MAXIMUM ACHIEVEMENT SEMINAR

1. “The Maximum Achievement Seminar has taken all the best training tools available and pulled them together in the most dynamic way I have ever experienced. It is exceptional and should be the foundation of every organization’s vision.” Pat Sylvester, Training Manager, Canada Post Corporation  
2.  “I cannot possibly think of anything that would have been a better investment of my time!!  Life changing…I’m not sure, but it has more potential to do just that than anything else I’ve experienced.”   Manuel Amorim, Regional Manager – RCMP, Western Region 
3. “The Maximum Achievement Seminar opened my eyes, and changed my life! I had become someone who was ungrateful for his job and now I’m applying to become a supervisor, a supervisor like the one who gave me the gift of Maximum Achievement.” Craig Anaka, Canada Post Corporation
4. My hope and dream is that eventually “all” Health Canada employees in our Region (including the Regional Executive Committee) attend the Maximum Achievement Seminar. In the short term, I see enormous benefits in having at minimum those working in Human Resources attend. It will be one of the greatest investments (both time and financially) we will ever make for our people.” Howard Berg, Manager, Learning, Careers, Diversity Services at Health Canada
5. Everyone, managers, workers, spouses should go through this at least once, preferably early in their career or life. It really opened my eyes about myself. Thank You.” Ken Doege, Mechanical Maintenance Technician – RCMP
6. “This will have a profound impact on my personal and professional life. I would like to thank you from the bottom of my heart for showing me how to remove the clouds and allow me to see clearly the impacts that I have had and can have at home and at work. I firmly believe that this seminar is absolutely mandatory for all people I work with!” Kevin Serle, Regional Manager, Asset Management, RCMP
7. “This was a powerful seminar, which I enjoyed tremendously. It has left me excited as I apply the many ideas and principles taught to both my personal and professional life.  This course is truly one of the best I have attended and I enthusiastically recommend it to all Health Canada employees. This seminar would enhance their performance at work and increase their personal growth by empowering them to make positive choices and decisions in all aspects of their lives.The outcome for Health Canada would be the ultimate employee wellness program resulting in higher employee morale, a more solidified team spirit and an increase of productivity in each department.  The feedback from the other participants who attended this seminar has also been very positive and has reinforced my belief that all of Health Canada and its employees would benefit from this course.” Diane Cyrenne, Director, Finance & Admin., Health Canada
8. “Most important personal development training that I have undertaken in the past 20+ years. The best and most valuable ideas that I will apply are to eliminate destructive criticism and negative statements; set personal goals daily and set meaningful deadlines; daily affirmations daily challenge to make myself even more valuable and take responsibility, take action. Neil was absolutely professional, excellent. Tremendous! Gut wrenching!” Richard Sweet, Manager, Technical Services, CPC
9. “This was by far the best seminar that I have attended in my twenty-one years with RCMP. With uncommon practicality the seminar leaves participants transformed, ready and committed to a dramatic change in attitude in their personal as well as professional life.” Tom Wieclawski, Manager, Learning Technology and Creative Services
10. “It has been three and a half years of self discovery and untold awakenings since I attended your Phoenix Seminar. Over my 24-year government career, I attended a number of self-improvement courses. This course, by far, was worth more than the rest combined. There are times in one’s life when “thanks” just isn’t good enough, and this is one of them. The seminar changed my life and I thank you for that.” Ed Klemm, PWGSC

 INSIGHTS INTO EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION, ENGAGEMENT & TEAMWORK

1. “The Insights into Effective Communication, Engagement & Teamwork training program was very informative. It provided a good insight on people styles of communications and a view of how they function within the organization. It was fun and light as well as enriching and a good window to each person’s own performance and character.” Maria Dumitrescu, M. Eng., P.Eng. Area Project Manager – Alberta North & NWT – PWGSC
2. “It’s magic when you get it right. All in all, “Insights” was the best session of its kind that I have attended. While things like Myers-Briggs are of some value, this program provided very practical application.” Mark Harrison, Regional Director, PWGSC
3. “Since attending the Insights Seminar in September 2008, I have found myself going back several times to read over my profile, and the general characteristics of the other groups. This has proven helpful both at work and amongst family and friends. Overall, I have found the Insights Seminar material very useful as a “self-examining” resource.” Dan McRuer, PWGSC Acting Supply Specialist
4. “Thank you for the Insights Seminar experience. Not only is the information fun, it has proven to be useful, especially at work. Thank you again for the work you do and for sharing your knowledge and spirit with others.” Mary Anthony, PWGSC Supply Officer
5. “The Insights Seminar as well as the High Performance Leadership Seminar has allowed me to take a step back when dealing with colleagues. What I mean by that is, rather than jumping to my own conclusions about people and the things they do, I have more of a tendency to think about their style now. Basically to quote the course “Understanding and Appreciating Differences in People” The Seminars have given me a greater appreciation of where people are coming from and their perspective. My focus has mainly been on communicating with staff. Learning to be a better listener and provide more positive feedback and appreciation for the work that they do whether in their performance reviews or just in everyday conversations.The other area that I am working on (on me) is becoming better at delegating. I find this very difficult (as if I am burdening others) but have realized more and more that if I delegate to the staff that have the abilities to do the work then it gets done and we meet target dates.”
   Donna Wozni, A/Manager, Quality Assurance/Western Region, Public Works and Government Services Canada
6. “I personally want to thank you for a wonderful few days in Candle Lake. The seminar not only made an impact to my work relationships but also on my personal awareness and personal relationships. I believe these seminars are of great importance. It was an absolute pleasure.”
7. “At first I was skeptical but after going through the process I’m very impressed and surprised with how real and valid the information is. The most important aspect to me was getting an understanding of how I relate to others (as this has never been something I’ve previously understood.)”
8. “It provided a good insight on my co-workers & work communication styles.”
9. “I really enjoyed the course and I think it will help my group work better as a team.”
10. “Very enjoyable. Excellent presenter.” “Excellent tools for both work and personal life.”
11. “This was a thought provoking and enlightening process. I value the time spent.”
12. “Very good to learn how to understand others and why they process information differently.”
13. “A very good seminar which would benefit most people and enhance their ability to interact more effectively with other team members. The most valuable idea for me was the flexing, and how to approach people of different personalities.”
14. “This is the best team building/understanding behaviour session I have ever experienced!”
15. “I found the seminar very interesting. It helped me to understand myself better and will help me to work better with others.”
16. “Very interesting good way to see how we can work together.”
17. “Interesting, but would be even more valuable with spouse taking course together.”
18. “Good information and a great way to communicate with the people you work with.”
19. “Usable information for all aspects of life home/family/kids and with work colleagues.”
20. “Excellent will be valuable at home and work. Good job Neil. Glad I attended!”
21. “This seminar helped me significantly with understanding my direct reports. Thanks Neil, much appreciated!”

HIGH PERFORMANCE LEADERSHIP

1. “The High Performance Leadership Seminar will have a direct effect on team integration and our results. Well done Neil, you add a profound level of insight. Thank you.” Fred Pollard, Director of Operations, Canada Post Corporation Toronto
2. “The entire High Performance Leadership Seminar took a group of people who had worked together for many years, who were in a state of uncertainty and change and provided what this team needed to start new growth. I will use these tools to be a more effective team member and/or team leader!”    Pat Sylvester, CPC Manager, Training – Winnipeg   
3. “I take with me a lot of new leadership tools that I will apply to both my business and family life.  There isn’t a day that goes by that I do not think about this course in one way or another.  I have enjoyed this course and the facilitator.”      Diane Barker, Shift Manager CPC Winnipeg
4. “The High Performance Leadership Seminar has changed my outlook on my personal and professional life in a positive and profound way.”  Sean McInerney, Manager – CPC Toronto
5. “The High Performance Leadership Seminar is the best course I have ever been on…empowering, moving, powerful, reflective, honest, motivating and insightful. It has made me stop and think, reflect on my life.”       John Dawson, Manager – CPC Toronto
6. “The High Performance Leadership Seminar was an excellent Leadership and Life Seminar.  You are in touch with the inner person as well as the leader within.  It was a very informative eye opener of my personal and work life.  Neil was a very good facilitator with never a dull moment.”             Gilles Parent, Manager – CPC Toronto
7.  “The High Performance Leadership Seminar was extremely well done and encouraged participation by all.  The facilitator was knowledgeable and has great facilitation skills.  It was thought provoking and very informative.  I am walking away excited and eager to use all the information learned…with my team.”          Mimi DeCoste, Training Supervisor – CPC Toronto
8. “If you want to be an effective leader, you should take this course!  It was extremely well facilitated with information given that will really help me with my day to day activities so that I can become the best leader possible.”    Kevin Burtt, Manager – CPC Toronto
9. “The entire High Performance Leadership Seminar is exceptional!  You must attend this program to learn as you never have before.  Program content is excellent and Neil was very personable and shared real life experiences that were right on the mark.”  Randy Carroll, Manager – CPC Toronto
10. “The High Performance Leadership Seminar was engaging, well thought out and presented in a manner that allowed me to grow to the realization that there is nothing I cannot do!  I am committed to continuous improvement.”      Constanzo D’Angelo, Manager – CPC Toronto
11. “All aspects of this High Performance Leadership Seminar can be applied to day-to-day Canada Post operations and personal lifestyle.”        Victoria L, CPC Manager – Winnipeg
12. “The High Performance Leadership Seminar is a wonderful course. It impacts my job directly.”                            Wayne Bilan, CPC Tech Services Manager – Winnipeg
13. “Information is very useful and comes at an opportune time.  Video presentation and facilitator kept pace enjoyable, exciting and topic-specific.  I must spend more time to develop my highly effective team to move positively forward in the future.  Great job!”               Dan Sylvester, CPC Manager – Winnipeg
14. “Content of seminar can be used at work or home.  The facilitator was able to relate ideas to the realities at our workplace.”              David Rennie, CPC Operations Manager – Wpg
15. “This seminar is something I will refer to time and time again.  Thanks.”   
    Jon Leech, CPC Quality Improvement Mgr. Wpg.
16. “This seminar has given me the tools to take back to the work place – to make it a positive work environment.”            Karen Foy, CPC Production Information Centre – Wpg.
17. “It was excellent!  I wish that I had received it 25 years ago when I became a supervisor!  I can use it at work and at home.”      Terry Tillett, CPC AP-02 – Winnipeg
18. “There are so many useful tools to apply to my managerial & supervisory roles.  Many important insights were gained.  Thanks for a great and productive week!”  Linda Taylor, Supervisor – CPC Winnipeg
19. “Excellent course!  All managers, superintendents & CPC management Personnel should take this course!”                    Benjamin Samanavicius, CPC Superintendent – Winnipeg