We are confident about the impact this training will have on you as an individual. However, the ultimate benefit of our coaching is the improvement in your relationships. One of the great gains for companies is the impact our training has as you work together with your colleagues who have been through the same training. But don't take our word for it. Read what our clients have to say.
A testimonial from Lori B., Co-Founder & President
“Henriët from Semper Vita Institute first consulted with our team last year. Each person on our team took the StrenghtsFinder assessment, and Henriët spent the day with our team exploring our findings and how it applies to us personally, professionally, and as a team. More than anything else, team environment is paramount to success of our business for a variety of reasons. The StrengthsFinder philosophy, with Henriët’s guidance, helped foster our team environment in a greater way than I could have ever imagined.
"One year passed, and our team was still referencing StrengthsFinder, using lessons learned to solve interpersonal challenges and relate with customers, and wishing that the new people on the team had been part of our time with Henriët the previous year. So, I asked Henriët to spend another day with our team to focus on StrengthsFinder and Myers Briggs. The day together was great! Henriët is excellent at navigating various personalities and bringing a team together in way that is deep and meaningful.
"After our most recent day with Henriët, the team has requested that we have Henriët back each year for a “refresh”. She’s great, and her approach is impactful and effective.
"Thanks, Henriët!"
Lori B., Co-Founder and President
Year first hired: 2012
A testimonial from Gregory Korthase, SVI client
“Henriët had me take two tests: Strengthsfinder and Myers-Briggs. After taking these, I wasn't too thrilled with the results. My first thought was, "I'm not sure who took these tests, but whoever it was, they must be the most boring person on the planet.
"A week or so later, I met with Henriët, who patiently listened to my disgruntled disavowal of all that these tests said of me. With kindness and insight, she guided me through the reasons I was rejecting the results, and graciously refocused me on the aspects of my nature I long since had forgotten or buried.
"After our time, I had a new sense of understanding as to why I do some of the things I do, and what makes me tick. I have greater confidence in who I am, and what I am good at. Furthermore, I understand with more clarity the things I need to work on which will produce the highest net yield.
"I highly recommend her services to anyone.”
Gregory Korthase, Director of Business Development
Year first hired: 2011
Top Qualities: Personable, Expert, Good Value
A testimonial from Jill D., Vice President
"So you're a business person who's struggling to optimize your team. Who isn't?
"I was and am one of those business people, and I've actualy optimized my team's performance. How? I retained Henriët Schapelhouman as a certified Strengthsfinder and Myers-Briggs expert. And she's made all the difference with my team members.
"Henriët's more than a business consultant, she's a teacher. And she's taught me and my team a lot about working together effectively. About delegating work to people who do it better than you. About celebrating each other's successes. And about taking over activities from others when you know it'll be a cakewalk for you.
"So you're skeptical. You might think that this is so much executive coaching and teambuilding hoo-ha. But it's so much more. Call Henriët. Let her work her magic--yes, it's a mixture of art and science. Henriët is honest, direct, and she honors people's differences. Ironcially enough, this itself is a differentiator.
"I've used Henriët at two different companies and the ROI on her work is indisputable. Both times she's worked with executive teams who all leave the experience having more wisdom about themselves and their colleagues. And gratitute. When do you find a group of grateful executives these days, anyway?
"Call Henriët. You may not have a problem--yet. But she can help you."
Jill D., Vice President
Year first hired: 2009 (hired more than once)
Top Qualities: Personable, Expert, High Integrity
A testimonial from Timothy M., Chief Operating Officer
Having been recently appointed to the position of Chief Operating Officer at a management and technology consulting firm, I found the approach, methodology, and results derived from the analysis and working sessions conducted by Henriët Schapelhouman to be invaluable.
In most cases, it would take sixty to ninety days for a newly appointed executive to understand and learn how to work effectively with their subordinates. Applying Henriët’s methodology, this process was condensed to one week.
I would highly recommend this program to any organization that wants to quickly and effectively gain leadership team efficiency, proficiency, and a high level of effectiveness.
Timothy M., Chief Operating Officer
A testimonial from Geoffrey S.
I have an interesting history with the StrengthsFinder and Myers-Briggs assessments. In college, for one of my business classes, I was forced to take the Myers-Briggs assessment. I was reluctant - not because it was hard or time consuming - but because I already “knew myself.” What 21- year-old male doesn’t, right?
Fast forward 6 years, and my results from the exact same assessment are mostly identical, with a few changes that I am positive have been shaped by life experiences between then and now. What is different, though, is how the same message has been communicated so differently. I can tell you that after taking the assessment the first time, I appreciated very much the message of the results because it was right on. It made sense. It reflected me. That was the end of the story.
I was again reluctant to take the StrengthsFinders and Myers-Briggs for my company because I had "been there, done that." I knew how this story ended - or at least I thought I did. The difference? After receiving the results and reading through the explanations, I was reminded about the intricacies of me. The results reminded me again of what I do best, where I flourish, and where I do not. But that's not the end of the story.
My company scheduled a 1-1/2 hour one-on-one session with Henriët from SVI, and I didn’t understand why. Now I do. I got more out of that hour and a half than possibly any other equivalent time invested in my life. We not only discussed the results of StrengthsFinder and Myers-Briggs, but we applied them to my life. We talked about work situations that would allow me to focus on my strengths. Henriët coached me through real-life scenarios that helped me see where my traits revealed themselves, and others where they were capable of being revealed.
Henriët helped me discover that what I possibly viewed as a weakness in my life could absolutely be used to my advantage and turned into a strength. She helped me learn that my competitive nature might inhibit me to see the small victories in my daily tasks, and to remember that as I go.
And probably most importantly, Henriët helped me learn how to apply all of this not only in my career, but in my marriage as well. My wife thanks you, as do I.
Geoffrey S.
A testimonial from Cindy P., Client Services Manager
Semper Vita Institute, coaching, MBTI and Gallup StrengthsFinder: What do they all mean to me? Effective training(!), team building, and understanding how I'm wired and how to deal with people who are not like me.
The training that I have received from Semper Vita Institute has helped me understand why I do the things I do, be more patient as I work with other people, how to build the best possible teams using my strengths, and how to put together a team that will shore up my weaknesses.
I think it's imperative for any company who wants to be successful to have all their employees trained. This training not only allows the employees to learn about themselves, but also how to deal with each other, build effective teams, and use the training to assess and work with clients.
I highly endorse and recommend the training from Semper Vita Institute.
Cindy P., Director of Client Services
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