Comments from past participants:
" Your session on balance could not have come at a better time for me as a leader with fifteen years of experience.Your presentation helped me reflect on my routines and practices. You masterfully had me think about what is most important in my work as well as my personal life, ultimately leading me to better understand how to be more accomplished and personally fulfilled in both" - Louie S. Principal.
"An excellent seminar. You are knowledgeable and your ideas are practical. Your presentation style is humourous and effective" - Jim R. Management Consultant.
"The session on Balance and Professional Renewal was thought provoking and dealt with a critical but often overlooked area of leadership.It caused me to reflect in areas I had not really thought about-but needed to in order to be my best " - Rob P. Professional Development Chair.
" The workshop was challenging, humourous and engaging. The focus was always on the right stuff. You feel like you have grown in a way that is immediately useful." John F. District Administrator.
" This session is one of the best I've ever attended. Denis helps people recognize their own strengths and limitations and how to deal with these qualities in others"
William K. President .non-profit foundation.
" I found out that I need to spend more time doing the things that are restorative at work and at home". - Sally B. Manager.
" Excellent, engaging and challenging. I appreciated the strategies for increasing my energy level." - Ann Marie M.Manager.
" A very positive experience. I loved the way you framed your message through personal stories." - Fred S. Graphic Designer.
" The tools for building mental toughness were practical and extremley valuable." - Adam R. Manager
"You are a great facilitator. You allowed time to process the information with discussions in groups and partners." John W. Superintendant.
"You presented important information in a gentle manner which allowed us to drop our defenses while assimilating new ideas and strategies."
Neil M. Director. Health and Human Services
" What makes your presentation unique is that you go beyond the typical "wellness" message we have all heard over the years.You hone in on key systems and strategies all leaders can use to achieve work/life balance. You provided practical ideas on finding balance and being productive. It was nice to leave the session with not just "what" but actually "how" . - Irene I. Vice Principal.
" For me a workshop is effective if I learn new and valuable things, I am challenged to think differently and I have the opportunity to interact meaningfully with those around me . You managed to make all three happen. Today was time well spend." - Barry R. Human Resouces Director.
" I loved the up to date and relevant reference list. I will purchase a few of the books to follow up on." - Rita S. small business owner.
" Interesting, stimulating and well presented. It was great to see that I don't have to go home from work exhausted or overwhelmed. Personally enriching"
Roberta E. Manager.
"I am 100% certain I can transfer this to my workplace" Phil D. Police officer
" The 'Walk the Talk" exercise was very powerful. It helped me align my values with my actions." - Marlene J. Principal.
" The idea of changing a crisis into a challenge was very helpful". Nathan B. Program Leader.
" I liked the variety- Group work,Video clips, stories, partner work". Page D. Admin .Assistant
"The difference between pressure and stress was very useful for me". Fran F. Receptionist.
" I would recommend the pressure course for anyone in a leadership position". Brad B. Police officer
" The session was really useful for me in both my personal and professional life" . Amanda W. Accountant
"Your stories were fascinating and helped to tie the information together". Susie S. Progam Lead
"You make learning fun! Thanks for an entertaining and inspiring session". Lisa L. CEO
"An excellent seminar. You are knowledgeable and your ideas are practical. Your presentation style is humourous and effective" - Jim R. Management Consultant.
"The session on Balance and Professional Renewal was thought provoking and dealt with a critical but often overlooked area of leadership.It caused me to reflect in areas I had not really thought about-but needed to in order to be my best " - Rob P. Professional Development Chair.
" The workshop was challenging, humourous and engaging. The focus was always on the right stuff. You feel like you have grown in a way that is immediately useful." John F. District Administrator.
" This session is one of the best I've ever attended. Denis helps people recognize their own strengths and limitations and how to deal with these qualities in others"
William K. President .non-profit foundation.
" I found out that I need to spend more time doing the things that are restorative at work and at home". - Sally B. Manager.
" Excellent, engaging and challenging. I appreciated the strategies for increasing my energy level." - Ann Marie M.Manager.
" A very positive experience. I loved the way you framed your message through personal stories." - Fred S. Graphic Designer.
" The tools for building mental toughness were practical and extremley valuable." - Adam R. Manager
"You are a great facilitator. You allowed time to process the information with discussions in groups and partners." John W. Superintendant.
"You presented important information in a gentle manner which allowed us to drop our defenses while assimilating new ideas and strategies."
Neil M. Director. Health and Human Services
" What makes your presentation unique is that you go beyond the typical "wellness" message we have all heard over the years.You hone in on key systems and strategies all leaders can use to achieve work/life balance. You provided practical ideas on finding balance and being productive. It was nice to leave the session with not just "what" but actually "how" . - Irene I. Vice Principal.
" For me a workshop is effective if I learn new and valuable things, I am challenged to think differently and I have the opportunity to interact meaningfully with those around me . You managed to make all three happen. Today was time well spend." - Barry R. Human Resouces Director.
" I loved the up to date and relevant reference list. I will purchase a few of the books to follow up on." - Rita S. small business owner.
" Interesting, stimulating and well presented. It was great to see that I don't have to go home from work exhausted or overwhelmed. Personally enriching"
Roberta E. Manager.
"I am 100% certain I can transfer this to my workplace" Phil D. Police officer
" The 'Walk the Talk" exercise was very powerful. It helped me align my values with my actions." - Marlene J. Principal.
" The idea of changing a crisis into a challenge was very helpful". Nathan B. Program Leader.
" I liked the variety- Group work,Video clips, stories, partner work". Page D. Admin .Assistant
"The difference between pressure and stress was very useful for me". Fran F. Receptionist.
" I would recommend the pressure course for anyone in a leadership position". Brad B. Police officer
" The session was really useful for me in both my personal and professional life" . Amanda W. Accountant
"Your stories were fascinating and helped to tie the information together". Susie S. Progam Lead
"You make learning fun! Thanks for an entertaining and inspiring session". Lisa L. CEO
