What the Experts Say About Dr. Orsborn’s Work:

 

Speeches/Training/Consulting:

“Very practical and applied learning that has built the capability of our employees for the long run.”

Steve Milovich, Senior Vice President, Human Resources
Disney-ABC Television Group

 

“Working with you this week, it felt like we had worked together for years even though we had just met.  Your work ion the field is incredible@ It was truly an honor to have you as part of our event.  I welcome the opportunity to work with you again!”

Erich J. Merkle
Ford Motor Company

“Carol manages to reach everyone in the room and not only holds their interest but leaves them with valuable information and ideas to contemplate.”

Diana Caruso, Direct Marketing Association

 

“Carol has that rare and amazing ability to challenge a group’s thinking, and do so in an appealing and supportive manner.  She elevates thinking and enlightens.”

Devon Scheef For SoCal Edison

“I’ve heard you speak twice, and I find your presentation refreshing.  The audience gave your lecture highest ratings.  Congratulations on this excellent result!!”

Alexander Wild
EuroForum Conference on 50+ Marketing,
Frankfurt, Germany

 

“Carol must have been living in my house during her research.  I like her comments about the importance of understanding one’s stage in life.”

H. William Baustien, Senior Vice President,
Comdata

 

“Everyone told me how wonderful your presentation was…a great meeting and brainstorm.”

Amy Hauser,
AARP

 

“Carol is a gifted presenter and motivator, challenging her audiences to ‘age with the freedom from perfection.’  With stories, humor and brilliant insights, she gives her listeners permission to lift their anxiety and fear and follow their own unique path in the aging journey.”   

Andrea Gallagher, CSA President                                                                                                                                             Senior Concerns “Boomer Boot Camp”

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Brand Blogging:

 

“I love Carol’s posts because she looks deeply into questions, both small and large, that concern us all–somehow always emerging to remind us that no matter what she is facing in her life, a vibrant woman finds ways to thrive.”

Cara Reynolds,
VibrantNation.com

 

“You’ve done great work for us in your capacity as work/life pillar for Humana’s RealForMe website.  Thank you!”

Amanda Lodovico
MarketBridge for Humana

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Retreats:

“I want you to know that Dr. Carol Orsborn is a gifted guide into the shadow side of aging. Her retreat awakened the possibility of overcoming fears to make way for new awareness, hope, even freedom.” 

Phyllis Goldberg, Ph.D., consultant in family dynamics, Her Mentor Center

 

“The retreat led me face-to-face with the unequivocal fact that my faith and spirituality is what will gracefully carry me through the full life journey and beyond.”

Kathy Sporre, director of the Fergus Falls Senior Citizens Program, Inc. and champion of the International Council on Active Aging’s “Changing the Way We Age^®” Campaign

 

“Dr. Orsborn’s retreat opened up a stream of consciousness that I take along with me as I engage people who are aging or caring for the aging. Through the exercises we, each from our own perspective, could make peace with our fears of growing older as they expressed and relived what was meaningful in their lives.”

Caryn Isaacs, Patient Advocate

 

“Thank you, Carol, for opening your beautiful home retreat and your kind heart last Saturday to those of us who were blessed to be a part of the first Fierce With Age retreat on the river. The weather was cooperative, the space was peaceful and inspiring, and the eclectic and responsive group of participants supported and enhanced the spiritual process you shared with us. It was a good day that created memories and insights that will resonate in my being as I continue to face a future Fierce With Age.”

Sue Schleicher Shoemaker, Educator

 

“Thanks so much for sharing your philosophy and point of view through Fierce with Age.  I’m getting so much out of the online retreat!  You ask us to think of someone who we believe represents what it means to be aging well.  I immediately thought of my vibrant mother who taught me that “life is what you make of it.” Despite the challenges she faced late in life, she was fierce with age, too.  She would have loved your blog!”

Cheri Halsema,
Fine Art America

 

“Dr. Orsborn’s Fierce with Age retreat starts us on the process of walking a path where there is yet no map.  Innovative and fearless…reminding us to be gentle with ourselves as we blunder and stumble and pick ourselves up to keep asking questions.”        

Liza, Retiree, Portland, Oregon

 

“All I can say is “wow”.  This retreat exceeded my expectations and I am eager to help spread the word to my friends.”    

Barbara Meltzer, Marketing Expert

 

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Books/Thought Leadership

What the Experts Say Say About Carol Orsborn’s Work

Ken and Maddy Dychtwald Co-founders of Age Wave:  “While this book (Vibrant Nation) was written primarily for marketers, we suggest that anybody who wants to know about the dual, converging trends of the longevity revolution and the increasing power of women should read this book…with this book as your guide, you’re in good hands.”

John Naisbitt (author of Megatrends and Global Paradox) “Fresh, funny:  Orsborn’s book (Inner Excellence) is an easily accessible guide for helping us live fuller lives. Supremely useful.”

 

Rabbi Harold S. Kushner (author of When Bad Things Happen to Good People). Regarding the book Speak the Language of Healing: “I hope many people will follow Carol and learn something about their own souls in the process.”

 

 

Julie Cameron and Mark Bryan (author of The Artist’s Way).
Regarding the book Enough is Enough: “An inspiration.”

 

 

 

Ken Blanchard (author of One Minute Manager, Raving Fans, and Gung Ho!) regarding Inner Excellence: “A great book! Easy to read, humorous, and uplifting.“

 

 

 

Stephen R. Covey (author of The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People) quoting Carol: “There are periods when producing at the outer reaches of endurance and ability for an extended period of time is necessary and even nurturing–The real problems comes, however, when any of us go into unconscious overdrive, forgetting to shift back out of high gear after such a bout with adrenaline has served its purpose”

 

Gerald G. Jampolsky, M.D. (author of Love is Letting Go of Fear) regarding The Art of Resilience: “A wonderful new book about remember the most important thing in life–love.”

 

 

 

 

Peter Senge (author of The Fifth Discipline: The Art and Practice of the Learning Organization) “One of the cornerstones of building the organization of the future will be distinguishing intrinsic from extrinsic motivation. Orsborn’s concept of inner excellence is an excellent place for managers seriously interested in cultivating intrinsic motivation to begin their quest.”

 

 

Vicki Robin (author of Your Money or Your Life) regarding Inner Excellence at Work: “Carol Orsborn’s approach to the daily mundanities and dramatic uncertainties will provide readers with guidance, good humor, inspiration, and healthy perspective.”