"This program 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."
~ Ed Ratuski,
Winnipeg Airport Authority
"I just wanted to say thanks for a great program, Coaching and Communicating for Performance. I really enjoyed the course and I learned a few things, as well. The week just flew by, which is a good indicator that it kept me challenged and thinking. The facilitators really know their subject matter, and have a great understanding of adult learning. I had a lot of fun learning at The Banff Centre."
~ Terry Dickin,
Manager – Employee Development, Ledcor Industrial Ltd.
"I am so thankful for the opportunity to explore myself as a leader. I felt supported and I was able to trust myself. This program will impact me for the rest of my life. It has inspired the leader in me to be the best I can be."
~ Susan Lloyd-Swail,
Friends of the Greenbelt Foundation
"As a municipal leader, I found The Banff Centre experience was a chance to work with a cross-section of people from different walks of life – some municipal, others outside the group I would normally encounter. Formal, informal, and action-based learning packed the week; I came away with practical ideas and a host of contacts for follow-up discussions. I wish sessions like this were a “must” for municipal leaders."
~ Bev Buckway,
Municipal Councilor, City of Whitehorse
"The location, the instructors, the classmates are a combination that keeps me coming back. I always leave stronger."
~ Larry Howe,
Account Executive, SaskTel
"The Centre represents an opportunity to rejuvenate one’s leadership competencies and to discuss new challenges and methods to address our needs."
~ Steve Roberge,
RCMP
"The Banff Centre is second to none when delivering an educational and living experience. If possible every company no matter their size or strength should participate in at least one of their programs."
~ Daniel Collier,
Business Performance Leader, TELUS
"The whole Banff Centre experience is mentally challenging, emotionally charged, and magical all in one moment."
~ Andrea Banning,
Manager, St. John Ambulance
"This program was different than all the other programs I’ve attended. It’s made a huge difference in how I see my personal and work life. The tools I’ve learned during this one-week session will not just make me a better leader, or a more effective coach, but a stronger person within."
~ Herman Wong,
Manager, Customer Operations, TELUS
"A creative atmosphere supported by scenic beauty, talented and passionate mentors, and a group of enthusiastic business leaders as fellow students. The teaching is not conventional and leads you on a journey which enhances the creative mind."
~ John Robertson,
Manager, Asset Management, BC Transmission Corp.
"Learning by doing in a variety of settings (e.g. music and sporting activities), practicing within newly emerging teams, with attention to learning styles by a seasoned team has been the most fun and effective leadership course I have ever attended. The faculty are clearly effective, synergistic leaders and coaches. The week was worth every penny!"
~ Wendy Tink,
Regional Clinical Department Head, Department of Family
Medicine, Calgary Health Region
"I came to The Banff Centre with high expectations and they were exceeded in every sense of the word. The people, facilities, and program are second to none. What I learned here in a week will give me years of use."
~ Gordon McClure,
Alberta Municipal Affairs
"I expected to come away with great tools but the people, level of learning, and self-reflection far exceeded my expectations. I look forward to taking this experience back to my work and personal life."
~ Brad Beattie,
Manager of Volunteer Vancouver
"I have taken courses before and walked away not fully understanding everything. With the setting and wonderful instructors, the hands-on group sessions and small group of participants, this course will stay with me for a long time. I will be spreading the word that this is the facility to use."
~ Sherry Strothmann,
Regional Office Administrator, Meyers Norris Penny LLP
"The Banff Centre’s Leadership Development Program should be required for any emerging and established manager or executive. It’s brilliant in concept and execution."
~ Ken Regan,
General Manager, CKUA Radio
