Audience Feedback

“In 30 years of these banquets, I have never been more impressed. Even James Earl Jones and Diane Sawyer couldn’t hold a candle to LeAnn!” Youth Alternatives patron, Cheyenne, WY

“We nearly tripling past donations when LeAnn spoke! But more importantly, we were thrilled and honestly overwhelmed by her heart for children.” Tom Velie, Exec Director, New Beginnings Adoption International Children’s and Family Services, Tupelo MS

“Your message of keeping our personal and business lives in balance is consistent with our company values and I could sense a recommitment from our agents to those values. Thank you!” Terry Christensen, Farm Bureau Financial Services

“The guests were all struck with your spirituality and warmth and were riveted by your presentation. The dinner brought in almost $27,000 for the Foundation!” Most Rev. Arthur N. Tafoya DD, Bishop, Diocese of Pueblo

“LeAnn inspires every person who hears her to move beyond their personal “war zones” and really change the world. Our audience walked away with a renewed zeal for their professions and their lives.” Danielle Hudson, Center for Nonprofit Excellence

“Your story and message were full of hope and inspiration. 94% of survey respondents scored your presentation highest 5, “spectacular!’” Lynn Price, Founder, Camp to Belong, Denver CO

“People attending our conference deal with serious injuries and fatalities. You made them feel appreciated, that their efforts are worth all they give. A perfect way to end our conference.” Vicky Frazer, Dept of Family and Children Services, Atlanta GA

LeAnn literally pulled the audience into her journey and left participants with the clear message that while serving children and others they can make a difference with their efforts. Conference participants connected with her, and in a most sincere and generous way, LeAnn connected with them. D.T. Texas Association of School Boards

LeAnn moved these hundreds of teens in a way no other speaker has. Months later they are still writing to us about how committed they are to balancing their young lives and making a difference in the world. C.R. Rotary International Youth Leadership Conference

Our employee network needed something to spark revitalization, and LeAnn provided that spark. The results were far greater than anything we had dared to hope for. She had the audience mesmerized! P.F. Kodak

I’m going to live my life differently after hearing you today. M.G. California Association of Health Facilities

I was so burned out that I was going to quit – LeAnn reinvigorated me to stay. National Hospice & Palliative Care, Denver, CO

LeAnn is captivating … she held nearly 300 women spellbound! She incorporates lessons from the past to change and better our lives today. C.R. Nazarene Women’s Ministry

Probably the best keynote I’ve ever attended… a moving, passionate call to reinvigorate our vision and mission.! Maine Health Care Association

As the closing speaker, LeAnn filled the nurses with confidence and inspiration and sent them on their way with renewed enthusiasm, joy, and determination. P.M. National Nursing Conference, Manitoba, Canada

As the nurse recruiter for one of Tenet’s largest hospitals, I’m proud to have been a part of this event. As a result of this campaign, we hired several RNs, six nurse externs, and a nurse manager for our Cath Lab who was very impressed with this event and the level of involvement that our management has with our staff. Yvonne Cano, Nurse Recruiter, Saint Francis Hospital – Tenet Health, Memphis, TN

Powerful! A speech full of wisdom learned with age and experience. I could listen to that again! L.S. National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses

What a nurse’s week treat. Thanks for NOT giving us calories for our gut but good sustaining food for our SOUL this year! LeAnn was the best!! Loma Linda University Medical Center, Loma Linda, CA

One of our staff members admitted he was looking for employment elsewhere before hearing you LeAnn. Your message renewed his commitment and energy to stay with us. Nancy Weber, CNO, Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare, Waterloo, IA

I’m going to live my life differently after hearing you today. M.G. California Association of Health Facilities

I was so burned out that I was going to quit – LeAnn reinvigorated me to stay. National Hospice & Palliative Care, Denver, CO

LeAnn is the most outstanding, powerful speaker! She touches hearts to make a difference…her positive, insightful message is wonderful, perhaps life changing. We all need to hear this. T. K. Association of Women’s Health, Obstetrics, and Neonatal Nurses

Everyone from PhD faculty to first year nursing students resonated, related and benefited from LeAnn’s messages. R.M. University of Manitoba Faculty of Nursing

When LeAnn came to speak to us, she drew the biggest crowd that we ever had for our Palliative Care Grand rounds. We were able to reach more nursing staff than ever with a message that reinforced the self-care that is required for those of us who deal with the drama and emotion of life and death. Jim Luce, MSW, Clarian Health Partners/Ruth Lilly Hospice

As VP for Clinical Operation, the decision to bring clinicians out of the field for education is done cautiously, in consideration of cost, lost time and productivity. Your presentation exceeded all expectations in value and appeal. I highly endorse your presentation for any organization looking to uplift their staff in a positive way. Rosemary Unnold, RN, BSN, HomeHealth – Visiting Nurses of Southern Maine

After LeAnn’s last recruitment event with us, we hired over half of the 58 new RN graduates who attended! We’ve had her back a second time as I don’t know of any other speaker who takes the personal touch to the level LeAnn does. Dana Hall, Nurse Recruiter, Franciscan Health System – Tacoma, WA

When we announced LeAnn was coming, our recruitment event had a great turnout. LeAnn spoke from the heart about her experiences and love of nursing and people. She makes you feel good about the profession you chose and one takes away a sense of pride about self – she is a treasure. We have since had her back for a third visit that was just as successful as the first! Dolores Napolitano, Manager of Corporate Recruitment, Meridian Health – Neptune, NJ

LeAnn, you’ve made such a difference in my life. I see myself and nursing in a whole new light. I notice things about my patients that I’ve never seen before. from an RN attending a Nursing Spectrum career expo, Tarrytown, NY

I go renewed back to life and work! Thank you, LeAnn! Society of Gastroenterology Nurses

LeAnn’s presentation was exactly what our nurses needed to hear in this changing, sometimes low morale environment. V.D. Carondelet Health-St. Joseph Hlth. Center

At a time when we are seemingly required to do more with less, LeAnn renewed our enthusiasm and pride in the healthcare profession. She equipped and inspired us to care for ourselves while caring for others. M.M. Salem Hospital

LeAnn is captivating … she held nearly 300 women spellbound! She incorporates lessons from the past to change and better our lives today. C.R. Nazarene Women’s Ministry

Probably the best keynote I’ve ever attended … a moving, passionate call to reinvigorate our vision and mission.” Maine Health Care Association

What a renewal of one’s self. A reminder there is hope, support and laughter in this profession. Kansas Organization of Nurse Leaders

I’ve been coming to these conferences for 20 years, and I’ve never been so moved or so impressed by any presentation! P.M. National Association of Neonatal Nurses

As the closing speaker, LeAnn filled the nurses with confidence and inspiration and sent them on their way with renewed enthusiasm, joy, and determination. P.M. National Nursing Conference, Manitoba, Canada