Greater Heights Programme Testimonials
"The programme has been a positive experience for me personally and professionally. The suite of developmental tools available on the programme, are impressive and the 360 degree assessments provide practical measurement of developmental progress which so many programmes miss.
Pat's charismatic facilitation style has been the overriding memory, his ability to simplify academic material with practical life stories made the programme engaging and rewarding.
A word of warning, the programme is only for those who want to change, there is no sitting on the fence!!"
John Fitzgerald
Managing Director
Harmonics Career Crafting Ltd
"With any course you hope you take away 1 or 2 things that you can apply to your work environment and improve yourself. This course has surpassed that statistic with ease.
From the start of the Leadership course I found myself being challenged and inspired to try new approaches within my work environment. It showed me areas that I can improve on and gave me the tools on how to achieve these goals in the future. It gave me a new insight into relationships & behaviours in a team environment and how to get the best out of my team. It showed to me that we have all different personality types in day-to-day life and different approaches to learning styles. I could go on but too much to put down
I would highly recommend this course to any manager who has a team of people reporting to them. Well done to Pat and his team for a relaxed and inspiring course."
Robert Nolan CPA
Financial Director
Windsor Motor Group
"I had participated in many Leadership programmes over the last few years but this one really is the ultimate in discovering your leadership potential. Illustrative, practical and interactive in the extreme!
Delivered in a novel and challenging way yet fun and informal, with keynote speakers, workshops, simulations and social get-togethers. The content is very intense but extremely interesting. The faculty is superb and the staff certainly know the meaning of customer service.
In my book, this course is a must for anyone wanting to find or develop their leadership skills."
Brendan Kavanagh
National Sales Manager,
Indaver UK Ltd.
"I entered the programme at a time in my career when I was moving from effective management to effective leadership.
The course was fantastic and has really taught me to stand back and look at myself as an authentic leader, which is the essence of great leadership. The programme gave me the opportunity to work with and learn from leaders from all different industries and even to visit a leader from another company in their workplace. . I found this a privilege and I learned so much about myself by shadowing somebody else.
The simulations during the course were learning highlights that I can adapt to my daily challenges in my own role. The course was a journey of discovery which I thoroughly enjoyed."
Cara Steinmetz
Senior Sales Manager
Apple Computers Ireland
"My goal to be better equipped for dealing with people was adequately and professionally covered by the course, the content of which included many topics about which I was very apprehensive - strange enough it was from these topics that I learned most. There was a great "team learning/help each other" atmosphere within the course group, which was created by Pat Lyons' leadership.
I found the "reflection" sessions particularly good. These made one think in order to be prepared for the session and the views expressed by the other members of the group were wide, far reaching and soul searching. Participants used the course and felt comfortable in doing so to air a wide variety of business/personal issues that deeply affected them. Emotions were very high at times and the emotion that participants felt for their colleague was moving."
Dermot O'Driscol
Financial Controller - Agri Division
Dairygold
"I have only one regret - that I did not take part in this programme sooner. I found the entire programme a real journey of discovery and I know it has prepared me for many more journeys at work and in my personal life. I strongly recommend this programme to anyone who wants to fully understand their strengths and weakness and with this knowledge how to become an effective leader."
Conor O'Kane
General Manager
Maldron Hotel Dublin City
"This whole program for me was an eye opener for me in understanding the different people and personalities within our organisation. But the biggest thing I've learned is all about myself. This to me is a personal development plan, which I will continually use in the years ahead and is of immense benefit, both inside and outside of the workplace!!!"
David Ryan
Sales Manager
Wilton Motors
"I was expecting another management course. From the outset I soon realised that this was not going to be the case. This is not a management course.
I found this course very educational and informative but also extremely enlightening and revealing. It has made me ask a lot of questions about my leadership style and how I can improve to benefit both myself, my colleagues and my company.
This is about more than just how you work but how you interact, how you contribute and who you are. I have found the course to be very down to earth with links to practical everyday examples and occurrences.
I have already recommended this course to many of my friends and colleagues."
