Briel Speer
My name is Briel Speer, and my journey with the Axiogenics Self-Leadership Development Program has been incredibly impactful. When I initially joined the program, my objective was to improve the work culture at my company. However, I quickly recognized certain personal tendencies of being too accommodating, easily distracted, and excessively risk-averse, which were impediments to my success. Fortunately, my coach, Jordan White, was phenomenally supportive and efficiently helped me develop a more...
My name is Briel Speer, and my journey with the Axiogenics Self-Leadership Development Program has been incredibly impactful. When I initially joined the program, my objective was to improve the work culture at my company. However, I quickly recognized certain personal tendencies of being too accommodating, easily distracted, and excessively risk-averse, which were impediments to my success. Fortunately, my coach, Jordan White, was phenomenally supportive and efficiently helped me develop a more authentic, assertive, and courageous leadership style. The transformation has been vast and it has given me new insights about my thought processes and their influences on both my professional and personal interactions.
Reflecting upon my journey, the standout aspects have been my interactions with Jordan, whose kindness, patience, and partnership were invigorating, and the toolkit provided by the program, which was instrumental in guiding me through the learning curve. My experience can best be summarized as enlightening and deeply introspective, with a powerful emphasis on recognizing and celebrating personal growth.
The Axiogenics Self-Leadership Development Program has been an invaluable asset in not just refining my decision-making and fostering an open-minded approach, but also in re-discovering my value within my professional sphere. I wholeheartedly recommend this program to anyone striving to unlock their potential and elevate their leadership skills.
Briel Speer
VQ
“Alice is an excellent coach and has made a significant impact in my personal and professional life by redirecting and realizing my deep goals and priorities. During the coaching sessions, she asks thoughtful questions that help me to reflect clearly and deeply.”
Bill Thompson
Mary is the consummate business professional. I’ve found her to be very insightful on a great many aspects of running a business and in regard to careers and decision-making skills in general. I highly regard her as a trusted friend and advisor.
Daren Curry, M.Ed, MBA
Mary is a remarkable talent. She is a critical thinker who is solution-focused. Trustworthy, kind, intelligent, fun, and supportive are words that come to mind when I think of her. She is great to work with on projects. Mary is a collaborative and thoughtful communicator. I know I can count on her to contribute her best, produce high-quality results, encourage me, and good times. More importantly, she has great integrity. It’s a pleasure to recommend Mary for any future endeavors.
Mary is a remarkable talent. She is a critical thinker who is solution-focused. Trustworthy, kind, intelligent, fun, and supportive are words that come to mind when I think of her. She is great to work with on projects. Mary is a collaborative and thoughtful communicator. I know I can count on her to contribute her best, produce high-quality results, encourage me, and good times. More importantly, she has great integrity. It’s a pleasure to recommend Mary for any future endeavors.
Daren Curry, M.Ed, MBA
Julie Noonan
I highly recommend this program to anyone who is looking to make meaningful improvements or changes in their life. The Axiogenics Self-Leadership Development program has helped me achieve my goal of being able to confidently work on things that I want to do, trusting that I will make the money that my family needs to live our new life. I can now clearly see what drives my sense of wanting to be perfect, and how that holds me back from being the rainmaker that I want to be. I am easily able to r...
I highly recommend this program to anyone who is looking to make meaningful improvements or changes in their life. The Axiogenics Self-Leadership Development program has helped me achieve my goal of being able to confidently work on things that I want to do, trusting that I will make the money that my family needs to live our new life. I can now clearly see what drives my sense of wanting to be perfect, and how that holds me back from being the rainmaker that I want to be. I am easily able to recognize when I am taking on tasks and issues that belong to other people. This is very empowering, and is a huge help at work. Working with my coach, Peter Demarest, also helped me realize that I have the skills to be a rainmaker, and I can learn to enjoy the process. My favorite thing about this program is being able to see the connections between the different parts of my life. Axiogenics helped me see that my mindset around my husband’s autism was the same as my mindset around work. I also love that these are skills that I can continue to hone throughout my life, and that I now have a set of tools that helps me identify the issues so I can address them.
Note: Julie went on to become a Certified Axiogenics Partner.
Julie Noonan
Ken Tomlinson
I’m incredibly happy to endorse the Axiogenics Self-Leadership Development Program. My primary goal for entering this program was to enhance my relationship with the people around me – to show them that I deeply cared for them and was committed to their success through actively engaging in our exchanges and exhibiting empathy. I understood that to achieve this, I needed to overcome my fears, distractions, and self-centeredness. With the guidance of my outstanding coach, Michael Gidlewski, I was ab...
I’m incredibly happy to endorse the Axiogenics Self-Leadership Development Program. My primary goal for entering this program was to enhance my relationship with the people around me – to show them that I deeply cared for them and was committed to their success through actively engaging in our exchanges and exhibiting empathy. I understood that to achieve this, I needed to overcome my fears, distractions, and self-centeredness. With the guidance of my outstanding coach, Michael Gidlewski, I was able to swiftly transform into a more resolute, engaged, and open individual. I now function within my areas of strength and possess the necessary tools to lift myself from patterns of behavior that do not serve me well. Though I sometimes still notice these habits, I am equipped with the ability to detach from them because I understand their lack of relevance to me now. The most remarkable aspect of this program is the provision of vital tools that enable me to break free from my less than optimal performances. I now have the ability to identify when I’m not at my best and a means to navigate my way out. This program has been a breakthrough experience for me. It’s allowed me to thrive both within my team and with my clients. I am confident in my ability to work through any challenges that arise within my teams. I would strongly recommend this program to anyone looking to take a significant step forward but aren’t quite sure how to go about it. The tools provided by this program have proven more beneficial than therapy, and have tremendously impacted my life.
Ken Tomlinson
Jody Saffert
Re: Board of Directors’ Retreat Facilitation…
The thoughtfulness, individual preparation, and then teamwork conducted during our 2-day board retreat was life-giving, inspiring, and phenomenal. Not only did I personally benefit, it also made for some of the best conversations that resulted in tangible actions. Peter and Eddie were exceptional facilitators and partners through this process. The power of ‘good’, ‘value’ and the use of our collective ‘assets’ resonated wonderfully and will serve me fo...
Re: Board of Directors’ Retreat Facilitation…
The thoughtfulness, individual preparation, and then teamwork conducted during our 2-day board retreat was life-giving, inspiring, and phenomenal. Not only did I personally benefit, it also made for some of the best conversations that resulted in tangible actions. Peter and Eddie were exceptional facilitators and partners through this process. The power of ‘good’, ‘value’ and the use of our collective ‘assets’ resonated wonderfully and will serve me for the remainder of my career and life. Thank you!
Jody Saffert
Brandy Scheer
Mary is one of the smartest, kindest and most emotionally intelligent coaches I’ve ever had the opportunity to work with on both a personal and professional basis. She knows exactly what questions to ask to guide clients in the right direction and she knows when to offer insights and when to allow leaders to come up with their own best solutions. Her willingness to give of herself and expertise show that above all, she values kindness. Anyone fortunate enough to have Mary in their corner is sure...
Mary is one of the smartest, kindest and most emotionally intelligent coaches I’ve ever had the opportunity to work with on both a personal and professional basis. She knows exactly what questions to ask to guide clients in the right direction and she knows when to offer insights and when to allow leaders to come up with their own best solutions. Her willingness to give of herself and expertise show that above all, she values kindness. Anyone fortunate enough to have Mary in their corner is sure to find success!
Brandy Scheer
Kyle Frees
Significantly Boosted My Performance
The Axiogenics Self-Leadership Development Program has been a game-changer for me, and I highly recommend it to anyone juggling numerous responsibilities, especially those in leadership roles. The program has enhanced my ability to maintain perspective and address challenges effectively. It was inspiring to witness a teammate, who once struggled with frustration, find clarity and overcome obstacles through the principles we learned. The Central Question and t...
Significantly Boosted My Performance
The Axiogenics Self-Leadership Development Program has been a game-changer for me, and I highly recommend it to anyone juggling numerous responsibilities, especially those in leadership roles. The program has enhanced my ability to maintain perspective and address challenges effectively. It was inspiring to witness a teammate, who once struggled with frustration, find clarity and overcome obstacles through the principles we learned. The Central Question and the concept of staying in my “A-Game” significantly boosted my performance. My initial goal was to prioritize my responsibilities better and become the best version of myself. Through collaboration with my coach, Michael Gidlewski, I learned to be less demanding and distracted, and more self-aware, present, and focused. Asking The Central Question consistently helps me concentrate on the task at hand and make informed decisions. One of the highlights of the program was mastering the art of recognizing my triggers, allowing me to maintain my “A game” for the benefit of my company, family, and friends. By committing honestly to this program, I’ve discovered a more efficient way to manage myself, enabling me to present a clear, calm, and focused self to my team. This program truly can have a profound impact on your life.
Kyle Frees
Tyler Lumsden
The Axiogenics Self-Leadership Development Program has been truly empowering for me. My initial goal was to learn all aspects of my job without feeling overwhelmed, and this program has enabled me to do just that. I knew I needed to become less stressed, more laid-back, focused, and positive. With the guidance of my fantastic coach, Kristin Clark, I’ve learned to step back and take a moment before reacting to challenging situations. This approach has significantly reduced my stress levels and in...
The Axiogenics Self-Leadership Development Program has been truly empowering for me. My initial goal was to learn all aspects of my job without feeling overwhelmed, and this program has enabled me to do just that. I knew I needed to become less stressed, more laid-back, focused, and positive. With the guidance of my fantastic coach, Kristin Clark, I’ve learned to step back and take a moment before reacting to challenging situations. This approach has significantly reduced my stress levels and increased my effectiveness at work. One of my favorite parts of the program was working with Kristin, who was incredibly understanding and supportive throughout the process. Her insights and encouragement have been invaluable, helping me cultivate a positive mindset and enhancing my self-leadership skills. I highly recommend the Axiogenics Self-Leadership Development Program to anyone struggling in their current role and looking to improve their professional and personal life.
Tyler Lumsden
Carol Gorelick, EDD, MBA
The Axiogenics Self-Leadership Development Program was a deeply transformative and personal experience. The small group of cohort participants created an environment that was both open and supportive, empowering me to be honest and fully engaged in my learning journey. This was a rare opportunity in my professional experience. Going into the program, my goal was to define a non-grading role in the DODC Cohort Program, focusing on performance and impact. I knew I needed to become more direct and ...
The Axiogenics Self-Leadership Development Program was a deeply transformative and personal experience. The small group of cohort participants created an environment that was both open and supportive, empowering me to be honest and fully engaged in my learning journey. This was a rare opportunity in my professional experience. Going into the program, my goal was to define a non-grading role in the DODC Cohort Program, focusing on performance and impact. I knew I needed to become more direct and confident, rather than self-effacing. Working with my coach, Peter Demarest, the program’s Central Question became integral to my practice, helping me avoid unproductive patterns. Embracing my biases and realizing that caring about and empowering others is a powerful strength significantly boosted my confidence and authenticity. Participating in this unique, diverse group led by Peter will be a memorable experience. I highly recommend this program to anyone curious about personal growth and supporting others in their development journey. The tools provided are invaluable, offering just a taste of life’s work that inspires a desire for more. Peter’s rare combination of expertise and humility makes this program exceptional. My aspiration is to further develop my axiology skills and actively contribute to this growing community.
Carol Gorelick, EDD, MBA
L.H.
Superb, Thought-provoking Training
As a result of your superb, thought-provoking presentation, my leadership team and I now have a greater appreciation and understanding of how both our personal and organizational values and ethics influence and impact our behavior, actions, and ultimate decisions. Through your vivid examples and innovative group exercises, you were able to bring into sharp focus the relationship among strong values, ethics, trust, and effective leadership.
Superb, Thought-provoking Training
As a result of your superb, thought-provoking presentation, my leadership team and I now have a greater appreciation and understanding of how both our personal and organizational values and ethics influence and impact our behavior, actions, and ultimate decisions. Through your vivid examples and innovative group exercises, you were able to bring into sharp focus the relationship among strong values, ethics, trust, and effective leadership.
