Testimonials
Success Stories
Testimonials from professionals who have undergone Critical Perceptions training.
He Does A Great Job Connecting With The Class
Daniel made the information interesting. He does a great job connecting with the class.
By Far One Of The Best Instructors!
I liked learning more about myself. Daniel is by far one of the best instructors!
He Was Excellent
Daniel was so much fun to listen to. I appreciated his stories and his understanding of what I do as a dispatcher. He was excellent.
Daniel Brought Attention To How We Are Viewed By Others
I liked that Daniel brought attention to how we are viewed by others with the ‘how do you see me?’ portion of the class.
I Liked Daniel’s Openness
I liked Daniel’s openness with the group and interactions with my co-workers.
The First Impression Exercise Opened My Eyes
The first impression exercise opened my eyes to how I see people and how they see me.
Daniel Was Excellent
Daniel was excellent, with a good delivery and way of relating to us.
I Appreciated Daniel’s Knowledge Of Communications Styles
I appreciated Daniel’s knowledge of communications styles and experience dealing with people in a variety of circumstances.
A Great Job Connecting With The Class
Daniel made the information interesting. He does a great job connecting with the class.
Keeping The Audience’s Attention
Daniel presented the course material in a manner that was conducive in keeping the audience’s attention.
The Class Was Very Informative
The class was very informative and I was impressed with Daniel’s knowledge and experience.
I Appreciated Daniel’s Positive And Enthusiastic Approach
I appreciated Daniel’s positive and enthusiastic approach to delivering this course.
Gave Helpful Ideas On How To Present Myself Better
It was presented well and gave helpful ideas on how to present myself better.
How To Communicate In A More Effective Way
My favorite part was the discussion on how to communicate in a more effective way to others (my peers).
Makes You Feel Comfortable
Daniel was very personable and makes you feel comfortable.
Daniel did a great job… making you self-reflect
Daniel did a great job presenting the course topics, getting the class involved, and making you self-reflect.
Kept Everyone Very Interested
My favorite part was the knowledge, realness, critical thinking, straightforwardness, and alertness. Very informative and kept everyone very interested!
Real Talk
Daniel was refreshing, with real talk.
Daniel Asked For A Lot
Daniel asked for a lot of feedback and made people feel comfortable.
A Great Job Allowing Students To Openly/Honestly
I enjoyed the group discussions. Daniel did a great job allowing students to openly/honestly share but not be in a gripe session.
I Liked Everything
I liked everything–especially the interaction between Daniel and class.
I Would Attend Another Course By Daniel Regardless Of Content
I would attend another course by Daniel regardless of content.
I Appreciate The In-Depth Experience
I appreciate the in-depth experience Daniel brought into the class and listening to his personal experiences.
Group Activities Were Helpful
The group activities were helpful.
Fully Understanding What We Go Through On A Day-To-Day Basis
Daniel was able to relate well and gave me a sense of fully understanding what we go through on a day-to-day basis.
To Put To Use New Ideas And Thoughts
I like being able to put to use new ideas and thoughts.
All The Activities That Encouraged Discussion
I appreciated all the activities that encouraged discussion.
Understanding That I Am In Control Of How Others Perceive Me
My favorite part of the course was understanding that I am in control of how others perceive me.
Good Thought Exercises Identifying Where We Have Bias
Daniel was very engaging, with good thought exercises identifying where we have bias.
Daniel Was Outstanding
Daniel was outstanding: kept you engaged and involved everyone.
Very In Sync With The Audience
Daniel was very in sync with the audience. As a whole, we were able to connect and get what we needed as a team.
The Class Flowed Very Well
The class flowed very well and kept me engaged. Time flew by.
Teaching Us How We Look At And Judge People
I appreciated the first exercise of teaching us how we look at and judge people.
The Class Was Eye-Opening And Excellent.
Daniel was an excellent instructor. The class was eye-opening and excellent.
I Appreciated The Self-Reflection
Daniel was great and kept everyone involved. I appreciated the self-reflection and class participation.
The Material Was Well Thought Out
The material was well thought out and left room for questions.
Add More Courses/Classes With Daniel
He did a great job. Add more courses/classes with Daniel.
I Walked Away With A Lot More Knowledge
In so many courses the instructor simply talks AT to educate. I walked away with a lot more knowledge from this course because participation was encouraged.
Great Interaction And Demos
Great interaction and demos. It gave me a lot of personal and professional ideas.
Daniel Was Energetic
Daniel was energetic and kept the group’s interest.
Great Topics Covered For Self-Reflection
This was a very helpful class. Great topics covered for self-reflection. It was thought-provoking about how I handle 911 dispatching, along with how I am with others.
I Appreciated Daniel’s Wisdom
I appreciated Daniel’s wisdom and presentation of material, along with his experience and how he related it to the course.
I’ve Trained For Over 30 Years, And I Felt Good At End Of Day
I enjoyed the whole day. I’ve trained for over 30 years, and I felt good at end of day.”
Learning How Others View Me
My big takeaway was learning how others view me without knowing me.
My Favorite Part Was Class Interaction/Participation
My favorite part was class interaction/participation. Daniel had many personal experiences that tied into the topic.
He Wasn’t Afraid To Call Us Out And Be Real
Daniel was very personal and professional. I learned so much more from the way he presented the material. He wasn’t afraid to call us out and be real.
True Experience To Share With The Class
I have attended numerous classes over the years and there is nothing better than a professional instructor that does not just read slides and has true experience to share with the class.
It Was A Very Positive Class
It was a very positive class. It made me more mindful of my own behavior.
Daniel Was Great And The Entire Class Was Presented Very Well
Daniel was great and the entire class was presented very well.
Very Insightful
Daniel was very informative and open-minded. I didn’t see any negative points to his presentation. Very insightful.
This Class Was Spot-On
This class was spot-on with the job.
Everything Flowed Smoothly.
Everything flowed smoothly.
I’d Attend Them All
If it is as well-presented as this course, I’d attend them all.
More Conversation About The Material
The slides were short and sweet, so there was more conversation about the material/content than reading from the slides.
Best Training In 30 Years In The Business
Best training in 30 years in the business.
The Interaction With Everyone Was My Favorite Part
The interaction with everyone was my favorite part. Daniel was able to create a safe space for people to share.
Daniel Did An Amazing Job Teaching This Class
Daniel did an amazing job teaching this class. I look forward to more of his trainings.
It Was So Interesting
It was so interesting, I didn’t even realize how fast time went. Halfway through, Daniel checked in with everybody to ask what we were gathering from the course.
Daniel… Expanded On The Topics Through Discussion And Story-Telling
Daniel did not just read off the Power Point, but instead expanded on the topics through discussion and story-telling.
I Enjoyed Everything
I enjoyed everything: Daniel, the material, the activities.
Free And Open Dialogue
It was a controlled, but free and open dialogue.
It Was Very Eye-Opening
It was very eye-opening and made me have better perspective for the profession and co-workers.
Everything Was Fantastic
Everything was fantastic: from the exercises, to the materials, to the instructor, and discussions it created within our team.
Everyone Was Sharing Openly
My favorite part of the class was how comfortable everyone was with sharing openly.
It Gave Everyone A Mirror To See What We Do Daily
My favorite part was the group work in the beginning. It gave everyone a mirror to see what we do daily (judge).