Theresa Behenna - Testimonials/Client List

Awesome! You were truly OUTSTANDING in connecting to and unifying our diverse audience of men and women of all ages from college students to retirees. Weve had many kickoff speakers in the 22 year history of our symposium but you ranked as being one of the MOST MEMORABLE and entertaining! You bought tears to some eyes, hope of reaching goals to many and laughter to everyone. -
American Business Womens Association

Outstanding! Theresa far exceeded our goals and expectations! She was relevant to our group with her customization yet inspiring and entertaining at the same time. Great message!
Associated Builders & Contractors

I specifically enjoyed the way Theresa mingled the music with her message. That was GREAT for capturing and keeping audience attention! She was also extremely professional and responsive as we planned our event.
Houston Society of Association Executives

You were a delight and an inspiration to allt hanks for the laughs!
Primeway Federal Credit Union

Thanks for making us look really good in selecting such a dynamic speaker!
Womens Council Realtors

You were amazing!...Great kickoff speakerI enjoyed every minute of your fabulous presentation!...High energy, great music, fun humor, relevant message for us! Attendees at International Romance Writers of America Conference

I never expected to find a keynote speaker that received a STANDING OVATION at our annual meeting! Your message positively changed our communications at work due to your custom approach that made it relevant to our diverse group. MetroNational Corp.

What an inspiration!
Texas Health Choice

Its been a long time that our meeting ended with such a jovial attitude by all!
Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association

Health Care Professionals

Dynamic, extremely upbeat and personable! The laughter, reflection of self and interaction with our group was exceptional! Uplifting and fun! Sparkling humor, great energy! What an inspiration! Our staff not only remembered your message but they are still laughing at your stories!
Comments from Texas Health Choice employees at Staff Development Day

This type of program is perfect for our Volunteer Appreciation luncheon!
Steven Williams, Director of Volunteers, Memorial Hermann Southwest

Thank you for such an uplifting energetic program! I am still receiving compliments on what a fun after-dinner presentation this was...inspirational, entertaining, funny yet informative!
Betty Haneline, The Forum, Five Star Quality Care

Your message, humor and music was a great combination!
Joe Layne, St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital

Your presentation was wonderful! Your humor is delightful, your music magnificent and your message is profound! Thank you for a special treat.
Presidents' Council of Houston Area Hospital Auxiliaries

Your program is wonderful and your message goes along with
our customer service guarantee. I also bought your CD and it is just beautiful!
Ruth Mische, Manager, Volunteer Services CHRISTUS St. Joseph Hospital

I went home feeling really good . . . a wonderful way to remember this event! I particularly liked the way you used some of our group in your customization - it made it very personalized.
Sandy Davis, RN Memorial Hermann Southwest

I really liked how you connected to our group by using several of us in your presentation. Playing live music made you very unique . . . motivational and entertaining at the same time!
Ruth Jones, Spring Branch Medical Center

I thought your program was terrific! A great reminder of the healing power of music.
Pat Fortune, Memorial Hermann Hospital

Thank you for taking our Annual Meeting from a business presentation to a stellar event! Your custom approach made the message relevant and enduring, not to mention hilarious, to everyone. I never expected to find a keynote speaker that earned a standing ovation from our group!
Byron Plant, Metro National Corporation

Real Estate Testimonials

What a wonderful unique program! We truly appreciated your talent and creativity. Everyone really enjoyed it and the proof is in the excellent evaluations we received.
Cara Johnson, Houston Apartment Association

You are not only a world-class pianist but also a world-class speaker! The membership has repeatedly commented on how much they enjoyed your motivational humor and had a great time being designated "Stars" in your presentation.
Audrey Carter, Association of Women's Council of Realtors

Your dynamic program was both memorable and thought provoking. The use of humor to drive home your message was skillful and your musical ability is most impressive! The audience was drawn in by your amusing stories and the song you wrote just for us. Your flexibility was also most appreciated.
Tammy Betancourt, CCIM (Certified Commercial Investment Members)

You certainly put the WOW in our meeting! The crowd was mesmerized by your marvelous message about the impact that words have on our everyday life. Thanks for making our leadership look good by selecting such a vivacious and dynamic speaker!
Linda Bell, Fort Bend Association of Realtors

What a refreshing change it was to hear a fun, energetic, musical approach to such a serious topic . . . Theresa's positive spirit combined with her musical ability truly teaches one how to treat people in a manner that makes everyone feel good . . . The anecdotes and music were fun and the message simple but profound . . . You definitely connected to our group on a personal level!
Attendees at CREW conference - Commercial Real Estate Women

Educational Testimonials

You were a GREAT choice to kick off our conference!
Judy Gaulden Conference Chair, Texas Educational Support Staff Association

You really hit a home base with us! Our Professional Admin appreciation lunch was a huge success. They are still talking about your fun program and how great it made them feel about their work.
Sam Ramirez, SPHR, Texas A & M University

UNFORGETTABLE . . . Your presentation was refreshing and stimulating as it was powerful.
Sandra McGary, Alvin Community College

Your keynote at the RISD Paraprofessional Conference was marvelous! I'm really working on some of the things you talked about. Your sharing made a real difference to me - thanks so much!
Wendy Wise, Greenwood Hills Elementary School, Richardson ISD

Exhilarating, Thought provoking, Brilliant, Uplifting! . . . These are the comments I received after your refreshing, fun presentation to our support staff. You far exceeded our expectations!
Mindy Thompson, Director Training & Development, University of Houston Clear Lake

I really enjoyed your speech and your fabulous music! You are truly awesome and inspiring.
Carolyn Moore, Paraprofessional, Special ED. Lake Highlands High School

Kept entire audience attentive . . . Delightful! . . . Left feeling very good . . . . thoroughly enjoyed the information and the music! . . . Very knowledgeable and fun... Very friendly . . . Positive interaction with the whole group . . . Music was great . . . Very well prepared . . . Have her back again
Participants at TESA Summer Work Conference

Without a doubt, your speech, by far, was the most fun and will be very useful in our daily working with children. You have GREAT STORIES and I appreciated them!
Wayland L. Walker, Hamilton Park Pacesetter Magnet School

Thank you for helping to make our conference an overwhelming success! We all left your presentation not only uplifted but reminded how our words are very powerful and can truly hurt or help a situation. You are one vivacious and entertaining Aussie!
Edna Hurley, Education Service Center Region V1

General Testimonials

Theresa was an absolutely super start to the conference! I thought she really set the tone - and the bar! Her message on Change made me feel she was talking specifically to me because it felt like she was one of us. Fabulous inspirational presentation . . . High-energy program! . . . She played an AMAZING piano! . . . Dynamic opening speaker! . . . We especially enjoyed her many writer analogies that made it relevant to us all.
Attendees at Romance Writers of America conference

With our long history of this event attendees expect only the best and this year’s kickoff speaker Theresa Behenna was fantastic as evidenced by the standing ovation at the end of her presentation! I was particularly impressed with how she connected to our diverse group by including several of our members in her program. Emphasizing her points with music definitely ranks her as being one of the most memorable entertaining speakers we've ever had!
Devy Hardeman, American Business Women's Association

As with most companies we have a real challenge in keeping our meetings fresh and interesting. From the feedback we received after your presentation the group really appreciated the change of pace and unique style you brought to us. I was amazed at how accurately you were able to weave our corporate culture into your program!
Charlie Pierce, Exxon Mobil

You are very uplifting and just plain fun! I loved how you customized your presentation to include our members!
Marian Nimon, National Association of Purchasing Managers

Your evaluations rated the highest points possible! These are some comments I received after our meeting: "Excellent speaker!" "Invite her again . . . She is SO funny!" "Fabulous presentation . . . loved the music mingled in with the message - really different." "Her message was great and super entertaining!" "Awesome program!
Jo D. Miller, Houston Society of Association Executives

Theresa brought tears to some eyes, hope of reaching goals to many, and laughter to everyone.
What a unique presentation along with fabulous piano playing!
Teri Adamson, HelmsBriscoe

In most instances when you’ve heard a speaker you hear the same old stuff again. This was the third time I've had the opportunity to hear you speak and, as always, you are an inspiration to all and a delight to listen to. Thanks for the laughs!
Dale Roberts CEO, Communicators Federal Credit Union

Our staff not only remembered your message but they’re still laughing at your stories!
Texas Health Choice

I've booked over 120 speakers in the past several years and can safely say your two appearances have been the best received of all of them. After your latest presentation I received numerous compliments and requests to schedule you again. Everyone came away uplifted, entertained and enlightened!
Rex Moran, Engineering Management Construction Services

Outstanding! Theresa far exceeded our goals and expectations. Her customization was relevant to our group and she was both entertaining and inspiring. Her message on CHANGE has universal appeal.
Lisa Cobler, Associated Builders & Contractors

Everyone said this was the best annual luncheon ever! The local news reporter said he had never seen a group of 600 women clapping, singing, laughing and having so much fun. You made me look real good - thank you!
Texas Rose Festival, Chair

Theresa is funny, talented and appeals to many types of audiences!
Rodin Consulting Group

Thanks again for all your efforts it was truly a great presentation that has made a lasting impression on all who attended. Please use us as references. We would be happy to tell others of the great work you did for us!
Samuel Ramirez SPHR, Texas A & M University Corpus Christi

Thank you for being on top of it for our group - great job!
Mark Lupton, Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International.