Client Testimonials

Read what people have to say about our training workshops and conference presentations:

 " Wow, I have used a Berry for over 8 years and had no clue about some of these shortcuts!"  Mike Wallis, Sales, Flynn Canada  

"Since having my first session I have eliminated 75% of the time spent in my office therefore allowing me far more time to see my customers face to face. Learning how to navigate and utilize my BB has given me more free time. Darci is a fantastic teacher and makes sure what she shares with you pertains to how you need to use this wonderful little device."  Lynn Reeve, Sale Representative, Maui Jim Sunglasses

"Darci has helped our company use our devices more efficiently and has increased the comfort level for our salespeople, regardless of level. Darci's approachable and easy teaching style, coupled with her expertise made the time spent extremely worthwhile"  Renee Lytle, CFO at E.B. Horsman & Son

"Our company used Darci to do wireless training for about 45 salespeople, all at different levels of competency. She wowed them with her knowledge and presentation style. My only regret was that we did not book her for a longer presentation. Without a doublt we will call on her for additional training courses" Maureen Bzowy, VP Marketing at EB Horsman & Son

“Darci joined the CGA-BC Speaker Roster in November 2011 as one of our speakers for the launch of CGA-BC’s annual IT Forum. Darci’s presentation style is extremely friendly, professional, knowledgeable, clear and very helpful. The audience very much enjoyed her two presentations and some of the attendee’s testimonials can be found on CGA-BC’s website www.cga-bc.org/PD under 'Testimonials'. I would strongly recommend Darci as someone who will assist you and your team in improving your BlackBerry productivity and in turn save you time and money!”  – Yasmine Moulin, CGA-BC, Manager, Professional Development

More from CGA Attendees:

"Darci was great … very knowledgeable!”

“Darci was fantastic! Her 90 minutes presentation was full of useful tips on how to use my Smartphone. I have already recommended her to several of my colleagues.”

“Darci was engaging, knowledgeable and very dynamic.”

“Great presenter! Invite this speaker again – very informative, fast paced, great tips!”

"Darci was superb.  Good info, good (fast) pace, clear descriptions, knowledgable, helpful, good slides and follow-up docs.  Good style with executives."  Alan - Executive Director 

"Our controller came back from the course you did through the CGA association and raved about it."  Larry

"Love your energy and thank you for the great tips and nuggets that you gave away at last night’s meeting"

"Susan and I both enjoyed your talk last night to the IAAP crowd. It provided some great insights and I’ve signed up for your newsletter this morning. Thanks again!"

"I sent out an email to my team about the auto-text tip you provided - a few of them were adding phrases and were pleased with the results!! Thanks"  Elizabeth

 

An informative and entertaining presenter at our November 2011 International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) Vancouver Chapter meeting."

Julia Tennant Newsletter Editor (volunteer) at IAAP Vancouver Chapter

 

Attendees - IAAP Seminar called "What is the true cost of smartphone use?" 

 

 

"Thank you so much for the information session. It was very good!  There are so many things I learned today that I would use every day!" 

Indu Sarpal
Mobile Mortgage Specialist
Td Canada Trust

"Darci did a great job!!   Every attendee had positive comments.  She spoke in such a way that was easy to understand and relate to. The cost saving stuff is huge."

Dave Hamilton
Director of Sales - Western Canada 

 

"Both ladies conducted a great webinar and they kept it moving, engaging with a bit of humour injected"
Time Management Webinar Attendee

"Contact mapping - who would have known! Plus, I have already looked up the suggested reading books and websites - woo hoo! I also appreciate that extra time was given at the end of the session. Finally, having interactive polling was good."
Time Management Webinar Attendee

"On behalf of Mortgage Architects, I want to extend my sincere thanks and appreciation to you for your participation in our conference. Your presentation was excellent and based on the response both during and following your segment, it was clear that you had successfully captured everyone’s interest. It was a real pleasure to work with you, Darci and I am hoping we may have another opportunity to do so in the future. Thanks again for your positive contribution to our Conference. We sincerely appreciate it."

 

Meinhard (Meini) Ickert
Vice-President National Sales
Mortgage Architects

 

" Thanks Darci for keeping in touch so well, and for all the tips and ideas you send in your newsletters. I LOVE my Blackberry Tour, but I have to admit, there were a few things that I just could not 'get' until I sat in on your course. I think I've taken three now, and they are always full of time-savers and organizational tips, which I really appreciate. You are really good at what you do, and I plan to sign up again for a refresher."

Deb Robson

RE/MAX Westcoast

Richmond BC

 

"The tricks that Swirl Solutions taught in training drastically improved my efficiency on my BlackBerry."

Kent Hawkins
Alliance One

"Good pace for training...Content was riveting and instructor kept everything light, entertaining and informational."

Don Burkett
Senior Account Manager
Tandberg

"A very good start at making my BlackBerry more useful on a day to day basis, particularly with arranging and managing my schedule."

Norm Higgins
Vice President
CH2M HILL

"I found Darci to be very patient, knowledgeable and helpful. She was very considerate of my general lack of knowledge and adapted the training to meet my immediate needs successfully!"

Chris Vincent
Managing Director
Chris Vincent and Associates

"Clear, concise, and very helpful. You will profit from the "need-to-know" information Darci LaRocque shares. This fast paced workshop will benefit all REALTORS. You will increase your efficiency, and save on operating costs."

John Houlihan
Sutton Group, Director of Education

"Peter and I absolutely loved meeting you yesterday, Darci. You are a fabulous instructor but more importantly … you make it fun! It was wonderful learning all the great things we can do with our Blackberries."

Rita Thomas
Advisory Board, Life Pilot

 

"Comments after session from all involved said how excellent Darci was at presenting. Thank you!"

 

Nicola Fairweather

NaiKun Wind Energy Group Inc.

 

 

"Darci really knows her stuff and was able to answer questions when they came up while maintaining training flow. Also able to provide practical experience and reasons for doing things a certain way. She has a real users perspective rather than just a technical overview! Really helpful."

Bernadette Nowak
Geo-technologist
Artumus Group - Calgary

"The tutoring from Swirl Solutions was very helpful in assisting me to recognize more of the capabilities of my Blackberry. Very practical advice delivered in a user friendly manner by Darci."

Graham MacLachlan
Regional President, BC
RBC Royal Bank

 

"The course was well worth the time - plus it was fun!"

Darren M. Richter
Key Account Management
BC Hydro Customer Care and Power Smart


Vancouver Coastal Health:

  • "Thanks, Darci - one of the best hours I've spent lately!" - PK

  • "I believe it's probably the best training session I've ever attended, and it is clear that you are a veritable fountain of knowledge." - CW

  • "Darci made the session fun and light-hearted which the audience seemed to enjoy. Darci has a good teaching style and she obviously enjoys facilitating the presentation." - KP

  • "Thank you so much for the session. It was very, very informative and it was nice to meet you." - GR