Academy
for Excellence Testimonials
"I feel extremely prepared
… You will never know how impactful and valuable this experience
has been."
Written by a facilitator in Consumer Banking Training
& Development
"I had the opportunity to do lots of teaching this summer
with the entry level programs and kept the lessons of our session
in mind. Again many thanks for a fine job… I have recommended
your program to other colleagues that I hope you will have a chance
to meet in the near future."
Written by a facilitator in the Global Corporate
Investment Bank
"I had a great time in your workshop, and I immediately started
using the class' feedback during my new teller Workshop today. I
felt more energized!!! I know that the workshop will empower me
to be a more effective facilitator. You did a great job!"
Written by a facilitator in Consumer Banking Training
& Development
"I just have to say what a wonderful time I had in your
class last week. It was a good feeling to know that I was doing
a lot of the things already but in addition to that I learned a
lot more things that I am going to start doing in class ASAP. I
am very excited to put into place what I have learned … The
one thing that I would like to thank-you for was helping me understand
that feedback is needed for growth. I use to be so afraid of feedback.
I wanted it all the time but if it was not something I would want
to hear I would let it upset me and feel I was not going a good
job. However, last week sometime between Monday and Tuesday I overcame
that. I now look at it as a gift and not the enemy. It is such an
awesome feeling to be able to feel that change going on and to know
it is happening… I feel that your class should be taken by
all."
Written by a facilitator in Consumer Real Estate
Training & Development
"I have enjoyed both workshops (Facilitation Basics and
Advanced Facilitation). They have given me a greater respect for
my job. There is an art to being a skillful facilitator."
Written by a facilitator in Consumer Banking Training
& Development
"…the class was GREAT! Nancy was excellent. (My teammate
a I are) calling ourselves 'born again' facilitators. We appreciate
the opportunity to attend the class."
Written by a facilitator in Consumer Real Estate
Training & Development
"Wanted to give you a quick note to tell you how much
I enjoyed your class. It reinforced some things I already knew,
which is great because it gives me confidence that I'm doing a lot
correct. It also gave me a lot of new ideas to work with and keep
things fresh, which I always strive to do.
I wanted to share a great take-a-way that I
didn't truly recognize the value of until today. I wanted to share
how that lesson of your workshop really helped more than I even
realized at the time. I do hope we get to work together again. I
liked your style and how you related with us."
Written by a facilitator in Consumer Banking Training
& Development
"First of all, I enjoyed ABF (Awareness Based Facilitation)
immensely. I was so ready for that experience. Meeting some wonderful
people in the process was an added bonus. Thanks for sharing of
yourself and your knowledge so that we could learn and grow."
Written by a facilitator in Consumer Products Training
and Development
"Thanks for the feedback, Vernon. The workshop was very
beneficial to me. It helped me realize I can do my job well."
Written by a facilitator in Consumer Banking Training
& Development
"The (facilitators) were very pleasant and mindful of
each participant. They had a rhythm that was good for all. I wasn't
bored and the learning was very organized and structured. The session
was like a box of crayons; full of COLOR (everyone's ideas were
valued) & ENERGY. I recommend this class for all new facilitators!...(The
facilitators)inspired me to be as good; if not better than they."
Written by a facilitator in Consumer Banking Training
and Development
"… JUST WHEN I START TO THINK I'M
A GREAT FACILITATOR, I GO TO A CLASS THAT IS PRESENTED BY TWO "AWESOME"
FACILITATORS AND I HAVE TO COME HOME AND REGROUP!!!!!!!! HA..HA!
AS TIRED AND BACK-LOGGED AS I AM TODAY, I WILL
NOT PASS UP THIS OPPORTUNITY TO SAY HOW MUCH I RECEIVED FROM THE
"AWARENESS BASED FACILITATION" CLASS. THE CURRICULUM WAS
WELL PREPARED AND FLOWED FOR EASY UNDERSTANDING....HOWEVER IT WAS
YOUR PRESENTATION AND PASSION FOR THE CONTENT THAT GAVE IT MEANING.
I AM MOST THANKFUL TO HAVE A THREE DAY WEEKEND TO REVIEW MY NOTES
AND COMMENTS FROM THE CLASS AND TO INTERNALIZE THEM EVEN MORE THAN
I DID AT THE WORKSHOP.
YOU BOTH ARE OUTSTANDING EXAMPLES AND ROLE
MODELS FOR OUR "CORE VALUES" OF "WINNING" AND
"LEADERSHIP" AND I AM PRIVILEGED TO HAVE ATTENDED THIS
CLASS AND MET EACH OF YOU.
Written by a facilitator in Consumer Banking Training
and Development
"I cannot put into words how much I enjoyed your workshop.
I had great fun and learned a couple of things in the process (smile).
While I discovered ways to improve as a facilitator, I had a few
personal AHAs too."
Written by a facilitator in Consumer Banking Training
and Development
"I facilitated the leadership activity to some managers
yesterday. It went very well; they came up to me after and said
it gave them a lot to think about in their management style. …Thank
you so much for your feedback and comments; I had a GREAT experience
in your workshop.
Written by a facilitator in Consumer Banking Training
and Development
"Vernon, keep up the comfortable, "real" approach
to facilitation. I felt very much like a peer and that you had a
genuine interest in helping me improve my skills."
Written by a facilitator in Consumer Products Training
& Development
"Thank you for allowing me to be myself
… this is the first time for me in this type of workshop."
Written by a facilitator in Consumer Products Training
& Development
"I felt very good about the content of
this workshop. I will continue to benefit from the feedback given
and the ideas I got from watching my teammates. Thanks Vernon."
Written by a in Consumer Products Training &
Development
"Great Class! I really appreciate the opportunity to learn
and grow. I want to watch my video and continue improving."
Vernon, you are an amazing facilitator. I'd heard that and I'm really
glad I was able to attend your class. AWESOME."
Written by a facilitator in Commercial Segment Training
& Development
"Vernon, I enjoyed the class very much! You are a wonderful
coach and gave great feedback and suggestions."
Written by a facilitator in Consumer Products Training
& Development
"I gained understanding from each activity … I can
see the difference from the Facilitation Basics Workshop to the
Advanced Facilitation Workshop. I appreciate your efforts to ensure
our comfort as we participated in this workshop."
Written by a facilitator in Consumer Banking Training
& Development
"I am eager to begin to work! I'll look at the tape to
start and review the written feedback"
Written by a facilitator in Consumer Banking Training
& Development
"Literally all of it (the program) was
valuable. I learned so many things (that) I will take back with
me."
Written by a facilitator in Consumer Banking Training
& Development
"I'm very prepared, as well as prepared to work on areas
that I could improve. Vernon, you are great. Good appropriate use
of energy depending on the situation. You connected with us and
made a point to be on level with us. You made us think and challenged
us. … you looked to find value in everyone. Got to know us
in the beginning and … sized us up in personality, strengths,
and developmental needs. Very good."
Written by a facilitator in Consumer Banking
Training & Development
