“Can't even begin to scratch the surface of the gratitude I feel for you my friend. Your workshop and training method are second to none... and I do mean none!! Thank you again for all you have done.”
Rick Thurman, Chief Executive Officer
Wickless ScentSations, Inc.
“Dean is interested rather than trying to be interesting and always seeks first to understand rather than be understood. He listens for the essence and clarity in communication in his supreme purpose to do one thing… help others.”
Ann Mincey, Founder
Starshines, Inc.
What Dean Forbes did for our teachers today was outstanding. Dean has such a firm grasp on understanding people and communication.
Before our program, Dean took the time to get to know our company culture as well as our team and our challenges. I didn’t expect he would take that information and apply it directly to our class! We gave him direction that was specific to our culture and Dean exceeded our expectation in his delivery. It was an absolute joy to observe Dean in action- I felt like he really listened to our needs and addressed them across the board- like he was one of our associates.
This class grabbed and held the attention of all 100 of our teachers! It was amazing to watch the groups work together toward one common goal during workshops.
Dean’s positive energy and irreplaceable facilitation skills truly come from within. His passion is evident in every word he speaks and his connection to his audience is genuine. While our team is already passionate and motivated, I believe the huge success of our program is largely due to Dean’s engaging presence and attention to his attendees.
I look forward to more programs with Dean!
Jennifer McGann, Director
Tricoci University
“Dean possesses strong mentoring and team development skills. He is an effective listener that exercises patience and then provides thoughtful responses. Dean is an excellent communicator.”
Peter J. Albertini, Director of Business Development
Redken 5th Avenue and Pureology serious colour care
“I have had the great pleasure of attending numerous workshops that Dean has facilitated. He brings so much energy and knowledge with him. He makes you laugh and cry. Dean is a realist and has helped me tremendously with the many road blocks I have encountered with my companies and staff. He is a wealth of knowledge and understanding. Well wishes to Dean and gratitude for the success he has brought to me and my companies.”
Donna Hernandez, Owner
The Salon Professional Academy
Through my company, Veaux Productions, I’ve had the pleasure of working with Mr. Dean Forbes across a myriad of projects. These projects included, Back to Business – an industry forum highlighting career accelerators and derailers in the field of Marketing, as well as the Killer Series, a workshop designed to help rising Juniors and Seniors in college prepare for the rigors of interviewing. In both cases Mr. Forbes handled the primary speaking duties. His style strikes the rare balance of being engaging, informative, entertaining and eloquent. His audiences were captivated and in all cases left each event transformed.
Shadan Deleveaux, Founder
Veaux Productions
“A really useful full-day workshop and seminar that enabled my students to get a jump start on today’s workforce, unlike any other.”
Chris Allen, Director
ASAP Program Borough of Manhattan Community College
"I believe in Dean so much that I took my entire staff to his Pinnacle of Excellence program and what a great bonding experience! A few hours into the program, we as a team, were using clear communication skills with each other. And, by the next day, we were engaging and using the skills we learned with our clients. I now not only have a mission statement for my business, but also one for myself!”
Kelly Johnson, Owner
Elan Hair Studios
“If we were a football team Dean would be our head coach. We would have gone to the Super Bowl twice now and would have won. If I could thank Dean for what he has done for me in the past two years it would be by me achieving my greatness.”
Colleen LeFave, Salon Development Manager
“One of the most informative programs I’ve been to.”
John Sickles, Owner
The Salon Professional Academy
“Dean is amazing; he had me captivated the whole time! I wouldn’t change a thing.”
Jade Schork
“His genuine ability to listen without judgment and provide fair advice is a quality every true leader should possess. Another valuable skill I’ve learned from Dean is how to negotiate with unwilling partners in situations where the outcome would be successful for all. I look forward to many more years to working alongside Dean and learning from his expertise.”
Michael W. Jackson, Salon Development Manager
“Dean is great, very motivating; I learned plenty!”
Stacy Cattagirone
“Great job Dean – very inspiring! Thank you for motivating me to be bigger and better.”
Linda Macchi
“Thank you so much, we enjoyed your program and would recommend it everyone.”
Lori Sickles
“Great class, very interesting and really kept my attention.”
Pam Guzzo
“Thank you, for taking the time to help us grow; it is so appreciated.”
Jane C. Teeple
“Motivational seminars usually bore me, but the content I gained today will be extraordinarily helpful in my personal and professional life.”
Dawn Harrison
“Everything was wonderful! This is one of the best programs, I’ve been to.”
Leah Smith
