Testimonals

“Over the years, I’ve brought in a number of medical storytelling experts in to train teams, and this experience stood apart. What made it so distinctive was how you grounded the work in a context that was meaningful and truly our own: our individual life stories, the company’s story, and the heart behind it, woven together with the information and data needed to tell a compelling story about the value we bring.

Your S.T.O.R.Y. framework (Seek, Teams, Odyssey, Realize, Yearn) resonated deeply. The insight that roughly 30% of people are in the Realize and Yearn phase, and that it’s possible to begin a new arc in that part of a life story, or in the story of a group, a team, or an entire organization, was both practical and genuinely encouraging.”

Randy A. McCoy, PharmD

Executive Director and Head, Field Medical, Mighty Therapeutics

“Jeff spoke at the PMI Sioux Empire event, and it was fantastic! His stories made us think and self-reflect. I bought his book to keep learning and challenging my mindset. Thanks again!”

Kara Meisinger, MBA, PMP®

Senior Project Manager - Marketing, Sanford Health

“America’s Storyteller is a fitting name for Jeff and his passion to share not only stories, but stories that deliver messages filled with facts, and parallels current situations and moral standards that if nit shared become lost. Let America’s Storyteller inspire you and your world!”

Tom Johnson

General Manager, Karls TV & Appliance

 

“Storytelling is a real art form! Jeff has a unique gift of being able to tell a story so vividly while wrapping nuggets of wisdom that relate to life experiences into his message. If you are looking for a speaker to move your audience through stories that connect, entertain, and provide tangible lessons, you will find this in Jeff Gould.”

Sheila A. Anderson

Brand Marketing Manager, RAS

“Jeff’s visit was outstanding! His stories and uplifting nature make him a great speaker for any group, big or small.”
Craig Libis

CEO, Executive Recruiting Consultants, Inc.

“We invited Jeff to speak to our Project Management group. He connected with us through stories about life, business, teamwork, and communication. We left inspired, motivated, and ready for new challenges.”
Dr. Steve Horan, DBA, CPA, CGMA

Assistant Professor of Accounting and Finance. Servant Leader. Redeemed., Senior Financial Accountant

“Well, Jeff does a great job of really telling some stories that you may not have heard or maybe you heard them a long time ago and then relating them to today and then just really inspiring our members who are in attendance and finishing with the national anthem is really really powerful.”

Chris Studer

Chief Member & Public Relations Officer, East River Electric Power Cooperative

“Jeff has a lot of gifts and he excels at all of them. He knows that the key to almost all aspects of business, sales, and life is building relationships, and he understands that to do that stories need to be conveyed. Sharing compelling stories is his bailiwick.”
Joe Holmberg

Funerals | Media, St. Andrew's Lutheran Church

“Jeff spoke to our team about fear, and his personalized stories and warm presence put everyone at ease. He came in not knowing any of us and left us feeling as if we had a new friend.”

Steve Green

Senior Account Executive CEO, Executive Recruiting Consultants

“Extremely Creative, Uniquely Talented, A Thinker, Honest, Caring, Compassionate, a Tremendous Speaker and a spectacular Story Teller! Jeff is one of the most creative people I have ever known and he has a unique way of telling and delivering stories.”

Rick Fink

President, ENS Media USA, LLC

“Jeff is an absolute strategic thinker. You walk away from a conversation with him realizing how really very smart he is. He’s always thinking about the end user of a product or service, how to reach that person and meet their needs best. I have considered Jeff a mentor for years. He is thoughtful, kind, ambitious and full of charisma!”

Suzanne Cheesman

On Air Personality, Atlantic Gateway Communications (AGC)

“Sincerely gave me a lot to think about and moved me to action. 10/10 stars!”

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