Professional Testimonials

Paul Callan is in the top 1% of leaders I have come in contact with during my 25 years of service. There is no one with greater insight, drive, intellect, and genuine leadership abilities, than Paul Callan. Everything Paul Callan touches turns to gold. This is an individual who will only exceed expectations – meeting them or falling short is not part of his ethos. I enthusiastically endorse any effort he pursues, particularly in the area of leadership. I look forward to learning even more from this exceptional leader. Thomas W.

Paul Callan walks the Leader's Journey. A transformational leader, Paul has developed an intriguing leadership course based on wisdom of the ages. Paul engages the student along a path of reflection, contemplation, and the eventual discovery of the necessary traits of true leadership. The Callan Course challenges the conventional “status quo” of leadership, transforming the student’s thinking to a new, radically profound approach to leading others. Suzi J.

Paul is a gifted leader. His innate leadership traits were groomed through service with and for great leaders in high stress/high tempo environments for over 20 years. Passionate in all his efforts, Paul has the knack for clearly articulating a vision and a plan, and then is able to motivate others to execute to plan. Knowing Paul and his abilities personally, "The Callan Course" has my strongest endorsement. Gary W.

I heard of Paul long before I had the good fortune to serve with him. He is a leader and mentor without peer. His ability to analyze an issue, develop a way ahead and organize/focus a team is exceptional. Organizations should be lining up to take his course. Jack M.

You and your team have truly given me confidence and skillsets, so much so that I have applied for a supervisory spot within my organization. I have been reluctant over the years to pursue promotional opportunities but I feel like I need to move forward and use many of your words of wisdom to pursue this. I always felt like because I was not in a leadership position I could not move forward. I have learned from you that leadership is way bigger than titles and that we all possess these skills it is just a matter of putting it into action. So again thank you and your team for this. Kim K.

Paul Callan is one of the most effective and inspirational leaders I have had the pleasure to work with in my 25 years as a Leader of Marines. I've leveraged his intellect and energy in my many challenging tours always to the benefit of the organization. Paul is one of a handful of people I would follow to the ends of the earth. He's that good! Embrace this leader to help your organization fulfill it's potential and you won't be disappointed. Duncan M.


Paul Callan is the consummate professional leader, mentor, and teacher. I had the pleasure of serving with Paul during a large part of my 30 year career in the Marine Corps. He is a gentleman of the utmost character and morals, and he fostered that with all he came in contact with. He is the example I followed to achieve success in my own career. I learned so much from him. He has won my admiration for a life time. Billy D.

I have worked with Paul Callan for the past 15 years as a Marine and in the civilian sector. He has a unique ability to get the most out of everyone in every situation (during peace time or in a combat situation). He possesses a rare ability to effectively and efficiently communicate the most complex concepts to the most seasoned as well as the most inexperienced team member. His ability to keep the team on task and focused is unmatched. I personally consider Paul Callan as the example for all managers/supervisors to emulate. If Paul Callan is talking about Leadership – I am listening and will certainly learn. Timothy H.

When he said he was developing a leadership education course, my first thought was I couldn’t think of anyone better prepared or suited to undertake such an endeavor than Paul Callan. He is an exemplary leader and he has my highest recommendation. S. Scott T.

I can attest Paul Callan to be a man of clear vision, a leader who does not command excellence, but nurtures and builds excellence in others. Colonel Callan rejects the assumption that idealism and realism are necessarily incompatible, but rather sees the ideal as an integral part of reality. He believes that no inspiration or desired reality is possible without an ideal conception of what it should be, measuring all decisions against the truth. The Callan Course is an accumulation of those truths and beliefs accumulated throughout a lifetime of experiences. It is a worthwhile commitment of time for any individual or organization seeking a higher level of excellence. I have, and will continue to recommend the Callan Course for anyone aiming to achieve that goal. Alex C.

The Marine Corps’ very foundation is built on leadership. That leadership is taught at every level by our nation's best and Paul Callan would be at the top of that list. He has been my mentor for over 12 years and the lessons learned have served me in both peacetime and combat. As a retiree I have carried those same lessons into the corporate aviation world where they continue to serve me well and provide my company a distinct advantage over our international competitors. I highly recommend The Callan Course; it's a valuable addition to your "leadership tool box" and provides the edge you'll need to compete in our ever-changing business world. Kraig M.

When I think of the consummate leader, Paul Callan comes to mind. Paul is one of the few managers who I’ve encountered in both my federal and corporate experience who is a true “leader.” Any company would benefit from learning Paul’s approach to leading organizations to success. Elizabeth P.

Paul is able to take complex ideas, challenging goals, and make them a reality for both people and businesses. He is the type of leader who always sees the better future, and the rare individual who is able to make those visions come true. Liz B.