Testimonials
Jim Donovan's mission is to bring the connective power of music to everyone. We tailor make every experience according to the needs and goals of your group.
Jim is a professional musician, Assistant Professor at Saint Francis University and TEDx speaker. His mission is to share the healing power of music through education and performance.
He specializes in placing music and wellness programs in organizations who focus on people with disabilities and people recovering from addiction.
Donovan performs with his band Sun King Warriors and was a founding member of the 3-time platinum band Rusted Root. There he co-wrote the song “Send Me on My Way” featured in the movie Ice Age and became the first song on Mars where it “woke up” NASA’s Mars Rover.
His TEDx Talk “How to Trick Your Brain Into Falling Asleep” has been viewed over 6 million times.
Jim Donovan and 500 college freshman getting ready to create music together in Minnesota.
Testimonials
“This was a great session! It was energetic, fun and tied really well to our value messages. Especially “Winning Together” and “Courage”. It was a invaluable addition to our meeting!”
“I would recommend this experience to others, especially the focus on listening skills and the analogies that can be drawn into the work experience, listening to your co-workers, playing a supporting role, a partnering role, an oppositional role, a baseline role, a complementary role.
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“The opening drum session set the beat for our entire event. It was imperative the group started to think as one, and we needed an ice breaker. You helped the top players in Affordable Comfort lead a charge for revolution.This symbolic event will be remembered by all.”
“This program is a poignant example of how to be a better leader. Jim created both a visual and physical experience for all of us to tap into and capture. What I most appreciate is the way Jim provides such powerful means for participants to integrate and embody their learning. I love his stories, his energy, and most importantly his gift to connect with both individuals and the entire group. In a word? AWESOME!!!
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“Thank you again for your help with our Women’s Client Institute. You tailored your presentation to fit in with our overall theme of the day, and it was not only informative, but lively and fun! Exactly what we were looking for! Thanks again for being an integral part of this successful event.
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“The drumming experience that you did for our department retreat was fabulous! Generally, the staff doesn’t really like the retreat, and aren’t wild about the team building exercises but this time it was a huge success thanks to your workshop. We had a great time, and it was a hands-on way to really see (and hear!) that we function as a team.
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“This program was more successful than I could have imagined. I was really impressed with how the workshop was for all of our employees. The learning curve as well as any employee apprehension melted away as the group started drumming in unison. Jim is truly a gifted leader, teacher and facilitator. Six months later employees are still talking about the workshop and referencing the common metaphors. The workshop serves many valuable lessons from Active listening to avoiding ‘paralysis by analysis’ and just trying new challenges. I wholeheartedly recommend this workshop.”
“First, let me just say that this team building event, though hard to believe, surpassed the last one you did. The team and I have both reflected upon and spoke of the event for days. Most specifically, your Sheryl Crow story and how that tied into being “all in” in every aspect of work and life. It was truly transformational for many of my leaders and most especially, me. You truly helped to make my workshop a success!”