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    • Adam Blumberg,
      , Truistic Solutions, Inc.

      Christine is always looking for ways to help not only her clients, but all of her contacts. She is the first call I would make and the first meeting I would set in any business venture.

    • Alex Howard,
      , HFBE, Inc.

      Christine has been a tremendous asset to me and our company. Introducing us to business associates has been a great help in our branding and visibility within the community. Her presentation on marketing to our group was professional and informative and greatly increased the understanding of our professional staff.

    • Amy Allen,
      , The Claro Group

      Having been a client of Christine at my current firm and serving with her on the Board of Directors of Women’s Energy Network (WEN), I can attest that Christine displays the same level of enthusiasm and dedication in her commitment to give back to the community as she does to serving her clients. As WEN’s Director of Community Initiatives, I asked Christine to speak at the inaugural event at each of WEN’s university chapters launched in 2013 at University of Houston, Rice University and University of St. Thomas. She graciously agreed. Christine is the perfect inaugural speaker. She is able to connect with the students by sharing her own life experiences, and her positive outlook clearly resonates. The students were fortunate to receive the caliber of skills offered by Christine so early in their career. I have no doubt that Christine’s presentation will directly and positively impact the growth of the WEN student chapter at each of the universities.

    • Ann Kaesermann,
      , Hilcorp Energy Company

      Christine recently assisted the Board of Directors of FEI Houston with networking tips. We only had about 30 minutes and Christine was able to quickly and clearly lay out several specific strategies for better networking. Several board members commented on the usefulness and relevance of the information.

    • Annette Monks,
      , Carlton Staffing and Carltech Engineering and Technical

      Christine recently spoke to our Business Development Committee at the Greater Houston Partnership. She was extremely engaging and was able to keep the attention of a room full of business development people for almost an hour. This is unheard of! The content of her talk was perfect for our group and I was personally able to take away a couple of items to implement in my own company! Thank you Christine!

    • Brian Fielkow,
      , CEO Jetco Delivery

      Taking the Customer Experience to a new level. No one teaches this topic better than Christine Spray. Whether we’re talking about service, safety or team alignment, the core principles for success really are the same. At Jetco Delivery, it’s a journey with no finish line.

    • Caroline Rosen,
      , MaloneBailey, LLP

      Christine is by far, one of the best, most astute business development and marketing professionals I have had the pleasure of working with. Christine’s vast network is a testament to her thoughtful and considerate approach, resourcefulness and limitless patience. Christine brings extensive experience in developing business development, marketing and human resource strategies. Christine’s business savvy combined with her ability to perceive and understand issues and needs results in remarkable outcomes felt at all levels of an organization. She is informative and progressive and does it all in a friendly style and exciting way. Equipped with a plethora of training capabilities, Christine can help an organization in multiple areas whether it be creating and closing leads, conflict resolution or effective networking best practices. Christine’s ability to interact and connect is unmatched and her energetic personality and vibrant attitude make her a real team player. Not only will yo...

    • Celina Miller,
      , Whitley Penn

      Christine Spray was an excellent speaker at our most recent Whitley Penn ENGAGE meeting. Her business development techniques and tips were easy to understand and implement. I received such great feedback from our group. She understands the business development challenges many people face and is able to provide them with solid, fresh ideas. I highly recommend Christine.

    • Christopher Hopper,
      , The CRM

      I recently had Christine speak at our Houston Business Networking group and she was a knock-out. Without a doubt, she is superb at providing any business valuable insight to give them a winning edge. Her background, passion and overall personality will resonate with any audience. In multiple appearances that I have been a part of, when her presentation concluded, there were audiences waiting in line to connect with her and receive more wisdom that she has to offer. I highly recommend Christine to any business or individual.

    • David Pichon,
      , ExxonMobil

      First, as chair of the Accelerate Committee, I would like to sincerely thank Christine for speaking to our group again at the Houston CPA Society. Her presentation on Strategic Planning and Goal Setting is always received very well by participants of this course, and our evaluation feedback has consistently been that we should definitely invite her back for more.

    • David Smith,
      , HSSK

      Christine is a wonderfully dynamic/energetic speaker with a host of business development, marketing, and strategic planning -related resources. She recently presented to the Houston Chapter of the American Society of Appraisers on the topic of Time Management for New Business wherein she introduced a number of great tools geared toward strategic planning, review and assessment that were equally applicable to one’s business and personal life. I’m certain that we’ll have Christine back for future ASA events and strongly recommend her as a valuable resource for any professional organizations.

    • Deb Evans,
      , Deb Evans Consulting

      We recently had Christine speak to the NW Houston Business Professional Women (NWBPW) at our monthly luncheon. Her message and passion in delivery were spot on. Christine was relatable and motivated the audience into action. “What I found unique about Christine's presentation was that she quoted a problem and actually gave solutions. So many times speakers just tease; she actually gave good usable solutions," said Elaine Farrell, Secretary NWBPW and All Star Pet Sitting Services Owner. NWBPW President-Elect, Vivian Lewis, and owner of My Picqasso, shared "My top favorite thing Christine shared is to move an item only three times. If you have to move it to a different date, the 3rd time, you must do it!" Thank you, Christine for an excellent presentation!

    • Deborah Gross,
      , PRISM Renderings

      Over my nearly 12 years of knowing and working with Christine, I am amazed at all she does; President of Strategic Catalyst and the National Business Development Association (NBDA), Vistage Master Chair and Speaker leading five executive groups in Houston and she is a nationally-recognized dynamic public speaker. As a speaker, Christine captures the audience with her engaging and genuine approach. With her stewardship of NBDA, she continues, time and time again, to draw record breaking crowds. As a board member of the Women’s Finance Exchange, I recently had the pleasure of having Christine speak to our group. Christine spoke to a large audience on ‘Integrating Office Politics into a Successful Strategy.’ The feedback was incredible. Her ability to craft content into a narrative that resonates with her audience is unique. Thank you so very much Christine for your time to speak to this amazing group of ladies. I highly recommend her and can’t say enough good things about Christin...

    • Denise Sanders,
      , Sanders Consulting

      Christine was able to help my firm change what was difficult to communicate into a clear, unique positioning statement. She provides targeted marketing and business development advice. Her vibrant attitude and professional style make her someone I love to work with.

    • Denna Johnson,
      , Anadarko Petroleum

      Last week I was fortunate to hear Christine Spray (President, Strategic Catalyst) speak at an event sponsored by a group at Anadarko. The presentation, ‘Networking for Success’ was very beneficial and timely for any individual who interacts with people inside and outside of their company. She gave us great ideas for developing relationships that can be meaningful and beneficial and why it is important to take the time to network. Christine captured the audience’s attention by sharing personal situations, challenging all to create dialog in different circumstances, and reminding us about ways to stay in touch with all those we encounter. I would recommend anyone who has the opportunity to hear her compelling presentation to take the time to do so. You will greatly reap the rewards of becoming a more effective networker.

    • Donald Smith,
      , Kelly IT Resources

      Christine is a high-energy and very focused professional and when you look up ‘networking’ in the dictionary you see her picture. Her high integrity and character are top notch. You are in good hands when you put your trust in Christine. She will get you where you need to go. I highly recommend her.

    • Elizabeth Jones,
      , AXIA Resources

      I have had the privilege of knowing and working with Christine since 2012. Recently, she facilitated a session for a not-for-profit-group with which I have worked for several years. She helped take some very complex issues and broke them down in such a way as to give the group a clear path forward. Christine is always so impressive and the consummate professional. She can handle delicate situations with wisdom and grace. I would highly recommend her!

    • Elsa Jackson,
      , Harper and Pearson Company

      We enjoyed working with Christine this past year. She provided several business development workshops for our firm that were extremely valuable. We also invited Christine to be a guest speaker at one of our Heath Care events. Our clients found her presentation to be very informative and valuable. I would highly recommend Christine. Her professional style, deep knowledge for business development and high energy makes her a dynamic speaker.

    • Emily Rhodes,
      , Whitley Penn

      Christine Spray was an excellent speaker at our most recent Whitley Penn ENGAGE meeting. Her business development techniques and tips were easy to understand and implement. I received such great feedback from our group. She understands the business development challenges many people face and is able to provide them with solid, fresh ideas. I highly recommend Christine.

    • Emily Rhodes,
      , LiquidFrameworks

      To say that Christine Spray is an expert on business development is an understatement. Not only does she excel at the business of helping others, she communicates her passion with enthusiasm and approachability. Our women’s group thoroughly enjoyed Christine’s presentation; afterwards the dialogue of the group shifted to the take-aways and putting her methods into action. If you are looking for a motivator that will reach people on a personal level, in an unintimidating fashion, I highly recommend Christine Spray.

    • Eric Standlee,
      , American Prudential Capital, Inc.

      Christine exudes professionalism and keeps her word. She makes solid referrals for those she has met and knows solidly. Her referrals have gotten us in the door for some major deals. Her integrity is famous and everyone knows that if you have the right introduction in Houston, Christine’s your woman.

    • Erica Harris,
      , Susman Godfrey, L.L.P.

      Christine is bright, warm, open, honest, organized, direct without being aggressive, and an expert in her field. Christine’s ability to work with a tremendous range of people is evident in the size of her network; her network is immense. It is hard to go to any function anywhere in Houston and not bump into someone who knows Christine. Christine’s network is a huge asset to her clients that sets her apart from other consultants in her field. Her advice is sound, resting on nearly 20 years of focused experience doing exactly what she now advises her clients to do. Christine is a pleasure to work with and will help your business grow!

    • Gail Ayers,
      , Commercial Real Estate Women Network

      Christine delivers quality information and is an excellent speaker focusing on building business contacts. She is energetic, motivating and full of hard hitting ideas to grow business connections. Count on her to give you her full attention as she considers the most strategic way to move your business to another level plus, you will enjoy knowing her!

    • Geri Pacheco,
      , Arch-Con Corp.

      I have had the very fortunate opportunity to hear Christine speak on multiple occasions, most recently at the CREW Houston's June Members Only Luncheon, where Christine spoke on the topic of increasing referrals. As always, she is a vibrant and engaging speaker who gives great advice on the topic under discussion. I have also heard Christine speak at Houston CPA Society events and CPE. Love Christine! I cannot wait to read her book! I would highly recommend engaging Christine as a speaker for your organization or firm!

    • Gindi Eckel Vincent,
      , ExxonMobil

      Christine is one of the most dynamic speakers out there today. We recently asked Christine back to the Women's Energy Network (where she's previously lead) and she spoke to a sold-out crowd of women in energy. She is authentic, engaging, inspirational, and practical. Her tips and guidance on finding professional and personal success motivated the entire audience and the reviews were universally positive. I recommend Christine to other companies and organizations that are seeking to engage and improve their teams and businesses.

    • Hang Bower,
      , Allegis Partners

      I am honored to write a recommendation for Christine. Christine is an accomplished author, public speaker, business coach and business development professional. She helped me drive my top line revenue and worked with me to refine some of my personal habits as well. Beyond her business development, networking skills and public speaking, Christine cares about people and about their success. She is not afraid of asking tough questions and helping you evaluate current habits to be even more effective. Christine teaches practical ways to drive connections, give back, help others and build revenue. If you have a chance to meet Christine, she will be a connection for life.

    • Harvin Lawhon,
      , Desroches Partners, LLP

      I attended a presentation on Strategic Planning by Christine Spray at the Houston CPA Society on Oct 29, 2014. Her presentation was very informative and Christine is a dynamic, inspirational and captivating speaker. I got 5-6 takeaways from the presentation that i have already started to incorporate in both my personal and work life. Thank you Christine for all you do.

    • Holly Hubbard,
      , Advantage Fixtures Retail Group

      Christine Spray came into my life quite accidentally. In 2008, one of my businesses required an immediate audit. I looked to the Texas Society of Accountancy for referrals. Calvetti, Ferguson & Wagner came up along with two other firms. I called all three. Christine took the call at CF&W. She asked pertinent questions, made an appointment and in less than 24 hours was sitting across from me. Our discussion led to a plan of action, which included Christine introducing me to a well suited independent CPA for my company. The action plan was implemented and all turned out very well for me and my business. Christine continued to follow up over the next few months to insure things were going in the right direction. Since that time Christine has been a trusted friend and advisor. Two years ago, I asked for her assistance again when I decided to merge my three businesses. She had recently started her own business, Strategic Catalyst. As our conversation evolved, I began to see all the is...

    • Holly Hubbard,
      , Pioneer Plastics, Advantage Fixtures, SlatBox USA

      Christine brings to the table the true value of a trusted adviser. Her vast knowledge of business planning, marketing and relationship development alone are remarkable. Christine’s insight and understanding of the individual business owner and the company as a whole is unparalleled. Above all, Christine cares about her clients and associates. Her attention to details, her concern for her associates and her commitment to her principles, makes her my most trusted adviser and friend.

    • J. Douglas Parker,
      , BoyarMiller

      When I think about the best of the best in the world of networking, I think of Christine Spray. From the moment we met, I felt that I had known Christine for years. This, I’m sure, was in part due to the ‘legend status’ that preceded that first meeting, but more likely due to warmth and respect she exudes. Christine recently gave a ‘Building an Effective Pipeline’ presentation to my attorneys at BoyarMiller. To say the group was motivated by Christine’s approach to building a network is an understatement. In fact, we have since employed many of her principles as part of our Business Development strategy. I am inspired by Christine’s many talents and wisdom’ and I’m indebted to her for her willingness to share them.

    • Jack Warkenthien,
      , NextStep Solutions

      Christine Spray IS a Catalyst, for any firms that want to ""up their game"" and turn Professional Services providers into Rainmakers. There is nobody better, when it comes to teaching Professionals how to convert Relationships into Revenue streams. Christine has found a niche, and I recommend you hire her for your firm, to increase your RPP (Revenue per Professional). She's the best at her craft.

    • Jackie Kingsbury,
      , Integrity Insurance Solutions

      I recommend Christine Spray as a consummate professional. She is focused on seeing her clients succeed. Christine will be an excellent resource in a number of business areas and will follow up until solutions are gained. She is one I can recommend with complete confidence.

    • Jamie Fountain-Battley,
      , W. Mae & Company

      Christine has been very critical to the success of my company. From acting as my mentor before our doors opened for business in January 2008, to being a wonderful referral source, to now my formal business coach, Christine has been there supporting me every step of the way. I was able to hire Christine in 2010 to produce a business development plan for my company. She didn’t just write the plan and drop it off; she invested the time to teach me how to use the information and apply it directly to my business and the direction I wanted to go. It really helped target our efforts as we defined the company we want to be 1, 3, even 5 years from now. Being a small business, it’s not always easy to find immediate help when new situations arise or to have a support system to discuss critical issues. Christine is a huge part of my support system offering advice based on her experience and expertise and referring me to wonderful experts in her vast network. Christine is definitely known for...

    • Jason Ferguson,
      , Calvetti, Ferguson & Wagner, P.C.

      I was initially impressed with Christine Spray’s enthusiasm, communication skills and professional demeanor’ Christine added processes and improvements in the areas of business development, marketing and client relations’ She consistently demonstrated leadership and creativity. Christine is reliable, dedicated and eternally upbeat’ organized and diligent’ a hardworking, top-performing service professional. Her ability to handle internal and external relationships and accomplish the tasks at hand are unparalleled and it is because of this ability to build great rapport that in turn makes her so successful.

    • Jeff Tallas,
      , Tallas Insurance

      Christine did a great job speaking to The Rotary Club of Sugar Land on stress management. She gave of her time freely to this non-profit group of business and community leaders and shared her expertise in an area that affects us all. She was engaging and energetic and the entire group was pleased with her presentation. Christine has a vast database of knowledge and I look forward to hearing from her again very soon.

    • Jeffrey Riley,
      , Partners In Wealth

      Christine spoke at our joint luncheon for members of NAIFA and the Society of Financial Service Professionals. Her topic was focused on Generation Gaps in the workplace. She shared with us her experience working with heads of business and the insight gained on how those from different generations think and interact. This is especially important to understand today as technology is changing how we work and the effect on company cultures. If your company or group has multiple generations (Baby Boomers, Generation X, Generation Y) working together, you would benefit from Christine's insights.

    • Jeremy Jenson,
      , Encore Search Partners

      I joined Christine's Vistage Group at the recommendation of several trusted colleagues in the Houston market. I can say that, without a doubt, Christine is one of the friendliest, most organized, focused, insightful, helpful, and most well-networked individuals that I have ever known. She makes it a point to know your business, and help in any way that she can. I look forward to leaning on her Strategic Consulting and Advice for many years to come.

    • Jill Vaughan,
      , AmegyBank of Texas

      Christine has been an excellent partner to work with because she brings a fresh and exciting approach to business development efforts. She has incredible knowledge of what works today in regards to building a referral network and provides valuable experience in this arena.

    • Joe Heller,
      , High Performance Selling

      Christine is one of the most amazing businesswomen I have come across. She has the knowledge, personality and skills to help Houston business leaders capture unparalleled value. Anyone in business or professional services would be privileged to have an opportunity to work with Christine.

    • John Foster,
      , AT&T

      Christine Spray was a Keynote Luncheon Speaker at the Spring Accounting Expo on May 19, 2016. She wowed over 1,000 CPAs with her presentation on Strategically Networking for Success. Christine's speaking style is engaging and held the interest of the large crowd for an hour. You could tell the CPA audience was attentive throughout the speech by the laughs from her anecotes. The content of her speech was well geared for the crowd and pertinent to the attendees. Christine gave the crowd a new perspective on Networking, motivation to actively to engage in the task and a strategy for how to be more successful. Christine’s PowerPoint Presentation was well developed, logical in its flow and provided many great nuggets of information. Christine has been a popular speaker for the Houston Society for several years. She is knowledgeable in multiple topics and will deliver a professional and interesting speech. I highly recommend Christine if your organization needs a Keynote, luncheon or t...

    • John Mohr,
      , A HAK Industrial Service USA

      Christine Spray helped A Hak US come up with a great marketing plan, complete with action steps and follow-up metrics. I especially enjoyed Christine’s acumen in the social media space and her abilities to help with web design. I would recommend Christine Spray for your business growth needs.

    • John Younker,
      , Vistage International

      I first met and worked with Christine, as a Business Leadership Coach and Trusted Advisor, some four years ago. At the time, Christine was the Director of Practice Development at a mid-size accounting firm, located in Houston, Texas. During my initial year in working with Christine, it became clearer and clearer to me, that her knowledge, skills and abilities were not being maximize to their fullest potential. Christine was an entrepreneur, just waiting for the right moment in her professional life. Her insights in the field of New Business Development are truly visionary. Since those early days in our relationship, Christine has gone on to found her own enterprise, Strategic Catalyst, a professional services firm that partners with clients to assist them in their development of New Business Development tactics and the most effective and cost efficient processes and programs to carry out and support their strategies and tactics. Energy, passion and customer centric and caring dem...

    • John Younker,
      , Associates in Continuous Improvement

      Christine's knowledge and expertise in New Business Development and Professional/Business Networking, is awesome. But even more beneficial to those of us who have the opportunity to be engaged with her, her ability to share and communicate her wisdom and her NBD concepts is world-class. My wish for you is that you have the chance, as I did, to connect with Christine.

    • John Younker,
      , Vistage International

      Christine made a presentation to my Vistage Key Executive Group on Business Development Sources: There’s more to Prospecting-Needs Assessment-Propose Solution-Move to Decision-Closing. My members greatly benefited from Christine’s in depth understanding of the Marketing-to-New Business Development-to-Sales Process. Christine is a true professional with a great personality.

    • John Younker,
      , Vistage International

      Christine made a fantastic presentation to my Vistage Key Executive Group on ‘Business Development: Building An Effective Pipeline.’ Her presentation was right on the mark and she was most generous in the materials, processes and tools that she shared. Christine definitely knows her stuff!

    • Jordan Greer,
      , G&G Insurance

      Christine is fantastic. She has one of the best business minds of anyone I’ve met or worked with in the past. She is a tireless worker and is available to support you. She has many businesses and many clients. In spite of a heavy workload, I’ve never had a day where I’ve reached out to her and she hasn’t called me back the same day. She is incredibly organized. She brings energy to the team and to our Quarterly and Annual meetings. I can’t say enough positive things about Christine.

      If you haven’t interviewed other implementers, you should consider yourself lucky to have landed on Christine. EOS applies a “Certified” designation to their top implementers. I reviewed every “Certified” implementer within 500 miles of our location in Fayetteville, Arkansas and based on their online brands (or, in one case, an implementer that was referred to me), I narrowed it down to 4 that I conducted interviews with.

      I would re-emphasize Christine’s business mind. She h...

    • Kari Hartmann,
      , PfP Technology

      Christine Spray is a dynamic speaker. She presented her workshop on Interpersonal Skills for Success at a recent Women’s Finance Exchange Luncheon. The audience was riveted! She is energetic and passionate about what she does and it shows. It is unusual to see almost everyone taking notes. Her presentation was packed with practical ideas that could easily be integrated into one’s professional and personal life. I highly recommend Christine.

    • Katherine Knolle Molly,
      , North Highland

      Christine's genuine warmth and professionalism make her one of THE BEST business developers in Houston. She is devoted to helping others succeed within and outside of her firm. She is a true joy to know and network with, and I highly recommend getting to know her.

    • Kelley Lau,
      , Briggs & Veselka Co.

      I had the pleasure to see Christine lead the Strategic Planning class during the spring 2016 Accelerate semester at the Houston CPA Society. She provides exceptional advice in both your personal and work life. She also recommends great tools to help you reach your goals. I would love to attend future classes that Christine has to offer. Thank you, Christine!

    • Kelly Brighi,
      , ADP

      I attended a presentation Christine delivered to members of the local SHRM chapter, HR Houston, and I was blown away by her knowledge and skills. The topic was Leadership and Influence and she did a fantastic job of engaging members of the audience at all organizational levels. Her delivery style is among the best I've had the pleasure to experience and I'll be handing her card to anyone I know seeking speakers to deliver meaningful and engaging messages on leadership and/or strategy!

    • Kelly Dixon,
      , RR Donnelley

      Christine recently presented with dynamic energy to the ABWA Energy Express Network on the topic of Strategically Networking for Success. Being in sales, I took away several great tips for my networking efforts, which I know will lead to an increase in my sales. Christine is such a powerful and engaging speaker. She leaves you wanting more!

    • Kimberly Wilson,
      , TLR Search

      Christine Spray is a knowledgeable and gifted business development speaker/trainer. I have had the pleasure of seeing her present recently at the Greater Houston Partnership Women’s Leadership Committee and prior at Women’s Energy Network, both of these events I was part of the planning process to invite Christine to speak. I am always impressed by her ability to present the topics in a way that allows her audience to immediately apply the information to their lives. She has a philosophy to provide at least five things of value to each person she meets one on one, but her speeches provide so much more. While observing the audience it is clear they are connecting with the information and it is also very clear they are having ‘ah-ha’ moments. It’s one thing for audience members to get insights from the presenter; it’s a whole other thing for the audience to get practical how-to’s that they can immediately apply. This is exactly what Christine provides, especially around Networking ...

    • Kristie Ondracek,
      , Xtreme Drilling

      Christine spoke to our Accelerate class at the Houston CPA Society and did an excellent job. Her Strategic Planning workshop was very informative and her enthusiasm for others learning was felt by all. She answered our questions and gave wonderful, simple tasks to help us put together our strategic plan in our professional and personal life. Her examples were real life and gave a good base for us to use on our own strategic and goal plans. Her workshop for strategic planning is very useful for non-for profits, new entrepreneurs and established businesses. I heard her a few years ago and can give testimony that her workshop helped me get direction for my own professional and personal goals. I am still using that strategic plan I developed after the first workshop and the various guidance she gives in her talks. Her enthusiasm and knowledge makes this mountain of a task fun and invigorating.

    • Marcus Wagner,
      , Vistage International

      Christine is the most energetic, selfless business development professional I have ever known. She has a ‘what can I do for you’ attitude that immediately puts you at ease and makes you want to spend time with her and help her any way you can. She knows everybody there is to know. I value Christine’s work ethic, high morale and ethical standards, and professional presence. I would put her in front of any client, prospect, or other business contact with extreme confidence. I have learned a lot from Christine, and hope to find a way to tap into her energy source some day!

    • Mark J. Levine,
      , Levine & Associates, P.C.

      Any professional service firm would benefit from Christine Spray’s gift for connecting people with prospective clients and her natural ability to help people improve and enhance their existing client relationships.

    • Mary Thomas,
      , Thomas, Thomas & Thomas, P.C.

      In addition to being easy to speak with, Christine is highly effective and excels at motivating people to focus on their goal. Christine really listens to people and helps guide them to activities that will help them grow their business or network. She is very generous with her time and with her extensive network. If she does not know something she will get you to the person who does. She is genuinely focused on helping people achieve their goals and it truly does come through in everything she undertakes.

    • Melanie Brown,
      , CenterPoint Energy

      Christine is an exceptional speaker. I have had the honor and privileged of hosting her at different charity events and the audience review was overwhelmingly positive. With humorous stories and successful life experiences, she transforms the concept of networking from a simple exchange of business cards to building authentic mutually beneficial relationships.

    • Michael Hick,
      , LITMUS Consulting, L.L.C.

      A total professional and a delight to work with; a consummate well-connected businesswoman who knows everyone worth knowing, that’s Christine Spray. It is such a joy to work with someone who is devoted to customer attention and client prospect connection, she totally understands the concept of ‘pay-forward.’ She is one of the best professionals I have dealt with over five decades in international business.

    • Michael Jimenez,
      , iOffice

      When I think of a well-connected business development professional, I think of Christine Spray. The first time we met, it was obvious that Christine is a quality person that genuinely cares about making qualified connections. She takes time to listen and understand your business and follows up in a timely manner. I am fortunate to call her my friend and network partner.

    • Nicole Franzen Kuklewski,
      , HED

      Christine, your workshop on Building Relationships for More Business was a hit with our organization! Our Board of Directors has received numerous notes from the attendees praising your content, delivery and approach, but most of all, the fact that you provided very direct and detailed information on how to implement your tips in order to accomplish various business development goals. Your energy, enthusiasm and authentic approach clearly resonated with your audience, leaving them inspired and equipped to put their business development efforts into play! Again, thank you for your time and passionate coaching. We look forward to having you again and sharing our success stories with you from all of the business development and strategy intelligence you shared with us.

    • Paul Herndon,
      , University of Houston Bauer Entrepreneur Program Leader

      Christine, thank you so much for delivering so much insight and value to our Alumni from Bauer and the Wolff Center for Entrepreneurship. You packed a full day’s worth of information and action steps into a lunch event. Your charisma, knowledge and passion truly light up the room. You kept us engaged every step of the way. Great compliments from all participants. A BIG THANK YOU! And GO COOGS!!

    • R. Scott Robertson,
      , Briggs & Veselka Co.

      I participated in a training session at the Houston Society of CPA's presented by Christine. She is an excellent and energetic speaker who kept our class engaged for the entire morning session. Her practical real-world tips and examples were of great value to our new and aspiring managers. I highly recommend her if your company and/or staff needs an organizational boost! Thanks again Christine!

    • Randy Reimer,
      , Reimer, McGuinness & Associates

      I have known and worked with Christine for many years. Our CPA Firm self-implemented the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) over a year ago. While we made great progress ourselves it wasn't until we engaged Christine as an EOS Implementer that our leadership team and our Firm really began to soar. At the quarterly planning session Christine helped us re-focus and jump start our EOS implementation and quite frankly helped us accomplish more than we ever thought possible. It is without hesitation that I recommend Christine as an amazing EOS implementer. She will challenge you and take your team to new heights - guaranteed!

    • Rebecca Davis,
      , Kainos Partners

      If you just read through Christine’s recommendations, you will see how accomplished and well-respected she is. I completely echo those sentiments. Christine is smart, energetic, experienced, a wealth of information and most of all a giver first. She operates from a place of generosity first that puts other people's success as a top priority. Her messages are clear, actionable, and honest. As someone who was coached by her in several settings and having heard her speak to a group, I can recommend without a bit of reservation!

    • Rick Van Pelt,
      , NPC International

      When we engaged Christine Spray to provide leadership and strategic expertise to support the development of our Strategic Plan, we had very high expectations. She has exceeded every one of her commitments and has made a significant impact to our strategic plan, business results and company culture. The revenue and profitably of our core business units are at record levels and our 5-year business plan is in full swing. We have been able to partner with Christine and her extensive business network to develop an external ‘Advisory Board’ to discuss and debate the next level of our Business Plan. The results of these sessions have been instrumental in gaining insight and understanding from a group of diverse business women and men. Christine works 1-on-1 with our ‘Highest Potential’ employees to create Individual Development Plans that provides keen insight into opportunities and motivation to optimize their performance. If you are a business leader that has a desire and passion to i...

    • Robert Conklin,
      , The BVA Group

      Christine's tireless efforts as founder and President of the NBDA has been invaluable to me and my firm. Christine is bright, energetic, and generous to her friends and business associates.

    • Roger Kemper,
      , Sandler Training

      Christine is an engaging and dynamic speaker. She effortlessly commands attention from an audience and has a unique ability to share ideas and tools that challenge and inspire. She draws upon her own experience and insight to very effectively illustrate real world practices that assist people in reaching their goals.

    • Sandy Field,
      , Horizon Group International

      Christine has made presentations for the National Association of Women in Construction at local, regional and national conferences. She is the upmost professional and spot on with her subject matter when giving seminars and workshops. Christine is a woman of integrity and a heart for helping others, which is very evident when she gives presentations. I am never disappointed when I hear her speak. I highly recommend Christine as a speaker and or business coach for any professional organization

    • Sandy Huang,
      , SunNet Solutions

      Christine was referred to me in Jan 2012 by Robin Stanaland to help me with my business’s development strategy. I am glad I have the privilege to work with such a knowledgeable, talented and energetic leader. Christine has a strong passion for helping businesses achieve their potential and has been instrumental in helping SunNet’s continued growth.

    • Sheri Sullivan,
      , EY

      Christine took an extended contract with Intercomp Global Services to help us develop our North American Business for Multi-national companies interested in a Global Payroll Solution. She is a respected sales and marketing professional who has a steller reputation and an extensive network. She is a proven performer and has a track record or helping companies, including Intercomp Global Services, acheive their business development, sales and marketing goals. She is a highly energetic and ethical professional. It has been a pleasure to work with Christine and I am looking forward to a long relationship

    • Sylvia Garcia,
      , OPC

      Christine presented to The Society of Professional Women in Petroleum (SPWP) monthly breakfast meeting and did a fantastic job, especially considering the time allotted. The attendees had lots of takeaways they could implement immediately. Highly recommend her to present to your organization or take advantage of her expertise.

    • Tim Brady,
      , Brady, Chapman, Holland & Associates

      Christine is not only high energy, she is extremely effective at what she does. She recently presented a session on Pipeline Development & Networking to my entire staff of Risk Consultants. She got a standing ovation with everyone walking away with new ideas for them to implement. Thanks again, Christine! You are a very talented young lady!

    • Todd Krohn,
      , Waste Management, Inc.

      Connected is an understatement. Christine is of the highest professional standards and represents the All Pro best a Director of Business Development could bring to the table. A true asset to both sides and makes her clients realize their potential.

    • Travis Van Horn,
      , Trustmark National Bank

      Christine is one of the most energetic and compassionate people that I have ever met. She takes those traits and channels them into her work teaching/instructing individuals and groups how to "work a room" and build a more effective pipeline. I would highly recommend Christine for any work involving sales training and contact management/networking skills.

    • Trey Williams,
      , Lorance & Thompson

      Christine worked with our law firm re business development and marketing for our firm and for our lawyers individually. Her presentations were creative, practical, and most helpful in focusing our attorneys on how to create a strategic plan, how to implement it and how to evaluate and update it over time.

    • Valerie Delafosse,
      , Challenger Gray & Christmas Consulting

      Having been a client of Christine at my current firm and serving with her on the Board of Directors of Women’s Energy Network (WEN), I can attest that Christine displays the same level of enthusiasm and dedication in her commitment to give back to the community as she does to serving her clients. As WEN’s Director of Community Initiatives, I asked Christine to speak at the inaugural event at each of WEN’s university chapters launched in 2013 at University of Houston, Rice University and University of St. Thomas. She graciously agreed. Christine is the perfect inaugural speaker. She is able to connect with the students by sharing her own life experiences, and her positive outlook clearly resonates. The students were fortunate to receive the caliber of skills offered by Christine so early in their career. I have no doubt that Christine’s presentation will directly and positively impact the growth of the WEN student chapter at each of the universities. Her professionalism, energetic...

    • Valerie Gibbs,
      , Allegiance Bank of Texas

      Bank of Texas engaged Christine Spray on several training assignments and we could not be more pleased with the results. Each and every officer who participated in the training sessions gained valuable insight and new skills to employ. In addition, all participants were impressed with Christine’s professionalism, organization and enthusiasm. Christine Spray exceeded our every expectation.

    • Wesley Middleton,
      , MRZ Financial

      We brought Christine in to develop and foster a marketing and business development culture in our practice. Not only has she taken our group to a new level, she has truly changed the lives of many of our people and has become one of my most trusted advisors, mentor and friend. The processes, training, coaching and mentoring that she provides is invaluable. You will not meet a more sincere, caring and effective leader than Christine Spray. She is the absolute best at effecting change, building HR and recruiting strategies and developing effective marketing and BD plans and processes.

    Contact Us

    Strategic Catalyst, Inc.
    5535 Memorial Drive, Suite F160
    Houston, Texas 77007
    Telephone: (832) 380 8224
    Fax: (832) 380 8225
    cspray@strategiccatalystinc.com

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