Client Testimonials
CDA has assisted clients from every imagineable career background. Read what audience members and workshop participants say about Helen Harkness:
“The instructor was charming – had a great sense of humor, was empathetic and knew her stuff.” –Re-careering class participant, SMU, May 2000
“Your presentation for the Emeritus Program was the best one we've had all year! Very challenging! Your success has been one of Garland's most admired and unique treasures.Thank you for sharing.” —Martha Bible Smith, Richland College, Emeritus Program, Spring 2000
“Thank you for participating in the Management 6101 course on Managing Your Career. Your knowledge and experience has had a direct impact on the success of the class and is greatly appreciated by the Career Management Office and the students. Thank you again for your contribution to the SMU Cox School of Business MBA Program.” —Dennis Grindle, Director, MBA Career Management Office
“What can we say? It was unanimous! You are the “smash speaker of the year” at the Downtown Rotary Club of Dallas. Truly, Helen, you were sensational. As a club, we do not recall a standing ovation for a presentation. You got it...you deserved it! You are a real Dallas treasure. Thank you again for sharing your zest for life and attitude for living with the Dallas Rotary Club. Good luck in all you future endeavors.” —Bettye A. Rodgers, Program Committe Member, June 2000
“Again, thank you so much for joining us in Austin for your annual retreat. You certainly shared some interesting and thought-provoking concepts and ideas on aging. I especially liked the idea of adding 20 years to the present! I think that concept is the one that struck with our group the most!“ —Joel T. Allison, President & CEO, Baylor Healthcare System, Nov. 2000
- “Wonderful, energetic speaker - what a delight“
- “Wanted more time with speaker and more questions“
- “More would have been better, she had a lot of experience to share“
- “Great speaker...really enjoyed it“
“Wonderful, the old bat grabbed our attention, held it tight and inspired us all to get older – loved her and moved by her humor, insight and absolute resolve.”
“Thank you – such an important topic, best workshop of the conference, research-based, theoretical, social-cultural, multi-dimensional, interesting, provocative – presenter was fun, humorous, knowledgeable, and passionate – a sheer delight.”
“We all need this information desperately – the myths of aging must be broken down.”
“She is what she's talking about – a creative, wise, young elder.”
“Dear Dr Harkness: I am enjoying Don't Stop the Career Clock. I expect to use
some quotes from it for my next speech at my Toastmaster's group. I continue
working at 74 with goals in mind to have and develop a private practice in
career counseling.... You are a pioneer in wanting to get the message
out that age is not a social disease! Good, kind thoughts to you.”
—Comments that followed the presentation, “Breaking the Belief Barriers for Successful Aging & Working in the 21st Century,” at the California Career Conference, Nov. 1999
“Great humor and wisdom about some serious thinking about our need as a society to redefine success and reinvent retirement.”
“Dr. Harkness should pursue having a talk show on this!!! Excellent!!!”
“Thanks so much for leading such a dynamic workshop. Your authentic,
<>p>“Pull no Punches” style is breathtakingly refreshing.”
—Comments following the presentation, “Creating Lifespan Balance: Redefining Career Success and Reinventing Retirement,” at the California Career Conference, Nov. 2000
