General
ABN AMRO, North America -- Consulting, CEO presentations, HR, Task Force, Manager training
Bonnie Michaels of Managing Work & Family played a critical role in helping to shape and implement our WorkLife initiative at ABN AMRO. Her knowledge and experience gave us a practical foundation from which we built our own platform of work/life programs. Her approach is centered on realistic expectations as defined by our business needs and the needs of our employees. Bonnie's presentation style is upbeat, hard-hitting, and effective. She has been an invaluable resource to our organization!!
Carlson Companies, Inc. - Susan MacHolda, Director, Human Resources, Chair WorkLife Taskforce
Bonnie has been a wonderful partner to Carlson Companies, Inc. as she has consulted with our Human Resources organization on WorkLife strategies. Bonnie continues to work with our WorkLife taskforce as we further explore benefits such as sabbaticals. She also has been an excellent resource for leadership and renewal training as well. Bonnie is truly an expert in the field and is very committed to helping organizations achieve their worklife goals. Her warm and caring personality makes Bonnie a true joy to work with and someone that we hope to partner with for a very long time."
Here are a few comments from the leadership renewal workshop:
.."insightful, practical and fun. Sharing your enthusiasm, journey and passion is a gift." Most helpful- "Defining questions about my leadership qualities and themes and how to achieve them. Very good, fun and interactive"
"To hear all of the participants various responses regarding work/life, as well as the information on emotional intelligence and relaxation techniques. This workshop was well organized and tailored to meet the needs of the attendees."
"Everything about this workshop exceeded my expectations." "By giving me some new perspectives and a new energy to help regain my passion."
"The workshop was very well thought out . You knew exactly what we needed."
"Much more creative than most workshops."
"Encouragement to reach out and try new things."
"Space for reflection."
"Feeling comfortable in the room and sharing my thoughts and experiences with others-also, the relaxing techniques were wonderful."
"The focus on strengthening leadership skills."
"This tells me there is a true need for continuing education on work-life matters."
Other Programs, Speeches, Presentations, Training and Consulting
Oregon R&R, Manager Train the Trainer Program
"Thank you so much for your contribution, and thank you especially for sharing your inspiring story about sabbatical adventures. And as for the entertainment-it was a delight and a powerful demonstration of how to work and have a life. You're a great teacher."
Collier County Public Library Time out for Life Transitions: Options for Renewal program
"The Slide presentation was enjoyed by everyone in attendance. We loved hearing about your unique adventure around the world. Thank you for providing an exciting educational program for the patrons of our community."
Family Support America Conference Workplace Stress and Families-Reversing the Domino Effect
"participants wrote very enthusiastic comments about how helpful they thought what they learned"
Southwest CEO Forum, Taking Time Off
"Bonnie and Michael do an outstanding job! Members of the Presidents Forum commented that the material they presented was enlightening, professionally presented, and practical. We look forward to future" programs.
Jaine Carter, Ph.D. Southwest Florida President
Appassionata, Japan, Work-Life Consulting
I am trying to create a new field of Work/Life in Japan where work and Personal life are still a firm Zero-sum game, Bonnie's consulting services have been a tremendous help for me. Her written materials are comprehensive and thorough, and her consulting has been precisely what I need. She answers any questions I have very accurately, and gives me new perspectives on how to approach w/l to get started in a place where there have never been through her own experience as a pioneer in the USA. Her knowledge and expertise are just admirable and most of all, her personality of being so considerate, thoughtful and supportive makes our consulting calls always a very positive, inspiring and fruitful.
American Express- Retreat Productivity and Work/Life Balance in a Virtual Environment with Michael Scott
The feedback from your time with us has been only positive. It’s always great to hear that people are putting into practice some of the best practices we identified through the group discussions.
St. Paul Federal Bank Work-Life consulting, CEO presentations, flexible work options pilot, task force presentations
As we look back over the years and all the accomplishments at St. Paul, we look at the Work/Life Options Program as one of the highlights. Your contribution—professionally and personally—to its success is one of our fondest memories. We made a statement and it won’t go away. Thank you for all you did for us.
National Workers’ Comp & Disability Conference Work-Family Luncheon speech
Thank you for your excellent luncheon presentation on the importance for companies to help their workers’ balance work and family. The rapt attentiveness of the audience clearly indicated that it was obviously well receive. I found your message emotionally moving and vital to combating the stress of today’s workplace. You are an excellent speaker who knows how to reach your audience in their hearts, as well as their minds.
Anchorage Center for Families Train-the- trainer, Accreditation
Thank you for the excellent training session. Our administrative and work-life services staff gained invaluable business perspectives and knowledge of the products and services we will be offering.
Knaack mfg. Co Work and Family retreat
It provided our management employees and their spouses with some practical tools and how to improve the communication between themselves and how to set some goals to work toward both individually and as couples. Hopefully, it has allowed them to balance out their lives and be able to structure priorities that has allowed them to keep a better balance between their home life and their work life and to have a happier, more productive life
Mobil Oil Corporation Work-Family Consultation
Thank you so much for your assistance and support as the task force has worked the issue of seed money and management support….."your efforts have helped us to make tremendous strides towards achieving our goals.
Women in Cable & Telecommunications Audio- Conference on Balancing Work and Family
Many thanks for your work on coordinating our curriculum for our inaugural audio-conference. It has been a pleasure to work with you.
Alliance of Work/Life Professionals Spirit at Work with Joel and Michelle Levey
.."participants were impressed by the high quality. You played an important part in making this possible and we very much appreciate your willingness to take time from your busy schedule to be a presenter.
International Personnel Management Association Family Ties and Bottom Lines presentation
Thank you for your participation and excellent presentation. Sharing your time, insight and expertise on the subject. I can guarantee that everyone enjoyed listening to what you had to say. You are a wonderful speaker
HR work-life training and consulting Arlene Piskor Simmons,
Bonnie walks the talk in the truest sense. Her courageous and adventurous spirit inspires others to live their own life more fully. She willingly shares her learnings with others. Bonnie is generous with her time and knowledge. She is helpful in an encouraging and upbeat way.
Kansas City Compensation & Benefits Association Work and Family presentation
Your presentation was informational and well received by the audience.
IBC Conferences PTY. LTD. Australia Becoming a Worker Friendly Organization
Thank you for contributing to the success of our conference Work and Family-The 1994 Perspective’ both as a speaker and chairperson for the second day. The time, effort and dedication put into all the papers were not only appreciated by us but by the delegates as well
Wall St. Journal, radio show Work-Family
Thanks so much for helping out. You did a wonderful job, as usual.
American Management Association Family ties and Bottom lines
Your participation was a significant factor in our success, and we thank you for your many contributions of time, energy, and expertise.
Alliance of American Insurers Becoming a Worker-Friendly Organization
The information you provided was insightful and thought provoking.
Hewitt Associates Balancing Work and Family with Linda Foster
It has been a pleasure working together. Thanks for conducting the session with me and for your support and input in making the workshop a successful part of Hewitt Associates’ training and family resources.
Center for Ethics and Corporate Policy Conference The Family, the Corporation and the Common Good
Thanks for your leadership at the Center’s conference. We received excellent reviews from participants. Your excellent presentation was an important contribution to this success.
Wausau Insurance Companies, Human Resources Becoming Family Friendly
Your topic was one of great interest to them as I know they have to cope with many situations related to this on a daily basis. We really had some excellent open discussion. You were very flexible in your approach to encourage this type of dialogues to take place. This made the program even more meaningful!
ChildrenFirst, Inc. Client meeting on Work and Family
Thank you for your wonderful seminar. I have heard from some of the parents already and they enjoyed it immensely.
Society for Human Resource Management Family Ties and Bottom lines
"Clear, articulate, enthusiastic speaker"
Loyola University Chicago, School of Business Balancing your Professional, Personal and Faith Lives
Your passionate and warm comments made the topic come alive. Your sincere openness to our students, combined with you professional expertise, touched them in a deep and personal way, as evidenced in their evaluating.
National Society for Training and Development conference The Changing Workforce: Managing Work and Family
Comments: This is a subject which needs to be explored more and more.
Chicagoland Chapter/American Society for Training and Development Using Games in presentations with Cyndi Maxey.
Thank you for an energetic and inspiring program. I was pleased to hear responses such as "fun, "learning." The group had a wonderful time while they were learning.
Women In Charge, conference Work and Family
The conference participants could not have had a better "teacher" than one who had first-hand knowledge of her subject. Participant from your workshop echo our appreciation and gratitude.
LaGrange Memorial Hospital Having it All: Managing Your Career and Your Family
I really enjoyed the program as did all who attended. I’m still getting comments about it!
Wellspring You Deserve a Break Today…Managing Work and Your Family with Mary Longe
Evaluation comments:
"The program did live up to the mailer advertising program. It made me stop, think and reevaluate."
"Both were prepared with lots of material, group exercises."
"Speakers were excellent."
East West Corporate Corridor A Business Approach to Work and Family Issues
It was an outstanding program, timely, and well received.
Northwestern University, University College Balancing Work and Family,
As more and more people try to address the problems of balancing career and family, the guidance of people familiar with the inherent problems and pitfalls is crucial. Your session at Career Day will provide students with new and creative ways to address these issues.
Saint Mary’s Medical Center Jumpstart Your Heart with Mary Longe
I would like to express my appreciation to you for your many contributions to make our program so very successful. Your handouts were excellent and I know that several participants have referred to them since the program
I sincerely appreciated your sensitivity to our needs and your flexibility in changing some components of the program "midstream."
ABN AMRO, North America -- Consulting, CEO presentations, HR, Task Force, Manager training
Bonnie Michaels of Managing Work & Family played a critical role in helping to shape and implement our WorkLife initiative at ABN AMRO. Her knowledge and experience gave us a practical foundation from which we built our own platform of work/life programs. Her approach is centered on realistic expectations as defined by our business needs and the needs of our employees. Bonnie's presentation style is upbeat, hard-hitting, and effective. She has been an invaluable resource to our organization!!
Carlson Companies, Inc. - Susan MacHolda, Director, Human Resources, Chair WorkLife Taskforce
Bonnie has been a wonderful partner to Carlson Companies, Inc. as she has consulted with our Human Resources organization on WorkLife strategies. Bonnie continues to work with our WorkLife taskforce as we further explore benefits such as sabbaticals. She also has been an excellent resource for leadership and renewal training as well. Bonnie is truly an expert in the field and is very committed to helping organizations achieve their worklife goals. Her warm and caring personality makes Bonnie a true joy to work with and someone that we hope to partner with for a very long time."
Here are a few comments from the leadership renewal workshop:
.."insightful, practical and fun. Sharing your enthusiasm, journey and passion is a gift." Most helpful- "Defining questions about my leadership qualities and themes and how to achieve them. Very good, fun and interactive"
"To hear all of the participants various responses regarding work/life, as well as the information on emotional intelligence and relaxation techniques. This workshop was well organized and tailored to meet the needs of the attendees."
"Everything about this workshop exceeded my expectations." "By giving me some new perspectives and a new energy to help regain my passion."
"The workshop was very well thought out . You knew exactly what we needed."
"Much more creative than most workshops."
"Encouragement to reach out and try new things."
"Space for reflection."
"Feeling comfortable in the room and sharing my thoughts and experiences with others-also, the relaxing techniques were wonderful."
"The focus on strengthening leadership skills."
"This tells me there is a true need for continuing education on work-life matters."
Other Programs, Speeches, Presentations, Training and Consulting
Oregon R&R, Manager Train the Trainer Program
"Thank you so much for your contribution, and thank you especially for sharing your inspiring story about sabbatical adventures. And as for the entertainment-it was a delight and a powerful demonstration of how to work and have a life. You're a great teacher."
Collier County Public Library Time out for Life Transitions: Options for Renewal program
"The Slide presentation was enjoyed by everyone in attendance. We loved hearing about your unique adventure around the world. Thank you for providing an exciting educational program for the patrons of our community."
Family Support America Conference Workplace Stress and Families-Reversing the Domino Effect
"participants wrote very enthusiastic comments about how helpful they thought what they learned"
Southwest CEO Forum, Taking Time Off
"Bonnie and Michael do an outstanding job! Members of the Presidents Forum commented that the material they presented was enlightening, professionally presented, and practical. We look forward to future" programs.
Jaine Carter, Ph.D. Southwest Florida President
Appassionata, Japan, Work-Life Consulting
I am trying to create a new field of Work/Life in Japan where work and Personal life are still a firm Zero-sum game, Bonnie's consulting services have been a tremendous help for me. Her written materials are comprehensive and thorough, and her consulting has been precisely what I need. She answers any questions I have very accurately, and gives me new perspectives on how to approach w/l to get started in a place where there have never been through her own experience as a pioneer in the USA. Her knowledge and expertise are just admirable and most of all, her personality of being so considerate, thoughtful and supportive makes our consulting calls always a very positive, inspiring and fruitful.
American Express- Retreat Productivity and Work/Life Balance in a Virtual Environment with Michael Scott
The feedback from your time with us has been only positive. It’s always great to hear that people are putting into practice some of the best practices we identified through the group discussions.
St. Paul Federal Bank Work-Life consulting, CEO presentations, flexible work options pilot, task force presentations
As we look back over the years and all the accomplishments at St. Paul, we look at the Work/Life Options Program as one of the highlights. Your contribution—professionally and personally—to its success is one of our fondest memories. We made a statement and it won’t go away. Thank you for all you did for us.
National Workers’ Comp & Disability Conference Work-Family Luncheon speech
Thank you for your excellent luncheon presentation on the importance for companies to help their workers’ balance work and family. The rapt attentiveness of the audience clearly indicated that it was obviously well receive. I found your message emotionally moving and vital to combating the stress of today’s workplace. You are an excellent speaker who knows how to reach your audience in their hearts, as well as their minds.
Anchorage Center for Families Train-the- trainer, Accreditation
Thank you for the excellent training session. Our administrative and work-life services staff gained invaluable business perspectives and knowledge of the products and services we will be offering.
Knaack mfg. Co Work and Family retreat
It provided our management employees and their spouses with some practical tools and how to improve the communication between themselves and how to set some goals to work toward both individually and as couples. Hopefully, it has allowed them to balance out their lives and be able to structure priorities that has allowed them to keep a better balance between their home life and their work life and to have a happier, more productive life
Mobil Oil Corporation Work-Family Consultation
Thank you so much for your assistance and support as the task force has worked the issue of seed money and management support….."your efforts have helped us to make tremendous strides towards achieving our goals.
Women in Cable & Telecommunications Audio- Conference on Balancing Work and Family
Many thanks for your work on coordinating our curriculum for our inaugural audio-conference. It has been a pleasure to work with you.
Alliance of Work/Life Professionals Spirit at Work with Joel and Michelle Levey
.."participants were impressed by the high quality. You played an important part in making this possible and we very much appreciate your willingness to take time from your busy schedule to be a presenter.
International Personnel Management Association Family Ties and Bottom Lines presentation
Thank you for your participation and excellent presentation. Sharing your time, insight and expertise on the subject. I can guarantee that everyone enjoyed listening to what you had to say. You are a wonderful speaker
HR work-life training and consulting Arlene Piskor Simmons,
Bonnie walks the talk in the truest sense. Her courageous and adventurous spirit inspires others to live their own life more fully. She willingly shares her learnings with others. Bonnie is generous with her time and knowledge. She is helpful in an encouraging and upbeat way.
Kansas City Compensation & Benefits Association Work and Family presentation
Your presentation was informational and well received by the audience.
IBC Conferences PTY. LTD. Australia Becoming a Worker Friendly Organization
Thank you for contributing to the success of our conference Work and Family-The 1994 Perspective’ both as a speaker and chairperson for the second day. The time, effort and dedication put into all the papers were not only appreciated by us but by the delegates as well
Wall St. Journal, radio show Work-Family
Thanks so much for helping out. You did a wonderful job, as usual.
American Management Association Family ties and Bottom lines
Your participation was a significant factor in our success, and we thank you for your many contributions of time, energy, and expertise.
Alliance of American Insurers Becoming a Worker-Friendly Organization
The information you provided was insightful and thought provoking.
Hewitt Associates Balancing Work and Family with Linda Foster
It has been a pleasure working together. Thanks for conducting the session with me and for your support and input in making the workshop a successful part of Hewitt Associates’ training and family resources.
Center for Ethics and Corporate Policy Conference The Family, the Corporation and the Common Good
Thanks for your leadership at the Center’s conference. We received excellent reviews from participants. Your excellent presentation was an important contribution to this success.
Wausau Insurance Companies, Human Resources Becoming Family Friendly
Your topic was one of great interest to them as I know they have to cope with many situations related to this on a daily basis. We really had some excellent open discussion. You were very flexible in your approach to encourage this type of dialogues to take place. This made the program even more meaningful!
ChildrenFirst, Inc. Client meeting on Work and Family
Thank you for your wonderful seminar. I have heard from some of the parents already and they enjoyed it immensely.
Society for Human Resource Management Family Ties and Bottom lines
"Clear, articulate, enthusiastic speaker"
Loyola University Chicago, School of Business Balancing your Professional, Personal and Faith Lives
Your passionate and warm comments made the topic come alive. Your sincere openness to our students, combined with you professional expertise, touched them in a deep and personal way, as evidenced in their evaluating.
National Society for Training and Development conference The Changing Workforce: Managing Work and Family
Comments: This is a subject which needs to be explored more and more.
Chicagoland Chapter/American Society for Training and Development Using Games in presentations with Cyndi Maxey.
Thank you for an energetic and inspiring program. I was pleased to hear responses such as "fun, "learning." The group had a wonderful time while they were learning.
Women In Charge, conference Work and Family
The conference participants could not have had a better "teacher" than one who had first-hand knowledge of her subject. Participant from your workshop echo our appreciation and gratitude.
LaGrange Memorial Hospital Having it All: Managing Your Career and Your Family
I really enjoyed the program as did all who attended. I’m still getting comments about it!
Wellspring You Deserve a Break Today…Managing Work and Your Family with Mary Longe
Evaluation comments:
"The program did live up to the mailer advertising program. It made me stop, think and reevaluate."
"Both were prepared with lots of material, group exercises."
"Speakers were excellent."
East West Corporate Corridor A Business Approach to Work and Family Issues
It was an outstanding program, timely, and well received.
Northwestern University, University College Balancing Work and Family,
As more and more people try to address the problems of balancing career and family, the guidance of people familiar with the inherent problems and pitfalls is crucial. Your session at Career Day will provide students with new and creative ways to address these issues.
Saint Mary’s Medical Center Jumpstart Your Heart with Mary Longe
I would like to express my appreciation to you for your many contributions to make our program so very successful. Your handouts were excellent and I know that several participants have referred to them since the program
I sincerely appreciated your sensitivity to our needs and your flexibility in changing some components of the program "midstream."
Phone: (847) 308-0919 · Fax: (661) 885-7865 · Contact Bonnie Michaels