Speaking Engagements

  • The following audience feedback was received in response to a seminar co-hosted by Gloria Petron & Dr. Bill Albert, PhD. in September 2025, titled “UX in Financial Services & Beyond.”

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    “Thank you so much for your truly inspiring lecture! I work on transforming Japanese financial institutions from within, and your insights were incredibly valuable and encouraging. I deeply appreciate this rare and meaningful opportunity.”

    “This was by far the most insightful seminar I’ve attended. It offered a rare chance to hear the essence of the topic. I learned so much and sincerely thank both of you for the wonderful session.”

    “The materials were very clear, and I didn’t want to miss a single moment. Your explanations were easy to follow and helped deepen my understanding. If there’s a second session, I’d love to hear more practical, hands-on insights.”

    “Beyond the financial industry, your discussion on the future of UX professionals and survival strategies in the age of AI was extremely helpful. I’ve been involved in UX since before the term existed, and this session renewed my commitment to continue working on understanding user psychology and behavior, regardless of titles or roles. Thank you both for your invaluable insights.”

    “Your talk was easy to understand thanks to the many real-world examples. I was able to relate personally and learned a lot. I hope to apply what I’ve learned to my future work and activities.”

    “The seminar was full of thought-provoking content and kept me engaged throughout. I was 100% satisfied and eager to learn even more from you. It flew by so quickly—I truly hope you’ll return for a second session to share your incredible insights with us in Japan.”

    “Hearing your real-world experiences was incredibly educational. I manage a UX research team, and your talk helped me reflect on how researchers can demonstrate their value within organizations amid trends like democratization of research and AI. Thank you so much.”

    “It’s a luxury to learn directly from global leaders like you. I’m grateful for this amazing event and for having the chance to hear from such distinguished speakers. I’ll do my best to apply what I’ve learned from you. Thank you again!”

    “I joined to gather information, but I gained far more than expected. The content was rich and prepared with care for the audience. I was deeply moved by your lecture and will treasure the materials. Thank you both from the bottom of my heart.”

    “I joined hoping to learn about the latest use cases, and your detailed materials and clear explanations made everything easy to understand. It was an outstanding seminar. I hope you’ll return for another session—we’ll be waiting!”

    “I realized that challenges like tight budgets and measuring ROI are universal, regardless of country. Your generous sharing of your experiences was deeply educational and moving. I’m grateful for the highly fulfilling and meaningful time you gave us.”

    “I gained so many valuable insights. The seminar structure was excellent, and I’m grateful to the organizers, the flawless interpreter, and above all, to both of you for your brilliant presentations. It was an honor to attend such an exceptional seminar.”

    “Starting small even with big challenges, and the benefits of small teams despite many participants—these were very insightful points. Your talk offered many practical suggestions for the issues I face daily. Thank you for providing us with the tools to overcome difficulties.”

    “The smooth operation of the seminar was impressive. I’m grateful to the staff for organizing such a unique event. And to Bill and Gloria—thank you so much for generously sharing your experiences and insights with us. Truly, thank you!

    “I learned so much. It was eye-opening to see how changing perspectives can lead to different outcomes. I’ll do my best to apply what I’ve learned from you moving forward.”

    “It was an outstanding seminar. I plan to review the materials again. I’d love to learn more from you, so I hope you’ll return for another session. I’m already looking forward to it!

    “Thank you so much for providing such a valuable opportunity. I’m deeply grateful for this meaningful time and will strive to make the most of what I’ve learned.”

    “I was surprised to learn that globally, people face similar challenges. Seeing how you’ve overcome them was inspiring and gave me courage. Thank you for the wonderful lecture—I’ll keep pushing forward!

    “Thank you for sharing such an engaging topic and your incredible experiences. I also want to thank the organizers for delivering such a moving seminar. I’m truly grateful to everyone who made this opportunity possible.”

    “The seminar was packed with valuable insights, and I didn’t want to miss a single moment. You addressed the very challenges we face and offered excellent guidance. I’d love to hear more detailed case studies and deeper discussions. Thank you for bringing us such a powerful and moving experience despite the time difference. Bill and Gloria, thank you so much!”