Rave Reviews
“PeopleNRG is a trusted resource in times of change! When I joined this part of the organization, we had to build a new structure, define core processes, and then implement them. Antoine and his team helped me find the appropriate solution, effectively convey information, and focus on performance. In today’s downturn we have leaders focus on what they CAN control, not what they CAN’T, and develop skills to cope with ambiguity and at the same time prepare for the rebound.”— Bernard Bedon, Ph.D., EVP, Global HR Director | Talent & Innovation
Starcom Mediavest Group, New York
“PeopleNRG worked with us during critical times in our organizational transformation. They demonstrated the ability to quickly diagnose, propose, and then implement pragmatic development plans for our organization and for individual leaders. We were able to effectively scale those programs to the needs and time requirements of the organization.”— Samuel F. Thomas, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer
Chart Industries, Inc
“The PeopleNRG presentation was great! It really motivated my leaders take a fresh look at how to implement all of our changes with less stress. Thank you!”— Dr. Donaldo Batiste, Superintendant of Schools
Waukegan District, Chicago, IL
“PeopleNRG are true change management champions. They helped us to successfully master a huge global change process in our company! I cannot imagine achieving it without such great coaches and trainers as Antoine and Lawrence!”— Michael Both, General Manager Human Resources & Communication
Leading Global Mining Company
“The PeopleNRG keynote inspired many managers to look at change differently. Lawrence related his personal experience and stories to give leaders a fresh perspective on change.”— Ted Sudol, Director of Training
Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc.
“I consider Lawrence Polsky and Antoine Gerschel to be professionals of the highest caliber. Their approach is creative, and they often introduce novel methods. Their team interventions in my organization have been instrumental in promoting positive change and building better internal partnerships among our divisions.”— Zachary Edelstein, Ph.D., Director, Office of Training & Professional Development
The NYC Department of Health & Mental Hygiene
“Through the years that I have been working with Antoine I have much appreciated his no-nonsense approach to leadership and change. His intuitive understanding of the needs of our technical staff (on all levels of the organization) and his practical advice have been invaluable. He offers a perfect synthesis of outside perspective with inside experience.”— Felix Wenger, Executive Director, Global WM&BB
UBS
“PeopleNRG is the first vendor I’ve worked with in my 20 years of experience who is our ‘advocate’ after the sale! Their service remains extraordinary as our company evolves through myriad challenges, resulting from a merger as well as the daily barrage of change inherent in the technology marketplace. Antoine proved a gifted facilitator and change agent during the implementation of new business processes in our National IT Learning Center, supported through acquisitions of technical infrastructure with strategic partners of PeopleNRG. In support of our leadership program, he provided access to innovative methodologies that allow us to gather, analyze, and track the pulse of our leadership team, thus having data and trends for a timely response to relevant issues. We are grateful for the numerous opportunities derived from PeopleNRG’s insight and experience.”— Patricia Hill, Ph.D., Chief Learning Officer
Brian Wolf National IT Learning Center, National Information Solutions Cooperative, NISC
“PeopleNRG was an invaluable resource, coach, and sounding board during the rapid growth of our new venture. Their hands-on approach is ideally suited for our innovative and flexible environment, where new ideas are immediately implemented and refined in practice. They did a great job in anticipating challenges as they arose and in mitigating potential issues before they escalated.”— Lukas Elmiger, Managing Director, Research & Development
MaCX ReD Ltd.
“Thank you so much Lawrence for two great, engaging trainings. It has been great working with you over the last few months. You were so easy going and professional; truly a pleasure!” ”— Rebecca McBride, Human Resources
Intuit
“PeopleNRG has been a valuable resource for our Leadership Development and Performance Management initiatives. Antoine & Lawrence are extremely customer-focused and personable. Their team is flexible and creative in providing solutions in a dynamic business environment.”- Ruth Kao, Talent Management Specialist, Wolters Kluwer North America
“Many people left the Leading Change workshop feeling much more comfortable with the change (including myself). I also believe some people moved from 'Resisting' to 'Exploring' or maybe 'Committing'. I have scheduled a workshop with some of the key leaders in the plant on Thursday morning this week.”- Comment from participant in a custom workshop
“Outstanding Facilitation” “The facilitator was very responsive to our needs while keeping the class moving” “What I learned will not only help me on the job but also in my life”- Comments from participants in our classes
"Lawrence’s perceptive and engaging personality got team participation going and kept the process on track so that we accomplished our learning and motivation objectives on schedule and budget. He's easy to work with and I would do so again.”- Carrol Seghers, Director of Strategic Marketing, Sharp Electronics
"Everyone enjoyed your presentation! The comment I heard more than once was "we really needed this." Keep up the great work!" - Robin Famiglietti, Vice President, National Sales Manager, USA Funds Services
"Excellent presentation" "great speaker" "very engaging and relevant" "Fabulous" and "we recommend Lawrence for the conference keynote next year"
- Prosci 2010 Global Change Management Conference, participant written comments
"This was a milestone - thank you - you've managed to create an atmosphere in which learning was possible - without polarizing - without putting yourself into the center - with humor and high personal presence - I'm convinced this has established the foundation we need for our work in the future..."
-Roberto Nonella, HR Head Germany, Austria and Scandinavian countries, OMYA
"The presentation by Lawrence Polsky was great! He combined principles of leadership, communication, management and even a spiritual sense in his excellent presentation. I thought I had a good knowledge but learned much more."
- Comment by participant
"Lawrence took the time to learn our organization and customize his presentation to our environment. The managers who attended learned techniques to help guide and motivate their team through change. Lawrence's high energy and participative style engaged our management team and instilled in them a renewed "can do" attitude."
- Glenn Eisenhauer, Vice President Human Resources, Evangelical Community Hospital