For more than 14 years, I have relied on Carole Barnes to provide guidance during the selection process for guest speakers at our meetings and conferences.   She listens to our needs and provides us with creative and realistic recommendations.   Her valuable advice during the selection and negotiation process has helped us to save time and money.   Carole’s attention to detail throughout the process helps provide peace of mind knowing that our speaker’s needs, as well as those of Best Western, will be met.

Todd Thrall

Director, Meetings & Events
Best Western International

As the Executive Director managing the speaking business for Stephen M. R. Covey, I have had the pleasure to work with Carole Barnes over the last year. Her apptitude, integrity and attention to detail before, during, and after the speaking event were exemplary. As a key stakeholder in the execution of engagements, I have found it difficult to unlock communications with clients though bureaus. This industry wide epidemic has evolved into distrust as a starting place.  Carole, on the other hand, comes from a place of high trust based on the relationships she creates that allows her to deliver beyond the contract and consciously enroll all parties to create the best experience.

I give my highest recommendation of Carole Barnes for the clients she represents, and also for the speakers and talent she liaisons.

Carole, thank you for your extension of trust to our organization.  You are a gift to all that have had the pleasure to work with you.

Suzanne Leonard

Founder and CEO of the Ambassadors, A Speaker Alliance Company

Former Executive Director of Franklin Covey's Global Speed of Trust