Testimonials

Success Stories

Testimonials from professionals who have undergone Critical Perceptions training.

I Liked Daniel’s Openness

I liked Daniel’s openness with the group and interactions with my co-workers.

Student from Emergency Communications
Pontiac, MI

I Would Attend Another Course By Daniel Regardless Of Content

I would attend another course by Daniel regardless of content.

Student from NENA (national emergency numbers association) Conference
Orlando, FL

The First Impression Exercise Opened My Eyes

The first impression exercise opened my eyes to how I see people and how they see me.

Student from 911 Center
Cincinnati, OH

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.

Student from Emergency Communications Center
Warren County, VA

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.

Student in 911 Emergency Communications Center
Montgomery, AL

Add More Courses/Classes With Daniel

He did a great job. Add more courses/classes with Daniel.

Student from 911 Center
Dekalb, IL

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.

Student from Emergency Communications
Pontiac, MI

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.

Student from 911 Center
Cincinnati, OH

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.

Student in 911 Emergency Communications Center
Montgomery, AL

Daniel Was Great And The Entire Class Was Presented Very Well

Daniel was great and the entire class was presented very well.

Student from Emergency Communications Center
Warren County, VA

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).

Student in 911 Emergency Communications Center
Montgomery, AL

Keeping The Audience’s Attention

Daniel presented the course material in a manner that was conducive in keeping the audience’s attention.

Student in 911 Emergency Communications Center
Montgomery, AL

I Appreciated The Self-Reflection

Daniel was great and kept everyone involved. I appreciated the self-reflection and class participation.

Student from Emergency Communications
Pontiac, MI

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.

Student in 911 Emergency Communications Center
Montgomery, AL

Very Insightful

Daniel was very informative and open-minded. I didn’t see any negative points to his presentation. Very insightful.

Student from Emergency Communications Center
El Paso, TX

The Class Was Very Informative

The class was very informative and I was impressed with Daniel’s knowledge and experience.

Student in 911 Emergency Communications Center
Montgomery, AL

Kept Everyone Very Interested

My favorite part was the knowledge, realness, critical thinking, straightforwardness, and alertness. Very informative and kept everyone very interested!

Student from Emergency Communications Center
El Paso, TX

A Great Job Connecting With The Class

Daniel made the information interesting. He does a great job connecting with the class.

Student from Emergency Communications
Pontiac, MI

Daniel Was Outstanding

Daniel was outstanding: kept you engaged and involved everyone.

Student from NENA (national emergency numbers association) Conference
Orlando, FL

Good Thought Exercises Identifying Where We Have Bias

Daniel was very engaging, with good thought exercises identifying where we have bias.

Student in 911 Emergency Communications Center
Montgomery, AL

Daniel Did An Amazing Job Teaching This Class

Daniel did an amazing job teaching this class. I look forward to more of his trainings.

Student in 911 Emergency Communications Center
Montgomery, AL

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.

Student from NENA (national emergency numbers association) Conference
Orlando, FL

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.”

Student from Emergency Communications
Pontiac, MI

Free And Open Dialogue

It was a controlled, but free and open dialogue.

Student from Emergency Communications
Pontiac, MI

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.

Student from 911 Center
Dekalb, IL

Makes You Feel Comfortable

Daniel was very personable and makes you feel comfortable.

Student from Emergency Communications
Loveland, CO

Real Talk

Daniel was refreshing, with real talk.

Student from Emergency Communications Center
Omaha, NE

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.

Student in 911 Emergency Communications Center
Montgomery, AL

Great Interaction And Demos

Great interaction and demos. It gave me a lot of personal and professional ideas.

Student from Emergency Communications Center
El Paso, TX

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.

Student from 911 Center
Dekalb, IL

I Liked Everything

I liked everything–especially the interaction between Daniel and class.

Student in 911 Emergency Communications
Montgomery, AL

I Appreciated Daniel’s Positive And Enthusiastic Approach

I appreciated Daniel’s positive and enthusiastic approach to delivering this course.

Student from Emergency Communications
Pontiac, MI

Everything Flowed Smoothly.

Everything flowed smoothly.

Student from Emergency Communications Center
Omaha, NE

All The Activities That Encouraged Discussion

I appreciated all the activities that encouraged discussion.

Student from NENA (national emergency numbers association) Conference
Orlando, FL

The Class Flowed Very Well

The class flowed very well and kept me engaged. Time flew by.

Student in 911 Emergency Communications Center
Montgomery, AL

Everything Was Fantastic

Everything was fantastic: from the exercises, to the materials, to the instructor, and discussions it created within our team.

Student from Emergency Communications
Pontiac, MI

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.

Student from Emergency Communications
Pontiac, MI

He Does A Great Job Connecting With The Class

Daniel made the information interesting. He does a great job connecting with the class.

Student from NENA (national emergency numbers association) Conference
Orlando, FL

Best Training In 30 Years In The Business

Best training in 30 years in the business.

Student in 911 Emergency Communications Center
Montgomery, AL

This Class Was Spot-On

This class was spot-on with the job.

Student in 911 Emergency Communications Center
Montgomery, AL

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.

Student from 911 Center
Dekalb, IL

Daniel Was Energetic

Daniel was energetic and kept the group’s interest.

Student from NENA (national emergency numbers association) Conference
Orlando, FL

Teaching Us How We Look At And Judge People

I appreciated the first exercise of teaching us how we look at and judge people.

Student from Emergency Communications Center
El Paso, TX

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.

Student from Emergency Communications Center
Austin, TX

Learning How Others View Me

My big takeaway was learning how others view me without knowing me.

Student from Emergency Communications Center
Omaha, NE

To Put To Use New Ideas And Thoughts

I like being able to put to use new ideas and thoughts.

Student from Emergency Communications Center
El Paso, TX

Daniel Asked For A Lot

Daniel asked for a lot of feedback and made people feel comfortable.

Student from Emergency Communications Center
Omaha, NE

By Far One Of The Best Instructors!

I liked learning more about myself. Daniel is by far one of the best instructors!

Student from Emergency Communications Center
Omaha, NE

I Appreciate The In-Depth Experience

I appreciate the in-depth experience Daniel brought into the class and listening to his personal experiences.

Student from Emergency Communications
Loveland, CO

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.

Student from 911 Center
Cincinnati, OH

The Material Was Well Thought Out

The material was well thought out and left room for questions.

Student in 911 Emergency Communications Center
Montgomery, AL

It Was Very Eye-Opening

It was very eye-opening and made me have better perspective for the profession and co-workers.

Student from NENA (national emergency numbers association) Conference
Orlando, FL

It Was A Very Positive Class

It was a very positive class. It made me more mindful of my own behavior.

Student from Emergency Communications
Pontiac, MI

Daniel Was Excellent

Daniel was excellent, with a good delivery and way of relating to us.

Student in 911 Emergency Communications Center
Montgomery, AL

Everyone Was Sharing Openly

My favorite part of the class was how comfortable everyone was with sharing openly.

Student from Emergency Communications
Pontiac, MI

The Class Was Eye-Opening And Excellent.

Daniel was an excellent instructor. The class was eye-opening and excellent.

Student from 911 Center
Dekalb, IL

I Enjoyed Everything

I enjoyed everything: Daniel, the material, the activities.

Student from Emergency Communications Center
El Paso, TX

Gave Helpful Ideas On How To Present Myself Better

It was presented well and gave helpful ideas on how to present myself better.

Student from Emergency Communications
Loveland, CO

My Favorite Part Was Class Interaction/Participation

My favorite part was class interaction/participation. Daniel had many personal experiences that tied into the topic.

Student from Emergency Communications Center
Warren County, VA

Group Activities Were Helpful

The group activities were helpful.

Student from Emergency Communications
Loveland, CO

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.

Student from Emergency Communications Center
Austin, TX

I’d Attend Them All

If it is as well-presented as this course, I’d attend them all.

Student from Emergency Communications Center
Warren County, VA

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).

Student from Emergency Communications
Loveland, CO

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.

Student from Emergency Communications
Loveland, CO

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.

Student from Emergency Communications Center
Omaha, NE
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