‘My first encounter with Phil Stella was a student at the University of Phoenix and as an ASTD speaker.
Phil is an awesome teacher and guide. I learned so much from being in his class. As an instructor, he gave his students communication theory and the opportunity exercise our wings to develop as creative and effective communicators.
Phil help me to have the courage to soar and speak with confidence in public. Phil made public speaking FUN.’
Tanya Ross-Lane, United Way of Summit County
Exceptional Communication Techniques, Creativity and Entertainment are the returns on investment for hiring Phil Stella. Audiences, students and executives rave about Phil because he has charisma and content. I am blessed to have Phil as a mentor. Phil helps everyone he meets by sharing his wisdom, resources and motivation. As the networking and elevator speech guru, Phil has increased revenue for his clients and changed the way we market ourselves.
Katherine Miracle President, Miracle Resources
“It was a true pleasure having Phil serve as our 2011 Small Business Conference Task Team Chair. He came with great ideas, passion and commitment for taking our conference to the next level. At COSE, we are so grateful to have incredible volunteer leaders like Phil and we find it of utmost importance to recognize and praise their incredible work.”
Megan E. Kim
Director, COSE Education & Programs
“I sit through approximately six presentations every month. Unlike most presenters, Phil has the skill to help me remember important information. Nor is there ‘death by PowerPoint.’ It’s clear Phil wants everyone in the audience to retain a few vital lessons via an entertaining dialogue.”
Barry Leaventon
Vice President Of National Accounts
Print Communications
“I have had the pleasure of working with Phil Stella in many different capacities as he’s shared his vast knowledge and expertise with his peer business owners in Northeast Ohio. As a member of our COSE Small Business Conference task team for several years, Phil consistently came up with new ideas and strategies to encourage members to take advantage of COSE’s vast networking and educational opportunities. He is a valued speaker and editorial expert for our various member-to-member resources. His ability to share his expertise, entertain an audience, and allow each participant to walk away with real actionable items is a true gift.”
Megan E. Kim
Director, Education & Programs
COSE | Council of Smaller Enterprises
“I’ve had the pleasure of knowing and working with Phil for several years, as fellow business travelers in northeast Ohio, as attendees for each other’s programs, and as co-presenters on several programs. Simply put, Phil lives and breathes communication … it’s what he teaches, it’s what he understands, and it’s what he has made his passion. Phil has proven his ability to help people and organizations go from noise to impact through more effective communication skills, whether it’s presentations or one-on-one communication.
“Phil is also a regular speaker around Northeast Ohio on a wide variety of business topics, including networking, presentation skills, and effective communication. Phil has the unique gift of sharing a message with his audiences that is clear, concise and impactful. If you want to empower your team’s or your communication, then Phil is the person to help you!”
Jeff Nischwitz
President, Think Again Coaching
jeff@thinkagaincoaching.com
“Phil Stella has long been one of HRCC’s most popular speakers. For 15 years, Phil has shared his expertise with our members on relationship building, efficiently and effectively running meetings, creating and polishing our “elevator speeches” so that we are confident in our own messaging, and has continuously delivered practical networking tips and strategies.
“Phil delivers his message succinctly, but with wit and charm. Our attendees leave every time with tools they can put to use immediately. In fact, one of the best aspects of Phil’s presentations and workshops is the live interactive training, where participants put his tips into play with fellow attendees.
“As a facilitator, Phil’s sure-handed command of the crowd comes from the posture of knowing exactly how to lead people where THEY want to go. He’s approachable, engaging, and always fresh. We appreciate that Phil retains the core of what he knows so well, but continues to add new tools to his kit so that we can benefit as well.
“Over the years, we’ve put Phil to the test in just about every kind of presentation scenario … from formal presentations, to facilitating networking events, facilitating panel discussions, and even hosting a game-show style presentation, he always comes through.”
Angie Pohlman, Executive Director
Heights-Hillcrest Regional Chamber of Commerce
“It’s been nearly 20 years since I first heard Phil Stella speak and I’ve heard him on several occasions since. Each time he brings a fresh approach to his chosen topic. He’s knowledgeable and entertaining, and has the innate ability to personally engage his audiences, to make them feel as if they are part of the presentation. In that way, his audiences come away with the sense of having fully participated in the program. With all that, Phil Stella delivers a total experience.”
Jim Tabaczynski, President, JPT Group
President, Northeast Ohio Communication Advocates
“Phil Stella is an engaging, talented speaker. He is without a doubt an expert in his field and conveys the information in a way that people WANT to learn it. Phil keeps his audience interested and provides them with actionable information they can take with them into their businesses.”
Diane Helbig, President, Seize-This-Day Coaching
President, Cleveland Coach Federation
