Corporate Clients

“Carlos is a very effective consultant who has delivered great business results in the many projects that we have worked on together in ABN AMRO. He is an extremely likable person with a very interesting background in the professional sports coaching/management arena. It's amazing to see how he has leveraged learning from this field in business coaching." 

- Hans Peter Borgh, CEO Switzerland, Banque Internationale à Luxembourg SA, Zurich, Switzerland

“Carlos is a true all-rounder. A real "Renaissance man" (performance coach, superb tennis player, writer and consultant are just a few of his many occupations), he generates affection and admiration in all people he works with. As a serious and keen listener, he is able to build a warm and productive dialogue that helps you get to the core issues. I sincerely recommend him as a real peak performer who speaks from experience. Carlos has organized programs and advised my teams in the fields of improving performance and career coaching both at ABN AMRO and at HSBC. His participation has always been successful. He is a clear, open, insightful and interesting coach. I sincerely recommend Carlos. If you are looking for new ways to enhance performance, identify your strengths and map a plan for your team, he is the man."

- Walter Kiceleff, CEO of Farmers New World Life Insurance Company IMD, Bellevue, WA, USA

"Carlos is a creative facilitator of projects and events. He impressed me with his enthusiasm, energy and innovative nature. Carlos has made many of the events I attended memorable ones. His work in this respect has become a benchmark for me."

- Donald Waterreus, International Advisor, former COO Pictet Wealth Management, Zurich, Switzerland

"I usually introduce Carlos as the man who is bringing together opposite things and throws them on the table to serve a higher cause.  Those opposites are his sensitivity, his compassion, his strong feeling, his perfectionism. He does not settle, he's a pain in the butt until something meets his perfectionist's standards, so he can deliver fantastic stuff. He has a very open mind. He's totally reliable and what he delivers meets all needs, both intellectually and emotionally. I recommend Carlos to clients as a "friend of Humanity" who aims to serve its future with a variety of tools. Carlos is a very rare combination of holistic approach, seeing multiple interdependencies and being able to wrap it up into one package that appears as a unity. He realizes this with a humble communicative approach that gives his interlocutors always the sense that he is there to serve them. As his client one is always feeling safe; he delivers and over-delivers everything promised in due cause."

- Philipp Johner, Founder and CEO, Manres AG, Zurich, Switzerland (1958-2021)  

"Carlos is an inspirational, creative thinker and true gentleman who creates fabulous settings that foster learning and transformation - an exciting and jazzy experience!"

- Dr. Thomas Gartenmann, Managing Partner, Aergon, Zurich, Switzerland

“Thank you again for the excellent workshop that you delivered in November, it certainly was very useful for us and made a breakthrough in terms of team dynamics."

- Andrew Gwatkin, HM Consul General - British Consulate General - Barcelona, Spain

“Carlos is a wonderful high performance coach who gets the best out of you by a tailor-made approach. Furthermore, he is able to direct you in the direction that fits best to your profile, character and situation."

- Georgette Boele, ABN AMRO Group Economics, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

"Thanks again for your very interesting speech at ETH. The students feedback I got yesterday was very positive! Your PowerPoint presentation is probably one of the most professional presentations I have ever seen.  Carlos is an excellent communicator and a true subject matter expert. His presentation skills combined with his knowledge and inspiring attitude added a lot of value to our leadership class. The staff and students at our Department evaluated his presentation very positive and the learning effect was high. In addition, it is a pleasure to work with Carlos. He is a trustworthy, innovative and yet down-to-earth person. I can highly recommend Carlos to any Institution that has a need in Peak-Performance training and/or consulting."

- Prof. Stefan Seiler, PhD, Group Head HR, UBS, Zurich, Switzerland (former Head of Leadership and Communication Studies, Swiss Military Academy ETH University)

“Carlos is a truth-seeker who asks lots of questions to elaborate the appropriate solutions"

- Dr. Hemanth Rao, Neurologist, Serial Entrepreneur, Charlotte, NC, USA

"Carlos Salum has changed durably the performance culture of the private banking business towards a peak performance culture. He is a source of inspiration to anyone who has worked with him."

- Didier Duret, Chief Investment Officer Private Clients, ABN AMRO Private Banking – Amsterdam, NL

"I had the pleasure of meeting Carlos in social circles prior to engaging him as a corporate consultant for Bausch & Lomb. I can say that his expertise in "Performance Architecture" is easily appreciated by a single executive client, like myself; as well as an audience of 100 executives from cross-functional units such as legal, regulatory, commercial, and medical business units. His presentation skills and tools were engaging for executives who attended his symposia, and his magnetic personality had my colleagues 'lining-up" afterwards to shake his hand and thank him for "teaching them something new today". I can honestly say that I have significantly improved my executive skills, represent my business unit, and my company, in a more successful manner because of his executive coaching. I value every opportunity I get to exchange ideas with Carlos, because I learn something new every time. Business clients should utilize Carlos as a "Performance Architect" if they wish to "raise their game" in this highly competitive global economic climate."

- Dr. Samuel Santander, MD, MPH – Eye Surgeon and Senior Executive, Healthcare Industry, Charlotte, NC, USA

“Carlos helped me take a great leap in my life – twice. He sees more in me than I see in myself at times, and his belief and enthusiasm are compelling. Thank you Carlos, for helping propel me to my most authentic self, starting my own company and focusing on my highest level of impact for others.”

- Lori Collins, President, Collins Climate Consulting - Charlotte, NC

"I've worked with Carlos on several projects over the past few years after having been introduced to him by a mutual friend. In every instance he has been highly responsive, focused, well organized, and extremely efficient. His depth of insight when dealing with complex situations is impressive, as is his knowledge base. Given his energy, professionalism and relentless drive for customer satisfaction, I'd recommend Carlos to any prospective client without reservation."

- Peter Olsen PhD, former Executive Consultant, Madison Square Garden, New York, NY, USA

"I have worked with Carlos during my career transition with his Peak Performance program. I have loved the idea to apply to executives the same approach used by elite sports athletes. At the end of the day, we have many challenges in common. Carlos did a magnificent job teaching me some of the lessons he taught Peak Performers and it has paid off big time. Thanks!"

- Marcelo Cloes, Director, Global Marketing Lab Automation, Grifols, Spain/USA.

"He is one of the most honest people I know, a warm and most trustworthy man, someone who always wants to learn and never stops learning. It is a pleasure working with and learning from him. It is never boring because you always learn something about yourself. Because of his great knowledge, he can always give the best advice, but above all, the human being is first: he does business with and for human beings."

- Michael Strepp, co-Founder and Managing Director, PowerPrinting GmbH, Dusseldorf, Germany

“Carlos Salum, whom I met more than 30 years ago, is first of all a very good and exceptional friend. He is extremely adaptable to different situations and people. Carlos follows his goals, it doesn’t matter what is going on - he keeps his focus as a professional and a friend. Even under stress he stays focused on the future, living the present. My impression is that he is born to live the art of inspiring people. Carlos is a great communicator and supports humans of all kind to reach their personal and professional next level. Carlos has great ideas and makes them come alive.”

- Klaus Regnault, founder and owner of COMPLEX COACHING & CONSULTING, Germany/New Zealand

"Carlos is a professional international consultant with good culture, very reliable for his international connections.  He is "simpatico." He is also honest, trustworthy, capable and does not lose his temper. I would give him trust, responsibility and control over a project."

 - Giovanni Vescovo, CEO, Promostudio International Consultants, Venice, Italy (Deceased 2021)

"Carlos has been a tremendous resource in helping me establish a new company. He’s helped me transition out of a corporate job, helping me break out of my old way of thinking and patterns of behavior, helping me become more aware of my strengths and capabilities and more confident of making a go of it on my own. He’s been tremendous in helping me explore what my new business will stand for, how to talk about it, what it will deliver, and bringing it all together to develop a solid value proposition. Beyond that Carlos has been very creative in thinking about a variety of different marketing initiatives that will help me get established and achieve success as soon as possible. To top it all off he’s helped me get my golf handicap down to single digits. Whether you’re starting your own business or trying to reach the top of your game in your current role, Carlos without a doubt will help you get there."

- Joe Torrez, Performance Improvement and Leadership Effectiveness Consultant, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

“Carlos is profound in so many ways.  When you are working with him, there is no way to avoid having a commitment to raising the bar for yourself.  His quiet strength and amazing passion is inspiring and makes you want to dig deeper for a better sense of self and your moon shot.  I cannot thank him enough for his work with me and his friendship.  He is an amazing coach, teacher of life and purpose, and person.  If you ever get a chance to work with him do it, it should not be a thought!  If you ever get to have tea, coffee, or wine with him then you have really made it – the conversations will leave an impression that resonates in all you do!”

- Sharai Lavoie, MBA, CPA, CGMA | CEO/ Managing Member, Lavoie CPA, Charlotte, NC, USA

"I have had the privilege to set up several Peak Performance Workshops that Carlos has facilitated. Participants invariably score their experience as superlative but even more significant are the numerous success stories that the participants have eventually shared with me personally. I am very pleased to recommend Carlos as a dynamic contributor of the key insights that are embedded in his Peak Performance Framework. Feedback received also indicates that participants in Carlos' workshop have enjoyed their experience as well. I'm delighted to share that I have personally reaped rewards as a function of Carlos Workshop through: 1) gaining insights relating to my personal endeavors; 2) beneficiary of enhanced credibility with other workshop participants by virtue of the returns they have experienced through my recommendation; 3) participation in new communities of thought as inspired by Carlos' workshops."

- Bob Alexander, PMP, Dell Technologies Executive, Charlotte, NC, USA

"You have been a great friend, business coach, and my personal international strategist. I have been able to evaluate many opportunities through your eyes and successfully have weeded out the winners from the losers. It has been an honor to have you in my life."

- Deborah Aguiar Velez, Former CEO of Sistemas Corporation, Charlotte, NC, USA (1955-2016) 

“Have you ever felt deep down in your gut that you were on the wrong path in life? That you were expending so much energy to live up to someone else's standards, rather than finding your own purpose? Honored, delighted, and humbled to Carlos Salum for featuring my personal, professional challenges and life lessons in his book “The Glass is Full and a Half”. It's taken many decades, and a support system of too many friends and family members to name. I'm extremely grateful to have found alignment with my value system and to be following my own proverbial rainbow. Every day, I wake up motivated to make a difference in people’s lives and to help promote positive change on a massive scale. If you're interested in finding your purpose , grit, mental toughness, or highest level his book (and now workbook addendum) will add significant and measurable value to your journey. Many heartfelt thanks, Carlos.”

- Cristobal Farroch, International Banking Executive, Charlotte, NC, USA

“Working with Carlos allowed me to reset and focus on the things that are truly important to me. This recalibration has made me highly effective, not only in my work but most importantly with my family. I am forever grateful to Carlos and there is no one in this business I would recommend more.

- Dr. Ali Khoshnevis, OD - Miami, FL

"I met Carlos through an impromptu meeting which turned out to be an incredibly fortunate event. We worked together for several months. In that short time, he helped me to focus and prioritize my opportunities as well as uncover my strengths and talents. Carlos asks the right questions. They led me to very solid decisions and a new level of self-awareness. His process is impeccable and thorough. He quickly pinpoints the crux of a personal situation as well as business opportunity. He did not fail to leave me with helpful insights, ideas or questions to ponder. As a result, I am able to focus on what I do best. Carlos helped me to make my transition from corporate America to entrepreneurship seamless.”

- Royce Wolfe, Principal Thru Traffic Marketing, LLC, Charlotte, NC, USA

"I met Carlos through a mutual friend when I was needing a reset after a health scare. Carlos immediately helped me start envisioning my moon shot and then work out a plan to achieve it. He helped me not only reset, but also figure out a way where I could systematically reach greater focus and therefore achieve a much higher level of productivity while enjoying more rest. I am extremely thankful to Carlos for his guidance and look to continuing my journey with him as my performance coach!"

- Taly Cikurel Brinzey, CEO Summit Properties International LLC, FL, USA

“Carlos taught me about energy management and it was a revelation! When I needed to grow my business and my non-profit, all while learning to be a single parent, I knew I was susceptible to burn out because I had been there before. What I didn’t know was that there was a whole new level of working, gaining ground and living a full family life that I could access. Carlos didn’t just tell me about it, he showed me how to attain it. Estoy siempre agradecido, amigo mío!”

- Angela Gala, Co-Founder, Youth Meditation, Charlotte, NC, USA

"Carlos Salum has unique skills he shares with passion and a wealth of expertise. His Mentorship Program was instrumental in identifying my inner talents and helping me to experience peak performance as a business owner. Our revenue increased immediately and most importantly I have gained the clarity to enjoy a more fulfilled life while being of service to others. Thank you, Carlos, for being such an amazing and innovative coach for me and others around the globe. Your powerful coaching and seminars contribute to positive change in our world through each life you touch. Please continue your extraordinary works!! It is your Legacy!"

- Geraldine Brisbane, Founder, Brisbane Preparatory Academy, Charlotte, NC, USA

"Integrity, Intelligence, Commitment and Sense of Urgency are traits Carlos Salum possesses in abundance. In my personal life and professional career I have yet to encounter anyone more dedicated to excellence."

- Steve Sullivan, President, Sullivan Performance Systems, North Haven, CT, USA

"Every Sage needs a Sage. Carlos Salum is mine. Carlos has the intellectual horsepower of few people I’ve met professionally. Not only does he immediately grasp the situation or concept I might describe he seems to always be two steps ahead of me. World-class intellect. Robust thinking. Advice you can trust. A gentleman by every standard. I am pleased and grateful to know him. You will be too."

- David Pinkley, Founder, The Career Sage, Charlotte, NC, USA

“For a long time, I have been thinking about how to describe my mentor Carlos Salum… and every single day I have gotten to the conclusion: Carlos’s wisdom is unmeasurable - his words represent knowledge; knowledge that he manifests with his actions. Carlos always leads by example.”

- Manuel “Manolo” Betancur, Owner - Manolo’s Bakery and Artizen Gelato. 2021 World Bread Hero. Charlotte, NC, USA

“You're mostly insignificant until you meet Carlos. There's really nothing undifferentiated or unique about you. You inhabit the world with its many myriad of illusions, and think that it's real and that this is "all there is." You live in the "you know, you know" zone of life mostly, the zone of habit, routines, the familiar, the comfortable. You may call it living but really you're dying of boredom and meaninglessness. Carlos mythologically enters your life when you're in need of a Merlin or maybe even a Gandalf. When you've reached the plateau of mundane life, and called to move into a life of higher consciousness and inner freedom. When you're ready to explore the domain of potentiality, the part of you that 'you don't even know, you don't even know', or as Joseph Campbell so aptly states, when you're ready for a "threshold crossing". In the presence of this indentured servant of humanity, you'll experience the wildest ride to the depths of your soul, Through the magical journey filled with metaphor, story, symbolism and with his vast knowledge and experience, you'll leave ten feet taller, with a desire to conquer the unimaginable. Drunk on enthusiasm to live your biggest dreams, your highest calling and to build a lasting legacy with social impact, the only thing you'll come to regret, is that you didn't meet him sooner. For most part you'll work hard under his tutelage and guidance, never doubting that he will, with his wizardry, lead you to the buried treasure within, and to your eventual, promised breakthrough. There is only one caveat: You must, however, stay the course.”

- Artemis Elias, International Executive Recruiter, Charlotte, NC, USA

"Working with Carlos has really enabled me to move forward and find the breakthrough, he is a great coach!"

- Isabelle Duston, Founder of Education Technology for Development, Lynchburgh, VA, USA

Thought Leaders

"Carlos is a passionate, remarkably innovative thought leader. I have known Carlos for more than 20 years and his contributions are extraordinary. He brings a wealth of knowledge and wisdom to his performance stage. Carlos never stops learning." 

- Dr. James Loehr, co-Founder, Human Performance Institute, Lake Nona, Orlando, FL, USA

"You are a gracious, honest, diligent, thoughtful, compassionate man and it's an honor to know you."

 - Richard Saul Wurman, Founder of the TED, TEDMED, eg and WWW Conferences, author of 90 books

"Carlos is one authentic thought leader in a world where those words are often overused. Time with him is worth every minute."

 - Brian Hackett, Founder of The Learning Forum, Greenlawn, NY, USA

"Carlos Salum has a unique talent for developing high performance business teams. Whereas most business leaders tend to think of performance coaching as a one-off affair, usually to be conducted in inspirational formats at management off sites and then promptly to be forgotten once everyone has returned to work, Carlos understands deeply from his long history of success in coaching sports players at the highest international levels that high performance development is a long term affair involving multiple facets of individual and team commitment, training and practice.  Carlos takes serious business performance development to new levels, all the while applying an international sophistication and urbane geniality to the process."

- Lawrence Baxter, retired William B. McGuire Professor of the Practice of Law and Director of the Global Financial Markets Center at Duke University, Durham, NC, USA

“I want to thank you for your excellent suggestions about making Liminal Thinking more interactive and actionable. Your idea to put exercises at the end of each chapter was a great addition. Many readers have commented that it made the book practical, useful and actionable - much more meaningful to them."

- Dave Gray, founder of XPlane and co-founder of Boardthing, management consultant and author, St. Louis, MO, USA

"When it comes to counseling and coaching higher-performers, Carlos Salum is the real thing. Academically, he knows his subject matter through and through. He moves easily amid circles of influence and power. He is a master coach of potential achievers. And he personally lives and breathes the counsel he provides others. As you can tell, I like the guy and I like his track record. If he were a stock issue, my advice would be: Buy.  I love it when multiple gifts end up in the same individual, and this is the case with Carlos Salum. I mean, what else can you say when you have someone who is a accomplished tennis pro, writes plays that get produced in London (to favorable reviews), jets back and forth across the Atlantic sometimes several times a month to hobnob with leading lights in the financial and corporate learning communities, is adept enough in IT technologies to have earned a living as one of the industry's senior managers and who is a respected "peak performance" coach to executives and many others? And he does it with such charm, grace and integrity. Every hour you spend with Carlos is a reminder of what being in the company of the accomplished, personable, knowledgeable, authentic professional is supposed to be like."

- Dudley Lynch, Founder and President, Brain Technologies Corporation, Gainesville, FL, USA

"Your messages on "Beyond Personal Best" and "Performance Architecture: Excellence through Possibility" were inspiring and meaningful to all who attended and we are grateful for your participation.  Strong, positive role models for these young men and women have a tremendous impact on their development.  Your messages are certain to remain in the forefront of their thoughts throughout their careers.  Please accept our heartfelt 'Thank You' for making a difference in the lives of the members of the Cadet Wing and the visiting students, faculty and guests, knowing that your messages have made a difference in the lives of our nation's future leaders.”

- Major David Higginbotham, Director, National Character and Leadership Symposium, US Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, CO, USA

“I found in Carlos a natural and genuine coach disposed in the purest and highest significance of it. His extreme politeness and professional rigor are the best detectors of the excellent fusion of latin and teutonic aspect of his personality and action. Inspirational leader in the sense that you may enlarge your vision and empower your project by simply connecting to his wavelength. Thanks Carlos!”

- Sabrina Dubbini, Education Manager and Professional Trainer, ISTAO (Istituto Adriano Olivetti), Ancona, Italy

“Carlos Salum participated as a judge for the Raw Science Film Festival in 2018 where he presented a workshop on the science of peak performance amidst the largest California fire in its history. There are so many important aspects of this and it resonated with the many thoughtful people there. Carlos is a consummate professional that inspires people to express the best of their humanity.”

- Keri Kukral, Founder, Raw Science Film Festival, Raw Science Foundation, USA

Professional Athletes

"A great friend, who always had confidence in me. Simply, thank you for your support and honesty."

- Gabriela Sabatini - 1990 U.S. Open Tennis Champion - International Tennis Hall of Fame 

"It has been a great privilege for me to be mentored and coached by Carlos in preparation for my championship title fight. His guidance pushed me to the next mental level that gave me the edge to win the World Series 3.5 championship. Thank you Carlos for the mentorship and guidance. We won this championship together!"

- Pietro Fittipaldi - International Race Car Driver - 2017 World Champion Formula Renault V8 3.5 Series - Formula 1 Team Haas and Formula 1 Team Cadillac Test and Reserve Driver - IndyCar and ELM Driver

“I am very glad I was able to work with Carlos. I learned a lot with him and it was great year. We shall continue working together and make more great memories.”

- Enzo Fittipaldi - International Race Car Driver - 2018 Formula 4 Regional Champion (Team Prema) - Former Formula 2 Team Red Bull Academy Driver - Ferrari Academy Alumni - Indy NXT Driver

“You’re a miracle worker! You’ve opened my eyes wider to help better myself in the racing world aspect. You’ve introduced me to new skills that helped me climb up the ladder faster and I’ll use that for future references.”

- Amna Al Qubaisi, F1 Academy member, Formula 4 Race Car Driver, Abu Dhabi UAE (first Arab Emirati woman to win an open seater race)

"I’ve struggled with my confidence ever since I started racing, and even if I was the fastest on track I still had all these negative thoughts that I’m “unable”, but after talking with you I feel like I was more calm and more focused in the races, I looked at things in a completely different perspective and I had a more positive attitude. One specific thing that really helped me was me practicing my starts in my head like what you told me to, and I’ve done it a lot and also did the exercises you told me to do and so far in the last round I’ve had the best starts I’ve ever had, the exercise I did really simulated what a start should be like. Everything I did helped me be less nervous and stressed and more focused and determined to strive and to reach the top. I feel like also reflecting on the races like what went well and what didn’t go well or what can be better really helped me see the wider picture and it helped me understand what I needed to work on. Thank you so much Carlos."

- Hamda Al Qubaisi, F1 Academy member, Formula 4 Race Car Driver, Abu Dhabi, UAE (second Arab Emirati woman to win an open seater race)

“I will speak from the heart, you inspired me a lot 25 years ago with a 4-page article in the PTR magazine. I have just started your book and workbooks and I have again made a giant step forward in a few days; I can imagine where I will be at the end of my reading and exercises. You can believe me, I have read almost everything on personal development (+/- 300 books), on leadership, entrepreneurship without counting all the training I have followed. Your book is now in my top 5 of those that have made an impact on me. It confirms me even more in the relevance of the mission I have given myself and all your contents reason in me as if you were reading my thoughts to structure them even better. It's time to translate it too and broaden its impact.”

- Tarek Francis, Founder, Ikigai Academy (Speaker, trainer, consultant, mentor) - Belgium

"Carlos is dynamic, detail oriented and an engaging facilitator. His insight and vision are unmatched. He knows how to get individuals and teams in the mindset to become consistent peak performers. I highly recommend Carlos as a performance architect for your team or organization."

- Trudi Lacey, President and CEO, Lacey & Co. - former WNBA Coach (Washington Mystics) - Charlotte, NC, USA

Artists

"Carlos Salum is a thinker and a visionary, a potent combination. Always considerate of what someone is trying to achieve, Carlos looks for ways to solve problems. Because he has a wide assortment of problem-solving tools, he can be counted on to solve them."

- Ron Jones, President, Ron Jones Productions, Award-winning Hollywood Films and TV Composer, Seattle, WA, USA

“Carlos Salum is multifaceted, gifted, and in possession of a humanity reserved for luminaries. His greatest gift may be his ability to facilitate, inspire, and elevate conversation. Clear, concise, and focused, an appetite for the poetry of life and understanding of the human animal’s ravenous need to be simply seen, heard, and felt makes him a refreshing agent of breakthrough free of cliché.”

- John W. Love, Jr., Interdisciplinary Artists, Guggenheim Fellow - Charlotte, NC, USA

“The Magic of Carlos — Through a thoughtful path coupled with intense compassion, Carlos introduced me to myself. With patience, he awaits with continued support as I open complete courage toward discovering authenticity. In gratitude.

- Betsy Birkner, Visual Artist - Charlotte, NC, USA

"Carlos has a strong, engaging presence...

... someone you want to know better the minute you are in his presence. He cares more about giving than getting and because of his great attribute of humbleness; you want to engage with him even more. He is entrepreneurial in his business and YOU are a better person for knowing him."

- Missy Weld, Owner, Speakers Network Worldwide, Charlotte, NC, USA

"Carlos Salum was the keynote speaker at a leadership academy

I attended in 2005.  He did a great job in focusing the audience towards performance management and getting the right attitude for being proactive. I enjoyed the session a lot and got some good examples of how people can manage their emotional conditions." 

- Alexander Fahrnholz, Managing Partner, KPS Business Transformation, Regensburg, Germany

"I experienced Carlos as a very professional Keynote Speaker 

during a Top Management Development Seminar. The topic was Peak Performance and the whole group appreciated his speech and the tools Carlos introduced."

- Alexander Brochier, Managing Partner, Sommersault Consulting (former Chief Human Resources, Kuoni Travel Holdings), Zurich, Switzerland

"Over the past 15 years I have witnessed Carlos act as a change agent... 

on both organizational and personal levels. His approach in establishing collaborative teams, his big-picture perspective and his creativity in leading groups toward reaching their own answers to their respective challenges deliver tangible results. Carlos' unquestionable commitment to his clients is rare and is one of the many qualities that set him apart from others in his field - nothing about his events is pre-packaged."

- Maria Ines Castro, Founder, 3-sixty Communications, Miami, FL, USA

"On November of 2000 at Interlaken, Carlos was able to deliver one of the most memorable events in the history of ABN AMRO Private Banking."

- Armand Kersten, Group Legal Director at Horus Europe Holdings Limited (former Head of Global Compliance - ABN AMRO Private Banking), Rotterdam, NL

"Carlos provided me great affirmation of my innate talents

and helped me find the language to express them in a way that the marketplace would recognize and value. More importantly, he helped connect me with my source of courage and confidence and provided me with several meaningful introductions that prepared me to go out on my own. He is also powerful and inspiring convener of many stimulating roundtable discussions. Every time I attend one of his events, I meet fascinating people and leave thinking in new and exciting ways."

- Chris McLeod, JD, President, Giving Matters, Inc., Charlotte, NC, USA

"Carlos is a great guy, very empathetic. 

He knows what he is talking about and is a living example for what he stands for. It's learning by doing!   Passion is Carlos' driver. A passion to deliver results. Performance is one, but Carlos takes you to the next level: Peak Performance. Which is a state of mind and body. It's this combination which brings you to perform your personal best."

- Andre Smits, Managing Director, Head Wealth Management Benelux at Deutsche Bank, Amsterdam, NL

"I met Carlos through an ABN AMRO Colleague as he is known for successful seminars

which he's been organizing for ABN AMRO Bank. In June 2007, the Young Bankers Association realized a High Performance Seminar and hired Carlos Salum for these two days. It was simply the best and most efficient seminar in regards of thinking out of the box, getting creative and powerful after fully booked two days.  He gave us a kick of motivation and all participants left the seminar with a huge smile and satisfaction. He made us realize how complex we think in our daily business, whereas easy and simple we could keep it by looking at things from a different perspective and being more successful. He had such a good impression on the young bankers, as he acts like a colleague, a friend, sometimes like a mentor, a coach... Meeting, experiencing and listening to him during his seminar was for me a huge added-value. I like the way he teaches, the very simple comparisons and stories, which you can remember your whole life long..."

- Derya Kara, Wealth Management Executive, KKR Switzerland, Zurich, Switzerland

Best event in the last 10 years

"Thanks for this experience. Powerful People for the Powerhouse and you are powerful! It worked out well and people are enthusiastic. Best event in the last 10 years…  It gives a lot to work with professionals who know the job.  It provides lots of confidence."

- Martin Sonnenschein, Chairman of the Supervisory Board, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (former Senior Partner, ATKearney) – Berlin, Germany

Most valuable day as a team

"I would like to thank you very much for the most valuable day we have ever spent together as a team. We all enjoyed the time with you and I'm very sure that the findings from the workshop and subsequent implementation of what we have agreed to will take us to the next level."

- Anton Commissaris, Lazard Fund Managers (former Head of Business Development, Aberdeen Asset Management Switzerland AG) - Zurich, Switzerland

Service, Standards, Values

"I worked with Carlos together in very important projects involving high profile international businessmen, Nobel Prize laureates and sophisticated investment bankers, subject to tight time and budget constraints, and he excels all across the board: superior service, professional standards and personal values."

- Walter Fonseca, International Investment Advisor - Geneva, Switzerland