REVIEWS & TESTIMONIALS
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Jeffrey Hayzlett, Chairman & CEO, C-Suite Network
TRICIA BENN, Chief Community Officer, C-Suite Network & General Manager
“i am more situationally aware in public settings...”
“The small snippets of info that were presented every few days kept me focused on the material and made me want to practice more. For this type of course, it was a good idea to drag it out over several months. I am more mindful in activities. I am more situationally aware in public settings and on guard when I need to be. I need to keep working on these techniques to get even better.”
— k. clemente
“Brian is an amazing speaker. His talk on Safety and Situational Awareness has never been more timely. He's the type of speaker who engages his audience from the minute he takes the stage and leaves them ready for action!”
— j. crilley
ceo, real news public relations
"Life itself moves at warped speed and so does business. As a result, we have to do everything in our power to keep up or risk being left behind. Part of being a leader is having the foresight to expect the unexpected, meaning we have to be ten steps ahead at all times. Brian is an engaging speaker who integrates practical advice with real-life situations seamlessly. He’s dynamic, authentic, and knows a thing or two about executing the mission at hand. We’ve had him on our stage before at our C-Suite Network events and will gladly have him back any time he wants"
— j. hayzlet
“Benefits from this program could be life saving!”
— T. Morris
“The teacher's confidence in his material and mannerisms was very inspiring to me, and made me feel confident as well.”
— K. WAID
“I have implemented the checklist in my every day life.”
“ I have increased my situational awareness to a much higher degree. I am now thinking of strategies, resources, and potential threats when entering a new environment. I have implemented the checklist in my everyday life as well as incorporated tactical breathing in stressful situations such as driving. I have become less naive in my life and more guarded when it comes to people which is positive for me.”
— A. BECKMAN
“Repeating the process in short frequent videos over time helped to develop new habits and keep the process top of mind; & bringing in real situations to emphasize the importance of the process. I really liked the video about the young girl meeting a stranger and the people in the restaurant protecting her. I am paying more attention when grocery shopping and going in a restaurant which I used to feel was relatively safe. I am noticing address locations of where I am in case of emergency. I also am more aware of other people possibly needing assistance.”
— p. kirscher
“I am changing the way I move and be in the world.”
“The teachers' real-world stories/examples' were very very helpful. He also sent weekly emails about CURRENT topics happening in the world that applied directly to our course. He ensured EVERY time a student spoke, no matter how small or big the example, that they felt heard, supported and it connected to the course. Very useful in my work and life. The 10 critical skills are ALWAYS useful and I have printed them out to review each morning and to remind me when in meetings. Very very useful in my LIFE: I am changing the way I move and be in the world.”
— m. ross
“I would say the usefulness of this information in my work is: It will be helpful in my work environment, being more open to how clients and colleagues might be feeling, and being more empathic. Also this will be hugely important in all aspects of my life.”
— D. BROWN
“Brian is extremely knowledgeable and thorough. Love how he engages with his students. Definitely an eye-opener for me! I am now well aware of my surroundings after taking this course.”
— m. king
“LOVED the reminders/frequency - kept me focused on the to-do's. Wish there were more "tips" - perhaps even use role play - on diffusing situations, etc. THEY were the best help.”
— m. ortiz
“He was always ready to answer questions! Even though Brian's knowledge and experience with situational awareness is leagues above most, he always reminded us that the class is not about him, but it's about us and developing our own unique situational awareness that works the best for us!
Open minded, empathetic and a great listener are what comes to mind when I think of Brian and his class. These are traits he emphasizes in the 10 critical skills of the class, but it was great to see the teacher use these traits and not just lecture about them.
This was probably the best class I have ever taken as a SuperSlow trainer so far. This is the most useful information I can possibly think of, because it is needed for a safer and better functioning society but also because many of us lack situational awareness which is crucial for our jobs and our world.
My whole life has changed since this course. The way I go about my life and analyzing my surroundings is completely different now. Now I try to use my 10 critical skills and identify, assess, predict, decide and act wherever I am. My situational awareness is 10 times better than what it was before I started this class. It is not perfect yet but the more I continue to use and practice my situational awareness the more aware I will become. The amazing thing about this course is that once the class is over, in many ways it's only the beginning. The course gives you the backbone to build upon your situational awareness for the rest of your life.”
— p. clemente
“Brian was incredibly knowledgeable about the subject matter. I appreciated his ability to translate his knowledge into "small bites" of practically daily videos/emails. He also translated his knowledge into information that I can use in my daily life as I encounter real-life situations. If there was a "more than excellent" option, it would apply to every point. Brian's ability to teach, lead the discussion and answer questions made the class enjoyable and effective. The daily videos allowed me to keep this information "front of mind" and helped me develop my skills as the course proceeded. I would say the usefulness of this information in my work is: Not just in my work, but also in my daily life - I am now aware of many different types of threats. I have an improved appreciation of de-escalation techniques. I am creating a collection of responses in my "lizard brain" that I hope to draw upon if I unfortunately ever need to.”
— D. SNYDER
