Testimonials:

“I had given up on training, formulaic “action coaches,” and any number of tests, profiles and personality assessments performed on my leadership team! They were a bit fed up, too, but our staff problems persisted. Turnover was killing us”.

I intuitively understood the idea that systemic principles were underneath our problems.  The group facilitation helped get us out of some dark woods.  It was eye-opening and compelling.  I wouldn’t say it was easy, but they knew what they were doing, and we felt they kept us safe every step of the way.

“What set The Ascendant Business Program apart is the time and attention they invested in understanding our landscape and adapting to our needs”.

We needed to improve the teamwork of the Partners and address the dynamics between our leaders, the medical staff, and the support staff.   In all honesty, I knew we had to do something different, but I dreaded “executive coaching” and looked at it as relinquishing control, an increased workload, and forced introspection.  I soon found that the work Craig and Gillian did with us was not only appropriate but attentive to our unique situation.

“What it came down to was getting over some old resentments that were festering in our system.”  

 Perhaps unlike the name, I found The Ascendant Business Program down to earth and a robust roadmap to move our struggling teams from conflict to productivity, which was a fix we desperately needed.

They knew just where to “poke” to help us get over ourselves and begin respecting one another again.

“I was a little unsure of what to expect beyond “pie in the sky” theories and ambiguous tactics. What we received were real, situational tools that we were able to apply to our real-world situations”.

The tools they gave us and the personal coaching I received has helped me become a stronger manager and much more confident as a partner in the business. I also feel better able to adapt my style to the myriad of situations I face every day. Without question, their contributions will serve me well as I build my organization and establish myself as an effective leader in my industry.