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Sun Microsystems

"Compass International is always my top choice for media training. I know that after a session with Karen Lam, my clients will not only feel comfortable talking with the press and analysts, they'll also be able to articulate their story better than ever before. On more than one occasion, participants who had previously been skeptical about the value of media training have gone out of their way to thank me for scheduling a session with Karen."
- Gwen Murphy, Senior Manager, Analyst Relations

In-Q-Tel (Strategic Venture Capital Group for the CIA)

"Thoughtful, focused, professional, challenging...Karen Lam's media training session was one of the best I've experienced. Having managed media training for a global Fortune 500 corporation, I've had the chance to work with a range of talented trainers. Karen stands apart in her ability to draw out the strengths of each trainee, help organizations and individuals formulate and shape messages, and turn challenging situations into opportunities."
- Gayle von Eckartsberg, Vice President, Strategy and Communications

Sequenom, Inc.

"Compass International came highly recommended. Karen Lam's dynamic leadership and training skills left our top executives wishing they had more time. The unanimous response from our CEO, CFO and CSO was, "When can we have her back?" Several months later Karen led a second seminar as outstanding as the first. She brings incredible value -- and can do so in a day's time or less to fit an executive's busy schedule."
- Abigail Devine, Investor Relations Manager

Axis Systems, Inc.

"Compass International's CEO Leadership Branding concept is unique and innovative. It builds on the strengths of the CEO and the company. Through the leadership coaching, the program succeeds in bringing out the best of the person being coached."
- Michael Tsai, CEO

Asera, Inc.

"We have worked exclusively with Compass International because no speaker trainer can produce results like Karen Lam. Karen engenders confidence from the executive team, from our CEO to SVPs. She has helped us refine our messages and brand our executives as well-regarded industry thought leaders. In particular, her coaching has helped tremendously with key business press and market analysts."
- Jim Welch, Senior Director, Corporate Communications

A Major Entertainment Company

"Karen, we cannot thank you enough. You certainly are an expert at helping people understand the best way to work with the media and you do it in such a positive and insightful manner. Even though the comments were "She is tough", participants felt that you were so positive. I feel the same way. We are fortunate to have connected with you to deliver this extremely valuable training!"
- Director of Community Relations