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What people are saying...
Very thought provoking course. Great positive interactions between all participants.
It was eye opening! Very engaging and impactful. I definitely recommend to all managers/leaders who are willing to invest on…read more →
Great balance between theory and practice. Working on real case scenarios was very helpful. The cards are also good tools…read more →
I liked the balance between theory and workshop. Some courses put too much emphasis on workshops and case studies and…read more →
Good and simple ways and principles, lots of practice which is necessary to go back at work and comfortably start…read more →
I truly enjoyed the specific examples for this program! It is obvious that Mirella has massive experience! Excellent program. The…read more →
Contenu très clair. Approche très efficace. Le ‘role play’ aide énormément à l’apprentissage. La formatrice était très intéressante, elle donnait…read more →
The program is well-structured and adaptable. Mirella quickly adapted to the group’s dynamic and was able to put everyone at…read more →
Un cours intéressant avec un bel équilibre entre les exercices et la théorie. Mirella a une excellente maîtrise du sujet.…read more →
A perfect course! I started the course at a beginner level. After the course, I feel more confident in my…read more →
My coaching experience with Mirella De Civita was a very worthwhile endeavor that added value. She uses her experience, approach…read more →
Very good program. Many exercises that gave the chance to practice the theory. Mirella is a very good facilitator; provided…read more →
I liked the program. It explores an area I hadn’t realized before: problem solving style makes me work alone and…read more →
The materials and exercises vs theory time was perfect. We had a great group and everyone was enthusiastic and had…read more →
“Because of my clinical background, it was imperative for me to find a mentor that was able to help me…read more →
Bon cours; très utile. Me servira certainement dans mon travail. Mirella est une bonne animatrice. Bonne présentation, message clair et…read more →
Excellent course! Good balance between theory and practice. One day is the right length!
Excellent cours! Excellente animation de la part de Mirella! La fluidité de la session permet une réelle progression de nos…read more →
Excellent program! Very insightful and thought provoking! I wish it had been offered to me years ago! Would have like…read more →
Mirella is truly outstanding at what she does, she has a way of instilling confidence while providing an honest and…read more →
Papillon MDC is unmatched when it comes to developing best-in-class programs. Mirella and her team's professionalism, combined with their wealth…read more →
Excellent course! Mirella is a great facilitator! Excellent mix between theory and practice.
Contenu très utile et transférable au quotidien. Cela va beaucoup m’aider dans le travail et la vie de tous les…read more →
Excellente formation qui nous fait grandir dans nos compétences!
Excellente formation! Je suggère que ce cours soit donné aux nouveaux gestionnaires et aux employés en voie de devenir gestionnaire!
Louis was a great coach. Helped clear out the fog that was surrounding my current situation so that I could…read more →
Content is excellent and easy to understand! Amazing program! Je me sens beaucoup mieux équippée pour coacher mon équipe. Great…read more →
The content is rich, backed up by scientific research. The flow is great and the opportunity to practice is where…read more →
Excellent programme! J’ai beaucoup apprécié les simulations et les exercices. Mirella nous a présenté plusieurs mises en situation. Un bon…read more →
Would have loved more time, but appreciated everything you helped me with. This was the best training on coaching I’ve…read more →
I really enjoyed the program; it was very insightful and the tools that were provided were clear to understand and…read more →
Travailler avec Mirella, c'est accepter de bûcher. C'est accepter de se faire challenger. C'est accepter que tes questions, c'est seulement…read more →
The program is excellent! Very well laid out and the steps takes us logically through the content. The live experience…read more →
Mirella is an excellent facilitator! The program was great! The scenarios were very helpful to understand the course; especially to…read more →
I have had the opportunity to work with Mirella on a coaching assignment; initially, I had placed faith in her…read more →
It was an excellent course. I have been a manager for only one year and I learned so much on…read more →
This program is excellent and well adapted to our day to day challenges to help us be a better manager.…read more →
Working with Mirella has been a rewarding experience. Her professionalism, dedication, patience and inspiration have transformed my coaching skills. As…read more →
Excellent course! Mirella has outstanding knowledge, and great abilities in clarifying as well as keeping the participants focused on objective.
I was very fortunate to meet Mirella through an interview process almost 10 years ago and was immediately taken by…read more →
This program is a definite paradigm shift and highly recommended! Perhaps should be mandatory for every manager! The expertise in…read more →
Great course; learned a lot on coaching. Let the coachee do the talking. Material is great!
Great course! Right balance between theory, thinking, practice and feedback. Good practical tools we can now use. Clearly a course…read more →
Program was excellent! It is designed for results, easy to understand, real world applicability. Mirella was very knowledgeable, friendly and…read more →
Excellent program! Good balance between theory and practice. Will certainly be useful in my job.
I have known Dr. Mirella De Civita for over 15 years. She completed a 3 year post-doctoral fellowship at McGill…read more →
This was an excellent course both in what was presented, and how it was presented. It kept my attention for…read more →
In the course of fulfilling a mandate for Mirella, we had a chance to work closely together. Mirella is extremely…read more →
Mirella, thank you for listening to me when we met. You didn't judge me; you just listened and was on…read more →
Mirella is great at what she does, insightful and very helpful in helping candidates pursue greater success through better understanding…read more →
I learned a few good things that will stay with me. Mirella was very knowledgeable. The content of the program…read more →
Mon expérience de Coaching avec Mirella fût des plus enrichissantes. C’était ma première expérience de travail avec un Conseil D’administration…read more →
Very insightful. Good rhythm to the class. Never a dull moment. Mirella was very dynamic. She kept us focused and…read more →
Excellent Program! This workshop has very much transformed my approach in any relationships. Mirella was excellent! Overall, the program is…read more →
Excellent structure! Good mix of theory and practice. Mirella is an excellent facilitator with useful knowledge and experience. She got…read more →
Program was excellent. Mirella was great! Good balance between practice and techniques. Very good experience, will definitely be using during…read more →
The program was excellent! A 3rd day should be considered. Mirella was professional, cordial and credible. She was excellent! Core…read more →
I have worked with Mirella directly as well as having her support members of my team. I always found her…read more →
In a short period of time, we got the tools and settings to coach with efficiency. Mirella knows the program…read more →
Excellent Program! The quick reminder printouts are very handy. The material is well-explained and practiced. Extremely interesting link between problem…read more →
Very good and balanced agenda; well-structured program. Easy to remember the best practices, good combination of content vs. exercises. Mirella…read more →
The Alignment Project is an excellent program. It is good to understand other peoples' communication styles. The approach is informative…read more →
Absolutely love the class and see high value in my day-to-day work. Now I am just eager to learn more…read more →
Contenu bien présenté, clair et efficace. Facilitateur connaît son contenu et donne des exemples appropriés. Elle sait garder l’attention de…read more →
The program was great! There is a good balance between practice, and theory. Very good interaction between Mirella and all…read more →
It was an excellent program. I learned so much about myself and I see such a difference from day 1…read more →
Ce cours est excellent! Bel équilibre entre théorie et pratique. Les liens entre le sujet et la neuroscience sont fascinants…read more →
Good program! Mirella is as good as it gets; patient and a great teacher. You feel she can connect with…read more →
Excellent program that gives a new perspective on problem resolution. Mirella is a very efficient and lively facilitator.
Very logical program, and easy to understand. Powerful tools easy to apply on a day-to-day basis. Meets all basic understanding…read more →
Great hands-on course! I look forward to putting into practice with my team!
Very good program. Mirella is a fantastic facilitator; very astute and builds and fosters safe environment for sharing. I would…read more →
La formation était excellente. De toutes les formations reçues, celle-ci était vraiment différente! Mirella est un exemple incroyable de ce…read more →
Very good session.
It truly opened my mind on how little I listened and let people make their own decisions. Exercises were great.…read more →
As someone who did not really know what I was about to experience. I felt like I was thrown in…read more →
Exemples très concrets et spécifiques. L’animatrice a su s’adapter à notre type de travail et nous a aussi aidé à…read more →
Le programme était excellent! Tout est parfait! Beaucoup d'exercices pratiques qui forcent l'implication et favorisent l'apprentissage. Je recommande ce cours…read more →
J’ai adoré l’ensemble du programme. Excellent ajout au catalogue des formations! Puissant et contribue à soutenir l’évolution de la culture…read more →
Although I have always been a big supporter of coaching programs, I was dubious of the effectiveness of coaching programs…read more →
The course itself wa a "AH" moment! Can't think of anyone who could teach it better! Miella was great! Everything…read more →
I retained Mirella on a number of mandates and I offer an unconditional positive testimony. Mirella has the usual essential…read more →
The program is very interesting and highly helpful. Mirella was excellent!
Really well-done course. Mirella was awesome; very soft-spoken and polity. It was a lot of fun to learn from her…read more →
I met Mirella when coaching was just an abstract concept for me and she is the one that awoke the…read more →
My professional experiences with Mirella De Civita have been nothing less than outstanding. She provides such valuable insights and places…read more →
Very good program – theory is balanced with practice. Very good facilitator. Practical part is very helpful.
I think that this is a very practical course that will bring results quickly. Mirella had a good and open…read more →
This was an amazing course. I learned so much in 2 days that I will use in my everyday life!…read more →
I have known Mirella for many years and value her insights and unique views on leadership development. She has taken…read more →
Très bon programme! Mirella a donné des exemples concrets et a pris le temps d’expliquer les réactions humaines. Ce cours…read more →
Good program to help us shift from just managing people to developing the team’s capabilities. The exercises that Mirella did…read more →
Very interesting course outline. Mirella was engaging and organized. She made the class interesting and esy to follow. The content…read more →
This course really provides the tools to unlock in the other person the capacity to navigate & develop our coaching…read more →
The process we learned about gave me a structured approach to the two, allowing me to be more confident and…read more →
Excellent course, great and valuable coaching approach that I believe I can use every day. Great discussions in the group.…read more →
Mirella maitrise très bien le contenu; propose des exemples de plusieurs manières différentes- autant ce qui doit être fait que…read more →
Excellent programme. Méthode favorisant l’ouverture et la responsabilisation des employés. Mirella est une excellente formatrice. Elle est très connaissante du…read more →
Excellent cours! Je me sens assez outillée pour expérimenter le modèle avec les gens de mon entourage (travail et vie…read more →
Program is very useful! Will definitely apply it at work and at home! Thank you!
Practical and simple tools that are easy to remember, coupled with useful handouts. It makes the retention of the knowledge…read more →
High level quality course! Great interactions between all of the participants in the class, and Mirella. Good exercises, very nice…read more →
Mirella and Papillon MDC Inc. were instrumental in helping my executive team to bring our strategy to life, by aligning…read more →
Ce cours me permettra de mieux responsabiliser les gens. Les différents aspects du cours pourront être appliqués autant au travail…read more →
I loved the training. It is well presented (Q-A cards) and there was a lot of coaching scenarios. I think…read more →
Excellent programme! Le coaching est un outil que tout gestionnaire devrait connaître!
Excellent program! I really appreciated the exercises to help in developing my skills around this model.
Mirella is a consummate professional. She provided accurate, insightful and meaningful reports and debriefs to me about our senior management…read more →
Matériel concis et clair; les petits cartons sont d’excellents outils de « refresh memory » afin d’utiliser la méthode au…read more →
Excellent cours! Le contenu est très bien structuré et le rythme était bon. Mirella est une excellente animatrice et a…read more →
Wow!! Le meilleur atelier de formation auquel j’ai participé depuis que je suis gérant des ventes. Merci pour le partage…read more →
The program is very good, in my opinion too short for me. I would have have liked an access to…read more →
Through Mirella’s guidance, I was able to step back from the everyday fast pace schedule and reflect on my decisions,…read more →
Team development is as important as personal development in the success of a business. Mirella was instrumental in helping me…read more →
Great benefit for employees and managers! This course should be mandatory for all managers at a minimum. Mirella had an…read more →
Great program that gave me some awareness on a lot of areas such as listening, and asking questions. Mirella gave…read more →
A complete eye opener for me; we do not realize the power of it. I listen to the essence of…read more →
Working with Mirella was a life changing experience. I would recommend her to any executive who feel stuck and not…read more →
J’ai été en contact avec Louis au cours des 4 dernières années. Sa disponibilité et ses retours rapides le caractérisent.…read more →
Great course! It helps develop my default mode network.
Le programme est excellent! Méthode de coaching claire qui mérite d'être appliquée dans les différentes sphères de la vie. Les…read more →
The program was excellent! Eh coaching model will be a great tool to use with my team. Mirella made the…read more →
Program was excellent. Mirella was great! I found that the program had a very efficient mix of theory, principles, tools,…read more →
Mirella never ceased to amaze me. I have witnessed her effective coaching before which gave me full confidence in choosing…read more →
The program was excellent! It was great that we were able to practice. Mirella is an excellent facilitator. It was…read more →
Thank you for the excellent insights! The exercises were revealing through the use of real life examples; not just role…read more →
I met Mirella during an assessment process. She is clearly an expert. Beyond her obvious technical capabilities, she is a…read more →
The course was excellent. This material is a must for all managers. Mirella was excellent; she had a very positive…read more →
Very practical model to follow. Mirella was very engaging and did great illustrations or each point. Overall, I thought it…read more →
Excellent concepts. Well-described program. Good balance of theory and practice. Mirella has an amazing way with words. She makes it…read more →
Excellent program! Great interactions, and guided learnings by Mirella.
Completely outstanding! All my management team needs to go through this course. Should be mandatory for all managers! I was…read more →
J’avais le choix dans le cadre de ma transition de carrière de travailler avec qui je voulais. Je connaissais Mirella…read more →
Professionally and personally, Mirella’s commitment and authenticity is a breath of fresh air. The high standard of ethics to which…read more →
I liked the methodology; the way of training. Very good materials. Mirella was experienced, engaging, and professional. The best training…read more →
The program has very valuable content and should really be delivered to additional levels of the organization. Excellent and clear…read more →
Le contenu du cours est vraiment applicable au quotidien dans mon travail… Il a une belle valeur ajoutée! Mirella maîtrise…read more →
Mirella is an amazing human being and I could not have dreamt of a better mentor coach. While mentoring me…read more →
Donne de bons outils avec des exemples concrets et pertinents. Mirella est une excellente formatrice. Elle donne des enseignements très…read more →
Program was excellent! I am very excited to practice this in the field! Mirella was quite knowledgeable; fun; and experienced.…read more →
The program made me realize that I can control the volume of conversations. I will certainly use the E-A-S-T model…read more →
Le cours était très clair avec divers outils pour comprendre. Mirella connaît très bien sa matière. Elle était claire, ouverte…read more →
In my former role as Director of Human Resources, I valued Mirella's contributions as a business psychologist and executive coach…read more →
Excellent training course that provides you the proper coaching tools and combines it with reality. Mirella was excellent! Also great…read more →
Très bon concept pour nous permettre d'améliorer nos habiletés de mentorat/coaching. Mirella maîtrise très bien la matière et est très…read more →
Program was great; very good opportunity to share each other’s experience. Mirella gave good examples, and had lots of energy!…read more →
Particularly enjoyed the manner in which the course was conducted; that being an immersive and interactive experience. Content is relevant…read more →
Very good content; I was surprised by how much information I learned and how I will be capable of applying…read more →
I had the pleasure to meet Louis for coaching related to Chief executive’s approaches, what they have top of mind,…read more →
Very impactful! Good balance between theory and practice. Mirella is a great facilitator; she was able to keep a good…read more →
I have been confusing mentoring and coaching all my life; just for that, it was worth it! Mirella had a…read more →
Very good tool that I will be able to use both at work and at home. Mirella is the best…read more →
Mirella was a collaborator on several projects, including work funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) and the…read more →
One of the best trainings I took! Mirella was excellent! She was amazing, very good examples and tips to practice.
Mirella has a smooth and effective way to help an Alpha personality put his ego into his pocket and see…read more →
C’est un excellent cours!. Mirella connaît très bien son sujet et le vend très bien, même au plus sceptique!
The program is well thought out and I appreciate the various tools that are used to deliver the course content.…read more →
I have had the great pleasure of working with Mirella who has been my coach for the last 2 years.…read more →
Mirella is able to sift through a rich amount of psychometric data and interview material to quickly provide insights that…read more →
Programme très intéressant. Le déroulement était parfait. Pas une seconde j’ai vu le temps passé. Avoir des vidéos, c’est intéressant…read more →
This was a very valuable experience for me and I feel that I will be using it on a daily…read more →
The program forces you to be honest and vulnerable in a work setting which does not happen often. The role…read more →
I was very skeptical coming in; even tried to cancel! But very happy I came!! Gave me very good tools…read more →
Je suis encore impressionnée par la capacité de Mirella à saisir les défis auxquels je faisais face et me faire…read more →
Excellent initiative for our company to start this program! Mirella is really competent; we just saw the tip of the…read more →
It is an amazing eye opener that will enable me and my team to grow as leaders. The program has…read more →
5 minutes after our first meeting, I already knew that Mirella was the type that would make significant differences in…read more →
I met Mirella De Civita as part of an interview process with an international loyalty company. From the moment I…read more →
Pertinent course, usable content that is simple and clearly shared. Mirella maintained the pace, engaged her audience by using a…read more →
Excellent course to get one’s point across in a changing organisation. Excellent examples and role playing that allows team to…read more →
I found the course very informative. I was amazed in how small changes in your approach can have a big…read more →
Program will be so useful in all aspects of my life, including work! Mirella was incredible! The clarity of her…read more →
Excellent material with great participation and an exceptional facilitator! Mirella is thoughtful and caring and provides insightful feedback that facilitates…read more →
It is a pleasure to work with Mirella. She is an excellent coach who helps you reach your full potential.…read more →
The program was excellent. Mirella is very trusting, personable and fun. Fantastic content – practical skills that will help me…read more →
Mirella was amazing. What a brilliant person. She kept my attention during 2 days, what an exploit!
Lorsque j’ai été nommé à un poste exécutif siégeant au comité de direction, j’ai eu la chance d’avoir Mirella pour…read more →
I felt privileged to have had such a qualified and experienced facilitator. Mirella gave us a lot of insights into…read more →
Good program! Mirella is an excellent facilitator. I was happy with the course and the content.
The program was great; not overloaded. Great pace and good balance between theory and exercises. Mirella was excellent! I am…read more →
I had the great pleasure of working with Dr. De Civita as my mentor coach while I was completing the…read more →
One of the best soft skills course I had. Mirella has much knowledge of the subject and is a perfect…read more →
The content is powerful and leaves you with a workable model that you can use starting immediately. Mirella had an…read more →
Excellent program. Many “tools” that were comprehensive and I felt very comfortable in putting these in practice. Mirella is an…read more →
Highly recommended program! Mirella was very knowledgeable, fun, and insightful!
Excellent programme! Mirella est une excellente animatrice.
Very happy about what I’ve learned and the path that was taken to get there; has incited curiosity on many…read more →
Ce cours va être très utile pour mon travail! Ça va surement augmenter mon efficacité! Mirella était très motivée et…read more →
Très bonne approche, calme et posée. J’ai beaucoup aimé le programme. Beaucoup d’exercices pour nous permettre de pratiquer les notions.…read more →
Outstanding program! I should have taken a class like this years ago! I will use the skills for years… Greatly…read more →
I had the distinct pleasure of working with Mirella for almost 10 years as both a personal executive coach and…read more →
This is a very good training. After this course, I will learn to practice, not only at work, but also…read more →
Program was excellent! Great methodology to help people unleash their potential and bring out the best of them. This is…read more →
Great course! It enabled me to realize I have great potential as a coach and learned what coaching really is…read more →
This program is a great source of information, and a very powerful and positive tool. Mirella is a great facilitator;…read more →
I found the program to be practical and useful for real life situations. I also found it to be an…read more →
For me, a it was a very enriching experience. Mirella was very knowledgeable, with strong learning approach. All managers would…read more →
The program was excellent! Mirella has a good rapport with the audience and is really great with communication. The pace…read more →
Our organization has come to depend heavily on the Papillon MDC team for executive selection, leadership coaching and team development.…read more →
Having known Mirella for 6 years, having seen her coach Executives and having been coached professionally by her, I knew…read more →
Great program! Mirella was very encouraging and illuminating; created a very favorable learning atmosphere. The video to illustrate the methodology…read more →
The program was excellent. The live exercises are the most effective. Small groups allow for confidence building. I also appreciated…read more →
Excellent session. It put a structure to notions that were previously learnt and brought many new elements.
I have met Mirella twice, both through Skype meeting, as part of an assessment process. While apprehensive at first, within…read more →
The program was excellent. Mirella was energetic, honest and I completely enjoyed the 2 days. The most important part of…read more →
Clear, logical and applicable concepts. I love how ideas and principles are woven into memorable steps. I am excited to…read more →
Great content and pace. Really loved Mirella as a facilitator! Great examples and videos!
Unlike any course or session I have been involved with before! Immaculate applicability and will change me from course completion…read more →
Great program! Mirella was very professional, approachable and encouraged a great learning experience. The mix of theory, video and practice…read more →
Mirella a travaillé avec nous pour l’élaboration et l’implantation stratégique d’un module de préparation et d’orientation de carrières pour notre…read more →
Excellent court! Très bien rodé! Bon mélange de théorie, exercices, exemples, vidéos, etc. À moi maintenent d’en faire bon usage!
Excellent plongeon dans l’univers du coaching. Approche simple, facile à retenir et à utiliser. Bravo! Enfin des fondements établis avant…read more →
Overall, this program is well-designed. It makes “soft skills” become visible and practicable!
Mirella provided an exceptional mentor coaching experience. With her support and guidance I was able to see the specific areas…read more →
Very good skills to learn; very useful to me today, and in future roles. Mirella has an excellent grasp of…read more →
Bon contenu, exemples claires et beaucoup de mise en situations afin de mettre en pratique les concepts. Mirella est extrêmement…read more →
Working with Mirella proved to be an invaluable, transformational experience. Her ability to fully understand people’s motivations and behaviours, and…read more →
Very informative program!
Super cours! Beaucoup d’exemples; adapté à notre environnement et organisation et surtout en lien à notre rôle pour démontrer les…read more →
J’ai eu le privilège de transiger avec Madame De Civita sur différents types de mandats et chaque occasion m’a permis…read more →
Très bon cours. Un très bon équilibre entre la théorie et la pratique. Un cours très amusant, intéressant et stimulant!
Best training ever; I will apply in my manager role. Good tips that can be applied daily!
Impressed by how quickly the group embraces this and how trust was established. Practical tools supplied; very helpful. I admire…read more →
I worked with Mirella as my mentor coach and she provided me with a structured coaching program. Her feedback was…read more →
Louis is one of the most genuine people you will ever meet. He truly takes the time to ensure that…read more →
It was only a two-day training but developed my skills a lot more that I expected. Mirella had great contact…read more →
It was my honor to meet Mirella when I underwent an individual psychometric assessment followed by a debrief with our…read more →
This was an excellent program. Very engaging. I liked the role playing and making it very real and appropriate. This…read more →
Excellent program! Mirella is a very good coach that teaches a dynamic way the information.
A while ago, I worked with Mirella as part of a top-tier leadership development initiative. As the HR executive for…read more →
Program is full of valuable info you can apply to your work and personal life. Mirella was warm, funny, and…read more →
One of the best courses I have had in my career! I loved the learning by practice. Mirella is an…read more →
The overall course was excellent! Mirella was an engaging facilitator; who was able to modify the flow of the class…read more →
I have had the pleasure of working with Mirella for a number of years, so when an opportunity arose for…read more →
Excellent program! Mirella has great knowledge; given appropriate feedback. Very entertaining program. Very pleasant to participate, with current scenarios within…read more →
Great course! Will certainly help for now and the future! Thank you!
The program was excellent! Mirella is a great facilitator. I feel motivated and enthusiastic about changing my interactions with others.…read more →
J’ai adoré la balance entre la théorie et la pratique. Mirella était une excellente animatrice; très claire, dynamique, connaissante, et…read more →
Excellent programme enrichissant!
The program was excellent! Smart, pertinent, and well-prepared material. Mirella clearly masters the subject matter. She adapts to the group,…read more →
Program was very well delivered with a dynamic approach. Very inspiring!
Very fun and interesting course. Would love to see this expanded to other aspects of leadership.
Very interesting program. Definitely opened my eyes on coaching mindset and realized I have been doing mentoring/teaching. Content is just…read more →
Very inspiring and informative program. Mirella was excellent; a real expert! She knows what she is teaching, and keeps to…read more →
Le programme est excellent. Mirella est une excellente animatrice! La session sur le coaching m’a permis d’augmenter mes connaissances mais…read more →
Dr. Mirella De Civita’s deep knowledge of knowledge translation and qualitative research methods were critical in the publication of our…read more →
This course provides a management toolbox that everyone should have at their disposal. Mirella was an absolute please to have…read more →
Mirella was insightful and professional. Although at first I was somewhat skeptical about what I would get out of a…read more →
This is one of the best courses I had over my 25 years or career. This should be the first…read more →
Mirella mentored me during a period of 6 months while I was studying towards an ICF recognized coaching certification. I…read more →
Bon programme. Très utile et concis. Mes attentes étaient moyennes car je pensais que cela serait trop théorique mais ce…read more →
Great program! Mirella gave pertinent examples of how this can be applied to everyday situations. I would highly recommend this…read more →
Great program! Every manager or manager to be should attend this training! Mirella is an amazing person, great facilitator; engaging…read more →
It’s an excellent tool. Mirella was simply wonderful. When we start this class, we think the tool we are using…read more →
Excellent course that offers toolkit to get coaching, give coaching while being an effective manager who gets things done!
Bons exercices! Bravo! Toutes les interventions aidaient à comprendre.
Excellent program that opens the eyes on a complete different way to help people. Mirella keeps the course interesting and…read more →
Excellent workshop! Learning a new way of thinking following practical exercises really helped understand the coaching method. Mirella was excellent!…read more →
Very logical course! This course will make my life easier as a manager. It will help my team feel ownership…read more →
Wow! Ce fut une excellente formation. Tout le matériel, les exercices et une animatrice excellente!!
Excellent training! Good methodology! Thanks for this new tool!
The program offered clear training content, with key element cards. Mirella was very professional; very good communication with all the…read more →
This was an incredible and invaluable experience. I feel as though I am leaving with the tools and guidance to…read more →
The program is well-structured. It delivers a relevant and profound message. This program will not only enable my ability to…read more →
This course provided real life knowledge/methodology to help in my career and personal life. Really great course.
Excellent programme! Beaucoup d’interactions. Mirella est dynamique et expressive. Ce programme permet de changer la manière de voir les choses…read more →
Good tips and tools to progress in life. Mirella is a really good facilitator and passionate. I would recommend this…read more →
A compassionate approach, a genuine interest in her mentees and an expert in her field are the first words that…read more →
Great tools! I enjoyed all the exercises we did. Mirella had great experience; and is a great communicator. I like…read more →
Cours bien construit, stimulant, claire et simple! .Donne des outils qui permettent beaucoup de se développer. Mirella maîtrise extrêmement son…read more →
Excellent course which provides a structured approach to provide coaching and help make a clear difference between coaching and managing…read more →
Mirella’s approach is clear and straightforward. She is very thorough and very respectful at the same time. She is able…read more →
J’ai bien apprécié le programme. Il est agréable de comprendre les fondements et fonctionnements du cerveau. Mirella connaît très bien…read more →
Program was excellent! Very good balance between theory and practice. Role play really helped put in practice learning. Mirella provided…read more →
Excellent cours; très bon contenu. Mirella est très en contrôle du contenu.
Very practical program; easy to apply. Will change the way I lead, coach and manage. Mirella was able to keep…read more →
The West Island Cancer Wellness Centre was very fortunate to have won a contest for nonprofit organizations and was 'gifted'…read more →
This program is wonderful in terms of learning coaching techniques but as well in learning about ourselves! Mirella was very…read more →
Very good rhythm; good sequence of theory vs demonstration. Mirella is an excellent facilitator; very well in control. She knows…read more →
Dès ma première rencontre avec Mirella, j'ai su qu'elle pourrait m'aider dans ma démarche de coaching. Elle a le don…read more →
Mirella allows one to visualize characteristics about oneself that for some reason are blinded from ones sight.
The Alignment Project Program was very helpful in identifying key issues and constructive solutions. Particularly effective in creating a shift…read more →
Très bonne formation! Les applications dans mon travail sont immédiates.
Mirella is a great facilitator; very professional and so knowledgeable! Content is well-structured and balanced between exercises and theory. Very…read more →
Excellent Program! This workshop has very much transformed my approach in any relationships. Mirella was excellent! Overall, the program is…read more →
The course is really practical, and I feel we can apply it immediately.
Excellent Program! Best one I took at my workplace. Mirella was so generous in sharing her expertise and experience and…read more →
La session était très intéressante. Plusieurs outils à notre disposition et les participants étaient dynamiques et intéressants! Mirella a une…read more →
Très bon programme réparti sur 2 jours. Bon équilibre théorie-pratique et usage d'outils d'apprentissage variés. Mirella était excellent! Elle connaît…read more →
Mirella is a gift to people who are willing to be coached. She is sharp, rigorous and disciplined and extremely…read more →
I had the pleasure to work with Mirella on a Leadership Initiative that our company launched over two years ago.…read more →
Excellent program. Mirella made it so easy to navigate through tough coaching situations. It really empowered me. The quick videos…read more →
I’ve learned a lot! It will help me in my job for sure. There are traps that I will now…read more →
I had a chance to work with Mirella on different occasions. What struck me was the fact that there was…read more →
Formation très bien faite! Bonnes interventions! Offre des outils simples et efficaces!
Excellent course! Should be suggested as part of the welcoming package for new leaders. Mirella is so good on transferring…read more →
In two words: My inspiration! I had the privilege to work with Mirella De Civita as my mentor for my…read more →
The program was great. Mirella has excellent knowledge of the course content and the field in general. Great usage of…read more →
Programme très interactif. Très bon programme pour un leader de groupe et gestionnaire. Mirella a une très bonne connaissance du…read more →
Excellent programme! Très intéressant et nous amène à penser et réfléchir. S'applique à tous les types de personnes, professionnels ou…read more →
The program is excellent. It reoriented my approach for interactions, especially with team members. I have been utilizing the ‘navigational’…read more →
Mirella is a rare talent. She combines business insight and corporate experience with a deep understanding of what it takes…read more →
Program was excellent! Mirella is an excellent instructor. She engaged the team, was clear in her teaching style, positive, and…read more →
Le programme en soit est très axé sur la pratique. L'animatrice connait bien la matière, est très interactive. Plus facile…read more →
The program is excellent! It stimulates the mind to think differently, and creates new synaptic connections. Many "AHA" moments! Mirella…read more →
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