
"I came in not expecting much, and thinking I was going to waste 2 good days, but the comments, instructions and dialogue has taught me an enormous amount. Thank you."
“The best course I have taken in my career. Incredible teaching and a very supportive environment.“
“This course taught me how to jump in and not “look back“. Stepping out of my comfort zone and challenging myself is exactly what I needed.“
“I really appreciated the “real time“ feedback, being able to see myself so soon after the delivery of my practice session was invaluable. This allowed for growth during the course.“
“Thank you SO much for all your input and guidance. This training will help shape my future.“
“This was absolutely an excellent course – worth every nickel! Thank you so much for all your efforts to make this such a rewarding and full experience.“
“Thoroughly enjoyable and useful experience. I’m ready to jump in and start moderating.“
“Great course. Excellent trainers. I highly recommend this course to anyone wanting both a grounding in the principles and hands on experience with moderating focus groups."

Selected Client List
Advertising and Public Relations
- BBDO International
- Brand Doctors
- Booz Allen & Hamilton
- Campbell Mithun
- Leo Burnett Company Ltd.
- Sterling Group
Associations & Non-Profits
- AARP
- American Cancer Society
- Boy Scouts of America
- American Culinary ChefsBest
- National Association of Realtors
- National School Boards Association
Consumer Goods & Services
- 3M Pharmaceuticals
- American Express
- Anheuser Busch
- FedEx
- Philips Electronics
- Shell Oil Company
Education
- Columbia University
- Duke University
- George Washington University
- John Hopkins University
- Ohio State University
- University of Maryland
Financial Institutions
- Bank of America
- Capital One
- E*Trade
- JP Morgan
- Prudential
- Wachovia
Governmental Agencies
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
- US Department of Health
- US Department of the Treasury
- Fannie Mae
- Internal Revenue Service
- Social Security Administration
Health Care
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Massachusetts General Hospital
- Mayo Clinic
- National Institutes of Health
- Roche Diagnostics
- United Healthcare
Entertainment and Print Media
- Baltimore Sun
- MTV Networks
- Odyssey Cruises
- Time Warner
- Walt Disney World
- Washington Post
Market Research & Consulting
- Arthur Andersen
- Harris Interactive
- Insync Consumer Insights
- Savitz Research Centers
- TNS Intersearch
- Westat
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