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Testimonials

 

...on Women of the Round Table

"Thank you for the opportunity to participate in last night's conversation. It was so provocative, I had trouble sleeping!"

 

"What an interesting conversation last night! Great group of smart, energetic women!"

 

"Wow! There is real power in that women's circle whole thing you do! I think so many people go through life without reflecting on why they do what they do and there is so much power and intentionality that is missed if you aren't aware. The conversation last night was a gift to me. I came away with plenty to make it well worthwhile."

 

"What a great conversation tonight! It got me thinking...I'll be up all night writing about it!"

 

...on Women's Circle Series: On Being a Woman

"This conversation came at a perfect time for me...the welcoming and safe space that was created to hash out the emerging (and on-going) wrestlings of being and musing over the direction for forward movement was invaluable"

 

"I appreciated being heard and being able to listen. I was intensely grateful for the time to share with other women our life experiences in such a way as to open to growth. I felt un-judged by the group as a whole. It was great to be with other women through the cold of the winter, exploring our inner worlds, just as the season invites us inward to ourselves."

 

"I took away some great mental models for the common challenges we face as women striving to initiate or drive change. And fortitude and confidence to tackle these challenges with more gusto and chuzpa."

 

"I liked that each time we met there was a plan for the discussion, a place to begin. Food for thought. A little primer of reading to do if we so chose. I felt like we were given the opportunity to dive into an idea and each bring our experiences in life to bear on how we got to an understanding of that evening's topic.."

"It was a gift to encounter women's stories and their ways of knowing which continues to inform my own way. Each session seemed important (and relevant) as well as naturally flowing one into the other (as stepping stones)."

 

...on Women's Circle Series: Answering the Call

"I loved this circle! Lael is wonderful at bringing together women of various backgrounds and experiences and creating a sacred space to honor each individual's needs and joining a cohesive group at the same time!"

 

"The concept for this circle was a great idea, as bringing women together is always a great thing. I enjoy coming together to work, to listen, to process. This group allowed me to challenge my mind and my beliefs. I found value in connecting where I grow personally and professionally."

 

"I found it interesting to hear the similarities in my perception of myself as a leader to the perceptions the other participants had of themselves. It felt familiar and reassuring to know that I wasn't alone in the areas I felt I needed to work on for self-development."

 

"Lael is wonderful at reminding participants in a gracious, humorous and unassuming way that every woman has the inner resources they need already within themselves to succeed. Seems so simple and yet we all need this to be pointed out time and again to really believe. Thank you, Lael, for that gift. I now really believe!"

"I LOVED the reader! I feel like it is a very valuable resource that I still have not taken full advantage of. I really appreciated it when I was told I had everything I needed to participate. It was so freeing! To know that I was not behind, to know that there were no expectations in the heart of an always busy day or week was spectacular. One of the biggest gifts I got. Another gift was simply the "time out" of my regular job."

"The format for this circle was unique in many ways. I think the most special work that arose from it was Lael's constant quest at reframing the topics of discussion from many different perspectives, allowing the dialogue to expand and generate a really rich and full flavor. She is able to direct the group in many uncharted directions and somehow not allow anyone to feel like they are veering off course. The circle felt like a safe place for sharing your thoughts and feelings and at the same time it was informative and inspiring."

 

...on Women's Ways of Leading Class at USM

"Lael is a dynamic, energetic, and intellectual speaker. She inspires confidence in the subject matter and encourages everyone to participate at their own comfort level. She was inspiring!"

 

"Lael was an absolute gem to listen to...she was informative, engaging and extremely knowledgeable"

 

"This class is wonderful for any woman leader needing extra confidence. Lael kept my interest throughout the entire class"

 

"Lael's personal experience and stories deeply resonated with my own as a leader. I really appeciated the references to reading materials and books - very helpful. I left this class feeling better about myself and my ability to be a leader and appreciated the opportunity to see myself as the leader I already am."

 

...on Facilitation and Group Dynamics Training

"This was incredibly amazing. I learned so much more than I thought I could."

 

"The experiential group learning format was great. I appreciated the specific examples to use as a facilitator. There was a lot of really useful information and it was presented in an engaging way."

"I have a much clearer understanding of my role as a facilitator and I'm not as afraid of not doing it right. I am feeling much more confident. Lael was great - not only did she provide some great information and tools, but watching her facilitate was very helpful."

"I have come to understand my role better and I think the skills I acquired will make for better groups."

 

 

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