Workshop Testimonials

From participants first, then meeting organizers. I am so grateful to all who have shown me appreciation over the years, as I really do try to do my best for each and every workshop. If you’re an organizer who wants these kinds of comments from your audience, check out the Organizers page. And if you’re a “civilian” I look forward to seeing you at a workshop! – Hillary

Participant Testimonials

Your workshop was like ten years of therapy in three hours.

Hillary’s class opened up new worlds for me…Since taking her class I have finished writing seven chapters in my new manuscript.

A life-changer.

You made complex and important topics incredibly clear. It was great that I knew exactly what to do when I went home.

Off-the-charts outstanding. Absolutely astonishing. Honest, respectful, encouraging and sincere. She had us all rapt.

Your class so far is right on target….I was both astounded and humbled because you sucker punched me in the gut with your accuracy.

I woke up with enthusiasm instead of dread at the thought of working on my novel. I am taking small steps, but taking them with joy.

After your workshop, I went home and cleaned out my email inbox. Some of the messages were 3 years old!

Organizer Testimonials

The response from your presentation was overwhelmingly positive. — Becca Marcus, The Woodhull Institute for Ethical Leadership, New York, NY

You left raving fans in Pittsburgh! The feedback from your sessions has been wonderful and I look forward to working with you again next year. — Jennifer Morris, Pennsylvania Spring Arts Conference, Pittsburgh, PA

Your presentation was articulate, interesting, humorous and human, not to mention helpful. — Bonnie Dallinger, Institute for Social and Economic Development, Washington, DC

Our audience of successful entrepreneurs demands a high standard for our guest speakers, but Hillary’s talks more than met their expectations. —Brandon Mastrangelo, InnerCity Entrepreneurs, Boston, MA

I received emails from attendees the next day saying, “Last night’s lecture was great!” “Great workshop!!!!” “Spot-on.” I highly recommend Hillary’s workshops and look forward to working with her in the future! — Cristina DiChiera, Rhode Island State Council for the Arts

The Grub Street community has benefited greatly from Hillary Rettig’s smart, organized, inspiring and valuable seminars. The common refrain in her evaluations is: ‘we want more!’ Hillary is fun to work with, passionate about her mission, and fully engaged with her craft. —Chris Castellani, Grub Street Writers, Boston, MA

Thank you for another great training. The skills you share are so universally needed. —Robbie Samuels, SoJust, Boston, MA

Hillary…shows how even the most hardened procrastinator can become prolific. — Terri Kennedy, Rhode Island Romance Writers, Cumberland, RI

Thank you, Hillary, for your gentle wisdom and fierce knowledge. — Suzzanne Cromwell, Cultural Organization of Lowell (MA)

Hillary’s dynamic, heartfelt workshops not only empowered and inspired our staff members, but provided them with insights and tools that they could use to empower and inspire others, including our clients. —George Zeller, Jewish Vocational Service, Boston, MA

So many thanks for such a terrific talk. The group was really energized and inspired. Some talks are merely informative, but yours was many cuts above. —Alix Ginsburg, Ph.D., Temple Emanuel Networking, Newton, MA

Hillary’s series of talks for our resellers were widely attended and very well received, and were designated a company-wide best practice. — Paul Bazley, Microsoft Corp., Redmond, WA

Boston Skillshare participants attended Hillary Rettig’s workshops in droves and left with strong tools to manage their lives. — Bart Admonius, organizer, Boston Skillshare

Hillary’s message resonated with everyone. Afterwards, I was swamped with people asking, “where did you FIND her? We really needed this!” —Marisa Miller Wolfson, Fourth Universalist Society, New York City

Many of our Chicks told me they went home and put your words to work the very next morning as they sat down to write. Thanks, Hillary! —Tracey Palmer, Chicks Who Write, Norwell, MA