CPAacademy.org | PERFORMING UNDER PRESSURE: FROM THE DIAMOND TO THE

Stephanie Robinson (JPMorgan Chase)

"The session helped to remind me of the importance of focusing on what can be controlled and working harder is not smarter. Sometimes we are too close to something to get a true perspective of the tasks at hand and get overwhelmed. This session helped me realize the need to step back and reassess the objective at hand to be able to prioritize and tackle the challenge ahead."

Alexandra Lake (BPA)

"This was one of the best presentations I have ever experienced. Great way of using sports analogy to apply to our business environment. I am female and understood everything so much more clearly, even though I am not a huge sports fan! Fantastic Job!"

Denise Gutierrez (Self Employed)

"In the high-stress field of the accounting and tax preparation profession, I found this webinar to be of extreme value to me in learning how to perform my job under the constant pressures of the day using the reframing techniques discussed."

Lee Hamilton (Self Employed)

"I really enjoyed Benjamin Vance's webinar. He provides many great examples of ways to control your stress, maximize your performance, and provide yourself with opportunities to recover from the stressors of the day. Excellent job!"

sharon yang (Yang and Associates)

"What a great way to start a difficult work day. I have been challenged at work lately. It is such a recharge and more importantly provided me tools to manage my situation. I am grateful immensely!"

Norman Schain (Norman R. Schain CPA)

"As a therapist who is also a CPA, I was able to appreciate how this webinar was able to provide immense value on an emotional level to those working in a financial capacity. Great presentation!"

SHARON DENMAN (THE TAX PROFESSIONAL)

"I taught tax law classes when I worked for IRS and I exercised these tecniques performing under pressure. I really enjoyed this class a refresher becaused I am retired, but I am a ER."

George Jay Kite (George Jay Kite, Ltd)

"The Performing Under Pressure seminar was a worthwhile program. It presented a good perspective on how to approach stress related projects while I hope to use going forward."

Mike Garrison (Wells Fargo)

"The course was helpful in better understanding natural reactions to high stress situation, and strategies to utilize to be successful in those types of situations."

Andrea Bell (Wayne Farms)

"Benjamin was an excellent speaker and provided a lot of information for attendees to take advantage of to continue to learn to reframe and manage stress."

George Collins (Tom Collins, CPA)

"We all possess the technical talent. What we need is the right mental state to succeed. This seminar helps get to the right mental state. Thanks!!!!"

Susan Walko (Susan Walko)

"Great analogies; also liked that different sports were included; have not had points tied together like this; establishing rituals to help recovery"

Katherine Proctor (Reese Henry)

"Great reminder of how to refocus on your goals, center yourself at work, and do less to improve your performance. Perfect way to start the day."

Kathleen Lennon (Armanino)

"Thank you for the book recommendations. I grew up as a huge baseball fan and see this as a good fit to correlate some lessons to learn from it."

Joan Tomaselli (KeyBank)

"This course was extremely helpful for how to "practice" for the corporate world to improve performance. There were a lot of good take-aways!"

Steven Ramm (Steven I. Ramm CPA)

"This was a lively and interesting webinar which really kept my attention and gave me ideas to use. I'm looking for more from this presenter"

Kerri Castelli (Kerri Castelli)

"Ben used sport's analogies that truely mirrored the professional work environment. He gave great examples of how to de-stress our day."

James Barnes (James Barnes)

"This was an great presentation on how to handle stress and pressure. Including ways to minimize it both professionally and personally."

Barbara Steele (CKII Contracting, Inc.)

"Best guidance I have received on the difficult task of performing under pressure. Great presentation, easy to follow and relate to."

Charles Fina (Platinum Advisors)

"Great Course! The real life examples help the concepts resonate. The subject matter is beneficial in all walks of life."

Sylvia Di Mattia-Avina (Hydra Electric Co)

"Brilliant presentation complete with easy-to-do baby-steps that will help me perform better under pressure!"

SANDRA POPESCU (Self)

"Excellent presentation! Very engaging and actually learned a lot! Wish I had taken this course years ago!"

Natalya Kiley (HMM)

"Brilliant & great for anyone for success in any field. I even ordered books already used in this webinar."

Alicia Aponte (Suncoast CPA Solutions)

"These method I used years ago and the seminar remind me that it works, so I will use it again."

Ruth Crowell (Fairfield Tax and Accounting)

"This is absolutely one of the most beneficial webinars that I have attended, a "must see"!"

Glendys Serra (MDCPS)

"excellent speaker. Information was presented in an interesting and relatable manner."

Edwin MacEwan (Edwin MacEwan, CPA)

"Excellent webinar. Very informative. Excellent presentation. Highly recommended."

Joe Crano (Cleveland Plant & Flower Company)

"I run marathons so can relate to the mental challenge being greater than physical."

Alison Edmonson (Alison Edmonson CPA)

"great job...interesting topic...love Postlethwaite & Netterville Geaux Tigers!!!"

Ian Korman (Ian P. Korman, CPA)

"Great seminar presented by an extremely knowledgeable professional"

Bill Harmer (Retired)

"Very interesting, may take again to be able to hear it all."

Bret Leifson (Leifson CFO Services)

"Great presentation! Great material and well thought out."

Lorri Flint (Lorri Flint)

"Excellent presentation applicable in all areas of life!"

Elhadi Ali (FOS Energy)

"I enjoyed the webinar. Benjamin was great presenter"

Tabitha Chappell (DCMA)

"Valuable information from a knowledgeable presenter"

Raelene Wood (Country Bakery)

"This course was great and exceeded my expectations!"

Nicki Robinson (Wisconsin Dells Visitor & Convention Bureau)

"Great Presenter with great analogies and examples!"

Vickie Ledee (Postlethwaite & Netterville)

"Benjamin Vance presented an awesome presentation!"

Lewis Bivona (PMMC)

"Ben was excellent, I am a lot less stressed now"

Phillip Harrison (Strategic Asset Solutions, LLC)

"Practical information and excellent instructor"

JoAnn Glatthaar (JoAnn Glatthaar, EA)

"The BEST webinar especially during tax season."

Deborah Lee (Deborah Lee)

"Enjoyable will probably listen to it again!"

Susan Floyd (CPA)

"I found the information to be very useful."

Yasser Olyyan (Olyyan CPA)

"Good insights on being calm underpressure."

Suresh Sharma (Arbogast Balmer Nelson Van Mersbergen, PLLC)

"Great presentation and very motivational!"

Alex Dowler (Universal Leaf Tobacco Company, Inc.)

"Very good points about reducing stress"

Linda Sharp (Linda R Sharp CPA)

"Very good job! I like his solutions!"

Rajesh Kuttikkat (ITM)

"It was a really wonderful webinar."

Donald Uleau (Commonwealth of PA)

"Ben was an outstanding speaker."

Shaina Whiter (Whiter & Associates)

"GREAT SKILLS FOR ALL!!!"

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"Great presentation Ben"

Nadine, NJ

"This was absolutely one of the best webinar that I have ever had. Ben Vance is very knowledgeable and really knows his topic. I will be researching to see if he writes a book because I need to buy that book. I learned a lot from this webinar. Great Job."

Delane, NC

"This is hands down the best CPE I've had in a long time. Ben Vance is an outstanding presenter, and the topic is absolutely 100% relevant and more applicable than some technical CPE we have to waste our time with."

Rhonda, NC

"An excellent speaker and presentation. I learned something that applies specifically to me and helped me understand how I react to pressure. The course provided the why and how to change."

Nicole, MI

"Great webinar!! It helps that I love baseball, but the principles to apply in my everyday life, from work to softball to my gym goals. Thank you for making it engaging and interesting!"

Kristen, MO

"Instructor did a great job at making it feel casual, and easy to listen to. Sometimes the presentations get too much "school-like" and interest can be lost. Nice job!"

Rozlyn, TX

"The webinar was very clear and interesting. I would love to have this topic expanded. Ben delivered a great presentation and had wonderful notes and slides."

Mary, OH

"super info - stuff we know to do, should do, but don't do. so hopefully now we will do. thank you for the very important reminders & insight!"

Kathryn, CA

"Interesting examination of why we are or are not stressed and how to become less stressed with daily activities and demands."

Monique, NJ

"Very good recommendations on how to manage pressure. I will implement over preparing in my life to minimize pressure."

Angela, OH

"This gives good perspective on a primary issue facing most executives. Excellent food for thought."

Scott, NC

"Very practical advice and specific ideas about how to work more effectively under pressure."

Patty, AL

"Very good content and important skills to adhere to. Good references and recommendations."

john, TX

"I liked the sports analogies to illustrate his points. They are very relevant."

Sharon, IL

"This was interesting and fast paced. I learned many immediately usable ideas"

Clara, TX

"I enjoyed the webinar and Ben was very professional in his presentation."

MARIBEL, PR

"EXCELLENT PRESENTATION! IS HELP TO TAKE ADVANTAGE FROM THE SITUATION"

Sarah, LA

"So interested! Great advice and book recommendations."

Eugene, MO

"Really thoughtful presentation by Ben."

Phyllis, MO

"Excellent, much-needed content!"

Janet, VA

"Loved the sports references!"

Hamath, IL

"Enjoyable and effective"

Kathryn Turner (TSPMG)

"I really enjoy sports, especially baseball and the presenter did a very good job incorporating sports into the overall topic of performing well under pressure. As a leader at work and at home, I have encountered many of the noted pressures and unknowingly used some of the favorable and unfavorable approaches. I definitely believe that several of the provided mental techniques can help assist everyone with more successful outcomes! Well done!"

Jonathan Jillah (State of Rhode Island)

"Yes, I did enjoy the webinar and I will make it my learning premier tool going forward."

LOUIS JANDA (PJ-MTLC Corporation)

"helpful reminder of focus & approach"

Shawn, CO

"This webinar provided practical information to improve my performance at work and how to function well under pressure. I enjoyed Ben's presentation of the material and I plan to read some of the books he referenced to further pursue this topic."

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