Before the "Crush Your Career" Communication Boot Camp, I felt stress when negotiating with clients about our team's travel schedule and availability. I also felt impatient with members of my teams when they didn't perform their work the way that I wanted.

During the program, I was able to apply the 4 Channels of Communication to what I wanted to say in both situations, which helped me get real clarity about what I wanted to say.

As a result, I have had extra patience, I am able to listen better and am able to absorb what the client is saying by seeking to hear their perspective. I have also been able to communicate what our team wants in a way that has been well received. The way that I am showing up has lead to better team building, because I am able to coach team members more effectively and more easily. Just recently the client sent an email to our CEO praising the way that our team has interacted with their team up on this project.

Aline Koch, Practice Director, PMO

Before the "Crush Your Career" Boot Camp the challenge that I had in my work was resolving conflict in a meaningful, productive manner. I would bottle up each negative interaction whether it be with a supervisor, subordinate, peer, client. Those ‘charges’ would linger and impact the way I was showing up to work and interacting with these people. The result was less output, decreased communication, and overall anxiety and stress related to these situations.

While working with Engaging Breakthroughs I discovered tools and approaches to efficiently & productively deal with conflict. I have learned to become more emotionally intelligent and aware of situations, as well as discovered tools and tangible approaches to resolving conflict.

The result that I have in my work today is more trustworthy relationships and higher performing teams. Our company adopted the principles of Engaging Breakthroughs and the culture of our firm is evolving for the better!

Adam Pinto, Project Leader

Before I worked with Engaging Breakthroughs I was uncertain in handling conflict and difficult issues with team members and clients. During my time working with Craig I was able to both see the benefit of, and practice leaning into difficult conversations. I learned about 4 channel communication and have applied it in my work.

As a result, I was recently promoted from Senior Consultant to Solution Architect.

Neeti Agarwal, Solution Architect

Before working with Engaging Breakthroughs I was challenged in communicating what I wanted. I hesitated to speak up because I was thinking "how do I clearly articulate my opinion(s) to my customers to give myself the greatest probability of being heard and understood?" and "how do I deliver feedback to a team member effectively, as to build my teammate up and not tear him/her down." That hesitation caused me to feel frustrated with myself, my clients and team members.

During the "Crush Your Career" Communication Boot Camp I was taught and was able to practice communicating in a more powerful way. I participated in role-playing exercises with situation/scenarios drawn from my actual life experiences. I also received feedback, coaching, and support regarding how I was showing up in these exercises. Furthermore, I was provided content, such as communication process maps, which are not rigid in nature. They simply assisted me in organizing my thoughts effectively. All of which (the context, exercises, and coaching) helped me form new habits in effective communication.

Today I am having a more satisfying work experience, and am contributing in more positive ways to my organization. My colleagues can count on my showing up in a truthful way, with a clear intention of giving constructing, supportive feedback as well as being open and soliciting their feedback so that I can continue to grow as a leader. I have been given increased leadership responsibilities, which has been part of my professional goal, which I believe is a direct result of this program.

Anthony Bellcourt, Solution Leader

I am working doing what I love, there is no doubt, yet I did not know how to handle my relationship with adults. I used to feel like a little child in front of them, and I would become smaller and smaller when there was a conflict.

The biggest thing that I learned is to use my power. I was guided. I was not only advised, but was able to practice how I was going to handle conversations, and how I was going to present myself in a way that people are going to pay attention to what I am saying and hopefully do something about it.

Before this year, I was living and working in an environment that I could not believe. I did not believe that such a challenging communication environment could exist in the type of work that I do.

And now, just within weeks, I am able to address things in a different way. Amazingly, just yesterday, one of my colleagues approached me in a totally different way as a result of the work I've done in this program. And that’s not the only situation. It is now an everyday thing.

Before, I felt like I was in a place where I didn’t belong. I was kind of in a borrowed place. Now I belong. I can stand and feel that I am occupying my space. And I am doing it with dignity.

Lourdes Salcido, Elementary Educator

Craig Tennant facilitated a process in which I was able to speak to a covert side within, that was preventing me from fully tapping into my potential as a professional and as a leader. I would definitely recommend this program if you feel stuck or are considering changing careers.

Armando Costilla, Senior Systems Engineer

Do you struggle with self-confidence? Me too. Do you have a hard time staying true to yourself? Same here. Do you feel like a doormat in life and everyone walks over you? Every day of my life.

Perhaps you are looking for career change or advancement. Perhaps you are wanting to succeed and thrive in your personal or professional relationships. Then, I highly recommend enrolling in Crush Your Career. I received all the tools to change careers, find my professional purpose, and thrive in all professional and personal relationships from Craig’s program. Most importantly, through his support, encouragement and homework, I am confident in all aspects of life. I never thought that was possible.

Here’s my story. I was miserable. I was looking for my “forever career”, but had no idea what that was or how to get it. I had been unsuccessful in my career search. Each rejection email from company after company was a further blow to my already dwindling confidence. I sought out the Crush Your Career program to help me navigate the career change process. Period. I was not looking for professional development, and I most certainly wasn’t looking for personal development. Boy, was I wrong.

Through our time together Craig has guided me to see my strengths, my value, and my weaknesses, or areas of growth, as he says. Now he could have provided the answers for me, he could have held my hand through job searches. I’m so thankful he didn’t. He helped me find my voice, my confidence, for myself.

What are the quantifiable results you ask? I was able to land a career I am so incredibly excited for as it aligns my skill sets, my passions, my values, and my purpose. I’m so thankful Craig helped me see each of these professional components. The best part was that I was able to negotiate my salary (something I never would have done before enrolling in the Crush Your Career program). I say this because we never specifically worked on how to negotiate salaries. Craig taught me how to find my worth, and not settle for less than I deserve, be that monetary value or relationships. I am also able to clearly navigate a charged conversation instead of allowing my emotions to control my actions.

There are so many more meaningful results I now have because of Craig’s support. I am confident, I see my future clearly, even my relationships with family and friends have improved. You know you’ve made amazing traction when someone else comments on your confidence and joyous state.

I now truly enjoy the road of life by celebrating the wins and giving myself grace during the losses.
The results you get from Crush Your Career will truly change your trajectory in your professional AND personal life.

Emily Braun, Training Director

I engaged Craig recently to help me with an impending (and dreaded) career transition. Craig's approach allowed me to look differently at my career history, determine which parts of it gave me the greatest satisfaction, and to define a path to identify and pursue a new chapter in my work life.

His demeanor and professionalism are unparalleled, and I will be forever grateful to Craig for his guidance during this period of transition. I can, in all honesty, say that my experience with Craig was, indeed, an engaging breakthrough.

If you are facing a similar situation -- late-age job change, long and varied job history, fear of being obsolete, I recommend you take advantage of Craig's first consultation to see if you, too, are immediately impressed with his credentials and reassuring manner. He helped me. He can likely help you as well.

Betsy McFarland, Employee Engagement Professional

Craig is great at creating a safe space for communication. He helped me put into words what had been rattling around inside my head. He gave me great feedback and a different perspective on my past experiences, accomplishments, and challenges. He helped me reconnect and listen to my inner voice and that helps me think strategically about my future

Bilal Bhatti, Accomplished Technology Leader