"As President of a multi-cultural company, I found Trula LaCalle's insights and
techniques invaluable in team-building, effective communication, and leadership
development. The results were positive, significant, and immediate, and in the
long-term, a very wise investment."

Michael DeLoach, President
DeLoach Vineyards  
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"Trula LaCalle easily established a working relationship with a new staff,
assessed the organizational culture, and applied her consulting skills to begin
a new program and foster change. She accomplished this with efficiency
and care of those involved. . .She handled difficult and often crisis situations with
diplomacy. Her calm demeanor and straightforward advice kept the program
moving in a positive direction." 

Dr. Virginia Brea
President
Miller, Bria, and Associates
Financial Planning, Tax Consulting, and Employee Benefits
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"On behalf of the Board of Directors and staff of Asian Resources, Inc. we express
our greatest appreciation for all your hard work in making our first strategic planning
session a success. . . I hope that there will be future opportunities to work with you."

May O. Lee, Executive Director
Asian Resources, Inc.
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"Our sales and design consultant staff are more aware of and sensitive to
cultural differences which is especially important as our business moves
into more diverse communities."

Alice Seiverston
Director of Human Resources
Dunmore Homes
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"Recently 'the team' took inventory at Stevenson Supply. Historically,
over the last 5 years inventory "lost" has cost me $30,000 a year or more.
Under two different General Managers this was not resolved. Under your
guidance since January 2004 my company has been run by 'the team'
consisting of the bookkeeper, floor salesman and a/r, a/p clerk.
Current inventory was taken in November and was off by $300, well within
the accepted parameters. The reason for the substantial change? 'The team'
held each other responsible and worked to resolve the problems. Thank you
for your excellent guidance in this process."

Rod Stevenson
President and Owner
Stevenson Supply and Tractor
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"The crew is doing great. I can't express enough my thanks for your help.
The harvest went unbelievably well."

Rob Davis
Winemaker
Jordan Winery and Vineyards
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"Trula has a way of bringing the issues on the table. Folks feel free to be frank and honest to speak their mind and heart while all can interact for the good of the community."

Cynthia Bonta
Board of Directors
Philippine National Day Association
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"I would definitely recommend Trula's board development and consulting services to other organizations. My advise to them: be prepared to work hard and stay focused on the task at hand!"

Ron Mainini
Treasurer
Supported Life Institute
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"Thank you for sharing your advise. Our council is always finding ways
 to reach our goals and your suggestions helped us greatly."

Pamela Saltenberger
Executive Director
Tierra del Oro Council
Girl Scouts of America
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"Just a quick note to report feedback from the sales and admin crew this
morning. A sampling of comments--"riveting," "very interesting," "enlightening"
Thanks for the good work."

Robert Woolley
President
Dave Wilson Nursery
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"All I can say is "wow"! What a fabulous job you did on the team building
portion of the board retreat. I think that you have surpassed the expectations
and really brought the group together."

Stella Premo
President and CEO
Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
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"Pat yourself on the back. You've been a great help to us."  

Mitchell Klug
Director
Robert Mondavi Vineyards
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The level of professionalism and service was of high quality. The subject matter was on communication; however, the sensitivity behind it all was handled very professionally by the facilitator.

Shelley Rouillard
Executive Director
Health Rights Hotline
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"We would like to thank you for serving as a keynote speaker at the
Eighth Annual AgSafe Conference in Seaside, California. Your presentation
generated lively discussion and positive comments from the conference
participants. Your willingness to share your time and expertise was crucial
to making this event a success."

Kimberly Naffziger
Director
AgSafe
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"Your presentation style conveyed knowledge and an
excitement about learning. You made what could have been 
a difficult discussion engaging and informative."

Nancy Cook
Executive Director
Community Housing Opportunities Corporation
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"Many of our employees were grumbling about having to go through this. . .
However, we had extremely positive responses from employees. . . Many
people made a point of coming to me to comment how effective it was and
one of the major complainers said he enjoyed it. .. Trula was well prepared
and presented a comfortable atmosphere. . ."

Ann Schneider, Human Resources Director
PNI Corp. (Previously: Precision Navigation, Inc.) 
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Thank you for the keynote address. Your presentation on diversity in the
workplace brought into focus for many of us the various cultures we deal with
on a daily basis. One of the points you made was that we may be looking in
the same direction but we don't see the same thing. The conference attendees
made favorable comments on your presentation and look forward to having
you back with us again. Once again, thank you for a truly informative and
well-rounded presentation.

Dollie Hamilton
President
Sacramento Chapter
International Association of Professionals in Employment Security
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"Trula LaCalle, Ph.D., trainer, facilitator, psychologist, etc., created a day
of magic, with a humorous and pertinent approach that in one day accomplished
 what some don't ever experience in a lifetime of relationship building."

Leslie Camino-Markowitz
President
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Sonoma County
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"You did a great job for us. Everyone is pleased."
William McIver
owner
Matanzas Creek Winery
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"Her seminar presentations are excellent and audiences are very responsive to her.
 As a successful business owner for many years, Trula LaCalle has developed
expertise in effective personnel management, conflict resolution, and successful
delivery of client services." 

M.A. Knight, M.D., Newport Beach 
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"Your insight into the Hispanic community was informative. It's important to
understand and respect other cultures. You gave our members valuable information
to use when dealing with their employees."

Richard Mounts
President
Sonoma County Farm Bureau
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". . . the session went very well! The initial responses were very positive and I feel
I learned a lot. I thought your presentation was very helpful."

Warner Henderson
Vineyard Manager
Jordan Winery
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"I have been very pleased with the services provided by Trula and her team. . .
She also has a valuable ability to work with clients at multiple levels to gather information. From my experience, she s as comfortable working with the worker in the field as the executive in the front office, and has the ability to set both at ease. . . Among her positive attributes is her ability to think outside the box."

Edward C. Bland, President and CEO 
Healdsburg General Hospital
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"We both greatly benefited from our meeting with you."

Roberta Ryan and Steve Roen
Owners
Triad Landscaping
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"You are truly the professional I heard about and I admire your
 work. Thank you so much for working with us."
             
Donna Zapata, Facilities Planner, 
Hewlett Packard
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"Thank you for flying up to Oregon and putting on such an interesting session.
I've heard only very positive comments!"

Roberta Gruber
Farm Employers Labor Service
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1) "I have been in team training for about five years and I think Trula LaCalle
 is the best instructor I've had."
2) "Best instructor I've ever had. Seriously."

Kendall-Jackson employees
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"...so thoughtful in rewording our ideas. . . this was excellent and very helpful
. . . good summaries. .. insightful. . .I learned a lot today."

Redevelopment Advisory Committee
Stockton Boulevard Project
Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency
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"Grounding, wise, kind and intelligent group facilitation." "Gifted facilitator!"
"Great at bring the group together." "Helps us say what we mean but cannot
 articulate." "Her low-key facilitation is very effective." "Fantastic facilitator
 and very intelligent and interesting."

 Redevelopment Advisory Committee
 Oak Park Project
 Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency
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