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We hope this sampling of comments, from a variety of our client sectors, is helpful to you. We have evaluation data from hundreds of agencies & individual clients we have served since 2007, including small non-profits to billion-dollar agencies: please contact us for more info and/or references.
“The CMHA-S/M Leadership team and Board have utilized the services of VisionarEase & Associates for the past several years. We have benefited from their expertise in governance, coaching, policy review, Accreditation and Board development. Gisele and team are a pleasure to work with, personable and their knowledge and professionalism are outstanding. I would definitely recommend their services.” Marion Quigley, Chief Executive Officer, Canadian Mental Health Association – Sudbury/Manitoulin
Board Education Seminars:
Over 99 % of Client Centered Governance (R) (CCG) seminar participants stated they would recommend it to others, with many “Absolutely!” comments added. Sample comments (we have hundreds! …contact us for more examples)
Board-Staff Retreat / Community Support & Housing Sector –
“Absolutely amazing, fun, and interactive!”, Board-Staff Retreat (Vision Mission values / Governance refresh) / Board member, Support & Housing Agency, Adults living with physical challenges (Direct reference contact available on request)
Board-Staff retreat, Adult Literacy agency – “Cet atelier doit être présenté a plus de gens.” Translation: this workshop should be presented to more people. / Francophone Literacy support agency (Direct reference contact available on request)
Sample reference request, Large Hospital: “I would be very pleased to provide a reference for you. Good luck with the proposal, they would be lucky to have you work with their board.” ED, large Ontario Hospital (Direct reference contact available on request)
MINOR CHANGES MAJOR RESULTS – “I am a little more than half way through your AMAZING book—exactly what it is—AMAZING.” Health Care Professional/direct ref. on request
ATTRACT IT – “I have read a lot of different books on this subject but Beyond Positive Thinking – Attract It! put the issue of negative behaviors into identifiable terms and provided real methods to change then. My family commented on the change, the recommendations & exercises really work” C. M., CEO large teleconferencing agency (direct reference available on request)
Help – Healthy Thinking in Times of Trouble, “Gisele weaves powerful stories and useful strategies together, making ‘Help’ the help-line you will reach for, when you need it most. Like a first-aid kit, this book is a must-have for every home and office, offering real help with creating positive change in the toughest of times.” Geri Weis Corbley, founder of the world’s top positive online news source, The Good News Network
Coaching – “Gisele and I met at a governance related training session in Toronto in February, 2019. Within minutes of hearing her speak and then chatting with her, I knew we had a lot to talk about. Gisele has a kind and open disposition, and invited me into her professional world to discuss the business of governance consulting and principles of governing well in the non-profit context. She has been a mentor for me in developing a governance practice and has an impressive depth of experience. She asks good questions, we reflect on issues together and she has been every bit encouraging. I would trust Gisele to do great work with any organization I was involved in. I only wish we lived in closer proximity!” – Maria Sanderson, Prince Edward Island (Lawyer/Governance Consultant, MRSB Group – Board Governance )
Management – Leadership program, Media sector – “All the information presented was very educational. The presenter was always upbeat and positive. A pleasure to listen to and never boring!” / Management-Leadership 4-day retreat / Large Canadian Media-communications company (direct reference available on request)
Women’s Seminars – “I would be interested in attending other workshops”, Participant, Women! Change Your Thoughts – Change Your Life!
Team-building / Child services sector: “I learned a lot re dealing with issues, not just at work, but for my personal life as well.” Day Care Agency (direct reference available on request)
Turning Crisis Into Opportunity Workshop – “Your workshops are always very motivating for me.” Participant, Public Health sector
