Testimonials for Becky Blalock
Testimonials from Recent Speaking Engagements
Becky's speaking engagements garner rave reviews from male and female attendees. Her words of career advice, candid and humorous speaking style and insightful take-aways wow audiences.
"Becky's keynote for our women's business resource group was a huge success. Her advice and wisdom was taken in by all levels of leaders and everyone walked away with several nuggets. It was a huge success. Becky's honest, transparent and fun approach to sharing her leadership journey really resonated with the audience. I'm still getting emails and stopped in the hallway and they all say they same thing...Becky is a gem of a speaker...one special lady!" - Veronica Sheehan, SVP, Turner Broadcasting Systems, Inc.
"Becky is a wonderful presenter, engaging everyone in the audience, from male senior executives to young women just starting their corporate career, with her lively and gracious style. Our site executive stated, 'I was so interested in the presentations that I spent more time than I had planned - I really enjoyed Becky’s presentation… The advice that was shared applies to everyone as we all manage our own development and careers.' Becky’s talk received much positive feedback, and she tailored her talk to absolutely hit the target with our audience and the 'Think Big, Play Big' theme of our event. She delivered an absolutely perfect keynote for us with grace and style!"
- Renata Shore, Manager, Cisco Systems, Inc.
"Months later, we are still receiving positive feedback on Becky's inspiring keynote address at our Women's Business Conference. Attendees found her straight-talk on confidence, courage, and career refreshing and packed with actionable suggestions for women executives at all levels of their career."
- Shannon Nail, Vice President, Member Engagement, Dallas Regional Chamber
"Becky Blalock is the ‘real deal’. She is an engaging presenter who relates the ins and outs of her ‘real life’ climb to the top in a way that’s genuine and inspiring. Her book and presentation combines humor, anecdotes, research and lessons culled from the hard won successes and character-building setbacks of many high achieving women. We’re so glad she dared to share with us."
- Cheryl Strickland 2013 President, Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) Atlanta
"Becky spoke to our firm’s Women Initiative about her experiences as an executive, a mother, a wife and a friend and she was a complete hit! The women all found her to be relatable, entertaining, and most of all, inspiring. Our women asked her dozens of questions about DARE, her career and her experiences, and she handled them all with grace and humor. Becky’s advice resonates with all of us and her practical tips help us to apply her wisdom to our own careers. The women have already asked when she can come back and share more!"
- Kate Pearch, Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP
"Whether you are in a leadership position or just beginning your career, Becky Blalock is an inspiring speaker whose success in business offers guidance that can be used in the corporate world and in our daily lives." (Blalock was the Fall Commencement Speaker)
- Ricardo Azziz, President, Georgia Regents University
"Becky Blalock lit up the room with her candid discussion and insights on the courage needed and the willingness to take risks in order to be a great leader. Our guests did not want her to leave and after her speech the questions kept coming. Feedback from our guests included, 'I had a fabulous time and can’t thank you enough for the invitation to hear Becky speak. I could not stop raving about my experience to colleagues and friends,' and 'Thank you for inviting me to the event. It was excellent, and I was quoting from Becky all day.'"
- Mary Lou Heastings, Co-Chair of Atlanta’s Tiffany Circle, a national philanthropic organization of women leaders in support of the Red Cross
"Becky’s passion for and commitment to making the community a better place for all is not just a chapter in her book but a lived experience. Her words and presence serve as an inspiration and challenge to women (and men) to 'give back.' Becky truly understands the importance of integrating philanthropy into one’s life – personally and professionally."
- Kim Hearn, Director, Women’s Leadership, United Way of Greater Atlanta