What People Say
Feedback from clients, partners, and participants
I'm fortunate to work with organizations and people I admire. Here's what some of them have said about working with me, organized by what they speak to.
Recent Clients
Book & Periodical Council
CPA Ontario
David Suzuki Foundation
Feed Ontario
Fraser Basin Council
Northern Manitoba Food, Culture & Community Collaborative
Sustainability Network
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority
On the Quality of My Training Programs
"Passionate presenter"
"Mikhael is a passionate presenter who brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to his workshops. He has been a top-rated presenter with the Sustainability Network since 2020. Mikhael's sessions routinely sell-out and he consistently receives stellar reviews. I look forward to continuing to work with Mikhael in the future."
- Paul Bubelis, Executive Director, Sustainability Network
"Incredibly helpful and accommodating"
"Mikhael has been incredibly helpful and accommodating throughout the organization of the training program. He delivered sessions that were well-tailored to the needs of our people leaders. ... We're definitely looking forward to more opportunities to collaborate with Mikhael in the future!"
- Anabelle Voisard, People, Culture & Equity Generalist, East
On Speaking and Keynote Effectiveness
"He was outstanding."
"We wanted a seasoned speaker given the breadth of our Board along with a presentation style that was engaging, interactive and comfortable creating a call for action. Mikhael did not disappoint. He was outstanding. … We highly recommend Mikhael as he's terrific to work with."
- Lisa Rotstein, Board Member, Hospice Vaughn & Stephanie Karapita, Executive Director, Hospice Vaughn
On Teaching Excellence
"Passionate about teaching"
"Mikhael consistently receives positive course evaluations from our students, and he is a pleasure to work with. … Mikhael is passionate about teaching, and I wholeheartedly recommend him."
- Jonathan Gould, Chair, Business, Arts & Design Centre for Continuous Learning, George Brown College
"Your passion for leadership
really came through"
"I just wanted to thank you for one of the most insightful and inspiring classes I've ever taken. Your passion for leadership really came through, and it made me reflect deeply on my own values and growth as a leader. I've learned so much, not just about leadership, but about myself and my potential as a leader."
- Liliana Rizopulos, Former Student
From Workshop and Course Participants
"Mikhael is thoughtful, provides working/real examples and practical tools we can apply immediately."
"Expert knowledge and experience, very well researched and organized."
"Mikhael is an excellent speaker, very knowledgeable and professional. He ran a fantastic course."
"Friendly, helpful, Knowledgeable."
"Practical approach. He was very helpful & explained subjects in detail when needed. Very, very good teacher."
"He was not afraid of discussion!"
"He was engaging and funny, knew his stuff. Good stories."
"Thank you for sharing your professional experiences alongside the course material. It helped to digest the concepts more easily. Thank you for your honesty. I thought you were a great speaker."
"Extremely knowledgeable and it shows and I would consider him to be a resource moving forward."
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