What our clients are saying about us
"The Ariel Group has provided extremely effective learning for the bank. Our people have a new
awareness of their power as communicators and a common language, which is very important in a
growing, global organization. They have improved their presence and increased their confidence.
The training is an unusual and eye-opening experience, which people refer back to even years
after they go through the training."
—Helene Freiszmuth-Lagnier, Managing Director of Sogemarc, Société Générale
"Mobil people are strong at the technical, analytical
and business sides of what they do. Our goal is to get people
to act as owners and not just managers and to build specific
competencies such as risk-taking, adaptability, confidence,
persuasiveness, and storytelling. With The Ariel Group's help
our people have begun to learn these critical skills in the
context of real and difficult work situations, and our business
has improved as a result. In fact, we see people begin a transformation
in only a few days. This is a radical approach, but it truly
works for the people side. We were skeptical in the beginning,
but that skepticism has disappeared."
—Jim Stryker, Manager, Strategic Business Skills Development, Mobil Oil
"We were working on a very important leadership development
initiative for a client who wanted training that really produced
results. An outside consultant created a design that recommended
actors and I was quite negative on the idea. I went to a seminar
with my clipboard, ready to trash the nonsense. Well, I've
been on various platforms communicating with people since
1978, but I never in my life learned more about how to do
it well than in those three days. Some people are jaded by
training, because it all seems the same. With The Ariel Group
you just haven't been here before. In fact, nearly every professional
that goes through the Ariel training feels stretched beyond
what they ever thought was possible. It is just extremely
valuable and impossible to forget."
—Bob Dewar, Professor, J.L. Kellogg Graduate School of Management, Northwestern University
Feedback from Client Evaluations
Credit Suisse
"One of the most interesting courses in my life."
"I didn't expect to do all of this by having a lot of fun."
"I had to go for the first time beyond my natural limits... you made me more complete."
Soci�t� G�n�rale
"I got much more out of it than I though possible."
"The instructors were spontaneous, talented, flexible, and intelligent."
"A breath of fresh air! Absolutely excellent, controversial, and indispensable."
"Top marks to Ariel for two most useful and successful days."
Mobil
"This course was learning by experience versus sitting back and getting taught by someone,
which was truly excellent."
"I plan to use the new communication tools on a daily basis."
"Ariel coaches are really a big, big plus."
"I enjoyed this course and found it personally valuable."
"One of the most valuable training classes I have been to."
"This learning will have a significantly positive effect on my leadership skills..."
CSC Index
"This stuff is so hugely valuable for me. I never could have imagines how beneficial this
would be for me both personally and professionally."
"I was amazed how much I could learn in such a short period of time."
"Excellent at feedback-compassionate yet focused on keys for improvement. Willing to go
the extra mile for our learning."
Deloitte & Touche
"All of the Ariel Group sessions were great! They really helped me to push out my personal
envelope and feel more confident in my presentation and personal interaction skills."
"The Ariel Group was incredible. The activities were nothing that I would have expected but
I feel could have dramatic impact on my career going forward."
"Extremely valuable seminar-especially at getting us to think "outside the box" by stretching
our comfort zones in terms of use of voice, gestures, creativity-it essentially and effectively
redefined what I would have previously considered to be the limits."
"One of the best, most unique seminars I've ever been to. I'm proud of D&T to support this type
of training. I feel like I've been exposed to the best instructors available for this topic."
"The Ariel Group was impressive. Their energy, continuous focus and professional encouragement
were a terrific catalyst for a positive training experience."
"This was one of the best/most valuable seminars that I have participated in. It pushed me to
experiment/stretch in areas that were initially uncomfortable and opened a door for my continual
development in these areas.
"Congratulations for those with the insight to create such a program."
"I learned a lot about myself in this program. I discovered some of my innate abilities that
I have and should use more often."
"Absolutely great seminar. Facilities, content, and especially the instructors - second to
none. I feel the instructors went above and beyond the call of duty. I personally am very
grateful to them. I feel indebted to them for the efforts and thought they put into my
development Again, I just can't say enough how appreciative I am to the instructors. This is no
doubt the best training/learning session I have ever been involved with."
Goodwin, Procter & Hoar
"In eight years, this is my first management training course, and I was leery of attending...My
apprehensions were quickly dispelled."
"Outstanding job, very informative in that it made me think of things we often overlook...
interesting subject matter and excellent presentation."
"I came to this program very skeptical about it but was pleased to be proven wrong—it was a
good investment of time."
Hearst
"Excellent session, it was very on target for me... I like the balance, it was very comfortable."
"The facilitators were very focused on individual help... excellent session."
Labatt
"I realized skills I never thought I had, and I will be sure to incorporate them into all of my
presentations."
MultiLink
"Really fun—I felt I was doing the skills rather that hearing about them. My warmest and most
heartfelt thanks!
The Registry
"Awesome course. Wish it was longer!"
Hill & Barlow
"The program kept my interest all the way through and I learned
a good deal...very worthwhile use of my time."
PictureTel
"One of the best classes I've taken at PictureTel. The best aspect of the course was its
practical relevance to my job."
"Exceeded my expectations; extremely valuable. The instructors were on target. Lively, and
fast-paced. They used different methods and activities and encouraged student involvement."
"Both instructors brought a wealth of information from backgrounds that are diverse, but still
very in tune with the effect we need to communicate. The pace of the class was great."
Steelcase
"Great use of time—a totally new stretching experience that
will change how I present in the future!"
"This was a last-minute opportunity that I am going to carry
with me forever...what a powerful workshop!!"
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