Hope Mihalap

• Communication: While enchanting audiences with her storytelling, Hope conveys valuable lessons in effective communication and relationships. Her instructional programs, like "Play it by Ear" and "Using Your Uncommon Senses," capture the essence and humor of communication.

• Workplace Wisdom: From customer service woes with a New York saleswoman to a comical hotel owner in rural North Carolina, Hope will entrance you with tales from the trenches as a person of great perception. Her hilarious stories, complete with authentic accents, point out the best and worst of the world at work.

• Diversity: Hope's background is like the alphabet soup of diversity. With a Greek heritage, southern upbringing and Russian marriage, you could say she has a Doctorate of Diversity. In "Swimming Through the Melting Pot," she speaks with authority about global cultural diversity.

• Stress: Take the edge off stress with honest, old-fashioned belly laughs. Audiences instantly connect with Hope's genuine approach to the ups and downs of life. Her experience and acute observations cover topics such as "Motherhood and Career: Memories from the Disaster Zone" and "Care for the Caregiver."

"We promised an entertaining, encouraging evening and because of you we were able to keep our promise. Your humor, insight and motivation coupled with your personal manner of presentation made this the best Women's Night Out to date."

Ellen Kerness
Bellvue Woman's Hospital
Albany, NY

"You are a tremendously funny lady and, in my opinion, are among the top tier of American professional speakers today."

T. Wayne Kirwan
Maryland Bankers Association

"You were, to say the least, the 'hit' of the evening, if not the entire conference.... We appreciated the fact that you concentrated on communication and the international aspect of our group."

James H. Sumner
USA Poultry and Egg Export Council

"Your presentation at our Annual Luncheon surpassed all or our expectations--you were the perfect choice for our audience. On a personal note, you were so easy to work with, so at ease, and so self-sufficient."

Catherine Collins
Women's Council of Realtors

"We have had nothing but positive feedback.... You have the ability to let people see themselves in your jokes and make them laugh without offending anyone--certainly not an easy task."

June Begley
Electric Boat Management Association