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Client Feedback
Thank you so much for the important role you played in shaping our very worthwhile strategic planning day.The evident skills that you brought to the day, and the group were greatly appreciated. As was your gentle, non-intrusive and fun style. On behalf of the group – our very grateful thanks. Josie Dolan, Coordinator, Restorative Justice Otago |
The Dunedin Community Care Trust initially chooses Free Spirit because they were a local training provider and the information we found on their website was suitable to our needs and had various training options available. The team of trainers seemed well qualified and the testimonials provided by other organisations were great. The result was the Trust continued to use Free Spirit for a variety of training that was scheduled for the year. The team at Free Spirit has been a pleasure to work with, and are all very professional. The feedback we received from staff was excellent and proved the value of the training we had invested in. The Trust has employed Free Spirit in several levels of training, with both smaller and larger team always with great results. Free Spirit is different because they take the time to get to know the organisation and ensure the training is pitched at the level required. As a team, they work excellently together and take the time to get to know the team of people they are working with. They make sure everyone is involved in the training without putting any pressure on anyone who may be having difficulties. It has been a pleasure to work with them and we look forward to future training with Free Spirit. Jan Walter, Operational Manager, Dunedin Community Care Trust |
Free Spirit's training clearly arises from a base of genuine knowledge, skill and experience that is hard to find, and it is offered in a manner that encourages individual and group participation. All of the challenging questions were carefully considered and meaningfully answered. Our managers and team leaders greatly enjoyed and valued the experience." John Nunn, Human Resources Coordinator, Presbyterian Support Otago (January 2008) |
| All us Christchurch Turning Point crew just want to once again thank you for the huge effort that you put into the course. I think it's fair to say we all had certain reservations prior to the course and it turned out better than any of us expected. You were a fantastic facilitator and are a HUGE part of why we enjoyed it so much. The team are still talking about what a great time we had and every now and then you hear the "reframe" word coming out :) Once again thanks so much from all of us for the immense amount of effort you put into Turning Point, I know we all got something out of it and had a great time. Jenna Broadhurst, Polson Higgs Business Advisors, Accountant |
Free Spirit Training & Development has real strength in engaging people, mixing theory with practice, getting very real and practical in the learning. Kim is a very people person who is able to get to the issues rapidly and build real rapport, which in turn creates learning and growth. Quite creative too – doesn’t role out the same old stuff – creates very new and challenging learning opportunities for people. Probably due to her extensive experience in Outdoor Management Training. Kim is very flexible. My requests were often last minute, required very quick turnaround with limited brief and she did very well in trying circumstances! She has shown real confidence in leading on the day, making changes in facilitation to suit the audience and the learning which takes a lot of courage and talent in my view. As a subcontractor to me Kim delivered fantastic programmes for our clients – very positive feedback received every time. I jointly ran some programmes with her and found her to be very highly skilled. Kim received very high ratings from NZ Post leaders and we have been asked to increase her involvement supporting our southern sites. Sue Tucker – Chief of Operations, NZ Post |
From a personal perspective, the personal and leadership team development weekend was extremely beneficial. Being taken out of one's comfort zone (cold, hungry and tired) with your peers was not something I had ever experienced. I found strengths within me that I hadn't realised existed and I also became aware of how others saw my strengths. I was able to identify what others were good at that I could utilise within my role - enabling the areas I manage to move forward with the support and knowledge needed.Both Kim and Chris are amazing facilitators who pushed me when I needed to be pushed - and then some, which I may not have appreciated at the time but recognised later in the feedback sessions that it was for mine and the company's benefit. Rebecca Jermyn, Manager – Customer Services, MTF (Motor Trade Finance) |
Chris, thanks for creating such a great learning opportunity. This would have to be the most successful course I have been on to learn about myself. Thank you. A bonus to me was the team spirit that was generated. Keith Turner, Chief Executive, Meridian Energy |
Operating remotely on a daily basis, this was a valuable team experience which has subsequently improved our team culture and made us more effective and cohesive unit in our market place. From a staff management perspective, it was also very insightful. I would have no hesitation in recommending the very professional services of Free Spirit Training & Development for personal and team development programmes.
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