We are always
thrilled to hear how The Circle Project is received--here are a few
recent notes we've gotten from clients and participants:
Patti and David were able to take us to a level of insight
beyond anything I could have imagined... and do this over and over again.
In retrospect, I can see that they accomplished this through a combination of
ingenious facilitation and workshop design, but at the time it felt more like a
magic - a sleight of hand. We would begin by playing what seemed a simple
game...and then, after laughing and enjoying gradual variations in the
activity, we would suddenly find ourselves where we least expected to be:
immersed in the deep end of human relationships, seeing ourselves and each
other in new ways. Our group walked in as acquaintances and emerged
feeling close, bonded by the experience and with a whole new language for
relating to each other. It is absolutely the most engaging and
enlightening workshop I have ever taken. I can't recommend it highly enough for
teams with communications or cultural issues...or who just want to learn to
work more effectively together. -Cate
Goethals, Professor, University of Washington
We began diversity work in our organization several years ago, but through
Patti and David's work with us, we have been better able to identify where
our opportunities lie, where to focus our energy, and how our
Diversity Council can be effective in a changing organizational climate. Patti
and David partnered with us to conduct employee focus groups which helped
uncover roadblocks that we may be putting in our own way, both as an
organization and as a council in moving our diversity efforts forward. I
believe the teaching methods that Patti and David have used with our employees
have been instrumental in breaking down barriers, and have helped us to begin
to understand what it means to truly build an inclusive culture. -Julie Blaikie, Assistant
Vice President Human Resources, Equity Residential
Patti
and David’s sensitivity to the needs of their clients is exceptional and
beautiful to watch. It is dazzling to observe how quickly and creatively the
two of them create new content and forms of coaching and training through use
of anything available from participants and others as well as their own
knowledge. It is not just creativity. All of their creative actions are taken
from the perspective of the client. Patti and David almost never look for their
own satisfaction of sharing their own ideas and knowledge even though they know
a lot. Yes, they are amazing. -Kichiro
Hayashi, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus, Aoyama Gakuin University, Tokyo
My
experience with The Circle Project's writing retreat was absolutely
magical! Patti Digh's wry humor, intelligence and expertise, combined
with David Robinson's brilliant ability to facilitate learning through
stories and theatrical games, created an environment in which I felt completely
at ease. I was inspired and motivated to explore deeply within my
own heart and mind. Patti and David's techniques are designed to
gently break down barriers between participants and allow us to experience
our human commonalities and connection. I was amazed and touched by the
insights we were able to share with each other. I definitely came
away from the workshop changed in a very positive way and have continued
to benefit from the insights I gained. I recommend The Circle
Project to anyone who wants to experience more joy, satisfaction and
positive growth in their lives and within their organizations. -Janna Zonder, Writer,
Musician, Actor, Asheville, NC
Lasting
learning is co-created; in each case, we learn so much from our
participants, too. If you'd like information on having us present to
your group, drop us a line.
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