Testimonials

Here is a sampling of some of Jeff’s feedback from clients, parents, and teachers:

“Jeff, I just want to say you are the best ‘girlfriend’ a woman can have. You listen, encourage, and tell us what we want to hear. Then you tell us what we don’t want to hear (I don’t like that part). Then you help us to see the big picture. You do all this without judging, and look out for our best interests. You are great.”
– Jackie, 37, Mother/Wife, MA

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“It is reassuring to know that there are adults who understand exactly what teenagers are going through today. Thanks again!” – Teenager, Hopkinton, MA

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“As a teacher, I attend a lot of assemblies. I always bring work because the assemblies aren’t all that “gripping.” Today was no exception. I came with work but was so inspired by your message that I promptly forgot about it.”
– Teacher/Parent, Hopkinton, MA

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“My marriage was rocky, but Jeff’s ability to listen and work with my issues helped me to restore my precious marriage.”
– Wife, MA

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“Jeff helps me to see the person I really am. He helps me to realize the special gifts that I have.”
– Lisa, 36, PA

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“You made a huge impression on Genna. She likened you to her grandfather, a man with a huge heart and great mind. I can tell you that being compared to my father is the biggest compliment you can be paid! I thank you for leaving such a powerful and positive impression on my daughter.”
– Parent, PA

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“Thanks again for giving me the opportunity to spend some quality time with my son. I wish you the very best.”
– Mental Health Counselor & Parent, NJ

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“Jeff helped me to budget my finances and pay off a $4,500 credit card in six months. It wasn’t easy, but Jeff stood by me and kept me accountable. He didn’t allow me to take a paycheck off. That is what I needed.”
– Rich, 33, MA

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“[My friend] and her husband have taken to heart some of the things you spoke about and are making changes.”
– Friend of client, CA

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“Yesterday my daughter Kellie said, ‘Mom, Jeff is on TV!’ We all sat down and enjoyed you on the MTV show, MADE.”
– Family, Sandwich, MA

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“I still wear my bracelet every day, and when someone asks me about it, I tell them that I got it from one of the most inspiring people I have ever met. Thank you again.” – Student, PA

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“I’m not the kind of guy to write like this. I’m more of a ‘jock,’ a kid who would miss your message. But your speech was such a blow to my head. I write this letter out of gratitude and respect. I thank you so much. I respect and honor you in the utmost way. Today, you made a better person. You made me think.”
– Student, PA

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“I can honestly say that I got more out of your talk than I have out of 13 years of school (kindergarten-12). I mean that from the bottom of my heart.”
– Student, WV

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“I am now happily married to the best guy in the world! We’ve been together for six years, and I still smile at him the way I did when we met. Thanks, Jeff!”
– Parent, ME