What Attendees Say
Hear out from people who have attended our workshops
The importance of this message cannot be overstated…best Grand Rounds talk of the year!
– Jeffrey Sharon, M.D. Otology, Neurotology, and Skull Base Surgery, UCSF
You present a real and very important perspective. Keep doing what you do!
-Janice Wisherop, Nursing Professor, College of San Mateo
Your presentation has already made me a better practitioner.
– Respiratory Therapy Student
That was an amazing presentation!
– Respiratory Therapy Professor
Microbiology Students, Skyline College:
This session was very informative. It makes you thinking about empathy in a different way even through we have been taught it in the past. It’s good to be reminded of what it is and continue to use it through our life.
It’s a great message and reminder to hear especially for future medical professionals. It’s also true. In her own experience she explains how empathy helped her too
Great! Interesting, inspiring stories and very relatable.
Inspiring session that you can use everyday
I think it was very informative
Very inspiring and eye opening
Student Leaders, Skyline College:
It was very fun and interactive. I got to learn about interesting facts about empathy that I will use in the future as a leader.
There are some really fun activities and get a chance to learn how to get out of the bad atmosphere
It’s a session about how to be empathetic to others, and lead them. How to have a positive mindset
Fun and interactive workshop that I would recommend to others!
It was very engaging and informative.
Very useful tips.
Jeffrey Sharon, M.D. Otology, Neurotology, and Skull Base Surgery, UCSF
“ The presenter skillfully crafted a powerful narrative, leaving an indelible mark on my perspective. This workshop isn’t just about information; it’s really moved me to foster genuine empathy, and now I’m trying my level best to navigate both personal and professional interactions with empathy.”
Alex Braham
Therapy Professor
“ The presentation was not only amazing but also intellectually stimulating. The depth of insight provided sparked a cascade of reflections. This workshop is a beacon for those seeking not just knowledge but a profound exploration of empathy, one that challenges and enriches the way we perceive and interact with the world.”
Jane Foster
Therapy Professor
“The workshop inspired self-reflection, prompting me to reassess my interactions and relationships. The genuine and authentic approach of the presenter has initiated a transformative journey, making me more attuned to the needs and emotions of others.”
Niki Park
Therapy Student
“ I’ve attended so many workshops, but none have had the immediate and tangible impact that this empathy workshop had on my professional development. The presenter’s real and important perspective has reshaped the way I approach patient care. I look forward to integrating these lessons further into my practice.”
Ellen Strith Nursing Professor, College of San Mateo
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Thank you SO SO much for your presentation tonight. It/you were wonderful! You were so well prepared, it was a perfect timing and your material and your story were uplifting and a very important message for all of us.
Thank you, again. You certainly have an important message, and you deliver it beautifully.
J.H., VICE-PRESIDENT, MARIN SOROPTIMISTS
C.P., STUDENT, SKYLINE COLLEGE
Shari Bookstaff spoke at the community college I attended and let me tell you, "Inspirational" should be included in her title! Everyone attending was inspired, and there was not a dry eye in the house after she relayed her story. If ever there was a "Mighty Mouse" hero (or heroine, in her case!), it would be her. The adversity she has overcome would have been to most people insurmountable. Yet through hard work, discipline, and tenacity, Shari learned how to talk and walk again, clawing her way back to where she was before-all this while raising 2 young children on her own! She is an active part of the community, and a Marine Biologist and Professor at Skyline College. Shari's teenage children are bright individuals that have volunteered in the community for years, giving back just as mom taught them. At the end of her story, she raffles off one of her books, and I was the lucky one to have won! Her book goes into even greater depth than what she shares with the audience, making you appreciate and admire her even more! The presentation she gave us was in powerpoint, but a colleague of mine saw her in a restaurant venue-just casual seating of 15 or so at a large, round table. If ever you need to motivate or inspire a crowd, Shari will leave you feeling like there's nothing you can't conquer!