Relationship Building: Client Testimonials

I was referred to Evan by a work colleague to help me with the content of my new website.  Evan and I immediately connected.  He took the time to truly understand who we are, what we offer, and what makes us different.  He made the process very simple for us.  Thank you for all your help.

Evan Thompson is my highly valued website content writer.  His business savvy and creative bent result in original content and our work together is always fun and inspirational.

Evan is a skilled communicator who I’ve enjoyed working with for several years. He has successfully interviewed or profiled several prominent recipients of the Toronto Lawyers Association’s TLA Emerging Excellence Award, the Award of Distinction and the Honsberger Award. I recommend him for this strong interviewing and writing skills and ability to deliver great work, often within short timeframes. He is fun to work with, a team player and has a knack for bringing fresh communication approaches to the Toronto Lawyers Association.

Over the years, Evan has worked with us on a variety of communication projects including our website, newsletters, print ads and media announcements. Our team always benefits from his writing and overall communication skills. Early on, he took the time to gain a full understanding of our approach to investing, our clients’ needs and how Heathbridge identifies and meets those needs.

I recommend him to any individual or organization requiring insightful, timely and consistent communications in getting their message out.

When I was recently inducted into the Canadian Investment Hall of Fame, Evan helped craft my remarks and guided me on my speech delivery. He is a skilled communicator, fun to work with and clearly appreciated the importance of the evening for me. I was very pleased with the end result that helped make the evening even more memorable.

I was honoured recently to receive the Toronto Lawyers’ Association Award of Distinction and was interviewed by Evan Thompson, a writer, on behalf of the Association. We met for two conversations during which Evan impressed me with his research and collaborative, creative approach to conducting a print interview. I was very pleased with the result and recommend him to any professional wishing to share their story with their peers and a wider audience.

My time working with Evan has been invaluable.

He helped me identify specific communication challenges I face professionally and provided suggestions for improvement. My interpersonal skills have improved under his guidance and I now have the knowledge and tools to continue to grow in this area.

I have also developed better techniques to run and participate in effective meetings.
The biggest take away from my time with Evan was the need for empathy in the workplace. I know that I can improve myself professionally by focusing on three key pieces of information we discussed related to interpersonal relationships:

1. Listen to learn
2. Build trust to improve teamwork
3. Increase efficiency through selflessness

He encouraged me to, Be authentic. Don’t try to be something you’re not. Adjust your approach while remaining genuine.

I am happy to report that XCO has since offered me a full-time position and a pay increase.

Evan mentored me and gave me tremendous insight into the business world when I most needed it. His dedication to the craft of communication inspired me to pursue my entrepreneurial dreams, and join the industry. As a fellow marketing professional I can definitely say that I have met few people that share the same passion and care for serving clients’ needs.

Evan is a first rate communicator. His strategic mind, knowledge of the financial industry and personal relationship skills all add up to a unique and highly skilled professional.

Thankfully I was introduced to Evan as I was in the process of investing in a web presence for my business. He has a deep understanding of our industry. He has an amazing ability to craft messages into concise, highly effective pieces of communication – easily interpreted and understood by clients. I would not hesitate to do business with Evan again. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for help with effectively communicating what’s been happening in markets, who you are, what you do and why clients should deal with you.

Evan has helped me with my business. He is very insightful in his work and he works with you in a personable manner.

I would recommend Evan based on his integrity and ingenuity.

(Throughout your workshop) you delivered practical advice in a thoughtful and intelligent manner. You did a very good job tailoring your etiquette advice to our students (i.e. cocktail events and dinners) with the result that all of the information was relevant for them. Your sense of humour, which certainly enhanced the seminar, always remained professional and formal. The students really appreciated the interactive nature of the session and responded well to you.

We would love to have you back next year for our summer students!

Evan Thompson recently led a practical session for Gowlings’ Toronto articling students and first year associates on the art and science of business etiquette.  Using gentle humour and active group role-play, Evan armed our participants to smoothly face common stressful business situation – from meeting new people to navigating a large social setting and eating dinner with clients.  The Firm can now have confidence that our Gen Ys  know how to represent the firm in a professional manner.

I have recommended Evan for his ability to write about complicated investing concepts in a way that investors with varying levels of knowledge can understand and benefit from. Evan has been writing for the financial services industry for nearly three decades and clearly understands what is important to investors and what they expect from their trusted advisors.

I have also appreciated his ability to run with an idea, build a story around it and have it completed in a specific time frame.

Evan Thompson made a valuable contribution to the HighView Financial Group’s website content creation and overall theme and tone. His work reflects his deep understanding of the needs of affluent families and business owners and how their trusted advisors can build on that trust to ensure their client relationships continue to grow.

I have had the opportunity to experience Evan’s writing skill on several different levels. He has detailed knowledge of the subject, he is inventive with his ideas and implementation and he is very personable to work with.

I benefited from Evan’s writing skills when he assisted me with a series of market commentaries that successfully communicated my investment philosophy with clients.

I also gained from Evan’s strategic abilities when he helped me effectively position my services to investors during the creation of my own independent practice. He is easy to work with, collaborative and really understands how financial advisors can best communicate with clients and prospects

Evan has written several articles for FORUM Magazine and I am always impressed with the level of knowledge, attention to detail and excellent writing skills that he brings to each assignment.

Evan is meticulous with his level of communication and leaves nothing to chance. He is extremely thorough in his work and has a vital command of the English language.

Evan and I partnered on a public relations project, and I was thrilled with the results we achieved in record time. Evan is truly the crème de la crème in his his field and I would recommend his services to anyone who is looking for excellence.

I have had the privilege of having Evan Thompson on my stage twice now, and he has never disappointed.  His speaking style has a very real and authentic quality, yet he still has the ability to engage and get the entire audience laughing.   A consummate professional and a pleasure to work with.

I gained a variety of useful networking tips during our three hour session, led by Evan Thompson with enthusiasm and a lot of group interaction.