Testimonials

While the program was going [on], I started to feel totally different. I began to feel proud about who I am without taking care of my weaknesses. I mean, my potential awoke and the conversations with my mind changed positively.

To be honest, in the beginning, I did not want to take this program because I was suffering some anxiety attacks and I started to have many inner conflicts. Actually, I had not ever seen myself as a leader until this program start[ed] and I discovered what makes me unique and how those features are the tools for making the difference.

Actually, I follow learning about those leadership skills that I need to make a difference around the world. Now, I am passionate about contributing to finding solutions for those social, political, and economic issues that my community is facing.

My self-concept has been improved by the results that I was given in the VIA [survey], now I’m able to work on those elements that are not as strong as the top strengths. I also am aware that my feedback was being improved by the exercise of giving my peers some observations and my [fear] at the time of speaking is relatively minor than before I learned the new technique of breathing.

I have learned a lot [i]n this program such as learning to give and receive feedback, breathing techniques in order to calm down in my presentations, listening to others, and being focused on what they’re saying and using my strengths to resolve any problem.

I think that each session impacts in different ways, the first session impacted me because we were talking about being aware and moving that awareness to action and helped me to clarify that actions are more important than awareness in order to make good changes. The second session we talked about strengths and how to use them and this session helped me a lot to know about my strengths and know that I can use them to complete my goals. The last session we talked about consensus and this showed me a new way to establish agreements where all the stakeholders can be satisfied and agree unanimously.

I loved the session. It was an invitation to evaluate the way we learn and the way we think. Also, it was very helpful to learn and think about other ways to think, learn, and get challenged.

We must all acknowledge the parts of our mindset that are fixed and only then will we be conscious enough to start promoting the shift to a growth mindset. We also need to foster in our students their metacognitive competence in order to help them embrace their own learning process and take control over it.

It was a pleasure working with Glenda. Even though our sessions were not face to face and through video I could still feel her warm, welcoming energy. Glenda takes her time and listens very well. She also asks you thought provoking questions. So be prepared and open to the process. She has helped me with lowering my anxiety, self-appreciation, and focus. It felt so good to have the support of Glenda. I also much appreciated her summary of our sessions. It helps you to remember and see the areas you’re doing well and the areas you can work on. Glenda was always prepared and I had an excellent experience. Thank you.