Testimonials
“I wholeheartedly recommend Championing Diversity workshop. My experience was life-changing. My awareness of diversity issues was dramatically increased and my resolve to be a diversity champion is sky high. I see opportunities every day to practice the principles I learned from the course. Michael Nila and Ondra Berry are master teachers. They brilliantly model and demonstrate all the principles they teach in the course. Their passion and enthusiasm is contagious. Their commitment to modeling diversity and in creating new diversity champions is inspiring. I have forever been changed as a result of my experience. I would be happy to talk to anyone on why attending Championing Diversity is one of the best investments they can ever make in their life. Franklin Covey is a proud partner of the Championing Diversity course.”
- David M.R. Covey
Franklin Covey Company
“I’ve seen firsthand how Guardian Quest’s training can transform and reinvigorate an employee culture even in times of dramatic change.”
- Renee West, CEO & COO Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino
Formerly President & COO of Excalibur
Resort & Casino
“It was a wonderful course….and is not at all like the diversity classes of the past. This course focuses on leadership skills and developing them within yourself and those your work with.”
- Dyann M. Edwards, Lt. Col
Air National Guard
“If you truly want to change the culture of your organization, develop your staff both personally and professionally, this is the program to start that journey. Believe me, the results are impressive!”
- Saul Frances, Director
Miami Beach Parking Dept.
“Our unit could even be better by having more members attends this training. I will make a difference with our unit members, co-workers, peers and family from this day forward.”
- Norma J. Long, MSgt
Air National Guard
“As an educator, it is difficult to attend professional development as I began to analyze the teaching strategies implemented. Many Times, I became frustrated by the lack of preparation, abilities of the presenters, lack of depth, etc. At NO time were you and the team unprepared, unfocused, unengaging, and uninspiring! Your professionalism in unmatched, and I am grateful for being able to participate,and I am grateful for being able to participate in this program.”
- Kaweeda Adams, Director
Clark County School District
“Some have even said that it was life-changing for them. This course is not one geared toward affirmative action or quotas; it is instead focused on being ready to compete in the changing environment we live in today.”
- Michael W. Yakira, President & CEO
NV Energy,
Formerly known as Sierra Pacific Resources
“..this experience was beneficial because it allowed me to take a hard look at myself how my actions or lack there of affect the organization. I feel we were very successful as a team and we were able to create an atmosphere of trust in a matter of three days; just imagine what can be accomplished in a matter of weeks, months or years.”
- Ronald Martin MSgt – NGB/A1MR
National Guard Bureau
“I have already added this additional training to my tool box for moving forward in the effort to improve the knowledge base for training our soldiers to be change agents in diversity. Again, thanks for the opportunity.
- Keith J. Thompson
Equal Opportunity Compliance Specialist
US Army
“I truly believe that the diversity program will equip us to be leaders in our field and to meet new and exciting challenges. The benefits of the seminar will rest on the application of the lessons learned at the Diversity Champions seminar and this I intend to uphold”
- Clifford Luk
Corporate Internal Audit
MGMMirage, Corp.
“Before this journey.., the word diversity meant many things to me,…I thought it meant focusing on everyone else…now when I hear the word, I believe it means I need to focus on me. My mission as I see it is to change my heart and therefore appreciate the differences in others.”
- Daniel Wagstaff
Director of Business Operations
Aerotek
“The class was informative, educational, emotional, and especially enlightening….simply stated, I thought is was excellent.”
- Mark E. Bartman, Colonel
Ohio Air National Guard
“The past three days have made an impact on my life that I never imagined. I am so glad that I was chosen to be a part of that class. I am back at work now and have not stop talking about it.
- Synthia Lee, Lieutenant
Operations – Central Bureau
Las Angeles Police Department
- Following From the Social Security Adminstration
“The session was relevant to my job ongoing and growth/development”
“Very good training. I was engaged and challenged throughout the session. There are several concepts that I will continue to work on and develop.”
“Unique and practical perspectives. Applicable not only for organizational processes, but also for personal life. Actually teaches skills and concepts for making inclusively a continuing process and culture change.”
“This is good and powerful material. We will be better managers, employees, spouse, and people.”
“This was so much more than a “typical” diversity session. It dealt with diversity but included leadership training and how we can become better leaders and stewards of SSA.”
“This is truly the best training that I have had in my 25 years as an SSA employee. I think it’s important that these principles be emphasized at all levels. From our new hires to our senior executives an understanding and adoption of these principles is the key to effective living in our work and home environments
