IABC Accreditation: Testimonials
Audio Interviews
2006–2007 Accreditation Committee chair Eric Bergman, ABC, interviewed several accredited members about the ABC program. Here’s what they had to say:
Harold Simons, ABC—IABC/BC member Harold Simons, ABC, talks about his experience in earning his ABC, and how he looked to others in his local chapter for leadership and assistance.
Joe Ricciardi, ABC—Joe Ricciardi, ABC, vice-president of people communication, UTI Corporation, Phoenix, AZ, talks about why he decided to pursue the IABC accreditation process.
Dana Leidig, ABC—Dana Leidig, ABC, vice-president of communications and advertising with Texas Medical Liability Trust, talks about what earning her Accredited Business Communicator designation means to her.
Cloreth Greene, ABC—IABC/Caribbean member Cloreth Greene, ABC, shares her experience in completing the IABC accreditation process and why she believes it’s important to never give up.
Kim Herperger, ABC—It’s always a thrill the first time you see “ABC” behind your name. And for Kim Herperger, ABC, that was certainly true, as she reveals in this audio interview.
More quotes from some of our accredited members:
“Originally I pursued my ABC just for my own personal value. Today, as a consultant to Fortune 100 companies, I find it serves as both a great conversation starter and validation of my experience in the profession. The ABC also serves as a key criterion when I look for colleagues to assist me on client projects.”
—Stacy Wilson, ABC / Lakewood, Colorado, USA
“Accreditation validates the individual and the communication profession as well. The ABC suggests that you have the ability to add value, you are confident in that ability, and you are invested in your work and the profession.”
—Donna Vincent Roa, Ph.D., ABC / Washington, D.C., USA
“The primary reason I decided to become accredited was to test my standards of practice against those of my peers and mentors—and in the global arena. Long explanation, simple truth, accreditation has helped me to benchmark, evaluate and enhance my delivery.”
—Stephanie Griffiths, ABC / Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
“The accreditation process has already helped me to work more strategically and to be more focused on the way I do things. I’m a stronger communicator all around.”
—Clay Adams, ABC / Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
“When I explain to prospective clients what ‘ABC’ means, I sense an immediate increased level of trust and credibility. They recognize that being evaluated by one’s peers takes courage, knowledge of the profession and a strong sense of self-worth that they know will be an asset to their business communication needs.”
—Mary Ann McCauley, ABC / Chanhassen, Minnesota, USA
“The accreditation program gave me the encouragement and motivation I needed to be successful. I found the entire process to be extremely valuable, both personally and professionally.”
—Gavin Wilson, ABC / Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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