What They’re Saying
“Tim is one of the best executive communications pros in the country. He has a particular knack for learning the ‘voice’ of a senior executive and carrying it through in executive speeches. Several of his speeches for Fortune 500 executives have won national awards. In addition to his expertise with speeches, Tim understands the special and difficult considerations that animate executive communications in annual reports and other documents, presentations and speeches that go to investors, C-suite clients and prospects. He is a student of the discipline as well as a top-level artist.”
- Paul Furiga, President, WordWrite Communications
“Tim, the speech went GREAT. You really heard me during our discussion, making it easy to express my thoughts in a disciplined and organized way. I received many, many compliments with request for copies of the speech. Well done and THANKS much.”
- Jimmy Williams, President, Alcoa Defense Incorporated
“Thanks for the constructive feedback. Thinking back on my speech, I think you are right on all points. You give me some great thoughts to work with. Thanks for the coaching.”
- Glen Meakem, Co-Founder and Managing Director, Meakem Becker Venture Capital LLC
“Over the years, Tim Hayes has attended several of my speechwriting seminars. He brings professionalism, dedication and skill to his work. I cited one of his speeches in CAN YOU SAY A FEW WORDS? (St. Martin’s Press, Second Edition, 2006). The excerpt (which appears on page 40) offers an example of very good speechwriting…and serves as a model for other speechwriters.”
- Joan Detz, Author, HOW TO WRITE AND GIVE A SPEECH (St. Martin’s Press, Third Edition, 2002)
“When a client company needs a fresh, colorful approach to communicating important information, I direct them to Tim Hayes. Tim’s flair for quickly understanding and capturing key messages is surpassed only by his ability to convey them with speed and impact. As a speechwriter especially, Tim’s writing is not only fun to read but a real joy for the speaker to deliver and an audience to hear.”
- Jeremy Trabucco, President/Business Advisor, The Circularis Group
“Tim Hayes is a very talented professional, and I would recommend him without hesitation. Tim possesses an impressive repertoire of capabilities ranging from corporate communications to the most sophisticated, elegant speeches. After our initial meeting, Tim responded very quickly with a highly workable first speech draft, and then made cogent suggestions throughout the refining process. When we found ourselves in a situation requiring last minute restructuring, Tim made himself available around the clock until we had crafted the perfect expression. He prepared me in a way that allowed me to be comfortable with the words and laid the groundwork for a smooth presentation.”
- Ira J. Gumberg, President, J.J. Gumberg Co.
“Tim Hayes authored a speech on global trends affecting the optical industry that was delivered by the president of Transitions Optical Inc. at the World Council of Optometry’s congress on Globalization. The speech, which was extremely well received among the diverse audience, representing over 20 countries, was engaging and entertaining all while being extremely informative. So popular was the speech content that by popular request, an abstract of the 45 minute speech has been created for dissemination to the audience. “Most importantly, from a customer service standpoint, Mr. Hayes was responsive, timely and very open to collaboration. I found working with Mr. Hayes an absolute pleasure and shall continue to avail myself of his services in the future.”
- Bette Zaret, Vice President-Global Strategic Marketing, Transitions Optical, Inc.