Cliff Meidl gave a phenomenal and motivational 90 minute presentation for a Utility Company’s Annual Health and Safety Symposium in New Jersey. The presentation topic was “Keep climbing toward culture change…taking the next steps!” The audience consisted of Employees and Safety Professionals, CEO’s and Business Leaders. Read entire article
"Cliff truly is an outstanding individual, and a seasoned spokesperson. His professionalism was appreciated at every juncture of this project. Cliff's preparation was evident by his outstanding performance during on-screen filming, in-studio voice-over recording, public speaking at the press conference, and subsequent media interviews."
- Mr. Steven P. Smith, Senior Account Executive, Fleishman-Hillard Public Relations, commenting on Cliff Meidl's role as the featured spokesperson for the Los Angeles Department of Water & Power's "Work Safe" public safety campaign.
"Not only did Cliff elicit standing ovations as a keynote speaker—both upon his introduction and also during his stirring closing remarks—but he also went the extra mile for our exposition for the duration of his stay. Now, as we begin our discussions relating to Cliff's new role as a national spokesperson in behalf of our important mission, I am even more excited about the prospect of a long-term relationship with this unique Olympian."
- Mr. Thomas A. Broderick, Executive Director, Construction Safety Council
"Cliff Meidl was a most inspirational speaker, and his heartfelt story certainly was just the uplifting experience that we educators and our business partners found meaningful. Many commented to me after our breakfast that he was the best speaker that we have ever had."
- Ms. Marnos Lelesi, Principal & Program Chairperson for the Association of Long Beach Educational Managers
"Some 1,000 hardened construction officials gave Cliff Meidl a standing ovation as he concluded his remarks. Inspiring stuff. Maybe now I have seen and heard it all!"
- Mr. Ivan L. Weinstock, Consultant to the Publisher of Occupational Health & Safety Magazine.
This quote was excerpted from a full page review of Cliff Meidl's keynote address to the Construction Safety Conference 2001 that appeared on the June 2001 issue of Occupational Health & Safety Magazine. Article's title: Electrifying Words
"The Cliff Meidl presentation to the employees of Consumers Energy was pure magic. I've never seen our employees so receptive to a safety presentation as they were to Cliff's. It truly warranted the standing ovation that he received from our employees!!"
- Mr. Timothy J. Pietryga, Senior Public Information Director, Consumers Energy, Inc.
"Cliff was the consummate professional, mingling so well and comfortably with the variety of guests at the function, ranging from top executives of some of New York's major corporations to the disabled children of the National Center's school.
Then, as if his presence at our Dinner was not enough, he even came to the rescue of the children's variety show at the 11th hour, stepping in for one of the other athletes who could not participate, making his stage debut in front of 900 people!"
- Mr. Glenn Connolly, National Center for Disability Services Celebrity Committee Member
"I can't say enough about his professionalism. He was always pleasant, accessible and gracious. Anyone who has the opportunity to work with him will be truly blessed.
- Mr. Laurence Dean Cohen, Media Relations Director, The City of Los Angeles Marathon
