Testimonials

“He challenges me to succeed and it is paying off!"
 
“She has … given me the direction I needed to become a better Manager.”
 
“Her ability to coach and lead in any type of change process is excellent.“

Vision Coaches have a track record of training people to be better leaders and managers. This is true of people new to leadership roles, as managers or business owners. It’s equally true of veteran CEOs and owners of major corporations. Here’s what some of them say about Vision Coaches:

Coaching Testimonials about Dave Veale & Marilyn Singh
“I interviewed each of the participants and asked them to talk to me about the training, any surprises, goals from the program, changes that they would suggest, the trainers, and whether they would recommend continuing this training for others in PVT.  Each person had some surprises.  It was interesting for the participants to find out how others perceived them and how that differed from how they perceived themselves.  It was minor for some, and a real eye opener for others.  Each person told me that the course stretched them well beyond their comfort zone.  As a result of the course, they now have a much better appreciation for how they can help the company and others become more productive and reach their goals.  

Asked about the trainers, I was told that the only way to be successful in delivering this kind of personalized training was through highly trained and engaged consultants.  You two were fantastic.  Your professionalism and caring was critical to the success of the program.

Finally, I inquired about whether we should continue the program for other management personnel in PVT.  It was a resounding yes!  I was universally told that this class was the best training ever received by all of those attending.  Thank you so much.  PVT has stronger management as a result of this program.”

Coaching Testimonials about Dave Veale
“As a driven individual and an award winning advisor with Sun Life, I didn’t think I needed a coach. I actually thought that coaching was something for people that were trying to be the top in their field. Not for those that were already there. Was I ever mistaken!
 
When Dave asked me if I wanted him to coach me, I reluctantly agreed - I didn’t think it would really help me. I soon discovered that I was very wrong. In a 40 minute coaching call he helped me find clarity on topics that I had struggled with for months. I found I was leaving our coaching sessions refreshed, with a vision and a clear action plan. I was working on what was really important to my business. Dave is helping me get focused and take my business to the next level!”

Lee Brooks
Financial Advisor - Sun Life Financial
2004 Wealth Advisor of the Year
 

"In only two months of coaching with Dave I have achieved what I was hoping to get from six months. I can’t wait to see what else I accomplish with his support. Coaching has enabled me to gain clarity in my business planning that is already translating into massive progress. Anyone serious about success, whatever your definition, needs a coach. Anyone serious about coaching needs a good one. Dave is your man."

Chris Nadeau
President
Evolving Solutions
 
 

"Vision Coaching permits me the time to reflect on my business and specifically on me as a leader within that business. I have found Dave’s approach to be thoughtful yet thought-provoking! He challenges me to succeed and it is paying off!"

Bob Ferguson
Regional Director, North America
RCI

 
Coaching Testimonials about Marilyn Singh:
“Having Marilyn as my coach has been one of the greatest investments I have ever made. She has helped me discover a great deal about myself and given me the direction I needed to become a better Manager. I already had the ideas; Marilyn helped me to find a way to implement them.”

Kim Prosser
Office Manager
Grant Thornton
 

 
"Marilyn’s coaching has enabled me to ensure my personal development keeps pace with the quick moving environment that I am responsible to exceed goals within. Marilyn has complete integrity. I feel safe confiding in her about any obstacles that I am facing and need to overcome in order for the business, and myself, to be successful."

Kathy Oldfield
Site Director
RCI
 

Marilyn has an amazing ability to encourage growth, while simultaneously challenging me to produce results and keeping me accountable. I have thoroughly enjoyed working with Marilyn, and would highly recommend her to anyone that wants to take their “game’ to the next level."

Wayne Chamberlain
VP of Sales
AnyWare Group

 
 
Coaching Testimonials about Cony Brienza:
“I have been blessed in my professional and personal life by having an effective coach and mentor in the person of Cony Brienza journeying with me along the way.
 
Cony has helped me become very successful in my progressive leadership roles. Her lessons have taught me the importance of demonstrating integrity, reframing issues, determining impact analysis, listening actively and most importantly remaining true to doing what is right.
 
I cannot over-emphasize the wonderful coaching/mentoring relationship Cony and I share. My continued commitment is to be that type of role model for others and in sharing my gifts, have them returned to me ten-fold.
 
I will always treasure our relationship and am truly grateful our life paths have crossed.”

Sue Ness
Health Care Executive, Patient Care and Services

“Cony gives new meaning to active listening. Her thoughtful questioning guides us through problem solving and helps us to understand the many facets to any situation. Cony’s positive coaching skills have helped us look at options when dealing with complicated staffing issues. She has worked with us on best practice approaches to the development of strategic plans and change management opportunities. Through it all Cony is sensitive to identified issues and consistently able to find potential pitfalls and appropriate ways to face them. At the end of the day we can point to positive results as our best endorsement of Cony’s skills and abilities”.

Don Savaria
Vice President
Communications Consulting Company

 
“I retained Cony Brienza as the program manager of a major transformational initiative I was leading. In addition to providing high quality project management capability, Cony was most effective in coaching me and my leaders on many aspects of the change program. Her insights, experience and positive communications approach, especially with the people issues of change, are extraordinary.”

Sean Hennessey
Sales Executive,
Bell Aliant

 “Two years ago one of my staff and I consulted with Cony regarding some Board of Director issues. I was astounded by Cony’s ability to quickly assess and understand the situation. She was able to grasp the big picture and give us meaningful guidance and suggestions”.

Theresa Savaria
Executive Director,
Autism Resource Centre

 
“I have worked with Cony in two very different corporate settings. Over a very short period of time she became a trusted advisor. I valued her insight and ability when asked, to reflect for me the potential consequences of my proposed actions. Her ability to coach and lead in any type of change process is excellent. Cony’s advice always made a difference.”

David Carlin
CEO, Atlantic Health Sciences Corporation
& VP, Operations, SaskTel