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Rick Saldan is an excellent inspirational speaker who tailored the seminar to the needs of the individual students being instructed. This office thanks the Mayors Office of Information Services for having such a vendor.

 

Timothy K. Lynch

Office of Fleet Management

City of Philadelphia

 

 

Rick has a magical approach that provides a clear and concise message specifically designed to the needs of his audience. Rick will provide all the motivational magic you will ever need, propelling your organization to the next level of greater success.

 

Thomas Mulhern

Frontier Communications

 

 

Rick Saldan is a compelling and absorbing motivational speaker and magician.  I have been to five of his Motivational Magic presentations and it is amazing how he keeps our college audiences on the edge of their seats. A highly entertaining performer with great comedy flair. Rich content to increase students' productivity, peak performance and motivation. If you need an outstanding motivational speaker for colleges, Rick is definitely one of the world's greatest speakers and magicians!


Dr. Rob Gilbert, Sport Psychologist,

Montclair State University

 

 

Rick Saldan has the wit, wisdom and sorcery of a wizard. He has a dynamic personality, and all will enjoy his captivating stories, comedy and magic!

Dennis Slaughter
Credit Suisse First Boston

 

 

Rick Saldan delivers a first-class show! A pro in every sense of the word. Funny, unique, entertaining and polished.

Brian Letscher, Actor

Hawaii Five-O, NCIS, Cold Case, Law & Order and The Mentalist.

 

 

Rick Saldan is a wonderful combination of master magician, comic improviser and first class speaker. The audience loved his program, which was music to our ears. If you love celebrity motivational speakers such as Tom Hopkins, Dale Carnegie and Zig Ziglar, then you'll love Rick!

Dottie Burman, President
Burtley Productions, Inc.

 

Rick Saldan is an incredibly talented performer and motivational speaker with great insight. He shares many powerful motivational messages that will enhance your life for the better!

Jack Murray, President
Dream Illusions

 

Rick is one of the best inspirational speakers on the scene today. Funny, fun loving and highly energetic. If you want to make your next event into an extraordinary one, then invite professional speaker  Rick Saldan and his amazing  Motivational Magic.

 

Andres Lara, President

Inspiration Times Magazine

 
 

15 Practical Tips For Listening -
Author: Michael Oksa

The arts of being silent and listening are interconnected. They are also vital to having a happy and successful life. Here are 15 tips to help you get started.

1. It may be an old proverb, but it is still true: Silence is golden.

2. One reason silence is worth its weight in gold is that it prevents arguments. When applied toughtfully it can also end them.

3. Listening makes it possible for you to know what the other person is thinking.

4. Active and interested listening, is a basic form of respect - one that is universally appreciated.

5. It does not matter if you believe in creation or evolution, one fact remains either way: We have two ears and one mouth - we need to listen twice as much as we speak.

6. Listening to someone else virtually guarantees that they will listen to what you have to say.

7. Quick thought: It is no coincidence that when police read a person their Miranda rights the first thing they say is, "You have the right to remain silent".

8. You get into a lot less trouble listening than you do by talking.

9. People may complain about someone who talks too much, but when was the last time you heard someone complain about someone listening too much?

10. Ask someone how they are doing, then really listen to their answer.

11. Try talking 25% less than you do now, for the next 10 days.

12. Try listening 50% more than you do now, for the next 10 days.

13. Pay attention not only to the words people say, but also to their tone of voice, facial expressions, and gestures. What are those things saying?

14. You cannot learn if you are the one talking. No lesson can be imparted to you. The benefits of what other people know are a treasure that can only be unlocked with the key of listening.

15. When you listen do not let your mind wander. If you find yourself thinking about something else ask the person talking to clarify their previous statement.

And that's fifteen tips for you. If you find it difficult to remember a specific tip while talking to someone, just remember to relax, be polite, and enjoy listening to what the other person has to say.






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