Maxine was so easy to work with! She brought a lot of energy and information to the workshop that engaged all of our members in new ways. My favorite part of the workshop was seeing our members interacting with each other in a way that they usually don’t.  Each office usually sticks with their own people, but by the end of the workshop on Saturday, everyone was mingling with everybody else.  It was great!”
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Reanne R, Exec Director WAVS

“Your exercises were an absolute hit with everyone. They loved getting involved and have praised your performance! I would say that Maxine is absolutely phenomenal! …And recommend utilizing her talents for any motivational presentation.”
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Candice C, Program Dir 
Federal Reserve System
​Annual IT Summit  

Maxine is warm, caring and is an absolutely delightful human, and so gifted at her craft of improv and coaching.  My biggest fear – that the members be a little skeptical about participating in a "personal development" type experience/ that they'd have a been there/done that reaction.  No - -they were very happy to participate and share, raising their hands like school kids to get called on, laughing, engaging. Maxine is just fabulous!

Ronit L, Path To Purchase Institute’s League of Leaders   
​(the foremost global-member community for brands and retailers)

Maxine took the time to really understand what we were looking to accomplish, the overall flow of our summit and made sure that her remarks fit into its overall goal or purpose. 

The best part was the interaction between the attendees that Maxine’s presentation generated. Maxine’s spot on the agenda was at end of a day and half event…the session  reignited the group. I would say that it presented an outstanding
return for the investment!

SVP/Director of Branch Operations Pacific Premier Bank

WOW!  What a FANTASTIC session we had! We did such deep, deep work and I know if affected me on a subatomic level.  I felt very different afterwards. 

THANK YOU for so masterfully guiding me through this process. Your method - and keen intuition - are really effective for getting past the superficial. You're so gentle, loving, kind, intelligent, powerful and encouraging.  So affirming!  YET, you nudge just enough to go deeper.  You truly are gifted at this, and I appreciate you so much! 

MK Film Producer   C

“I thought your keynote was fantastic and really set us up well for the remainder of the conference which was a blistering success.  Thank you and please stay in touch.”
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Lee A.  Senior VP, Federal Reserve Bank of New York

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Do it! Very cool to see the words on the wall and benefits I gained were that I could tangibly break down the small steps to get to the bigger visions. I was solid about what I saw and wanted going in and this just helped further solidify with action steps. I would tell others that it's a fantastic opportunity to get out on paper what's in your mind and have action steps towards goals which can seem like a lot without having them broken down and guided which Maxine is great at doing!!

A.C.,CEO, PR Firm

“Believe me I used your concept immediately after the last time (6 years ago) I listened to you and found it working perfectly. Thinking inside the box benefited my career and gave me lots of joy. 1.  I gained loyalty from my colleagues and subordinates when I promoted from within. 2. I made lots of decisions that I will never regret.  3. I gained the respect of my top management as an empowering leader within the organization. 
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 F. Ali, Director of RA/QA, Millar Instruments Inc. 

“I recently attended Maxine’s workshop and I can honestly say, “She got me at hello”. Maxine’s clever wit along with her training in improvisation, kept us totally interested with funny stories and messages. In only a short time, I learned an abundance of information on how take my creative ideas, and as Maxine’s says, flex your muscles and trust what is inside the box, although the message she shares is that there really is no box – we are bondless! I recommend Maxine Shapiro to any group or company that wants to motivate their people.

​Ellen Davis, Generalist, Freelance Services – Contractor

“I have had the opportunity to attend many seminars a year and hear many speakers, I think you are one of the best speakers I have heard and your presentation was energizing. What a difference audience interaction makes!”
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L.L, Training and Development Chair, Women’s Alliance of McKinney

Your highly interactive, spontaneous, improvisational and fun techniques were truly outstanding. You delivered your message as promised. We got it! Please feel free to use me as a reference any time.

Warren Hogan, Chairman
Hogan Center for Performance Excellence

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“Excellent!! Engaging, entertaining – tied to the ROI of the business, not just fluff. Great” “My favorite session! Powerful Influential” “Great. Passion is Contagious”

— Attendees, HR SOUTHWEST Human Resources Conference

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“I have had the pleasure of seeing Maxine in action on several occasions at company conferences and knew that she could deliver the experience I wanted my team to have and the message I wanted them to hear.
 
I recommend Maxine because she “gets it.”  She understands the trials, tribulations, hurdles and obstacles we in hospitality face each and every day.  She also understands that we are all human and does a wonderful job of weaving the two together to create very strong common thread.  Maxine, with her unmatched energy level, comes to play and ensures everyone is having fun learning all she has to impart.” 

Brett A, CHA, General Manager
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks

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With Maxine she encouraged us to step out of our comfort zone, I loved the enthusiasm and even silliness as it created a more relaxed atmosphere.  That was a good thing. Everyone was comfortable in sharing their ideas. I believe this style would work well for all businesses!

Anne C. Owner Network Plus NAWBO-SJ Outgoing President

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“Thank you Maxine, your energy and insight to our objectives were spot on and kicked off our conference with fury!” 

Gerald Gadsden, Vice President of Hospitality Services
Delaware North

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“If you want a boring, typical presentation don't hire Max! If you're looking for a dynamic presentation that will "wake up" your group then you should hire her! Attendees will be pleasantly delighted with her energy, presentation style and takeaways”

Mitch W., DOO,E-MARKETING Associates

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Thank you so much for taking the time out of your schedule to come here and for a terrific workshop.  It was the best training session I’ve ever been to, I thoroughly enjoyed it and really looking forward to attend more in the future.
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K.H., Training Manager, Amway

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"I just wanted to take a minute to share how amazing my experience of the "Collaborcate!" training was. Here at Zappos, we are encouraged and empowered to integrate our passions into whatever job it is we are doing. ..I loved your energy and commitment to every second of the day. The games were impactful, entertaining, thoughtful, created connection with the whole class. All in all, it was the most eye-opening seminar I've ever been to... Thank you again for your commitment to the process!”

Training Dir, Zappos.com 

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In today’s global environment, creative and innovative thinking is a must. It’s a valuable commodity that Maxine Shapiro can help deliver and I know from personal experience. I’ve seen her in action. Maxine brings a unique talent, energy and dedication to this initiative that makes it worth your consideration… It’s well worth the investment.”

​T.  Boone Pickens, legendary entrepreneur

"Max is a spitfire and will literally have you jumping out of your seats! She is at the same time very warm and engaging.  She really understands people and human behavior. Soooo thrilled with what she presented at City Club and ever so grateful”

Kristy A, Los Angeles Mission

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“Maxine was super! Very engaging, articulate, interesting and entertaining! Maxine was on fire! She is an amazing instructor and should be paid TONS of money, please give her a raise…”

Managers – FOX Entertainment Group

“Right from the get go, you had the audience, engaged, energized and enthusiastic. The audience appreciated the activity and lessons learned … others need to hear and act on your message.”
“Thanks for a wonderful performance at the Dallas ASTD  monthly chapter meeting, Maxine.”
“You were a smashing success!!!”

 Doug Caldwell, VP Programs, Dallas ASTD

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I just shipped one of my research reports. In the subject area of the e-mail, I noted the following “It’s inside the box.” I was referring to the FedEx box, but my subconscious was still at the meeting last night. You could have kicked my butt for doing everything wrong, but not anymore. My mother was an immigrant and a seamstress, but she made sure I got educated. I got the degrees but Ma gave me the education. Forgive me for saying this, but I thought you were Ma last night.

Art G., Institute for Management Consultants

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Please consider scheduling Maxine Shapiro for your next professional development seminar or training session or “must have fun” workshop. She recently facilitated a communication leadership workshop for my SAIL Board members… As their College liaison I feared they would be reticent to participate in a soft skills training experience. I was wrong. This is all due to Maxine’s wonderful facilitation skills. She brings people together with insight, warmth and generous amounts of humor… In fact, they brought their new found knowledge back to board meetings. Needless to say it, was a very successful event.

N.G.
SAIL, Program Director of Continuing Education, Collin County CCD

"Maxine just seemed to 'get me!' Very cool to see the words on the wall... I could tangibly break down the small steps to the bigger visions. Do it!"​ 

-A.C. PR Business Owner

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Maxine is worth the investment, she will bring cohesiveness to your board, and she will make you look at working as a group in a different way! My favorite part has been hearing from the board members their experience with the "What I like about that..." exercise. Several of them have noticed in other meetings, groups, and even with their families how quick we are to shoot someone and their ideas down.

Meggan C. CPA, NAWBO-SJ Board of Directors, President

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Maxine was able to figure me out better than I knew myself in a matter of hours! It was so enlightening. I got a deep understanding that I don’t need to wait to be where I want to be, to become who I want to be. I’m now working on being that leader I want to be. Anyone who is thinking about doing Maxine’s ½ Day VIP Vision Session, do it! It’s like sending your psyche to the gym!

D.R., VP Lending Institution    C

“Your workshop was OUTSTANDING!!  And I experienced a positive shift in my life from it, and in fact, things at work have been going so much better because of the principles you taught us.  My confidence in sharing my creative ideas with my co-workers has increased dramatically!!  I feel so much more worthy, and I’m actually feeling more inspired and creative, as well! YES!!!!”  
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— Meloney Hudson, Production Manager, Guthy-Renker, LLC

When there is a change in management there is always the awkward transition time for employees… Maxine came in at this crucial time and allowed us to laugh, appreciate each other, our team, and ourselves. The day-long workshop was engaging from the very beginning… We experienced how to be even more authentic and empathetic with our clients and each other. And, most importantly, we have not lost the synergy. I would recommend Maxine and the Inside the Box training to any team whether in a transition period or not. 

​ D.W.O, Interim Director, Garland Housing Authority

  “Dallas Business Journal readers believe it was the best morning program we’ve ever had and months later readers are still telling us they are using the knowledge they “experienced” at your presentation. You entertained and captivated us with your exercises and wisdom so we could captivate our clients and employees. You taught us not keep pace with the market, but to be forward-thinking leaders in our industry.”

​C.T, Dallas Business Journal, Director of Sales & Marketing

…You have a remarkable talent to engage an audience and get them involved. The energy in the room at the end of the meeting was incredible. Everyone was pumped to interact with each other and energized to return to their job…
Change does equal learning. Thanks for reminding me.

 Dave C, Diverse Business Brokers

Your energy and enthusiasm made our Allen Community OutReach (ACO) Board of Directors Retreat a resounding success. I was extremely pleased with how you got the group focused on the big objectives we had discussed during our planning session. Your own “sparkling moments” tell me, in your heart working to help groups like ACO, which helps others get their lives back together, is a real minstry for you.
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— Henry Lessner, ACO President

“Maxine was very funny and confident which made the presentation awesome. We had a lot of fun and learned practical things to take back to the workplace.” “Dynamic presentation! Excellent suggestions.”
“One of the “BEST” motivating sessions I have been to during this conference. Held my attention the whole time.”
“Great speaker; great topic”
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— Attendees, HR SOUTHWEST Human Resources Conference,

​"Be ready to experience a new way of being when you walk out of the sessions!"

A.M., Director of Client Relations

BRAVO! “Yes, and…” can be heard all over the region as people share your message.
Those of us responsible for such events, witness a lot of speakers and presentations. It is always easy to identify — not the good ones — but the REALLY GREAT ones, by the comments from the audience. Please let me share just a couple of them:
“I have been coming to these functions for a number of years and Ms. Shapiro was unequivocally, the BEST I have ever experienced!”
“WOW! Maxine was wonderful! It’s not often that I leave a function wishing it had lasted longer so I could’ve heard more!”
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— Athens, TX Chamber of Commerce

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Here is a list of a few other creative clients:
Fox Entertainment Group • ClubCorp • DOW Chemical • USC College of Health and Human Development • LA Valley College, LA Fellows •  American Academy of Dental Group Practice •  Project Management Institute Houston & Denver •  USC School of Nursing  The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas • Heritage Golf Group GM Conference• YPO San Juan, PR • Michigan PGA • National Institute of CPA’s • Ceridian Canada • Berkowitz, Dick, Pollack, & Brant Certified Public Accounts, LLP • Atlanta Apartment Association • Texas Child and Protective Services • Best Practices, LLC — Global Benchmarking Council (Fortune 500 Companies) • Texas Chamber of Commerce Executives • The City of Garland, TX Managers • Garland Housing Authority • CF & Co., LLP • Allen Community Outreach Board of Directors • Institute for Management Consultants, Dallas • Atlanta National Golf Cource • Castle Hills Golf Course • White Columns Country Club • Polo Golf and Country Club • American Society for Quality, Dallas • Pathology Partners