"Odie, On behalf of all the "Fighter Pilots" at Diablo Canyon Power Plant, we would like to extend you a sincere and well deserved thank you for your Safety Presentations. You exceeded our expectations, from Senior Leadership to the Individual Contributors. We have received very positive feedback from our workers regarding the impact you had on them. We will be placing some of your posters around the plant to remind us of your presentation and messages regarding inward reflection, seeking to learn - not blame, and many others. It is clear that you have a deep personal conviction about Leadership and Safety.."

-Kent Rogers

Senior Advising Project Manager

Pacific Gas & Electric Diablo Canyon Nuclear

"Jeff "Odie" Espenship is the best safety speaker/motivator I have ever dealt with. We asked him to speak to our All-Employee meeting, and he was able to connect with our 500 employees far beyond anything we had ever seen. He has a great life story, and excellent visuals that hold people's attention. I have recommended him to many other companies."

-Jim Compton

CEO

South Mississippi Electric Power Association (SMEPA)

"I attended a Safety conference that my company,Constellation Brands,sponsored last year where Jeff spoke. I was extremely impressed with he and his partner. They were very inspirational and made several significant points in their presentation that have helped us keep employees focused on the importance of preparation and safety."

-Glenn Workman

General Manager

Robert Mondavi Winery at Constellation Brands

"Odie gets the message across to his audience. He spoke to over 5,000 of our utility employees. His content and body language sinks so well that his message stays with his audience for long time."

-Raj Beasla

Director at Pacific Gas & Electric

Pacific Gas & Electric

"Our company recently engaged “Odie” as a keynote speaker on safety, leadership, and culture. He came in the day before and spent time touring the mill to become familiar with our work environment and culture. His presentation was interesting, motivational, and funny. He worked hard to connect with our employees. The best thing I can say is that our employees really enjoyed him and got something from his message. We received extremely favorable feedback from employees in every department. I would strongly recommend Odie as a safety or leadership speaker."

-Keith Prevost

Controller

Nucor-Yamato Steel

"Odie was our Opening speaker for our recent NSC Labor Division meeting in Philadelphia. Odie's personal experience and professionalism made for a great day! The audience comprised of various union affiliates and Odie was able to pull everyone in to understand we are the leaders to mentor the up & coming younger generations to be responsible and accountable. Great job! Invite Odie to your next event, you won't be disappointed!."

-Twana McFann

Liaison, NSC / IBEW

National Safety Council - Labor Division

"We hired Jeff to speak on workplace safety leadership at two of our annual manager meetings. His work was so impactful and relevant that we engaged him again to lead an event for our field supervisors and the leadership of many of our key subcontractors. The feedback we received from all three events was overwhelmingly positive. The audience felt engaged and inspired, but more importantly, they were motivated to change their behavior."

-John Woodcock

President - Carolinas Division

Balfour Beatty Construction

"Odie, You don’t know me, but my daughter works for XTO Energy - ExxonMobil and was deeply moved and impressed by you at their event in Ft. Worth recently. I just wanted to let you know."

-Margaret Clark

Mother of XTO Energy Employee

"We had 591 people attend Odie's presentation at our refinery on January 19th and 20th. Everyone that I have spoken to agreed that Odie was the best speaker we have ever had ."

-Scott Willis

Safety & Health Manager

ConocoPhillips Ponca City Refinery

"Odie was a grand slam at the NPRA conference. He knocked it out of the park and was extremely well received by our group of over 600 attendees. Odie was the “buzz” at the meeting for the rest of the week. It could not have been a more perfect and timely presentation for this group. The attendees I spoke to afterward took many things away from that presentation that they can use at their respective facilities. ."

-Gordon Robertson, Manager

National Petrochemical & Refiners Association

NPRA Safety Leadership Conference

"Odie, You did a fantastic job at our Leadership Safety Summit. We received many positive comments on your presentation. You added much value & left our people with images & ideas they can use back on the job! ."

-Tony Bumbico

Arch Coal, Inc.

"We just experienced the life force that is Jeff in our annual Manager's Meeting and have to say, what a ride! Truly one of the most inspirational, motivating talks I have ever heard....tears, laughter, thought-provoking, spiritual....all delivered in the package known as "Odie"! And the research done to ensure he engaged us was impressive......just wanted to say a huge "Thank you", & if our President & CEO have anything to do with it, have a feeling we shall be seeing Jeff around our offices & our personnel more and more! Thank you again....."

-Barbara Callahan

Balfour Beatty

"You and Wes were phenomenal presenters, bringing the inspiration we needed to change our safety culture. You were outstanding - better than any we've ever experienced. You two are the best!."

-Mandy Moore

Industrial Safety Specialist

Michelin

"Odie, I saw your presentation in San Diego @ ILMA last week. Inspirational and extremely well delivered. ."

-Dan McCusker

Sales Manager, Datacor, Inc.

Independent Lubricant Manufacturer’s Association

"Odie and Paige Espenship were our keynote speakers; they put on presentations that certainly topped anything we had heard in the past. They met the high expectations that we have for our off-site meetings. For planners who bring in professional presenters, I would encourage you to take a look at Odie and Paige, they truly live up to the hype!."

-Morgan LeBlanc

Director of Safety-West Coast Operations

Constellation Wines, US

"I wanted to let Odie know how impressed I was with his presentation at Edwards AFB. Not only was he personable and a great speaker but I saw something that I don't always see from men and women who have "achieved alot" in life like him, he honestly cares about people, and it really showed in his message! That meant a lot to me."

-Wade Carman

Engineer

United States Air Force

"Target Leadership makes safety leadership training sizzle! They go over-the-top to teach! Jeff Espenship and Wes Sharp take the audience on high-flying experiences. They have a unique "edutainment" style that captures and holds the full attention of everyone. Their workshops and keynotes espouse behavior based philosophies that inspire and get results! Their clients include The Southern Company, John Deere, The Home Depot, Chevron, NASA, Entergy, Dominion, and many other Fortune 500 companies."

-Issue 579

OSHA Compliance Advisor

"Thank you for a timely, high-impacting presentation you have my sincere appreciation for making such an impact on all our employees. Your effective use of our electric operations blended with a stark transfer into the life of a fighter pilot left a lasting impression. You will be back multiple times; my leaders will have it no other way."

-Keller Kissam

Vice President

South Carolina Electric & Gas

"Your Operational Excellence presentation at our Chevron GATOR gathering was absolutely on the mark. When it comes to workplace behaviors, you did your homework on us! We had over 300 participants and the comments my boss and I received afterwards underscored how well your leadership-culture message hit with our entire group. By far one of the best keynotes we have ever heard! Target Leadership will be invited back."

-Keith Triche

COSS

Chevron

"I hired Odie to do a 30 presentation roadshow throughout the entire country for all ExxonMobil US Production. It has been a sincere pleasure working with him and his team! I am grateful for the impact of his message and I have consistently received great feedback from the audience members at all levels. Thanks again for your help in raising safety awareness at USP."

-Phil Marquez

US Production

ExxonMobil

"Odie, your message is incredible. Especially how you deliver it. I have a number of takeaways that I will be able to apply immediately. Thanks and have a great day."

-Tony Denhart

Senior Service Manager

General Electric

"The buzz you left at the IADC conference was the biggest I can remember, and I've been going for a long time. I think every speaker after you for the rest of the conference made some reference to something you said. I don't know how many people thanked Nabors Offshore for sponsoring you."

-Richard Grayson

Manager, HSE & Training, Nabors Offshore

International Association of Drilling Contractors

"Odie, I can't tell you how much we were impressed by your presentation and your work on the Panel Discussion. The feedback was overwhelmingly positive. And the fact that our President wants to pay you more than the agreed amount speaks volumes on the impact you had on not only the Executive Team but also the entire Workshop. Thank you!!."

-Pete Heyroth, CSP, OHST

Health, Safety & Environmental Specialist

ConocoPhillips

"Your keynote "Operational Excellence - Managing To Be The Best In The Business" was a resounding success to our 250 engineers and project managers. Thank you for making our conference such a big hit with our leadership team from around the country."

-Gretchen Zellner

Nuclear Field Services

Westinghouse

"Odie, Grandslam! Not out of the park but completely out of the stadium! My e-mail is completely full this morning with awesome complements. thank you/ thank you/ thank you! WOW - you're the man!."

-Joey Hanks

TOTAL+ Facilitator

ExxonMobil Chemical

"The Elliot team recently had the opportunity to serve with Odie at our Leadership Summit. He reached out and captivated the audience, relating all key points to exactly what our men and women do daily. The feedback was exceptional! We received many comments like the following, “Odie put the HP concept of complacency in its simplest form. I finally understand how it doesn’t merely impact me, but how it could impact those who learn from me down the road.” I extend my full recommendation for Odie’s services and hope many others take advantage of the opportunity to work with Target Leadership."

-David Haskins

CEO

Davis H Elliot Company

"Odie! For several months now, I have used the Leading Indicators - The Little Things DVD for both Management and line employee safety training. I get overwhelmingly favorable comments out of every session I conduct. Your DVD has generated tons of positive feedback and generated great discussion points during our safety training. I can't tell you enough how pleased I am with the presentation and the impact you provide presenting it. "We all have a propeller that we need to pull through!" - my motto for safety!."

-Tim Rathmell

EHS Manager

Reiter Dairy

"Odie, your presentation was a huge hit today. Of the 450 people in attendance, many said that it was the best keynote in the 17 year history of the annual IEEE safety conference.Your message is very powerful and fits any circumstance. ."

-Joe Rachford

Chair

IEEE Electrical Safety Conference

"Odie and Dahmer are the lead speakers for each of the ten plus "Next Level Leadership" classes we hold annually. Target Leadership originally started with us in 2008. Due to their high ratings, we kept them again for 2009, and we will have them back again throughtout 2010. Their leadership session consistently receives the highest scores for the entire training event. Well worth the investment!."

-Bob Gossman

INPO Leadership Development

Institute of Nuclear Power Operations

"We had the very good fortune of having a dynamic Safety Day speaker who adeptly waxed in our safety and HU messages along with his life experience related stories. His name is Jeff “Odie” Espenship. I highly recommend him for any safety, leadership, culture, operatinal excellence message for any organization."

-Robert G. Smith

General Manager, Plant Operations

Entergy Nuclear

"It is with great pleasure that I would highly recommend Jeff "Odie" as a speaker for your company. Our leadership group was very impressed with the presentation as was our Union colleagues. We, at our Infineum Bayway Plant have 2 Unions; Teamsters (IBT) and Lab (BESU). Both Unions were very impressed. Discussion after Odie's presentation generated critical thinking and honesty. Colleague feedback included comments that Odie's presentation was one of the best guest speakers that we have had at our plant, period!."

-Mary Cathrin Crowley

MSN, RN, APN, COHN-S/CM

Infineum Bayway Chemical

"I want to relay how much I not only enjoyed Odie Espenship’s presentation, but also the valuable points he made. He is truly a remarkable man, and I am certain many, if not all of us who heard him speak were motivated to do better."."

-Denise Schmidt

Chemist

Exelon Nuclear

"Thank you Jeff for the outstanding Target Leadership keynote address you gave to over 400 of our leadership team... your presentation was high-powered, compelling, and right on target... you got our attention."

-M.A (Mickey) Brown

Executive VP, Customer Service Organization

Georgia Power Company

"Wes "Dahmer" Sharp of Target Leadership was great at our annual Safety-Leadership Summit... the best presentation we have ever seen... well received. Use me as a reference for any future engagements. ."

-Sonya Hopson

Project Safety Engineer

NASA

"Odie has the gift to deliver amazing keynote presentations to any group. His message can be tailored to fit your audience and he engages them, making them think. I recommend Odie and Target Leadership without reservation."

-Scott Vaughn

Director - HSE & Claims

Diamond Offshore Drilling

"Your form of "Edu-tainment" was just what our group needed... your multiple sessions with us was top of the list!."

-Paul Graham

Director, Environment & Safety

John Deere

"I have worked with Jeff "Odie" for more than 5 years. He has presented keynote addresses, conducted leadership training and "Headlined" a series of safety videos for our company. His work is first rate. Target Leadership provides a broad spectrum of services all which are first rate. One of the best in the business!."

-John Yanek

Senior Director Safety & Health

Pennsylvania Power & Light

"Wes "Dahmer" Sharp absolutely met my expectations, and they were very high! I had very positive feedback at the end of the day from the [Six Sigma] Black Belts. We ran an article this morning across the company with highlights of the event yesterday and included a link to your company's web site, so hopefully it will generate more business for you. ."

-Kim Mueller

Director-Business Excellence

Dominion Resources Services

"I hired Jeff "Odie" Espenship to be a Keynote Speaker at our 2008 Region VI VPP Conference. His message was so captivating and motivating, not only about safety, but also about overcoming a devastating personal experience - that I hired him back for our 2009 Region VI VPP Conference. He held the attention of the audience the entire time. Not only did we walk away from both of these conferences having heard a fabulous speaker, we walked away having learned a valuable message about the circumstances of taking shortcuts and gained a long lasting relationship. You will not go wrong having Odie speak at your conference or your place of business. I highly recommend him. ."

-Pam Mendiola

Region VI VPP Vice Chair

Region VI VPPPA

"Odie, you were by far one of the best speakers we have seen. Thank you again for motivating over 300 of our "fighter pilots" with an effective leadership program customized for Dominion.."

-Craig Ivey

Senior Vice President

Dominion Power

"Odie was definitely one of the best guest speakers we've ever had at our management team meetings. His knowledgeable, energetic, and down to earth style went a long way in driving home the message of safety leadership for all in attendance. Almost 2 years later, people still talk about his message and its impact on them ."

-Mary Gans

NSTAR Manager

NSTAR

"I just wanted to let you know that the feedback I have received so far has been unanimous... You did an excellent job. The guys found your presentation to be informative and entertaining and there were many comments that it was the best training class that they had ever seen ."

-Kris Mangold

Safety Team Leader

Indianapolis Power & Light

"Progress Energy Florida has reduced personal injuries by 48 percent and Vehicle accidents by 42 percent... your presentation set the stage for the culture shift that we are still going through. You can quote me on that!."

-Corey Zeigler

Health and Safety Manager - Energy Delivery

Progress Energy