Group session testimonials

"Gary helped us produce a non-threatening environment and increased our efficiency through better communication."
Joseph P. New, President of New-Bell Mayflower Moving, Virginia, USA
"We have seen some real improvement between employees: the senior supervisors are communicating more effectively....and the Club's executive staff is a more unified team"
Michael Pethybridge, Club Manager of Atrium Club, New York City, USA
"... You created a safe and supportive atmosphere in which everyone could easily speak what was on their mind. You were very open and encouraging ... You achieved so much in so little time..."
Gerhard Kropp, General Manager Hotel Inter-Continental, Singapore
"Thank you for your impeccability, intelligence and kindness. And for your trust in people to find a way to be authentically present. I like the lightness..."
Grace Terry Whitebeach, Celebrated Australian poet and presenter
"What impressed me the most in the Stakeholder Engagement training we offered to our technical support staff was the transformation with the participants who previously did not have the confidence to present in a public forum. "
Jackie O'Brien, Learning & Development Lead Capgemini Consulting
"Without theatrics, you were theatrical. Without drama, you were dramatic. Long after the program, I know the importance of the experience and just wanted to thank you. In a very sensitive, commanding and creative way, you drew each person out so they felt safe to share. When dealing with vulnerable aspect of ourselves, that is not an easy thing to do; but with your guidance and gentleness it was accomplished and we all learned together. Unlike most coaches I have observed, who almost seem to use the moment to showcase their talents with pizzazz and drama, your greatest strength was in being able to focus so intently on the one individual. Above all, your message of 'My vulnerability is my strength' still sings within me."
Rosita Perez, (DEC.), Speaker Of The Year, National Management Association
Past President National Speakers Association
" Gary helped my employees open up and express their concerns, ideas, values and goals. Gary helped us produce a non-threatening environment and increased our efficiency through better communication."
Joseph P. New, President of New-Bell Mayflower Moving and Storage, Virginia Beach, USA
"We have seen some real improvements: the senior supervisors are communicating more effectively and the executive staff is a more unified team. "
Yosemite Park Concessions, National Park Service, USA
"Gary, using his unique style and gentle manner, addressed the individual concerns of each group member. As a result, many group participants were able to develop new ways of responding to tense situations and a personal set of tools; tone, voice, gestures, words. Gary's innovative methods are refreshing and appeal to individuals who are ready to develop their personal level of performance. The topics of teambuilding, conflict resolution and customer service were served by his original approach of empowering individual communication skills. We have seen some real improvement between employees: the senior supervisors are communicating more effectively; the service staff has dealt cooperatively with some unusually difficult circumstances, and the Club's executive staff is a more unified team."
Michael Pethybridge, Club Manager of Atrium Club, New York City, USA
"I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude for the two sessions you had with my team. You were professional and displayed a high level of sensitivity. In a very short time span you created a safe and supportive atmosphere in which everyone could easily speak what was on their mind. You were very open and encouraging, taking the time to listen to each and everyone. You achieved so much in so little time and I am grateful for that. You certainly live up to the name of Breakthrough Communications."
Gerhard Kropp, General Manager of the Hotel Inter-Continental, Singapore
"What impressed me the most in the Stakeholder Engagement training we offered to our technical support staff was the transformation with the participants who previously did not have the confidence to present in a public forum. They now present themselves with self-confidence in a succinct and clear delivery. In a recent training session participants demonstrated their newly acquired skills confidently by presenting in front of a group of 20 people. The results from Dr Gary's facilitation continued to grow weeks and months beyond our initial exposure to this unique approach to improving interpersonal communication."
Jackie O'Brien, Learning & Development Lead, Capgemini Consulting
"Gary used some unique experiential training methods which I have found extremely beneficial in my role as a consultant. I am more comfortable in any situation which requires negotiation including conflict resolution. At the completion of this course, Gary offered me some bodywork. This was the icing on the cake. I was so impressed, I continued sessions with him. He patiently and skilfully led me through the experience both with counselling and bodywork. I also attended a wonderful workshop held at his Bali retreat. My personal and business life has changed dramatically and I look forward to my positive future with great excitement. Thank you Gary!"
Lyn Traill, Director, TRAILL BLAZE
"My employees gained many refreshing ideas on working better together and how they can get more out of their jobs and lives."
John Milleson, General Manager, Town Point Club, Virginia Beach, Virginia
"Gary helped my staff, and myself to open up and take our interpersonal skills to a new level of understanding and competence. Gary quickly created a non-threatening environment and increased our efficiency through better communication and interaction with people. Gary displayed an ability to create a comfortable learning environment where groups could learn from their own personal experience, which made the learning stick."
Garry Whiting, Principal Adviser, Organisational Development Training, Queensland Rail
"Gary recently conducted a half day management series for us, "Communication with Integrity." Approximately 15 middle level managers attended this session. Gary's style and content material had a profound effect on the group. Following are some of the comments on the evaluation sheets: Your wisdom, breadth of expertise and strong personal integrity are clearly evident and valuable thanks for sharing my sandpit with me for a morning. Provided me with a new perspective. Sincerity and care made this session a truly learning one for all Good stuff, provided a chance to reflect. I like the theory out of which you work. You also move quickly to application."
Michelle Griffiths, Senior HR Consultant, Citec
"Let me tell you about the performance we've achieved since you started visiting our company. Our customer service and employee relations have never been better. I was a bit sceptical at the idea of using role playing to work through our difficulties, but it really works. You helped us explore new ways of handling tough problems and taught us to empathise with clients. Never have I seen this hands-on type of presentation in any school or management course. The results speak for themselves. Our clients comment about our improved telephone and walk-in service. It's been a long time since our complaint-to-compliment ratio was so favourable. The time set covering telephone techniques and customer problem solving was invaluable. Those sessions allowed us to build better attitudes toward our jobs and improve the quality of our workplace. Our customers receive better service and our employees are happier. The results are simply terrific."
American Trade Association
"It is interesting to see how the same issues in inter-personal relations came up in different environments. This is where the way you have structured your program is vital. People come to see that their problems are normal, indeed universal."
Mr John Tusler, Manager Human Resources, Pine River Shire Council, Shorncliffe, Queensland
"Gary very capably applied his skills and expertise to this pilot project. His presentation style challenged some of the more ingrained behaviours that existed. He did spark a more positive approach to communicating for success."
Paul Connors, Senior Project Officer (Organisational Development), Strategic Policy & Development, Department of Main Roads, Queensland
"Gary Wohlman recently spent a most exciting week with 3M Australia Pty Ltd.
It would be easy to outline the more tangible outcomes of Gary's workshops: improved confidence; presence on the stage; better use of the whole body when speaking in public and so on. What is more difficult to convey, is how Gary's approach impacts on how one views life and, importantly, how to start making small shifts in order to achieve great gains. Gary's approach was very different to what we are used to. This approach, however, clearly differentiated his ability in an unexpected but significant way. The feedback from the participants, my own observation and active involvement can be summed up as; can we have more, please?"
Andrew Tilsley, Group HR Supervisor, at 3M Australia Pty Ltd