I do focus on me too much in a conversation.
Angelina Lopez, Student, Paul Quinn College, Texas

 

AWESOME! You have changed my life forever! I can do anything - I CAN OVERCOME MY FEARS!!!!
Yaneli Garcia, Student, Yuba College, California

 

I liked most Troy and Karin's attitude. They brought us into situations and taught us how to deal with everyday issues.
Jennifer, Student, Adelphi University, New York

 

[The BEST IDEA I gained was that] if we focus on a positive idea we work towards it. We have to let go of all the negatives in our lives.
Beryl Ann Bray, Student, Clarion University, Pennsylvania

 

Great! This was extremely useful & will help me in my meetings.
Bolden Harris, Student, Palmer College of Chiropractic, Iowa

 

Great! This program can benefit anyone of any age.
Katherine Crafton, Student, Sherman College of Straight Chiropractic, South Carolina

 

The program was excellent - I learned what I needed to use in my organization immediately.
Chris Elsesser, Student, Siena College, New York

 

Great - the best session I have been to! Ya'll both have amazing ability to reach out & inspire people.
Cory Copeland, Student, Texas A&M University - Commerce, Texas

 

I enjoyed the program - very relevant information and useful skills while engaging in conversations.
Ben Crutcher, SGA Vice President, Southern Illinois University, Illinois

 

The impossible became possible.
Jamar Matt, Student, Lehigh Carbon Community College, Pennsylvania

 

This is the most applicable interpersonal communications workshop I have attended.
Justin Cole, Student, Ohio Northern University, Ohio

 

Leadership is within.
Kathy, PTK Vice President, Reading Area Community College, Pennsylvania

 

[It was] very emotional. The presenter's emotions add to the affect of the program.
Katie Miller, Student, Washington State University, Washington

 

It was a great way to learn effective communications and still have a ton of fun!
Karen Ehrhardt, Student, Shippensburg University, Pennsylvania

 

I had absolute confidence that I could break that board. I learned that I need to determine how to gain the same confidence that I had in overcoming my barriers in life.
Lenae Weichel, Staff, Rock Valley College, Illinois

 

Wonderful job! Extremely valuable information! I loved your enthusiasm and passion!
Gina, Student, El Paso Community College, Texas

 

Uplifting, inspirations, and very rewarding. [The BEST IDEA I gained is that] I am okay.
Michael Burnett, Faculty, New York Institute Of Technology, New York

 

[The BEST IDEA I gained was] inspiration, motivation, power to keep climbing the steep mountain of life.
Jesus Jaime Diaz, Student, BMCC,

 

This workshop was dynamic! It was full of energy and included great ideas which are practical for Students and staff alike. The audience participation made this program very valuable.
Marguerite Stephens, Student Activities Coordinator, Pitt Community College, North Carolina

 

The interaction, the charisma, that they present is contagious. They really convince you to BE the difference.
Glenis Padilla, Student, InterAmerican University, Puerto Rico

 

Great interaction! Facilitators were extremely friendly. Both are upbeat and friendly and seem to appreciate comments from the audience.
Krissy Thomason, SGA President, Pitt Community College, North Carolina

 

Karin and Troy work very well together! The program flowed with questions & reasonable answers. Just being able to talk with my peers was insightful.
Becky, Student, University of Evansville, Indiana

 

This was very informational and I learned a lot about communicating.
Ashley Rucker, Student, North Idaho College, Idaho

 

[The BEST idea I gained was that] breaking through barriers requires ACTION!
Stacey Cook, Ph. D., Director of Student Affairs, College of Marin, California

 

Being a leader means you are also a strong follower and until you can be a good follower and listening, you cannot be a true leader! Thanks for pointing this out!
Jamie Stobie, Student, Franklin Pierce College, New Hampshire

 

To break through my barrier, my fear and to confront it at that moment, was an amazing experience - one that I will treasure always.
Susan Zagciuvinskas, Student, Cedar Crest College, Pennsylvania

 

GR8 eye-opener. The best idea I got was not to diminish someone's experience by comparing it to your own. I had never looked at it that way. Thanks.
Tara Thomasson, Student, Lower Columbia College, Washington

 

Absolutely amazing. I was inspired to write a poem.
Jason Daniels, Student, Central Connecticut State University, Connecticut

 

Wonderful - allowed me to finally admit to myself what my true barrier is - me!
Deon Lopez, SGA President, Truman College, Illinois

 

Powerful! Amazing! The most emotional, invigorating, inspiring, motivational program I've ever experienced!
Vicky Ransom, Asst Director, University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth, Massachusetts

 

Nothing can keep me back from being what I can become in life!
Neville, Student, University of the Virgin Islands, Virgin Islands

 

[The program] taught me a lot about dealing with anger in communication.
Bill Pear, Student, Caldwell College, New Jersey

 

Awesome, amazing, life changing. Something I will never forget. I can do anything I put my mind to. [I liked most] the feeling that all these people were supporting you- and the togetherness.
Andrea Henckel, Student, Albuquerque TVI, New Mexico

 

Amazing. Couldn’t talk afterwards because I was tearing up. [I learned] I can change my life. I feel free now.
Lancelot Mollen, Student, Bellarmine University, Kentucky

 

It really put things in perspective and I see now where I can make improvements.
Shannon Shaw, Student, Caldwell College, New Jersey

 

Excellent! You helped me like myself and appreciate others.
Laura Cedillo, Student, California State - San Bernadino, California

 

Great! Exciting! [It was] fun and never boring. [The best idea I gained was how to] focus on communication from different points of view
Joanna Lubach, Student, Central Connecticut State University, Connecticut

 

[It was] very touching and informational. [You] gave me a new perspective. [The BEST IDEA was that] I learned how to appreciate people in 15 seconds.
Nidia Islas, Student, College of Marin, California

 

High Energy and Interactive
Matt Rubba, Student, Fairleigh Dickinson University, New Jersey

 

Great! A good look at the building blocks of communication, and how they fit together. [The BEST IDEA I gained was the advice to] see yourself from outside of yourself.
Michael Shauger, Student, Fairleigh Dickinson University, New Jersey

 

There is no greater thrill than conquering your fear by using fear as motivation! AMEN!
Jamie Stobie, Student, Club Coordinator, Franklin Pierce College, New Hampshire

 

This has come at the most important part of my life. I have been moved emotionally & physically. I think the thing that I got is mainly the confidence that my goal is attainable and there are people in this world that can instill that in you and confirm that you are a person that can move on in life and attain your goals. Troy and Karin are awesome - AWESOME!
Elizabeth Romero II Felty, Student, GA Perimeter College, Georgia

 

Karin and Troy seem to have done a lot of research in terms of positive thinking, encouragement, brain transformation,etc. I gained a lot of insight, and a lot of knowledge that I didn't have before. It boosted my confidence even further. I'm much more encouraged to take the world by storm.
Kathia Laguerre, Student, GA Perimeter College, Georgia

 

I had the opportunity to hear some of the greatest motivational speakers - Troy and Karin Stende. It was very enlightening. I learned a lot and got fired up.
Mebu Barday, Student, GA Perimeter College, Georgia

 

Thanks! You are a blessing!!
Brett A. Cummings, Student, Olympia College, Washington

 

I thought it was really informative and I loved it!
Frank Flaherty, Student, Penn State University, Pennsylvania

 

[The BEST IDEA I gained was that] barriers can be conquered if you can take it step by step.
Jesse Hecht, Student, Penn State University, Pennsylvania

 

The best session of the program
Nick Bonkosky, Student, Penn State University, Pennsylvania

 

Fantastic! You guys are amazing! Thank you a million. [I learned] that I can do anything.
Jessica Pilcher, Student, Rochester Community and Technical College, Minnesota

 

It was awesome! The presenters were real down to earth people who know what it is like for us college students right now because they have been there. The program was both informative and inspirational.
Chelsie Gorzalka, Student, Sheridan College, Wyoming

 

I thought it was the best session I attended. [I liked] getting to know and truly appreciate people [the most] even though it was a short period of time.
Walker Wise, Student, South Puget Sound CC, Washington

 

It really made me feel good about myself and empowered me to realize that I can change things even if it’s a small one. [The BEST IDEA was that] everyone can make a change, even if its small by acknowledging someone's presence.
Jamie Sullivan, Student, Southern Connecticut State University, Connecticut

 

[This session] really makes you think and reflect. [The BEST IDEA was] complimenting others and finding ways that they make or could make a difference.
Jenny Potter, Student, Southern Connecticut State University, Connecticut

 

Great. I have dreams and I will chase them. Thanks for reminding me how great I am.
Candice Dayban, Student, University of Hawaii - Manoa, Hawaii

 

Excellent! The whole presentation applied to the variety of problems that come up either with school or organizations.
Hardeep Jassal, Student, University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth, Massachusetts

 

Great as a leadership tool for instructors and students learning the elements.
Cathryne Jordan, Advisor/Counselor, University of Washington, Washington

 

If you pursue to reach your goals, you can do it no matter the barrier. All is possible.
Zayra Reyes, Counselor, UPR-MSC School of Pharmacy, Puerto Rico

 

This program was very informative. It helped me to see some of the things I need to work on in communicating with others.
Angelique Jackson, Student, Woodbury University, California

 

I really enjoyed myself today. It's truly been a learning experience here today listening to Troy & Karin Stende. It was an experience that blew me away. The opportunity to listen to them has proved to be beneficial in the real world. Karin did an excellent job in connecting us and getting us to participate as well as getting us to open up and really share. It was a rewarding experience. I hope to take what I've learned today and pass it on.
Rome Pearson, Student, Gwinnett Technical College, Georgia

 

 

Here are more comments made about Troy and his dynamic programs.

 

"To say that Troy Stende is just another motivational speaker is like saying Mount Rushmore is just another work of art. Trust me, don't let this guy get away."
Tom Wheaton, Assistant Admissions Officer, Black Hills State University, SD

 

"The lecture...genuinely helped [students] to obtain the career of their dreams...a dynamic presentation with wonderful audience participation and energy. Troy's enthusiasm and creativity are outstanding."
Shawn Herzog, Academic Support Coordinator, Southern Utah State University, UT

 

"[Troy] was very exciting to watch...captivating speaker...he was a hit. If you have an activity that is approaching...I encourage you to consider Troy Stende."
Brian Verberne, Coordinator CAB, Southeastern Louisiana University, LA

 

"I want to tell you how pleased I was with your program...students got a great deal of insight...you did an outstanding job motivating them."
Joseph H. Benedict, Jr., Exec. Dir. of Student Services, Brooklyn College, NY

 

"You are the most educated, inspiring, and motivating speaker I have ever heard."
Kate Gibby, Georgia Perimeter College- Lawrenceville Campus, GA

 

"I have been working for a while to overcome negative thoughts about my potential- this is great reinforcement! I feel stronger, more belief."
Joshua Wagner, Yavapai College, AZ

 

"I felt like I was being talked to as if he were a long time friend and knew that I needed advice."
Cassandra Hackett, Ludington High School, MI

 

"My self-esteem had been uplifted. [Troy], just keep up what you're doing and don't stop."
Dwane S. Cooper, Brookdale Community College, NY

 

"I have heard nothing but rave reviews about Troy Stende's presentation...the students and teachers thought he was awesome - energetic, inspirational, and thought-provoking!!!"
Debbie Smith, Career Services Coordinator, Waubonsee Community College, IL

 

"Fantastic! I have learned more from Major in Success than through any books I've read about college success and job/career success."
Lee Ou, Student, San Jose State University, CA

 

"The students loved the Major in Success program on many different levels, particularly Troy's enthusiasm and energy. Students left very excited and motivated to...start changing their lives."
April Vary, Associate Dean of Students, Moravian College, PA

 

"Thank you for helping make [our conference] in San Diego a huge success. Your presentation was a valuable component of the conference and was well received by the participants. We are sure you will be receiving requests for future speaking engagements as a result!"
Joe Gieck, EdD, ATC, PT, Director of Sports Medicine, University of Virginia, VA

 

"You didn't just tell, you showed!"
Jane Lauer, Asst. Dean of Extended Learning, Iowa Wesleyan, IA

 

"I can't wait to see him again on our campus."
Roman Shwed, President of DECA, Broward Community College, FL

 

"The techniques that I learned here I believe I will be able to use for a life time."
Chris Carver, Southwestern Community College, NC

 

 

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