"This is a fascinating book. I was amazed to discover these people who were not famous, but amazing in their own right. These are the success stories that we do not read about or see flashed before us everyday. But with a book like this, maybe we should be hearing more about these people. This is unedited wisdom from real-life people who have achieved great things within their vocation."

"Success Talks: Conversations with Everyday Leaders is a well-written and thought provoking book. By interviewing high achievers in a diverse range of fields (including finance, medicine, law, sport, education, engineering, and community groups) Maria Pantalone is able to give the reader real insight into what effective leadership actually means."