Vital Business Testimonials

University of Vermont Business Coaching Professional Certificate for Leaders and Managers:

"The coaching skills workshop introduced me to me a style of conversation I'd never fully experienced before. It's already helped me break through barriers and see new paths of communication. I've gained the confidence to ask questions which lead to awakening and inspiration. I've been putting the knowledge to work already."

Tina S. de la Torre, Director of Marketing and Community Relations
Northfield Savings Bank

"I feel very good about completing this workshop. It has allowed me to slow down, breathe and put better intent into my job, friendships and family. One of the biggest concepts that has helped me the most is working from a curious place…this is easy to practice and easy to coach, with tremendous rewards. Moving forward, there are many applications that I plan on continuing to use. It is an opportunity to take a step to the next level of life practice, so hold on…it’s a great ride!"

Kate McEachern, Human Resources Director
Twincraft, Inc.
Winooski, VT

"I went into this class quite skeptical as to whether or not I would come away with anything useful. At the beginning of the second day I was very interested in learning more, and by the end of that day, quite excited about how I might incorporate what I was experiencing and learning about coaching and being coached into my company and day to day life!"

Tamatha B. Blanchard, President/Owner
Homestead Landscaping

In-House 3-Day Coaching Skills Training:

Some highlights from a recent coaching skills training session for the top manager team at Burton Snowboards in Vermont:

What have you learned about being a coach manager?

  • "It takes a great deal of practice, but the rewards can be great and realized as bottom line $."
  • "It can and will make our business stronger. It will provide a more productive work environment. It can make people happier and more energized about work!"
  • "Positive approach to difficult conversations. What is the value of that?"
  • "Loyal productive staff that flourish in their individual positions and as a team within the organization!"
  • "I have many new people in my organization. This will accelerate our team getting on the same page."
  • "Effective solutions and strategies. Effective team-driven management."
  • "Bottom line, a more constructive, productive and happy place where people feel ownership."
  • "Better relationships, more motivated colleagues, identification of otherwise unforeseen solutions. Tapping into untapped creativity and energy reserves."

Applications

  • "Generates better solution based decisions"
  • "Builds team approach."
  • "Be a more successful manager and make the people around me appreciate their job and feel accomplished."
  • "Galvanizing my immediate team, better, more collaborative relationships with others in the company and better business results."

Working with Non-profits:

"The hands-on actual coaching experience was very helpful. As a result, we are now leading group business coaching sessions for our entrepreneurial training program graduates. Even those new to coaching have been very responsive. If you are considering using Vital Business' coaching skills training program… open your mind and go for it."

Marilinne Cooper, Executive Director
Women's Rural Entrepreneurial Network (WREN)
Bethlehem, NH

Developing a Coaching Culture:

"The CEO of the company looked beyond the symptoms and recognized there was a need for a company-wide coaching culture, starting at the top. We immediately launched the Top Leadership Coaching program, enrolling fourteen senior managers and directors (men and women) in the first round. Positive results have been reported throughout the company. Burton has always valued leadership."

Tammy Hetrick, Global Trade Manager
Burton Snowboards
Burlington, VT

One-on-One Coaching:

"Thank you so much for your work with our valued employee... I was very impressed with what she learned about herself and the suggestions she made for going forward!"

Connie Roy-Czyzowski, Vice President, Human Resources
Northeast Delta Dental