I always thought of Greg as a “deep thinker”, a spiritual person that had very insightful thoughts and opinions on a variety of life’s topics.  He and I had many conversations that ranged from lighthearted sports discussions to much deeper, more serious, social issues   Although we may not have always  agreed, he respected my thoughts and opinions.  I would come away enriched from our exchanges with a deeper understanding of the subjects discussed from a different perspective.  I learned from Greg which has made me a better person.  The greatest compliment I can pay any person is the say they are my friend.  I count Greg among my friends. 

I am very honored and excited to endorse Greg Williams. I have known Greg for over 20 years, my relationship started as a player on a high school basketball team he coached, and over the years has grown into a deep and supportive friendship. Greg was instrumental in teaching me discipline, integrity, and respect by not only modeling it himself but engaging me in my own journey of self development. He is highly intelligent and passionate, genuine and compassionate. I cannot recommend Greg enough, anyone would be lucky to have him in their corner. Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions at meaghen.sharik@gmail.com.

Thank you.

It is my utmost pleasure to write this letter of endorsement for Mr. Greg Williams, who is an exemplary advisor, motivator, and communicator. As a full-time Student Advocate at Mercer County Community College, I work daily with students from diverse backgrounds, many of whom are struggling emotionally, academically, or socially. Mr. Williams serves as a part-time Success Coach at the college, and I have regularly had the opportunity to observe him engage with students in a manner which speaks to his stellar communication skills.

Students can tell immediately whether or not someone is genuine; once they have made up their minds that a person does not care about their struggles or aspirations, they immediately shut down, and regaining that trust is difficult, if not impossible. Mr. Williams genuinely cares for others. From the moment he meets a student, he is invested in that student’s success. This passion comes across in quite a few ways. Mr. Williams is an active listener; he devotes all of his energies to the conversation at hand and evinces sincere interest in the thoughts of those with whom he converses. He remembers details that he learns about students, which is instrumental in building trust.

Once he has earned a student’s trust, Mr. Williams can deploy a wide variety of tools to effectively communicate his points and engage with students. First, he is quick to share stories from his own background, whether as a student, athlete, professional, husband, or father. His willingness to share of himself allows him to establish points of similarity with listeners, from which he can grow a fruitful relationship. He is also a natural storyteller, and it is impossible not to get caught up in his narratives as he builds to his larger point. He is direct with students, and will share the unvarnished truth, even when these truths seem intimidating or challenging. He is dignified and cool-headed, remaining calm even when a student gets agitated and never failing to exude professionalism and poise. Perhaps most importantly, he has a keen sense of humor, and he knows when to use humor to ease tension in a difficult conversation.

As I have mentioned, Mr. Williams’ background and experience provide several different opportunities to connect with students, and his skills as a communicator give him myriad avenues to get his points across. What, to me, makes Mr. Williams so effective is his ability to combine these assets to engage so many different students in so many different ways. I have seen a student fresh out of high school nodding thoughtfully as he mulls over a piece or Mr. Williams’ sage advice with a grateful “thanks, Coach.” I have seen a student who hasn’t stepped foot in a school in a decade and bristles at every administrator agree wholeheartedly when Mr. Williams tells him to own his mistakes and start taking his work seriously. Mr. Williams is able to quickly get to know a student and discern the best way to get through to that student.

The MCCC community is lucky to have Mr. Williams. He is passionate, relatable, and thoughtful, and he is able to use his talents to great effect to motivate others. It truly is an honor for me to offer this endorsement of his merits, and even as I conclude this letter I look forward to our next conversation.

This letter serves as an endorsement for Mr. Greg Williams as a motivational speaker and developer of culture and critical thinking messages to people from diverse backgrounds.

I have known Mr. Williams for the past 10 years in my professional capacity as an adjunct professor of Sociology at the Mercer County Community College.  Over the years, I have witnessed the impact and influence that Greg has provided to students at the college.  They gravitate towards him and are eager to learn from his life and professional experiences. 

He has a very direct, yet, calming approach to delivering very complex and sensitive subject matter on a number of topics related but not limited to race, discrimination, relationships, stress management, community building and empowerment. 

His abilities extend beyond the scope of children, young adults, and adults. He is concerned with the overall well-being of the entire community. He incorporates into his trainings, messages that cause his audiences to think carefully about their role in improving the conditions of the downtrodden. 

Mr. Williams is a masterful facilitator.  He provides content that supports his introspective analysis that captures even the most resistant of participants. He is driven to action and not just rhetoric. 

He views the world from a wholistic point of view – continuously surveying the social and physical landscape to offer the best most current information possible.

A true inspiration, teacher, leader, and guide – I recommend Greg Williams for the role of motivational speaker and developer of culture and critical thinking messaging without reservations.

Should you require more information, please contact me at empathicinstituteinfo@gmail.com.