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What People Are Saying

“Joanne, I just wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed the Star Achievement class. It was full of valuable information. I can’t think of anyone else more professional and qualified to teach this series.”
- Tonja Hancock

“I have benefited greatly from Linda McFarland’s instruction for the Star Achievement program. She expertly incorporates personal executive assistant experience, visual aids, and humor to educate her audiences. She has a wonderful presence that reaches out to students both at an individual and group level, ensuring that everyone is encouraged to achieve greater success in their career and is given the tools to do so.”
- Krista Topping

“Joanne has a wonderful way of interacting and making everyone feel comfortable to participate. I felt a warm welcome in each class. I found Joanne’s positive upbeat style to be very helpful as we moved through each class and engaged in groups. I found the course to be very thought provoking with a lot of really good information applicable to my job and really life in general.”
- Anna Marano

“I highly recommend the Star Achievement program to anyone who desires to be successful as an administrative assistant. Linda McFarland shares fun stories you can relate to and builds on the participants’ experience, creating a strong peer network. Even if you are a seasoned assistant, you will still walk away with new tools, great practical ideas and regenerated enthusiasm towards your job and how you impact the success of your organization. I even incorporated some of what I learned in my personal life!”
- Lynn Brazil

“Linda McFarland inspired me to shine. Because of her inspirational advice, I am offered new learning experiences each day that allow me to flourish.”
- Kristi FitzPatrick

”Joanne Linden is an incredible source of professional inspiration. Since attending her Star Achievement courses, I have gone from zero interest in career development to facilitating Administrative Professional trainings.”
- Monica Eng

“Linda’s commitment to the advancement of the administrative profession is crystal clear, and her delivery of materials is pristine.”
- Glenna Heller

“Joanne kept the class lively, fun and right on target with the needs of the group. She was well-prepared and a wonderful teacher. I highly recommend this class to all admins who want to improve themselves!”
- Janie Bevens

“Linda’s energy, passion and personal professionalism in teaching caused tremendous enthusiasm with our administrative team.”
- Kristen Wege

"Joanne, after taking the Star Achievement course, my assistant came back with a renewed commitment to quality and excellence, and was inspired to take on challenges beyond her scope and outside her comfort zone."
- Michael Jackson

“This was the most relevant class I have ever taken for my position.”
- Teres Mongrain

“Thank you, Joanne, for taking the time and providing the workshops. I’ve learned the importance of organization and communication with my manager is key to a successful business relationship. I have also learned that investing in myself is worth it and I will continue to set goals for success. I have learned that negative criticism does not have to be interpreted or accepted negatively, I represent my manager and being professional is important, and communication with my manager is key.”
- Andrea Salacup