On Training - On Consulting - On Education - On Arts & Entertainment
 I think I speak for all of the Multi-Cultural Committee when I say it was a pleasure working with you, and we thought you did an excellent job with the training. A perfect mix of fun and substance.
 Thanks for the great presentation a couple of days ago. It was a real pleasure to share the stage with you. You immediately captured the attention of the audience and kept them involved and entertained. I particularly liked the way that you integrated your business points (the messages or takeaways) into your overall presentation. You were fresh, fun, and memorable! I hope we have the opportunity to do more work together in the future. Since 1989 I have worked with many speakers—of highly variable talents; you have a real gift. More companies need what you offer. Jack Bergstrom Executive Coach and Professional Speaker www.jackbergstrom.com
A simple twist helped us show local real estate leaders that they CAN bring awesome back to our industry without even having to work at it! We appreciated their help in creating a fun and laid back atmosphere that opened up the floodgates to long lasting, mutually beneficial relationships we'll enjoy for years. Thanks to Tim and Aicila for introducing us to light hearted, effortless fun!
Del Webb & Pulte Team
Anthem Ranch It was a fun way to get my staff up, moving, communicating, and finding out how best to work as a group, with some pitfalls to look out for along the way. Perfect training, as it was hands-on and had a play focus! Mandy Perera CPRP Recreation Supervisor, Youth Activities City of Louisville, Parks and Recreation Department
ON CONSULTING
Tim and Aicila at A Simple Twist really helped to put my mind at ease about my business presentation. As a massage therapist I find it hard to talk about my business as it is an experiential service. After a short meeting of brain-storming, they not only helped me come up with a brilliant and engaging presentation, but had actually got me excited about presenting! If you are like me and dread boring your peers with an average presentation, I highly recommend a Simple Twist for a definite crowd pleasing experience! Sherrie Freville LMT
In the fall of 2004, I invited Tim Murray to speak in the science class at The Harbor School in Vashon Island, Washington. At the time I was the math teacher for the school and was actively partnering with the science teacher to enrich the seventh-grade curriculum exploring pressure. Anyone who's ever attempted to blow up a twisting balloon without mechanical assistance will understand how balloon twisting and pressure exploration are related. The science teacher and I had the basic idea of what we wanted, but it was Tim's design and execution of the lesson that actually made it work. His presentation provided an excellent opportunity for students to have fun making their first explorations of pressure. He encouraged students to ask tough questions and led them in the direction of the answers. Seventh-graders can be very independently minded and it did not take long for the class of 12 students to dissolve into 12 individual courses of study. The science teacher and I were at the ready to handle the seemingly inevitable classroom management problems, but no such problems ever popped up. Tim has an amazing ability to facilitate gregarious individual exploration while still being able to bring a group back to a single focus in order to make a point or set a reasonable guideline. In less than 2 hours students explored things like the impact of color on the ease of inflating twisting balloons, why balloons pop and what happens when they do, and some were even ready to start thinking about latex molecules and the way they are able to stretch and contract. This wasn't simply a "hands-on" activity; these students had their minds on too. I confidently recommend Tim Murray's presentations to any teacher looking for a fun way to engage students in a topic (science or otherwise). He is quick to understand what will be developmentally and contextually appropriate, engaging and charismatic when speaking, and very adept at managing the inevitable classroom chaos that comes with minimally structured explorations.
Sincerely,
Amy Law
Middle School Camp Curriculum Writer and Registrar for Woodland Park Zoo
Columbia Tower Club Testimonial for Tim Murray A Simple Twist
Tim has been a part of our Members family gatherings for over 8 years now. From Easter, 4th of July, and our annual Holiday Brunch in December. He arrives and the children line up. At Easter this year I had several children come up to me asking me when he would come and see them. It is amazing to see the balloons that he creates and even how many adults walk out with their very own creation.
I am very pleased to have the opportunity to work with Tim Murray and look forward to the many more lasting memories he helps create for our Members.
I have had Tim at several of my corporate events and he has always done a fantastic job. He arrives on time, ready to get the job done! The kids and adults both love his balloon creations and he is always the life of the party! I would definitely recommend A Simple Twist.
Brooke Huffman
Wells Fargo Bank
“Great,” is how my son, a second grader at Community Montessori, describes having Tim at our silent auction/carnival school fundraiser. Tim was a huge hit. He arrived early, left late and never took a break during the three hours of our event. He also donated a one hour birthday party for 15 children to our silent auction that within minutes hit its full value. Twice, I was outbid. Everyone involved in organizing the event agreed that Tim was a great addition to the fun and the school was thrilled to have him there.
Alyssa Finer
Parent and PTA Fundraising Chair at Boulder's Community Montessori
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