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One of the greatest pleasures of my work is the opportunity to achieve great things with people who are passionate about what they do. I learn something new from my clients every day. Their feedback and insights take me to new levels."
Testimonials: What people say about Stu
Stu is able to get across a tone and a message that fit your vision, in a way that far surpasses your own abilities. He is skilled not only as a writer, but as a choreographer of content. There is a true art to his recommendations and the final results of our website exceeded all of our expectations."
– Emily Burt, Vice-President, Marketing and Communications, Cardinal Capital Management Inc.
Since our first projects with Stu, he has come through for us consistently, and each time with just the right amount of flair. The service ethic, the collaborative approach, the insightful thinking, and creatively delivered writing have helped us out on many occasions. What we like about Stu is that he becomes part of our team and he's been able to assist on a wide variety of communication projects. Our own positioning line reads 'Be Brilliant', so we truly value partnerships with like-minded individuals."
– Guy Regnier, Principal/Creative Director, Deschenes Regnier, Communication – Design – Marketing, Winnipeg/Calgary
I hired Stu to edit my book manuscript and get it ready for the publisher. He also wrote and edited much of my promotional material. He's a dedicated professional who is committed to getting things right. Stu offers wise counsel, good humour, and fantastic solutions. He's got a remarkable work ethic and he made my job easier. He's priced fairly, attentive to details, and easy to work with. I definitely look forward to working with Stu again on my next book."
– Dr. Dan Rosin, Author, "Finding Balance: 101 concepts for taking better care of self"
I have worked with Stu for many years now. He has helped me as an editor, as a copy writer, as a design and production consultant, but most of all as someone who has a deep understanding of the communication process and ability to get the point across without losing the nuances of the point. I admire Stu's ability to listen and understand the message I am trying to convey, but even more than that I value his talent in pushing back—ever so gently—when pushback is needed. Above all else, he is a true communication professional."
– Dr. Adil Najam, Director, The Pardee Center for the Study of the Longer-Range Future, Boston University
We feel very fortunate to have recently worked with Stu. We are a unique organization and have always stumbled in trying to communicate what we do to a variety of audiences. Stu did his homework and came to us with an understanding of our organization that we seldom see. Through some engaging activities and provoking exercises Stu demonstrated some great tools to start us on a path of communication success. Stu brought a lot of humour to the day which eased us all into the process. We value our experience with Stu and look forward to working with him again."
– Danah Duke, Executive Director, Miistakis Institute, University of Calgary
We engaged Stu to manage the production of our annual report and to serve as an in-house consultant for a six-week term. He is an energetic, strategic communicator who learned about our organization quickly and delivered excellent products on time. He is media savvy, a strong project manager, organized and very easy to work with. He gave us great performance and great ideas."
– Jeff Peitsch, Chief Operating Officer, CancerCare Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba
We hired Stu to come up with a tagline for a new product, rewrite our mission statement and write brochure copy for seven of our product lines. His work was remarkable. He listened to us carefully and delivered copy that did exactly what we needed. Stu was fast, well-priced, easy to work with and creative. Working with Stu was an excellent experience."
– Pablo Reich, Arconas, Toronto, Ontario
Our experience with Stu has been nothing short of exceptional. His attention to detail and willingness to hit tight timelines made the entire process enjoyable and stress-free. Stu's approach to simplifying all our written communication with our customers is what made our website and all the literature associated with it top-notch. We would recommend Stu's services to any company looking to take their marketing material to a new and professional level."
– Dan East, President, Solar Up Energy
When I was preparing my business plan, I was so wrapped up in the process that I had a difficult time putting it on paper. By listening to me talk about the business model and asking some solid questions, Stu was able to understand the essence of my plan and put it into writing in a manner that was valuable to my stakeholders, and ultimately was instrumental in helping me get my business started."
– Sheldon Zipursky, President, Excel Leasing, Winnipeg, Manitoba
For more than a decade, I managed an international internship program for young professionals. Stu was one of our trainers. His workshops on publishing, communications and plain language were always a highlight for the participants. Stu took the time to understand the needs of the participants and it paid off. Time after time, he was ranked as a favourite presenter. He kept his audiences entertained, engaged and excited about communications. The passion he has for his craft is contagious."
– Carolee Buckler, Sustainable Development Coordinator, Manitoba Education, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Stu Slayen is the consummate communications professional who goes the extra mile to ensure your communication products are first rate and represent you well. His attention to detail and eye for design produce communication products with high impact."
– David Boyer, President, E3nvironmental Collaborative; Senior Director, Prince Sadruddin Aga Khan Fund for the Environment, Aga Khan Foundation, Geneva, Switzerland
Stu has set a standard of excellence that I have tried to replicate since his departure so many years ago. To no avail. A rare talent in weaving emotion throughout his sentences and sprinkling humour along the way."
– Douglas Martin, President, SmileVino International/M2 Communications, Nassau, Bahamas
I can't say enough good things about Stu. He is a great editor, but there are plenty of them out there. His distinguishing qualities are his ability to solve problems and find ways to get the job done right, no matter what it takes. The fact that he has a great sense of humour and is easy to work with makes him that much more effective."
– Aaron Cosbey, Associate and Senior Advisor, International Institute for Sustainable Development, Rossland, British Columbia
I worked with Stu on several projects requiring quick but detailed editing, and tight deadlines. In others he supervised the work done by others. I knew I could always count on Stu: he was always cool, professional and dedicated to getting the job done."
– Ronald Steenblik, Senior Trade Policy Analyst, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, Paris, France (former Research Director, Global Subsidies Initiative, IISD).
Stu is a gifted writer, editor, and one of the most creative people I have ever had the pleasure of working with. From concept to delivery, Stu is always the consummate professional. Stu's work on our newsletters and promotional pieces helped our organization stand out from the crowd in a very crowded industry. He was always able to grasp the concept we were going for right away, and take it to the next level. Stu has a fantastic sense of humour, and always delivered on deadline. I would highly recommend Stu for any freelance writing work and will hire him whenever I have the opportunity."
– Danny Braunstein, Director of Business Development, Briscoe Solutions (former Vice-President, Sales and Marketing, Danli Promotions)