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Catholic Diocese, Colorado Springs
Sexual Harassment Training, August 2006
Laura, I can't believe that I'm just now following up on your wonderful presentation to our employees on August 25, 2006. I had intended to send you this note right after the meeting, but time kept getting away from me.
Your presentation on sexual harassment continues to receive positive feedback from those in attendance. I know they, and I, appreciated the lively and inviting way in which you addressed a subject that is typically dry and tedious. Your information was right on target and was delivered in such a way that I know it will be remembered. It takes great skill to deliver this kind of information in an engaging and entertaining way without losing the importance of the message. Thank you for sharing your speaking skills and vibrant personality with us our annual employee meeting.
You know, with success comes a price. I know we will be knocking on your door in the future with opportunities to again share your expertise and boundless energy!
With gratitude,
Terri Sortor
Human Resource Manager
Diocese of Colorado Springs
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Laura, GREAT presentation you gave at Diocese Employee Day! You were one of the best we have ever had in the 7 years I have attended. I look forward to your 'journal -- newsletter'.
Blessings,
Cathy Kusman
Director of Youth Ministry
Our Lady of the Pines Church, Colorado
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2001
Dear Laura,
We would like to thank you for your facilitation of the Conflict Lens Instrument last month. Not only did we find the personal information helpful, but we could also see its applicability in our conflict management efforts in the Diocese.
Your facilitation skills and the way that you introduced and explained the tool demonstrated your personal knowledge of – and commitment to – the process. You made it very easy to understand, and provided an opportunity for us to gain additional insights into our own conflict management styles. It was apparent from the way you handled our questions that you are comfortable with the wide spectrum of issues that swirl around conflict. This is a rare gift.
Additionally, your willingness to interject your own experiences of personal conflict made the process relevant to our own lives. We know that anyone who experiences this tool and your facilitation will gain many insights and additional skills with which to address conflict in their personal and professional lives.
Thanks again for sharing your expertise with us.
Sincerely,
Terri Sortor, Human Resource Manager
Ed Gaffney, Director of Planning and Accountability
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1998
Dear Laura,
Thank you so much for your graciousness in speaking to the employees of The Diocese of Colorado Springs earlier this month. Your presentation about making a positive impression, and being professional when using the telephone, was very informative, entertaining, and appreciated by all. It is not often that we are able to obtain the services of professional trainers, such as yourself, to provide our employees with such a high quality training opportunity.
I personally appreciated your professionalism and attention to detail while planning this event. I wish you continued success in all your endeavors, and hope another opportunity arises for you to share your talent and expertise with us again.
Sincerely,
Terri Sortor
Human Resource Manager
Good morning Laura, I am sending you our feedback sheets from last Friday's Diocesan Employee Day. As you can see, the response was overwhelmingly favorable, plus I have heard nothing but positive verbal responses since Friday. Thank you again for your wonderful presentation!
Rhonda Bush
Administrative Assistant, Pastoral Services
Diocese of Colorado Springs
What did you experience as helpful today?
The Sexual Harassment info – for once!
Pros and cons of candor
Laura Benjamin’s presentation, informative and encouraging with humor and personal experience made her presentation real and doable. She was knowledgeable and passionate.
Laura Benjamin was to the point, well presented, easy to remember and stayed focused!
Good “sex day” input, liked variety of presentations
Laura Benjamin presentation was very good. After sitting through this Employee Day for the fifth time, this presentation stuck out.
Laura Benjamin – good way to present material
New approach to sexual harassment
Sexual harassment talk by Laura was good. Bullets on the sheet she provided was effective. She engaged the audience.
Laura’s presentation was succinct and humorous
Laura – very good and concise
Sexual Harassment presented very professionally – Well done!
Laura Benjamin was good – brought the same info in a somewhat different way
Laura Benjamin’s introduction to the C.A.R.L.A. process. I will pursue this process.
I really enjoyed Laura Benjamin’s talk. Her sheet with partial notes and fill in the blanks kept my attention and was very effective. She was excellent.
Presentation on sexual harassment was engaging and a good reminder, refresher.
Laura Benjamin was direct and to the point! Excellent!
Loved Laura Benjamin…she made a boring subject more interesting!
Laura Benjamin’s info and enthusiasm – also, Fr. Pat’s!