Training and Presentations

Without proper training, your team will not get to the next level. They won’t know what to do in difficult situations, and worse could be the cause of a lawsuit. Proper training is guaranteed to make your organization more money, save you money and avoid unnecessary risk.

If you're looking for valuable content focusing on tangible results that your attendees can use to leverage to their benefit… then contact me for your training and presentation needs.

For over 15 years, I have conducted training and workshops on legal, business and conflict resolution issues.

"Your presentation was captivating and full of energy. You were engaging and funny. Everyone I spoke with said the same. Thank you for a memorable presentation."
Julie G. Flick, Regional Sales Manager U.S. Financial, LLC

"As a trainer myself, I found your approach and technique to be very effective. In fact, I intend to adopt many of your teaching tools."
Conway Hansen, SVP Prime Alliance Bank

"In terms of your speaking style, I thought you were great!" Kimberly Noeth Oracle Corp.

Training and Presentation Topics

• Legal Documentation That Drives Revenues and Reduces Risk
• 50 Ways to Avoiding Ruinous Business Litigation
• The Legal Audit...What Every Business Person Should Know
• Effectively Managing the Client Relationship
• Legal Issues and E-Commerce in Today’s Electronic World
• The Legal Issues of Human Capital

Here are just a few examples of some of my seminars and presentations:

• For a national organization, participated on a panel discussion to in-house lawyers on issues of personal liability.
• For a national organization, designed marketing workshop for attorneys seeking to expand into health care markets.
• For a national organization, led teleconferencing seminars on various business development issues.
• For a national organization, led a discussion to Russian Diplomats and members of the Duma on the legal and business issues of starting a legal framework and infrastructure.
• For a national trade association facilitated a discussion of e-commerce experts to over 300 attorneys.
• For a national organization, participated on panel discussion to in-house lawyers addressing unique contractual issues.
• For a state wide trade association, assisted in designing and presenting a program addressing employee retention and empowerment, innovation, and customer focus.
• For a non-profit, led a series of seminars to local Fortune 1000 corporations on how to set up charitable giving programs.
• For a national organization, designed educational programs and seminars topics on issues of client retention strategies using customized materials, and facilitator-led sessions.
• For a financial services company, created an in-house university training program consisting of marketing and operations leading to expense savings in excess of $525,000.

Client Remarks

"I thought your presentation was great!  You were very enthusiastic and informative.   I feel so much better about things now.  I am so glad I was able to hear you speak."
Betsey Harling,
Account Executive BB&T "I was able to grasp new concepts through Cole 's talent and speaking ability.  Cole not only made the subject matter realistic, but also through his use of role-plays, really got the workshop members engaged in the learning process.  I would highly recommend Cole as he is a technical expert and is highly effective in his presentation methods."
Diane B. Nix, VP,
Corporate Resources HP "I greatly appreciated how you took the time to meet everyone in our group and then engaged each one in your presentation.  I have taken many classes over the years and I must say that your class was one of the most enjoyable learning experiences and your teaching skills are first rate!  Let me know if you will be teaching other classes."
Brian P. McNulty, SVP Business Development
J.P. Morgan Chase "I thought your presentation at the seminar was very informative and helpful as well as entertaining. You were very in tune with the group and catered your presentation appropriately.  By applying what we learned I feel I left your session with a better overall understanding of the substantive area. Kara Thompson LaSalle   I very much enjoyed your presentation.  It really gave me insight into the issues and your presentation was lively and engaging."
Lisa Tames, Vice President
CitiCapital Corporation "You are a great speaker and kept the material fun and interesting. Heather Cline BTMU Capital Corporation What I enjoyed most about your presentation was your interest in knowing each participant and the easy flow of topics.  You didn't read verbatim from the slides, they were there as a reinforcement and you made the learning process enjoyable." 
Nadya C. Morgan Océ
Financial Services, Inc."I thought your technique was excellent.  By challenging us, you prompted us to think on a deeper level than we would have through a garden-variety memorization process.  Such an approach can only succeed in an environment in which attendees feel comfortable to pose arguments and share thoughts openly. You created this precise environment through your informality, energy, and humor."
Daniel Rubenstein, Assistant Financial Analyst
Equilease Financial Services, Inc. "I really enjoyed the class, it was very interesting and entertaining, not a boring moment. I told both my Supervisor and Manager how much I enjoyed the Workshop and highly recommend that others attend."
Mary Anderson
People's Capital"I enjoyed your presentation and I liked the fact that you made it interesting and entertaining. It definitely makes learning easier when you enjoy the way it is presented!"
Stephanie Chipouras
Commerce Bank "I found your presentation extremely beneficial. What I enjoyed most from your presentation was your enthusiasm and the overwhelming amount of knowledge that I have personally gained."
Melanie West, Medical Specialist
Hitachi "I really enjoyed your presentation and it was of great value to me. You are an excellent speaker as you are very interactive. You stayed on topic and were very to the point. I liked that you discussed a broad range of topics and I was able to take away a better understanding of the issues."
Jeevan Hutchinson
Cisco   "What I did enjoy the most is the way in which the learning was broken down and simplified so that anyone may understand."
Lori L. Cooper, Transaction Coordinator
GE Commercial "I enjoyed your presentation immensely.  It was informative and enthusiastic!! Your pace was good and you answered questions in a manner that was understandable."
Keisha Grant
Suntrust"My goal was to get enough information to “hit the ground running…” and your session played a huge part in reaching it! You were thought provoking, clear, and entertaining. The role playing and class participation exercises were excellent. Please consider this an A+ rating."
Mike Shively
Credential Leasing Corp "Thank you so much for the informative presentation.  The content was on target and the interaction was a lot of fun.  Thank you for a great presentation."
Samantha H. Moritz, Sales Development Manager
eOriginal, Inc. "Your presentation was lively and well organized in helping us understand the issues and concerns - in plain language."
Hilda Kong, VP
JP Morgan Chase "It was a pleasure for me being able to hear and acquire some knowledge from your presentation. Your presentation was really helpful and in just a few hours you were able to cover the most important facts.   If you give any other presentation in other countries, let me know."
Ana Isabel Aleman Banco
Latinoamericano de Exportaciones S.A "I really enjoyed your presentation last week.  It was very informative and entertaining as well.  You seemed quite comfortable and at ease in front of the group.  Thanks for great information."
Mike Turnamian
Cisco "It was the best workshop I have ever attended.  The role play was wonderful and your presentation was very informative."
Yudh Kittiviriya
GRN Corp. "I thought your presentation was very well put together, and I learned a great deal.  All in all, I thought it was a wonderful experience."
Toby Long
CHP Consulting  "I just wanted to tell you that I really enjoyed your presentation.   I thought it was the perfect length as to keep my attention, but not go overboard.  I really think I learned a LOT just from your section alone.    I hope my comments keep you doing similar presentations in the future!! It was very enjoyable!!"
Emily Southard
Stryker Finance "I would like to say thank you.  I attended your Workshop and as a relative veteran, I still came away with a couple of bits of knowledge that made the experience worth while.  Most importantly, as a manager who works with about 70 sales reps it was refreshing to sit in a class to observe other teaching approaches, style and format."
John Murphy, Manager
Optimus Financial Services LLC "The presentation was informative, interesting and even fun."
Janice M. Schawilli, AVP
J.P. Morgan Chase "I just wanted to send a note of thanks for a very interesting and enjoyable presentation yesterday at the Westin.  I appreciated your colorful and entertaining approach to the material."
Karen Ramey, Sales Specialist
ATEL Corporation "I found your session very interesting and helpful.  Your teaching style proved more effective than that of the main instructor.  You were informative, engaging and kind in answering questions."
Linh M. Durham, Reporting Manager
BBH Financial Services Company "I thought you did a great job.  It was great to get through the overview that one typically encounters in such seminars and get down to the nuts and bolts."
John Cannon, VP
National City