Testimonials
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“Our team loved having Michael at our company meeting to discuss communication skills. The session was engaging, fun, through-provoking, and immediately applicable to our day-to-day work. Michael helped us see the importance and value of the unique strengths within our team and how we can maximize those for the collective benefit of our shared goals. In addition to the group session, the one-on-one sessions were a bright spot for each one of the team members. We continue to use the tools provided on a regular basis to ensure clear communication and shared understanding on our team. “
Nathan Teuscher
President
Aplos Analytics
“Michael led and facilitated a series of programs (face to face and video conference) with our early-stage biotech team to improve communication among the team, help us be more effective in conflict resolution and overall teamwork. The programs added measurable value to our team. We are delivering more effectively on the day to day cadence of the team and also maintaining a high level of engagement during the typical ups and downs in biotech. I highly recommend Michael and Comvia Life Sciences to support your team’s growth and development.”
David Esposito
CEO
ONL Therapeutics
“My team and I worked with Michael to improve our understanding of each person’s work styles and preferred communications methods. It was a positive experience for everyone with a few significant “ah ha’s” too. The workflow became more streamlined after our work with Michael because each person felt that they were better understood by the others.”
Veronica Fielding
CEO
Digital Brand Expressions
“I recently attended a workshop led by Michael Piperno, and I am thrilled to share my experience. Michael was truly incredible throughout the entire session, providing what felt like undivided attention to each participant. He demonstrated a genuine concern for our personal and professional development, which made a significant impact on me. Admittedly, I was initially nervous about the prospect of filming ourselves and reviewing the footage. However, Michael created a comfortable and supportive environment, which helped alleviate my nerves. His personable nature, combined with his deep knowledge of the subject, made the workshop both engaging and insightful. The examples he provided were always relevant, making complex concepts easy to understand and apply. The timing of this course was perfect for where I am in my career, and I’m glad I had the opportunity to participate and learn from someone as skilled as Michael. Additionally, the one-on-one session he offered after the workshop was incredibly beneficial. His follow-up on key aspects of presenting, particularly the Q&A portion, underscored his commitment to ensuring we walked away well-prepared. Thank you for this invaluable experience. I highly recommend this workshop to anyone looking to improve their presentation skills and leadership presence.”
Tawanna Huff
Associate Director, Regulatory Affairs
Cytokinetics
“I can’t tell you how much of an impact your leadership communication coaching has had on my team. The difference from where we were to where we are now is significant.”
Director
Global Biopharmaceutical Company
I’ve never felt more prepared to give a presentation, and to answer tough questions, than I do now. Thank you.”
Chief Medical Officer
Clinical-stage Biopharmaceutical Company
“Michael was a great coach helping me hone my executive presence. The journey of starting a company and leading an organization is no easy matter—he was a great thought partner on ways to manage stress, bring my best self to the table each day, and command an audience’s attention. I explored many options and ultimately chose Michael because of his ability to not only coach but also teach, leaning on his biotechnology network and experience acting. He was considerate, supportive, and willing to make introductions to valuable connections in the life sciences.”
CEO
Life Science Start-up
“Your workshop really helped me. I presented last week and cannot thank you enough. Even though my presentation was virtual, I felt very relaxed, prepared, and confident.”
President
Event Planning Company
“Your input and coaching helped us make our pitch presentation much more engaging, clear, and compelling. We’ve never been more confident in telling the Basin Genomics story to investors and partners.”
Jenna Baker, PhD
Founder & CEO
Basin Genomics, Inc.
“Since the workshop, we’ve had fewer communication breakdowns and I can see that my people are supporting each other more. Learning how to communicate with each other has been a game changer.”
VP, Operations
Software Development Company
“Your work with our team and on our pitch presentation made us more confident and much better at clearly telling our story. We will use the skills we learned from you again and again in the future.”
CEO
Medical Diagnostics Company