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Leadership/Motivational speech at staff recognition event
"I just wanted to say thanks for a great session, in leadership and motivation. I really enjoyed the presentation and I learned a few things, as well. Although I had never arranged to have a “motivational speaker” before, this could very well be one of the best investments an organization could make in its management team if it truly believes its employees are its most valuable asset.
I think it gave our staff an opportunity to rejuvenate their own leadership competencies and to discuss new challenges and methods to address our business needs. Your presentation was different than any others I’ve attended. It’s made a lasting impression in how I see my personal and work life.
The staff was most impressed with the role playing component of your presentation. I believe it allowed for new dialogue, improved communication skills and a better understanding of each other.
I expected to come away with a new sense of “motivation”, but the level of learning, and self-reflection exceeded my expectations. I look forward to employing this experience in my work and personal life. "
Tom Hoffman
Cariboo Regional Woodlands Manager
Tolko Industries Ltd.
September 2008
Company Training
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One of the best decisions MICAL MKT. made this year was to bring in Vijay Basdeo to take the entire company through several training sessions. Miss Basdeo's ability to inspire others to offer their best was immediately apparent in staff performance in the weeks following the first training. Her captivating presentation style is a combination of down to earth practical problem solving techniques laced with an invitation to raise the bar on poor communication styles within departments, between personnel, and amongst the management team.
It is obvious that Ms. Basdeo cares deeply about the work that she does, we highly recommend her and look forward to working with her throughout the year."
Michael Alonzo
Managing Director, MICAL MARKETING LTD
Port-of-Spain, Trinidad, West Indies
May, 2005
Embracing Leadership – 2 hour intensive workshop - October, 2008
“Wonderful reinforcement of my personal journey to look at all these aspects of my life – career and personal. Content, relevance, value, and presenter score – all 10! Congratulations!”
“Well presented and very helpful to have the notes provided. Helpful insight that I will take action on. It is easy to get caught up in day to day operations and lose perspective on leadership. This workshop was a catalyst for me to explore my leadership capacity today – not tomorrow, and to keep doing it daily. Thank you for your expertise!”
“Wonderful presentation! Thank you for the ‘gentle’ reminder that was a confidence builder as I am seeking employment and place value on ‘ me’.”
“A thoughtful and thought provoking workshop relevant and valuable for me and my place in the world and journey through life. I particularly took away the powerful message – the inner calling. Thank you for sharing your leadership and wisdom.”
“Content was great! I enjoyed you sharing the experience, perceptions and beliefs that are so prominently a part of you!”
“Thank you. I needed this reminder of who I am and what I need to do to get back on track. I got so wrapped up in being a victim of circumstances, that I had forgotten many of these lessons.”
Women In Leadership and Vision - 2008
“A great confidence booster for women. We are hard on ourselves, and we need to be told to appreciate ourselves and realize our strengths. You were a wonderful speaker with much knowledge and experience. The handouts are a great idea and give something for us to think about.”
“Excellent. Thank you very much for doing this workshop. It was very informative and eye-opening to a woman who has little contact with other professional women. It’s nice to know that I’m not the only one who thinks these things and questions her role. I will be using these tools and home and at work.
“I found the workshop very good. Although I’ve heard many times that I personally shouldn’t have self-esteem issues, Vijay somehow pulled everything together for me – the big picture – to make me look at everything that makes me who I am. Stressing the fact to “value myself” really hit home today and makes me want to do better and to value myself no matter how small or large the task that I have. Thank you.”
Successful Negotiation = Personal Style Shifting - September, 2007
“Excellent workshop. The Personal Style Indicator was beneficial in learning more who I was, how I react a certain way, and gave me tools for the workplace and community.”
“Very relevant information and insight gained about myself. I must admit, I’m pleasantly surprised. Would enjoy more of your seminars/workshops.”
“Made me realize how beneficial it is to build the bridges in every aspect! Got a better understanding of our differences and our strengths.”
“Excellent presentation. Very engaging. I am looking forward to implementing this in my daily life.
Conflict, Negotiation, Victory – Emotional Satisfaction = True Winning September, 2007
“This not only of value in business life, but I’m looking forward to improving my personal life by reviewing my values and making sure that I’ve dedicated time to those areas. Thanks!”
“I found it very interesting to see what my “real” values are. Also interesting was how my values effect how I react to others ie. listening to them, building the bridge, in some cases destroying the bridge. I haven’t in the past put enough focus into my values.
“This was an excellent workshop. I felt that this was a different approach to conflict resolution; but a very viable, workable one. Thank you and continue your good work!”
“Thank you for your energetic and lively workshop. This will definitely help streamline some of my decisions I need to make in the future.”
Money Talks! – full day intensive workshop – ongoing
“The course helped me see how uncomfortable I am with lots of money, that is why I’m always trying to give it away, and that’s why I never seem to have enough!” (LMS- Vancouver)
“Thank you, Vijay. If I had learned nothing other than “What if you are to be the creative force for something bigger in the world…,” the course would have been well worth it. I see myself as a larger force and that is a great shift. I love the way you present the workshop – it is fun, informative, challenging and done in a relaxed atmosphere. The time raced by.” (LI- Quesnel)
“From the Money Talks workshop, I am able to identify the gaps that I need to fill and misconceptions regarding my view on money (that I have now shifted) in order to advance forward in my life! Thank you, Vijay – I’m feeling inspired again.” (AG-Quesnel)
“You gave me “food for thought”, and another way to think about money and life in general. Keep up the workshops. These should be taught in the school system at an early age so more people can get on board with a new perspective and way of thinking – and be richer for it! Thank you.” (MO-Quesnel)
“This is an amazing workshop – come prepared to roll up your sleeves and perform a lot of personal work! This workshop has helped me identify rather complex personal belief systems surrounding finances and recognize the significance and impact these thoughts have on my own level of prosperity. Money Talks has provided me with tools and techniques to write a new emotional and subconscious mental blueprint to govern financial aspects of my life.” (JRT-Abbotsford)
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