Testimionials
“Like many CEOs, I had an experienced, hard working management team on which I could rely but I did feel that there was an untapped potential that should be realised. Petra, not alone brought the skills of all the members of the group to the fore but challenged any uncertainties that individuals had of their own strengths and indeed challenged the uncertainties that the group might have had of itself. Through discussion, interactive exercises and role playing in which every member was an active and indeed willing participant, and working with the group over a number of months, Petra created in the team a greater awareness of itself while importantly retaining the ability to empathise with one another. It now speaks as one voice but the voice of the individual group members remains important to the team. There is no longer “goals”, its now “our goals”; no longer “difficulties”, its now “our difficulties” and importantly no longer “a vision”, its now “our vision”. With that comes an invaluable asset, I now have a “Management Team” not just a team of managers” Geraldine Ruane, CEO Ordnance Survey Ireland
“Usually when I come away from a few days of a course, I’ll look at the notes and then promptly file them away for the next time that they might actually come in handy. But this time it’s different. The education was subtle but the changes profound, and even though the course was about becoming a better leader, it’s been more than that, it’s hit a deeper, personal level.” Elaine Nolan, Inspector, Team Manager, National Employment Rights Authority (NERA)
“I was expecting to be surprised in the learning more about myself and was expecting to be taken out of my comfort zone in the method of the programme delivery. These expectations were met in a most positive way. It was one of the best training deliveries I’ve experienced in a very long time”. Ciara Carty, Senior Manager, CrossCare Ireland
“I have to say that initially, I dreaded Petra’s sessions – what’s she going to have me doing? But within 5 minutes of meeting Petra each time, I was more comfortable and in tune with the learning than I ever have been. The environment was comfortable, I felt I could trust Petra – in her company it seemed perfectly natural to project my voice around the room; the learning was at all times structured and focused on the areas I wanted to improve. Petra’s character is also a charming part of toBE. She is an endearing person with an infectiously positive outlook on life”. Brid Clancy, HR Business Partner to Head Office
“This has been the single most important course which I have attended and I would like to thank and pay tribute to our course facilitator, Petra Costigan, for the magnificent part which she playing in making it such. I would have no hesitation in recommending this course to anyone and have already done so many times. Thank you, Petra” Martin O’Hare, Manager EBS
“For me one of the most valuable, albeit indirect values of the course was meeting with a group of very capable, at times inspiring people from diverse backgrounds who all gave generously of themselves to make the course feel real. As with any course the quality of the tutor is key to success and in Petra, I’ve not come across any better”. Head of Support Operations, PTSB
