What People are saying about Guila Muir & Associates

“The construction trainers are making revolutionary improvements as a result of your course.”

Linda Hughes, WA State Department of Transportation

“The technical trainers are very prepared. They used the active learning exercises to make their training come alive. Thank you!”

Jan De Roos, City of Seattle
Executive Services Department, Business Technology

“No more dry presentations thanks to your training!”

Mary Evelyn French, Redstone Arsenal (Alabama)

"I'll definitely use these skills to improve my team meetings. Guila’s high energy made this training fun!”
--Participant, Microsoft

Your energy in the classroom is amazing and infectious.  I appreciated the clear, concrete and pragmatic examples that helped everyone in class understand how to best reach and teach adult learners.
-- Jane Wood, MPA, DSHS Operation Review and Consultation

"Our scientific and non-scientific staff are seeing positive changes in their presentation styles since your seminar. I'm so glad I attended!"
--Darren Hamby, Director, Human Resources, ZymoGenetics

You provided great energy and focus on areas that we hadn't yet undertaken. Thank you!
--Jami McDermid, Vice President, Commercial Development, DIAGEO

Because of Guila's coaching, I witnessed a marked improvement in everyone's presentations at our annual meeting.
--Kelly Holm, President, n-Link Inc.

A good--no, GREAT job!  I came to the class knowing it all, so I thought!  I learned an incredible amount about how to improve my training design.
-- Participant, Law Enforcement

"Thanks to your outstanding work, we're increasing the credibility and professionalism of Washington attorneys making legal presentations."
--Clare Vellek, Administrator, WSTLA

"Thank you for your presentation on "The Art of Facilitation." We appreciated your perspectives, the group participation you generated, and your energy. This session was one of our best!"
--Brad Norton, LeaderSim™ Coordinator, Pacific Coast Banking School

"Your program was exactly what we were looking for. Thanks to you, the regional sales managers and I hit a "homerun" with your training!"
--Carol Mansmann, Blue Cross

"I can't say enough about my satisfaction with your training methods. Thank you for your delivery style, your smooth transitions between concepts, and your expertise in this field."
--Leslie Fritz, Director of Education, California Park & Recreation

"This training of facilitation skills was extraordinarily helpful and practical. The meetings I lead will never be the same.”
--Participant, Silicon Valley Bank

Your Presentation Skills coaching really put me on the right track.
--Lisa Ashbaugh, Mission Control

I just today trained a group using the tools I'd learned from you.  what a difference--the course evaluation ratings were 99% fives and 1% fours.  If I could, I'd mandate that all state trainers and facilitators attend your class!
-- Debbie O'Dell, Executive Ethics Board, State of Washington

"Effective training as Guila demonstrates the principles she teaches. Her tailor-made presentation made it very useful and immediate for us."
--Linda Hughes, Construction Training Coordinator

“I can’t believe that I wasn’t required to take this course when I became a trainer 2 years ago! It was 150% better than the Zenger-Miller course!”
--Participant, Designing Effective Training Programs

“I found myself facilitating emotionally-charged personnel meeting today. I was able to implement the techniques we learned. Thanks again!”
--Kendra Fuller, Society of Counsel Representing Accused Persons

"Now, presenting is fun rather than threatening. Our staff say they feel more confident than ever doing public speaking."
--Donna Cameron, CAE President, Melby, Cameron & Hull

"I keep referring Guila to other organizations because I get such positive responses! One-day training tends to be all hype, but Guila's is the exception – with her hands-on training, people truly leave with increased skills!"
--Brian Boyd, Program Officer, Grantmaker Consultants, Inc.

"The outcome-based agenda is a lifesaver. Another very useful workshop by Guila. She is energetic, positive and helpful."
--Participant, ZymoGenetics

“Great tips on how to design an effective training program. I left with a draft for a 2-day training course!”
--Peni Cenedella, Washington State Department of Employment Security

"Very important training! I loved the opportunities to practice what we were learning. A must!"
--Participant, King County Library System

“Excellent tools to take away from class. This was a complex subject to cover on one day, but the tools were great and well presented. Guila is a vibrant, enthusiastic trainer—one of the best!”
--Philette Hamakua-Ling, Washington State Gambling Commission

“It was a great training. I especially loved the results-focused agenda and how to open and close meetings effectively.”
--Participant, Seattle Human Resources Management Association

“High energy, great activities, good handouts, simply-stated concepts, and application in class. I couldn’t ask for anything more!”
--Participant, City of Bainbridge Island. Washington

“Great combination of information and process…provided new tools for an ‘old-timer!’”
--Participant, Southern Westchester BOCES (NY)

“The practice sessions and group discussions were especially helpful. Great skills for work and life!"
--Participant, ZymoGenetics

“I found it particularly helpful to lean the facilitation skills and questioning techniques. Now I have a clear understanding of the facilitator role.”
--Participant, Southern Westchester BOCES (NY)

Thanks! I'm "out of the box!"
--Nita Jaraczewski, REEF Trainer

I wish that more conference speakers left audiences feeling as empowered as you do.
--Celeste Hamilton, Commissioner, Maricopa County, AZ

I wanted to let you know that we continue to reap great things from the faculty development workshop you did with judges and court managers two years ago!
--Jennifer Scholes, Administrator for the Courts (WA)

KITE has been tremendously helpful. We now share a common language around workshop design!
--Monica Keen, King County Library System

I have to tell you that your training was one of the BEST courses I have taken. I feel confident using the tools you gave us to conduct training sessions in our agency.
--Gerri Deach, Department of Financial Institutions, State of WA

You would be thrilled to see how so many of our extended group is using the training materials and ideas from your session with us last year.
--Katharine Heumann, Department of natural Resources, State of Alaska

This class taught me more than any class in my long career. I feel much more confident about writing curriculum in a smooth, organized manner.
--Dee Scharf, Training Manager, Department of Licensing, State of WA

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