Testimonials What clients have said... NEWSDAY…The Long Island newspaper calls Jacques "Dr. Feelgood" SUFFOLK COMM. COLLEGE…"You’re amazing…our students and staff loved you (for the fifth time). You’re a great investment at any price". LONG ISLAND BUSINESS NEWS…"Spend an hour with Jacques…guaranteed you will walk away stronger". Senior Living / Assisted Living Groups Religious Organizations Universities Social Clubs Medical Other Senior Living / Assisted Living Group A MARRIOTT SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY On behalf of the residents and staff at the Marriott Fountainview, I want to extend our sincere appreciation for the fantastic presentation you gave on Oct. 16th in the Fairbanks Theatre. The manner in which you related your life experiences and passing observations was especially refreshing and the anecdotes you shared were both humorous and enlightening. I have recommended you highly to other Marriott senior living communities and to our team of corporate marketing consultants as being a speaker who can captivate an audience and leave them feeling inspired with a renewed sense of optimism and health perspective of life’s challenges. Perhaps you would be willing to return for an encore performance later next year? Until then, I wish you good health and much success. Patrick Carle, LNHA, Director BRIGHTON GARDENS ASSISTED LIVING You are truly the “Master of Human Engineering”! The residents, staff and I are sincerely grateful and appreciative of your invigorating and unique presentation on Aug. 21, at the Brighton Gardens Assisted Living. Thank you for sharing your unique story and motivating experiences. I was particularly impressed with your thought provoking positive attitude towards life experiences and interactions with others. Your words and insights strengthened my enthusiasm about the world today and our future. Your inspiration still echoes in our building because our residents continue to reference your seminar. I have referred your credentials to our human resource department so we may tap into your motivational programs for our team member training. Joe Pianese, Director KINGS POINT IN TAMARAC Thanks for the great job you did with your FOUR-PART Series entitled “How to make each day the best of your life!” The title alone guaranteed you 4 standing room only attendances, with 100+ at each session. We all left with big smiles on our faces, and much to think about. Gail Weinstein, Pgm Return to top Religious Organization TEMPLE BETH TORAH (Tamarac Jewish Ctr) Thank you for sharing your story during our Yom Hashoa. It is wonderful that you have maintained a sense of humor as well as a joy of living after your Holocaust experiences. Our members were inspired by your words. Rabbi M. Gold TEMPLE EMETH (Delray Beach) Thank you for the informative and impressive lecture you presented at our Monday Morning Lecture Series. The topic HOW RO MAKE EACH DAY THE BEST OF YOUR LIFE was most interesting and your remarks were enthusiastically received by our members. We want you back. L. Friedman HADASSAH Geula of Boca Raton…Thank you sop much for your motivational talk. In view of the horrific events of 9/11 your presentation was particularly appropriate and inspiring. E. Shambon Gilah of Inverrary…Your presentation of self-inspiration and motivation was thouth provoking and so meaningful the day after the most horrible devastation by terrorists in the United States. S. Soifer Hadassah Broward of Ft Lauderdale…Your talk was very inspirational and down to earth, and gave us all much food for thought. S. Magerman Hadassah Stonybrook of Long Island…Your discussion was exciting and generated much interest, commentary and a most upbeat and stimulating evening. We all gained from you talk and considerable talents. S. W. SCIENCE OF MIND CENTER of Long Island I always feel confident when I ask you to step in for me, knowing that the congregation will benefit from any subject you speak on. Such was the case with your latest presentation “The Faith That Heals”. I received wonderful comments about the talk. Many people were uplifted and inspired. Rev. Janine Burns UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP Your presentation at our Bellport (LI) Fellowship was in one word WONDERFUL. The topic “Bloom Where You’re Planted” was perfect for our Sunday meeting….you gracefully combined a mixture of teachings, personal experiences, interesting quotes and statistics…all in an entertaining and humorous way. Thanks for sharing your strengths, hopes and experiences with us. Come back soon. D. Eddings FIRST UNIVERSALIST CHURCH OF SOUTHOLD of LI It is with great pleasure that I write to express my appreciation for your fantastic presentation “Bloom Where You’re Planted”; it was wonderfully upbeat. You made people see that they have the ability to enhance their own lives. Thank you for inspiring us to enrich our own lives through a more Positive Attitude. J. Alexander Rev. Reed Powers, D.D. of WNYG-Radio (Long Island) Just a note to thank you for your regular Commentary during ‘Focusing’ every Sunday with me and the crew at WNYG-Radio. The input from our many listeners is very enthusiastic; the greatly enjoy your positive messages and inspiration. No wonder they have requested that you join us for the FOURTH TIME this year! Please keep up the good work and bless you for this very generous gift of your time and wisdom. Join us again when your busy schedule permits. R. Powers, D.D. Ft Lauderdale SCIENCE OF MIND CENTER “…it gives me great pleasure to send you this thank-you note for the wonderful job you did as facilitator of our Business Brunch at the Science of Mind Center in Ft Lauderdale. You spoke to a full house, and your imaginative mix of humor, fact and spiritual principles made for a delightful ‘desert’. I’ve heard nothing but compliments about your presentation. Rev E.D. Chu Return to top Universities NOVA, S.E. UNIVERSITY …a short note to share with you the gratitude that many members of the ILR (INSTITUTE FOR LEARNING & RETIREMENT) expressed after hearing you speak. We feel very privileged to have included you in our Guest Lectures. You gave us the opportunity to think new thoughts, explore new intellectual paths and add a new dimension to our lives. The 72 retired professionals thank you. D.Millman, Dir SUFFOLK COUNTY COMM. COLLEGE BRAVO!...AGAIN! The students and guests loved your presentation “Healthy Attitude Equals Great Health” as the summing keynote for our Lyceum Program. Your shared views helped keep the focus on the cutting edge. How you accomplished in just 1.5 hours what the students testified to is beyond me. You’re amazing…and they want still more Jacques. It was a Great morning, the third for us with you. Professor T. Mc Heffey Return to top Social Clubs WOMAN’S CLUB AT BUENA VIDA On June 11, the woman’s club at Buena Vida was very pleased to have had Jacques Weisel as a motivational speaker. The topic “Turning Stress into Creative Energy” was one in which various groups will find interesting and informative. Jacques during his lecture used many personal stores and experiences, thus giving a nice touch to his presentation. There were questions he asked and a lot of humor throughout. We would certainly recommend him as a speaker to any organization interested in a positive learning experience. Barbara Liotta, Pres LAKERIDGE FALLS WOMEN’S CLUB I am writing this letter to you as VP Programming of Lakeridge Falls Women’s Club to thank you for a most informative and thought-provoking lecture on “How to Live to 100+ and Make the Best of IT”. We appreciated your inserts of humorous anecdotes along with making us think about the choices we have available to us each day. Your idea that we take charge of our lives in order to relieve unnecessary stress is an interesting concept. The women and the few men that decided to invade our female sanctuary enjoyed your lecture. I am sure that they left the meeting thinking about what you said and how it applies to their everyday life. Questioning the treatment and questioning the diagnosis is the way we should all go. I am sure that there was no one in the room who would not like to attain the ripe old age of 100+ and be active, energetic and free of debilitating disease or treatment. Thanks again for being one of my truly special guests. Barbara Friedman, Pgm MID-NASSAU JEWISH RETIREMENT CLUB …a most outstanding, thought-provoking talk. You certainly held the complete attention of over 250 men and women, and gave us a lot of food for thought and discussion. R.Krager, Pgm. WIDOWS and WIDOWERS of Long Island Your talk The Power of Positive Living hit home with the 104 W/W who attended. Their feedback was very positive. I found you a dynamic and interesting speaker who kept the audience attentive. You had an important message and you conveyed it well. P. LYNN, Pgm SINGLES FOR CHARITIES It was our absolute pleasure to have you present How to make the New Year the Best of your Life! Your wonderful wit and charm delighted many hearts. Your personal stories really hit home for us, and it was nice to have you back with us for the THIRD TIME. J. KRIVOSHEIW, Founder WOMEN’S CLUB OF VIZCAYA On behalf of the women’s Club, I want to thank you for your special program on Nov. 15. You presentation was very informative. We all learned so much about motivation, stress reduction, health management, communication skills and on developing a positive mental attitude. We all appreciate that you took time out of your busy schedule to come to our meeting. Audrey Waxman-Sandler, Pres UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL Senior Friends Thank you for your informative and motivational programs (4 times). The topics you presented LIVING LIFE TO THE FULLEST and TAKING CHARGE OF YOUR HEALTH certainly refreshed our spirits and encouraged all of us. Your approach to living is both refreshing and captivating. M. Crep, Pgm KINGS POINT SINGLES at Tamarac I wish to thank you for a most interesting and entertaining talk to the 250 attendees at our monthly Singles meeting. You have a warm and pleasant personality, and we recommend you very highly. G. Dintenfass Return to top Medical PARKER COLLEGE OF CHIROPRACTIC…Dallas, Texas. Thank you for your appearance at our Fall Relicensure and Homecoming. You were FANTASTIC! The lectures and the vignettes you used were uplifting, exciting and motivating. Our entire audience of 1,300 was thrilled with your inspiration. You gave very good insight into the profession, and there were many positive comments. Your talk helped to prepare the students for the arduous yet challenging days ahead. You set the tone for a very positive day. P. Jaskoviac, D.C. LARRY MARKSON (DC) MANAGEMENT SERVICES Thank you for your lecture to our CAs at our Workshop recently. You were inspiring and the girls loved you. The reviews were TERRIFIC! Your mixture of human information and motivation was orchestrated by a master. You made an hour seem like 10 minutes. I’m only glad that I don’t have to follow you at the lectern. We’ll certainly have you back soon. L. Markson, DC Sheldon Levine, D.C. (member of Masters Group) I am writing to make people aware of your wonderful words of wisdom that you impart at your (DC) success seminars. I have been to 3 seminars that you have given and I still go away with more knowledge and understanding of the innate powers that I can tap to become more successful. Your seminars on Success Principles and Life are a must in a world of negativity and pessimism. I recommend your seminars to all my friends and chiropractic colleagues who want to succeed. S.Levine, D.C. NORTH RIDGE CHIROPRACTIC (Ft. Lauderdale) Mr. Jacques Weisel spoke to our clerical staff as well as the physicians. He has great insight into positive ways to make our facility a better place for patients and staff alike. He is an excellent speaker who truly motivates people. Any business would do well to have Mr. Weisel speak to their staff. B.Weber, mgr UPSTATE NY CHIROPRACTIC COLLEGE There were many positive commentaries made by the chiropractors who attended your seminar. It was rewarding, refreshing and knowledgeable. Thank you for sharing your wonderful presentation with us UNYCC DISTRICT #2 NYCC HOMECOMING Allow me to offer a belated thank you for a well done presentation at our NY Chiropractic Council Nassau District meeting in March. Your humor and energy lit up the room. Your quotes and messages were inspiring. Once again, a sincere thank you. District #2 NYCC DISTRICT #7 NYSCA, Selden, Suffolk County, LI Thank you for the entire District 7. Your most informative and enlightening talk with us today provided all in attendance with a broader and greater appreciation towards our fellow ‘humans’, and more importantly ourselves. You are obviously well informed of the real values in life and we thank you for sharing this with us. #7NYSCC THE ALTERNATIVE HEALTH-WELLNESS ANNEX of Long Island “YOUR TALK WAS INCREDIBLY MOTIVATING. It gave us new Inspiration and Insight into many ares of self-improvement. Your allusion to changing one-self first before attempting to transfer positive attitudes to others was particularly salient. D.Chong Return to top Other STATE OF FLORIDA…Department of Children and Families Thank you for being our Keynote Speaker at the 2007 Service Award and Recognition Ceremony. (300 attendees) It brought me such pleasure to see members of the Dept of Children and Families’ team laughing heartily at your many pearls of wisdom. You are truly an inspiration and your indomitable enthusiasm is contagious. Jack L. Moss, Dst. Administrator “BLOOM WHERE YOU ARE PLANTED” My names is Sharon Rosman. I am a LCSW (licensed clinical social worker). I teach three classes: One on happiness, one on gratitude, and one on meditation. I also have a private practice. I think my students and clients both could benefit from reading your book. I got it out from the library and couldn’t put it down! I might consider using it in my classes. I will promote it to my colleagues as well. Thank you very much, and I really, really liked your book, and I am soooooo picky about what I like and recommend! S.R.