Results for Barks' Clients:   Ed Barks has worked with so many of my clients I've lost count. Without exception, he has won raves. Once a client accepts my recommendation of working with Ed, I can relax because I know they'll be 100 percent satisfied. Robin Snyder, PhD Senior Vice President Ketchum Public Relations   Not only is Ed Barks a talented and perceptive communications coach, he is also able to adapt his style to fit the needs of diverse client groups ranging from corporate executives to entertainment figures to the challenging breed of expert physicians. Ed consistently delivers results by treating our clients as if they are his own – an absolute pleasure to work with! Colleen Growe CMG Productions, Inc.   The participants' feedback was glowing. Comments ranged from praising you as an excellent speaker to acknowledging how appreciative they were that you had tailored the session to meet their needs. You provided them very practical and useful techniques that they will be able to use in a variety of situations and settings. Even the more experienced presenters admitted to learning a few things that they didn't already know. Debbie Eshelman Leadership Fairfax, Inc. Emerging Leaders Institute Executive Board Member   Ed was extremely prepared on the particulars of my client's services. I would recommend Ed to any client that needs media training. Lorelei Harloe Marketing Communication   I have gone through three different training programs, and Ed's was the most beneficial. Garry Carneal, JD, MA, President InforMed Medical Management Services   Ed has no idea how much he was able to sharpen my communication skills. To this day, I still use many of the concepts he taught during our media training sessions. His real world advice works well. Craig L. Leonardi, MD Clinical Associate Professor of Dermatology Saint Louis University School of Medicine   I am pleased to commend Ed Barks to any organization that understands the value of effective communication and wishes to learn more about the steps to improving communication within and outside of the organization. William Shendow, PhD, Executive Director Marsh Institute for Government and Public Policy   Barks Communications made me look good to my client when I hired them to do media training. My client raved about how much fun the day was and how much they learned. Helen Mitternight Mitternight Communications   What's my reaction to an Ed Barks training? Two thumbs up! David J. Walsh Executive Vice President and General Counsel SBLI USA Mutual Life Insurance Company   Very effective; friendly and helpful. Cindy Weinberg Training Specialist Patton Boggs   Ed was a keynote speaker at one of our monthly meetings. Members were impressed with his dynamism, his technical and professional knowledge, and his ability to aptly deal with rapid fire questions from our members. He practices what he preaches and delivers what he promises. Donna Vincent Roa President IABC/Washington   Effective and impressionable communications is paramount in this age of information overload. Barks Communications' simple methods and planning process delivers the foundation in conveying your message to the public. Mark Oswell Chair D.C. Metro Communicators Group   Ed Barks is a master at connecting with his audience. He makes it fun for them to learn. Iris Elfenbein, EdD Education and Training Consultant   Testifying on Capitol Hill can be a mystery to a lot of people. Ed has the special ability to clear away those mysteries. Bill McCartney, Senior Vice President USAA   "I learned that great presentations don't have to incorporate a booming voice and dramatic gesture! I appreciate the conversational tone you adopted; the more hesitant presenters were greatly encouraged by this approach." Cass Cannon, Past President Blue Ridge chapter American Society for Training and Development (ASTD)   "(Ed) is professional and easy to work with and was approachable to members of our group both before and after his talk." Tracey Linkous Charlottesville (Virginia) Company of Friends Cofounder and Coordinator