"Lisa's sensitivity, diligence, subject matter expertise and sense of humor made the workshop enjoyable and relevant. I have been acquainted with Lisa for years but came to value and appreciate her ability to summarize and continuously validate key learnings for everyone in the workshop. Lisa's knowledge in EQ-i is as invaluable as her work in enriching the lives of community members around her."
"Lisa Griebel is a skilled, knowledgeable and engaging facilitator. Her depth of experience with the EQ-i is clearly evident as she navigates the training to the key learning areas for certification success. Having now completed my first assessment I can say I was extremely well prepared and confident going through the process. As a consultant and facilitator, I highly recommend Lisa for this training."
~Independent Training Consultant (September 2009)
"I really enjoyed the pace, depth and rigor of Crescendo's EQi certification seminar; it was among the best certification seminars I have ever attended. Lisa is clearly an expert and her rapport and facilitation style really helped the group coalesce and maximize our respective experiences as we thought forward about the issues and dynamics we could encounter as we use the EQi with our staff and customers. I feel prepared and ready to use the instrument and look forward for using it in coaching and leadership development."
~ Education & Organization Development Manager - State Government (June 2009)
“Excellence from start to finish”…that’s how I would describe Lisa Griebel and her EQi Training and Certification. As a recent participant, this as one of the best training and development experiences I have ever attended (and I’ve attended hundreds throughout my career). When you combine her experience as a trainer and facilitator, her expertise in the arena of Emotional Intelligence and her commitment to creating a strong learning environment, you get world-class results! Lisa exceeded my expectations in delivering the knowledge, skills and tools needed to be successful with EQi."
~ Independent Consultant (June 2009)
"I was originally certified to use the EQ-i 5 years ago and frequently use it in my consulting practice. Every time I administer the EQ-i, I am reminded how robust the instrument is and how much more there is to learn. Periodically, I seek Lisa's guidance on more challenging EQ-i interpretations. Last year, I decided to attend one of her EQ-i training sessions as a refresh and I am glad that I did. Even though I am EQ-i certified and use it regularly, I learned more than I thought I would.
Lisa is a skilled trainer who has developed and delivers a first-rate learning experience. Her knowledge and skill using the EQ-i coupled with her attention to details is a clear benefit for all participants. This is evident in the quality and practicality of the materials she has developed and generously shares. She has a relaxed training style that encourages participation and learning.
I went into the Refresh training hoping to learn more about the competencies and left with that along with invaluable tools I have been using ever since.
I am happy to recommend Lisa's EQ-i training program for first-time certification or a refresh. It was a good investment at a good time."
~ Partner, Leadership Development Consulting (March 2009)
"Lisa Griebel, EQ-I practitioner and trainer, delivers with excellence. Lisa's EQ posture is one of professionalism and authenticity, Lisa ignites others with her wealth of knowledge surrounding Emotional Intelligence and models a participative leadership approach in the EQ-I workshop format.
Lisa creatively illustrates the facets of behavior associated with EQ and instills an invaluable level of understanding and confidence. Lisa will positively enhance and elevate an individual's repertoire of emotional intelligence."
~ Leadership Coach & Consultant (June 2009)
"I have had a strong interest in Emotional Intelligence since I first heard about it in the mid 90s. I have since found it be a tool that provides a great breadth and depth of self understanding and, ultimately, opportunity for growth.
After being exposed to the EQi assessment for many years, I have finally been lucky enough to become certified to administer and interpret it. I say 'lucky' because my trainer was Lisa Griebel, who made this training a great experience! I have always been fearful of getting near any kind of statistical training, but Lisa made the material easy to understand and apply. She used a variety of very effective teaching methods, and always showed enormous patience with her students.
I went in fearing my ability to 'pass' the certification, and left feeling that I'd like to take the training all over again!"
~ Psychologist, Coach and HR Consultant (February 2009)
"Thanks to Lisa for making the EQ-i Certification process a meaningful and relevant learning experience! Her passion and vast experience with this topic is clearly reflected in various aspects of the training - - Lisa demonstrates great care and attention to detail as she paves the way, artfully delivers a blend of theoretical concepts combined with practical applications in an engaging, fun way and follows through after the workshop with information and resources to build confidence! "
~ Learning Strategy Consultant (February 2009)
"My experience with Crescendo, Inc. and Lisa Griebel has been fabulous from start to finish. From the moment I became interested in being certified in the EQ-i instrument and made my first call to Crescendo, through the pre-work, my personal debrief, the actual training days, and now as an advisor to me, Lisa has been completely generous with her time and expertise. She provides incredible customer service and continues her relationship with the newly certified trainers beyond the session days. Lisa takes a genuine interest in the success of the people who have been through her outstanding EQ-I training and supports their ongoing learning."
~ Managing Director - Talent Management Firm (February 2009)
"Lisa Griebel is a gifted teacher and trainer who strives to enable each workshop participant to grasp and apply EQ-i concepts. I left the certification training excited and feeling empowered to utilize what I had just learned to help others in a variety of personal and professional contexts."
~ Career Development Professional (February 2009)
"Lisa Griebel is not only superbly experienced as an EQ-I practitioner, she is also a master facilitator and teacher. She approaches the entire learning experience totally committed to her students and their learning. She approaches the subject of emotional intelligence with keen insight developed over years of experience working with the EQ-I in a broad variety of settings. She makes learning fun, enjoyable, and relevant. If you want to learn how to use this tool to help you in your area of practice, this is THE qualifying workshop for you."
~ Leadership Development Consultant (December 2008)
"It is a pleasure to write a testimonial for Lisa and her Emotional Intelligence Certification Workshop! There are many redeeming things to say, not the least of which is to point out Lisa's rare and valuable way of blending theory with vivid, real-world examples. Lisa relates so authentically with people, displaying a refreshingly playful, inspirational, caring and collaborative style. Not only did I finish this workshop feeling confident about the new knowledge I had acquired, I left with a great sense of awe and admiration for Lisa's expertise, commitment and effectiveness as a Teacher and Coach. I recommend this training without reservation!"
~ Participant, Emotional Intelligence Certification Workshop (September 2008)
"Thanks to Lisa for her tremendous dedication to ensure our training experience would be both complete and enjoyable. Sharing, often, from her own experiences and the training activities she organized blended so well with the material. Her attention to preparation and connecting, with each individual in the worshop, was very appreciated. Training that is both efficient and effective offers the learning needed to feel ready to utilize the tool. I'm ready and marching ahead!"
~ Leadership Consultant (September 2008)
"Lisa Griebel, trainer/facilitator of my recent EQI certification, is outstanding both pofessionally and personally. She lives her passion for emotional intelligence and every facet of the training attended to the needs of us as adult learners. She is creative with her use of learning tools - from technology to handouts to the "toys" present at person's position. Her many experiences and commitment to helping us be successful made the days interesting, challenging and rewarding.
Lisa's delivery of the workshop content gave me the confidence to move forward. In addition to this, her promise of ongoing support is integral to my growth and development in the area of emotional intelligence. For anyone who wants a certification experience that provides them with the theory as well as the practical application of E.Q.I. in a very positive environment, I would highly recommend the workshop facilitated by Lisa!"
~ Leadership Consultant, Canada (September 2008)
"The EQ-i Certification with Lisa Griebel was one of the most superb professional development experiences of my career. It was organized, professional and rigorous. Lisa's experience and expertise in the area of emotional intelligence and the EQ-i assessment is impressive. Her teaching and facilitation were of the highest quality and integrity. I left the certification workshop confident and competent in understanding, interpreting, debriefing and applying emotional intelligence and the EQ-i. In addition to my appreciation and admiration, Lisa has my unqualified recommendation."
~ Vice President, Private University (September 2008)
"Through her gifts for understanding the needs of the adult learner and for teaching, Lisa is able to break down the concepts of the EQ-I and develop an action-oriented learning environment, which results in almost effortless learning and solid skills in the application and interpretation of the EQ-I tool. Lisa has a unique style which effectively combines the use of technology, action orientation and clear, concise communication to achieve the ultimate learning environment. She is truly one of the best."
~ Director of Career Services, Higher Education (June 2008)
"The EQ-I certification training I received from Lisa was second to none. The material, while daunting at first glance, was presented in ways that made it easily digestible, clear, and applicable. Lisa's command of adult learning principles was evident in the variety of teaching/learning methods used, accommodating all types of learners-visual, auditory, and kinesthetic. She freely shared tips, resources, and learning aids, and made the learning fun. The prework was immensely helpful in preparing us with background information on emotional intelligence, as well as the development and technical aspects of the instrument itself. This allowed us to jump right in to specifics on the first day of training, allowing more time for interpretation and application exercises. The training was well-paced, and the days flew by. I highly recommend Lisa to anyone who is interested in emotional intelligence. She is a true expert in the field."
~ Learning and Development Consultant, Health Care (April 2008)
"Lisa is a top-notch facilitator. With a great big toolkit and interesting experiences, she combines an interest in people with great perspectives in this line of work."
~ Independent Trainer & Organization Development Consultant (April 2008)
"Writing a testimonial for Lisa is a pleasure. Lisa is a unique individual because she lives and breathes what she teaches. She makes emotional intelligence come alive with a very practical and interactive approach. I left our training feeling a solid command of the material with an effective approach to use with clients while thoroughly enjoying the process. Lisa made it fun!
Every aspect of my experience with Lisa has been a positive one. When I interviewed candidates trying to decide whose certification to attend, Lisa made my decision an easy one. Her responsive, organized approach and nurturing manner provided the blend and comfort I needed as a participant. It started with the pre work, transitioned through our training and continues with her follow up. I felt attended to during the entire journey - and emotional intelligence is a journey. I'm delighted my path led me to Lisa. I'd recommend her in a heartbeat
~ Independent Organization Development Consultant, Trainer & Coach, Atlanta, GA (February 2008)
"The emotional intelligence certification course taught by Lisa Griebel is cutting edge. She is an excellent trainer who has spent considerable energy organizing the most relevant aspects of emotional intelligence into a comprehensive, well focused program. Under her direction, valuable information was introduced, discoveries from professional literature were shared, and anxieties about measurement and validation were constructively managed. I have attended several programs on assessment tools, to me this is without question the best."
~ Internal Organizational Development Consultant, Health Care (November 2007)
"The EQi was recommended to me as a best practice tool to use in leadership assessment for succession planning. I attended Lisa Griebel's certification course and immediately put the information to use. After the course I was able to administer and provide feedback on over 30 EQi's. Lisa's course provided me with the information and confidence I needed to not only administer the assessments, but provide the insight that helped our employees put it to use. Our organization has found it an invaluable tool in our succession planning and our employees have found it a great tool to use in their ongoing development. I'd highly recommend this assessment and Lisa's certification course to anyone working in organization and personal development in their company."
~ Director of Human Resources, Retail (September 2007)
"Lisa is a "hands on" facilitator possessing the ability to keep participants engaged in all aspects of the BarOn EQ-i assessment process. She has taken complex information and terminology and simplified it to make emotional intelligence "user friendly" for administrators and clients. You learn everything you need to know about the EQ-i through interactive activities, thoughtful discussion, and possibly even playing " EQ-i Jeopardy." Lisa is organized and uses a playful mix of her training, consulting, and coaching skills. Her belief in and commitment to the BarOn EQ-i and its positive impact in the work environment are inspirational. This assessment will be useful for me and my clients to help clarify what areas can be further developed on an individual and team level to help co-workers to interact professionally and create higher productivity and a happier work environment."
~ Personal Development-Career and Team Building Coach (September 2007)
"I came to the two-day seminar with curiosity about emotional intelligence, which Lisa fanned into a full-blown passion. Lisa's teaching and materials are creative and absorbing, and she excels at conveying not only the nuts-and-bolts of the EQi instrument but also the nuances that make it the powerful human tool that it is. I'm very gratified to have had this training. It was enlightening, intriguing and fun."
~ Former executive and budding leadership coach (September 2007)
"I attended EQ-i® Certification training with several learning agendas in mind: to acquire a deeper understanding of the construction of the instrument, an enhanced knowledge of emotional intelligence and its business relevance, and, most importantly, an ability to bring both rigor and insight to the interpretation process. The training exceeded my expectations on all counts.
Lisa is an inspired trainer, who was able to energize the group and effectively communicate complex information. Even when the content was somewhat dry, she kept the participants engaged. She also was extremely generous in sharing her extensive experience in administering the assessment. Her examples and case studies were invaluable in anchoring the fine points of the assessment and interpretation.
Finally, Lisa's support as I have begun to use the assessment has been very helpful. She has made herself available for questions, and is committed to her trainees' success in using the assessment. As a result, I am confident of my ability to incorporate this tool into my coaching practice.
All in all, this was one of the best training experiences I have had. Lisa is a great representative for the BarOn EQ-i® assessment, and I would encourage anyone to participate in the sessions she conducts."
~ President, Personal Wholeness/Business Success Coaching and Consulting (April 2007)
"I was very pleased with my experience in the EQ-i® certification program offered by Lisa and Crescendo! Lisa used various learning activities which helped each of us integrate the information based on our learning style. The time flew by as the program was not only interesting but also very enjoyable. I feel very well prepared to start using the EQ-i assessment!"
~ Internship Coordinator, Private University (April 2007)
"As an organization development consultant and executive coach, I am often in the position of assessing and helping clients improve their "soft-side" or human skills so that they can be more effective in social and relationship contexts. The EQ-i® is an excellent assessment tool for increasing awareness and measuring and guiding action and skill improvement in these areas.
Lisa Griebel's EQ-i® certification workshop was outstanding. It fully prepared me to use the instrument with my clients. In addition, Lisa provided an excellent balance of conceptual and research-based training, real-world application examples, group discussion and group exercises to put across the principles and concepts and anchor the learning. I highly recommend this workshop to others."
~ President, Organization Development & Executive Coaching Firm (January 2007)
"My clients are looking for ways to identify and address issues that lead to higher performing employees. They want solutions that address both business results and growth in their people. The Emotional Intelligence framework provides a launching point for real change.
Lisa Griebel facilitates a business-focused EQ-i® certification session that provides the right balance of academic rigor and hands-on application for EQ practitioners.
I feel fully prepared to help my clients succeed using EQ as the foundation. I owe Lisa my gratitude for helping me get to this point and have already recommended her offering to others."
~ President, Performance Consulting Firm (January 2007)
