TESTIMONIALS
TRAININGS & WORKSHOPS
EDUCATORS & PARENTS
“This training is not a ‘sit and get.’ This training is a boots-on-the-ground program based on experience, not theory. I started using the V.O.I.C.E. method immediately. It has ways to deescalate and to actually help the student.”
Summerlyn Faircloth
Teacher
“This was definitely the best presentation I’ve been to. What made it so great was Patty Jo’s personal stories and her way of presenting with visuals. The way that she keeps control of everyone’s attention is amazing.”
Ismael Valdez Cruz
Realtor & Crosby Scholars
Parent Training
“I thought the interactive parts of the program were most beneficial. This training would also be beneficial for Law Enforcement family members such as spouses and children.”
Captain Peter Abernethy
Law Enforcement Training
“The biggest take away for me was that it was simple enough for ALL parents to grasp and understand. Your visuals, specifically the level (COPE), were great for parents to learn the concepts.”
Becky Fescina, MA, MS
Community Education Specialist
“This program was useful for me as a parent and an educator. I left the program feeling positive and FEARLESS! I would like to attend another program by Patty Jo to learn MORE strategies.”
Theresa Giles
RCS Educator’s Conference
“When she got my naysayer, I knew she’d gotten everyone else.”
Dr. Tim Lee
High School Principal
Teacher Training
TRAININGS & WORKSHOPS
LAW ENFORCEMENT
“PJ’s program was awesome. She kept our officers fully engaged. Upon our recommendation, PJ will be presenting at our State Conference.”
Lt. Sellars
Law Enforcement Supervisor
“Usually, it’s hard to keep a room full of cops engaged. I liked the tips on changing roles to fit changing situations. It left me with a sense of hopefulness, positivity, and resolve. I’d recommend this to anyone in a challenging work environment.”
Officer Edward Hurley
Law Enforcement Training
“I thought the interactive parts of the program were most beneficial. This training would also be beneficial for Law Enforcement family members such as spouses and children.”
Captain Peter Abernethy
Law Enforcement Training
“This training gets to the “root cause” of the problem. It gives people with good intentions the tools to make a positive difference.”
Officer Derek McIntyre
State Highway Patrol
TRAININGS & WORKSHOPS
CORPORATE
“I love it when someone can engage my brain. Patty Jo did that with her demonstrations and stories. I would rate this program at the top!”
Beth Bray
CCSHRM
Corporate Training
“You are an awesome trainer. I wish the entire city could have this training. We all need to know how to use Cope, Connect, Select. It translates into good communication and a way to handle change.”
Patricia Minter
FSS Program Coordinator
“One thing that really stood out is the way that Patty Jo demonstrates the concepts and uses visuals. I’ve heard these ideas before, but when I was actually “seeing” it—that made it powerful. For me, that made it really effective.”
Barbara Jez
Goodwill Youth Intake and Compliance Specialist
“Patty Jo’s program was definitely a good investment of time and money. I feel strongly that everyone took something away. I would highly recommend it.”
Lakisha Jordan
Executive Director WinstonNet
BIOGRAPHIES
“Patty Jo’s open-minded approach and vast experience brought out of me things and experiences that I had literally forgotten. I strongly recommend her if you are serious about having a well-written book. My book received the Global Ebook Silver Award. You can’t go wrong with Patty Jo if you want your ideas to become another award-winning book.”
Anthony Parker
MOTIVATIoNal speaker
Author of Lynched by the Law
“It brought tears to my eyes when I read the part about my father. Patty Jo captured him so beautifully. She wrote the story that I had written on the tablet of my heart.”
General JR Gorham
Author of Sharecropper's Wisdom
“Need a writer who is a great listener, excellent interview skills, flexible in schedule for those too busy to write but with a great story to tell? That would be Patty Jo Sawvel.”
John Bost
President at Master Counsel, Inc.
Author of A Catalyst for Change
I hired Patty Jo because she has a background as an Award Winning Investigative Reporter. So, when I came to her with my basket full of assorted memories—she was able to sort it out. She asked me the tough questions—why did that happen What else did you try? How did that feel? Patty Jo was able to connect the dots and then write it in a way that makes sense to readers.
Bill Greenwood
Author of Be the Bridge
“I absolutely love it. It feels like I’m on stage. That’s what I was aiming for. It has a conversational tone. It’s like I am mentoring the reader.
Thank you, Patty Jo.”
Henry Flowers IV
MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER
Re: His book, Bored to Death
“It’s almost like Patty Jo crawled inside my head. She could see what I see and feel what I feel. She unearthed the roots of my culture and captured the essence of who I am.”
Fermin Bocanegra
Diversity Advocate
Author of The Man from Peru
“Got a note from Sam that said he loved the medical metaphors. That’s all you. Nice work.”
Tom Bowen, Owner
Creative Cowriting
MAGAZINES & NEWS
“When you wrote my cover story, it did not surprise me that you captured the hearts of the readers. But what did amaze me is that a year later, people were still calling me. After your story, dozens of new clients told me that they were drawn to me because of your story and the cover photo in Kernersville Magazine.”
Duane Long, owner
Long Insurance Services
“In her five-week engagement with the Library Foundation, Patty Jo Sawvel was able to create 11 colorful and moving “Get Involved” web pages; to create internship expectations; rewrite a case for expanded funding support, and facilitate WFU collaboration with volunteers. She brought excellence and enthusiasm to each project.”
Marty Brown
Financial Branch Manager
“Thank you for the wonderful article you wrote for the Downtown Winston-Salem News. You captured my professional and personal life in such a clear, accurate, and easy to read manner. I have received compliments from a diverse spectrum of people.”
Michael Cunningham
Michael Cunningham Photography
“You are a heck of a writer. I have received several calls from friends, including one that I haven’t talked to in 10 years. You have been a blessing and I’m grateful we met.”
Guili Dummit
Film House
“I think your story (about Dr. Kirk Walker) gives great insight into the motivation of a person who makes a significant difference in the lives of others – because they appreciate the people who inspired them.”
John Thacker
Public Relations Novant Health
“Wow, what an amazing article. I am truly humbled by the comments of my clients (testimonials included in the story). I am beyond pleased with the article. Thank you so much for your eloquent words.”
Claire Vogt, owner
The Mindful Bodi Movement Center
“Patty Jo, this is an awesome story. You can do wonders with 700 words and a lifetime of love.”
David and Melody Grix, owners
Chick-fil-A
BUSINESS & WEB
“In her five-week engagement with the Library Foundation, Patty Jo Sawvel was able to create 11 colorful and moving “Get Involved” web pages; to create internship expectations; rewrite a case for expanded funding support, and facilitate WFU collaboration with volunteers. She brought excellence and enthusiasm to each project.”
Barbara L. Anderson
Library Liaison to the Library Foundation
“As an editor at Village Profile, I read hundreds of community publications, and it is rare to receive copy that expresses the character of a community and puts a face on its residents so well.
I want to commend you on the excellent copy you submitted.”
Jeff Falk
Production Editor Village Profile
“The biggest surprise on my website was the feedback from my friends. You really captured who I am and that is a testament to your ability and desire to get into someone’s mind.”
Nigel Alston, PhD
Business Leader &Newspaper Columnist
“I want to personally thank you for the lovely article that you so skillfully put together. From the initial phone call to the finished product, you displayed outstanding professionalism. And, thank you for adding the personal touch by using the element of surprise in that you included the kind words from my fellow co-workers.”
Jane P. Shaw
Paralegal
PERSONAL
“I trusted Patty Jo with my story and in return she captured the essence of my life with a truly amazing writing style. The process worked, but only because Patty Jo uses her brilliant gift to
condense 44 years into a compelling biographical sketch.”
Pam Baker
Songwriter
“Your story (biosketch) of my life amazed me with all the detail. We only talked for an hour or so. You encapsulated the feelings I have for my husband and our family in lovely language.”
Doris Caruso, author
Seashore Publications
“People told me that my mom’s Memorial Brochure was the best they’d ever seen at a funeral. It’s a keepsake that we will all cherish.”
Becky Bailey
“Reading my story helped me see why I am the person that I am. In day-to-day life, I’m so busy slugging it out, that I usually don’t have time to reflect on my past.”
Kevin Bugg, owner
State Farm
“After the interview, I felt like I’d just given Patty Jo random bits of information. The awesome thing was that she put it all together. When my sister read it, she cried. She said, ‘Mom and Daddy would have loved it!” She created such a powerful picture in just a few words.”
LuAnn Davis
Mortgage Loan Officer
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