Clint Salter, CEO Dance Studio Owners Association
“I my pleasure to acknowledge and praise Holly for her “Extraordinary You, Awaken the Power Within” presentation that she shared with our Dance Studio Owners Inner Circle in 2019. Holly’s energy, empathy and humor captivated our audience of 120+ attendees from the moment she began speaking.
Holly’s presentation was engaging, humorous and real. She was among our highest-rated speakers and provided valuable takeaways that our members have both loved and implemented in their dance studios around the world.
I highly recommend Holly as a speaker or contributor to anyone who wants to inspire their audience and broaden their impact.”
Bryan Mills, President & CEO, Community Health Network
“Your Passion and Credible message captivated and inspired our leadership team at Community. The Buzz is still ringing and All Are Obsessed with StandOut.. I think that’s a Good Thing :)! You’ve been given a Gift to Inspire leaders…Use it with Confidence. Leaders Need You!”
Raminder Mann, Chief Executive Officer, ANM
“Holly is an amazing leader with extraordinary ability to engage, encourage & inspire people. She was instrumental in helping ANM adopt the strengths based leadership fundamentals and bring the entire leadership team together.”
Scott, Cisco
“The impact from The Extraordinary Leader training has been immediate with my team. My approach has changed as I’m now more focused on their strengths and asking more What and How questions vs. Why. The impact hasn’t just been at work. The last few weeks, I’ve used the Powerful questions at home with my young boys and they’ve been more engaged at the dinner table than ever before! Happy Dad for sure.”
Daniel Serpico, President & CEO FusionStormIntegration Center Video
“I recently met Holly and listened to her powerful message, which was not just how to transform my business, but how I could transform my life. She is amazing. Don’t miss the opportunity to connect with her!”
Shannon Leininger | Operations Director | Cisco
“At Cisco, we are focusing on the power of teams and one of the qualities of the “best teams” is having the ability to use your strengths daily. Holly has a powerful and engaging way of helping people identify their strengths, but more importantly owning it for their development and the growth of their respective team/company. Several members of the team followed up after the session to express how important it made them feel and to thank us for having the courage to do something we hadn’t done before. Holly’s positive impact has made such an impression at Cisco Federal.”
Daniel Poulin | Director, Spa & Fitness, North & Central America | Accorhotels
“We hosted our first AccorHotels North & Central America Spa Directors Academy in October 2017 and had the pleasure to have Holly join our little group on our opening night. The evening was just magical. Holly’s passionate energy allowed for each one of us to shine a bit brighter and open our hearts and our minds for what turned out to be a very successful conference. It was the first time for many of us to meet each other in person and it was important for me to get my team mentally ready for the days ahead. Holly created the perfect experience and emotional memories to last a lifetime.”
Nelson Merchan | Business Advisor | Connecticut Small Business Development Center
“I had the opportunity to attend ‘Conversations with Extraordinary Women’ in Danbury, CT where Holly participated as a panelist. I thoroughly enjoyed her comments and personable style. She was open, direct, dynamic and truly spoke from the heart. Holly is a great communicator who knows how to engage the audience. I also liked that she stayed after the event ended and met with every attendee who approached her. Not only did I enjoy the experience but, I got the sense that she truly did as well.”
Joann Cueva | Director | Greater Danbury Chamber of Commerce
“Holly Dowling is a dynamic, from-the-heart speaker and an absolute delight to listen to. You simply can’t help but be drawn into her web of enthusiasm, and I found myself hanging on every word of this high priestess of inspiration. Holly left me feeling uplifted, empowered and ready to conquer the world.”
Susan Rocco | Founder, Producer and Host of Women to Watch™Media, LLC
“I had the sincere pleasure of working with Global Keynote Speaker and Master Facilitator, Holly Dowling. In the world of motivational speaking and women’s empowerment, Holly has a dynamic and unique approach that transcends that of the typical leadership workshops we see today. Her intuitive insights into her clients’ gifts and abilities allow her the opportunity to bring about real change. I am honored to have been able to not only interview Holly, but to receive the validation from her of the importance in the combination of mind, body and spirit wellness for the sake of success. She proves it every day.”
Halley McIlwain | Senior Vice President & Director of Strategic Planning, Pacific Midwest Business Banking | Wells Fargo
“One of my favorite people to collaborate with! Holly’s knowledge, tools, and experience within the women’s leadership field have made her an amazing asset to our Wells Fargo Women’s Enrichment Program! Her presence and enthusiasm has served as a major driving forces for our program, and the hard-hitting questions and ideas she utilizes have allowed the program to enhance the professional and personal lives of our participants. She has allowed our organization to see the issues that impact our women employees so that we can take the necessary steps to support and drive their success. Holly Dowling is an amazing speaker and program facilitator — I highly recommend her!”
Participant | Women’s Link Forum 2016 | The Home Depot
“We had the pleasure of having Holly speak at our annual event, The Women’s Link Forum. The feedback has been incredible, and we are so very happy to have had the opportunity to work with Holly. It was everything we imagined and MORE!! If you are looking for a highly interactive, energetic keynote speaker, I could not recommend Holly Dowling more!”
Manager | Women’s Link Forum 2016 | The Home Depot
“We were honored to have Holly come and address so many of our Home Depot women! I have heard amazing reports from everyone who attended our event. As our first speaker, Holly was able to kickoff the event with energy and gusto and really set the tone for the rest of the day. She really made our attendees think about where they are, where they want to go, and where they have come from. Thanks so much for serving The Home Depot, Holly!”
Participant | Career Retreat 2014 | Deloitte
“Holly creates an excellent learning environment and provides appropriate reinforcements with her storytelling and interaction.”
Participants | Career Retreat 2014 | Deloitte
“Holly’s energy and insights were incredibly valuable. She earned her title as ‘Inspirational Thought Leader’.”
Participant | Career Retreat 2014 | Deloitte
“Holly was great. Very dynamic and engaging. You can tell she enjoys what she does and loves to share her knowledge. Her enthusiasm was infectious.”
Participant | Career Retreat 2014 | Deloitte
“Holly is just outstanding high energy, knowledgeable, insightful. One of the finest trainers I’ve met.”
Participant | Career Retreat 2014 | Deloitte
“What a dynamo! She’s great at keeping a room engaged and enthused.”
Participant | North American Field Conference 2013 | Gap, Inc.
“Holly was great! She could really relate and made it fun to understand our roles as leaders.”
Participant | Career Retreat 2014 | Deloitte
“Outstanding instructor. Holly was full of energy and passion, which energized me for the program. SHE WAS ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS!!!!!!! Energetic, engaged with her audience, adapted to the class’s personality and the direction of the group, I’d meet with or be part of a group she facilitates anytime!”
Deborah Brenner | Founder & Organizer | Women of the Vine
“As the founder and organizer of the Women of the Vine Global Symposium, I was thrilled by Holly’s inspirational keynote presentation. The attendees and I were truly captivated and moved by Holly’s explosive energy, depth of knowledge, and focus on audience participation.”
Deborah Brenner | Founder & Organizer | Women of the Vine
“Without a doubt, I would recommend Holly for your next conference or event!”
Anthony Brazelton | Project Manager for Next Generation Development | Eli Lilly and Company
“Holly changed my life. Really! The passion she brings to her work is inspirational on its own. But it’s much more than that. Holly has a way of finding the best of you, helping you see it, and pointing out ways to make it shine bright. If you are looking for an inspirational speaker, a master facilitator, or a trainer, there is none better. I can’t wait to work with Holly again.”
Don Fracchia | EVP / Head of Pacific Midwest Business Banking | Wells Fargo
“If you’re looking for someone to truly energize and inspire a room, look no further than Holly! Holly has that special energy that leaves people inspired and ready to make an impact. Holly not only brings her material to life, but also makes a conscious effort of keeping each individual in a room engaged. I highly recommend Holly to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, energetic, engaging speaker.”