Reviews from Program Participants

Reviews from:

Meeting Planners

"Aila – I just wanted to personally thank you for coming to our meeting last week. The meeting was great. I have received positive feedback from my clients – they thoroughly enjoyed themselves.
Have an awesome day",
Tammy Wheeler
PR Association

“Aila is a wealth of knowledge and a delightful presenter! I highly recommend her programs.”
Angy Nixon, CNM
Chapter Chair
American College of Nurse-Midwives
Region IV, Chapter 6

"I've heard nothing but great feedback...and I have received positive feedback, both written and verbal, from the participants....Thank you for an enlightening and empowering day, both professionally and personally. You have this unique ability to educate, influence, and inspire. You truly have a gift and you use it for the betterment of others. Thank you sincerely,"
Pamm Moore
Aker Solutions

"Aila is someone I’ve come to for assistance many times as I’ve built teamwork within, and between, my call centers in Baltimore, Charleston, Richmond, and Tampa. Her experience and professionalism enable her to be very effective in one-on-one, small group, and large team sessions. She provides both initial and follow-up support, as well as coaching on how to maintain the relationships she helps us to develop."
Patt Goff
Director – Verizon
Southeast Business Sales Centers

“Your enthusiasm and energy kept the meeting moving and focused. For some time, we have been discussing the mission statement of the organization. Through well-planned activities, you brought us to consensus so that we are now ready to formalize a statement.”
Patricia M. Moyers, CAE,
Executive Director
West Virginia Society of CPAs


'Team-Building & De-Stressing the Workplace'

"I wanted to let you know, I attended your class in Charleston for Acordia yesterday and your class was so helpful to me. The things you were saying, about finding yourself, and what you are meant to do...I felt like it was speaking right to me. I'm going to order the books you recommended and I feel confident they will help me. Thank you for your guidance. You are a wonderful teacher."
Kelly Meadows
Acordia

“The workshop is fantastic, amazing, very enlightening and a wonderful way to truly see inside yourself.”
Marty Painter

"Aila Accad brings her unique insights into her workshops, providing her listeners with a real sense of direction in their quest for life. I personally have benefited from her work in growing through some very major life transitions of my own."
Joseph "Jody" DeBias
DeBias Interactions

"We walked in a team and walked out with new friends."
Cindy
Business Service Center

"Aila,
   I want to begin by thanking you for your focus and commitment in leading our team through the six sessions of our Team Development program.
   Your guidance helped our team grow both personally and professionally.
    I wanted to share with you an example of this growth in action. Shortly after our team building sessions ended, the Supervisors on my team decided to implement a focused and consistent approach to care for our sales associates who were struggling with implementing our sales strategy. The team met several times to outline their goals and assign roles and responsibilities. The result was the SIMPLE Sales Success School. This was a 2 week program consisting of daily classroom instruction on the components of the sales process as well as observation and coaching.
   The measure of success was an increase in DSL and Long Distance units per 100 calls. The pilot class was enormously successful. LD units increased 19% and DSL units increased 68%.
   What I consider to be equally successful was the manner in which the team worked to accomplish this goal. I briefly joined one of the planning meetings expecting to mediate opposing views. I was pleasantly surprised to see everyone participating as they worked out the details of who would do what. It really was a collaborative group effort.
   I know they were very proud of their accomplishment as well as the success of the program.
Thank you,"
Charlie Kennedy, Branch Manager
Charleston WV Business Sales Center
Verizon

“From my perspective and based on my experience, Aila Accad’s ability to really help entrepreneurs develop successful enterprises comes from the fact that she’s been involved in the human potential movement for several decades. She’s done her own work in this area. So, unlike many others who can provide you with a business plan template or give advice on marketing, she can also assist with the emotional changes that sometimes must precede real financial breakthroughs and those that inevitably come with the accumulation of wealth. We all know people who are rich financially but bankrupt in the spiritual or emotional arenas. This is only a partial success. Aila can lead you up the mountain - not simply point to the top and say, “There it is, go for it”. I would recommend Aila to anyone truly wanting to truly be rich on all levels, financial, emotional and spiritual.”
Craig Wilger
Certified Building Biologist, Enviro. Engineer
Business Owner: Fresh Indoors, Back in Harmony

"I released a major block to public speaking which I had since childhood. Uncovering this block released my natural talent for speaking, which is now helping me, move forward in my career. This is huge! Thanks so much!!!"
Joan Shannon, MA
Network Marketing Professional
Wilmington, DE

  “Your voice came to me-what have you got to lose if you don't try, your mind is holding you back. I despise being in front of a crowd, but how could I turn my back on what I had just learned?
  Of course I did it, lived through it and might have to admit I enjoyed it. I would never have taken this step if it hadn't been for you. I know this is a small problem, but to me it was major and I have you to thank!”
Vicki Dove
WV Business and Professional Women


"De-Stressing for Schools"

“Today was very educational and informative for me. I cannot wait to apply these skills. First, I love the part about “What is my Gift” for I am constantly questioning myself as to my true gift in life. These questions answered so much for me. Thank You!! I now know what energizes me! I am truly in the right profession.”
Linda Henson, Social Worker, Mingo County Board of Education

“Interesting, informative, validating. Your workshop aligns beautifully with my beliefs. A wonderfully uplifting learning experience.”
Karen Marshall, English Teacher

“I do not give up my weekends for seminars or workshops, but these past two days were awesome and I have no regrets because of all that I’ve gained personally and what I’ll be able to share with my clients.”
Dale A Fox, Counselor, Fayette County Board of Education

"I recently had the pleasure of participating in Aila's De-Stress Workshop. In addition to myself, we had school secretaries, cooks, aides and bus drivers in attendance. The program was entertaining as well as informative; and all who attended gave Aila rave reviews and asked for a follow-up session. This is high praise coming from school staff development workshops."
Jane Parmer
Staff Development
Lewis County Schools

“The Kanawha County Schools Human Resources staff had very positive comments about your upbeat presentation. The stimulating topic that you covered brought out things we had never thought of before. We liked the positive interaction and examples you provided. Your seminar helped us bond as a team. We can share experiences and enjoy the day more.”
Carol Hamric, IPMA-CP
Human Resources Administrator
Kanawha County Schools


"De-Stressing & Leadership for Nurses"

”After attending the De-Stressing for Nurses Seminar, I felt energized. Aila has a dynamic but simple way of helping you see the whole picture. The 'Perfection Myth' and 'Control Grid' were so revealing for me, also the 'Emotional Freedom Technique' has been a very practical way to implement stress management in my daily life as a person and a nurse. This was a very beneficial seminar, especially for nurses, whose role is to promote health. And, where better to start than with ourselves. So, I strongly recommend any nurse to attend the De-Stressing for Nurses Seminar”
Denise Chiartas, RN, BSN
Nurse Case Manager
Ornish Heart Disease Reversal Program
Charleston Area Medical Center

"Aila's wealth of knowledge and excellent presentation skills offers a unique experience and tools to help health care professionals enhance their practice."
Nancy Atkins, MSN, RNC, NP
Nurse Practitioner and former Medicaid Director

”I truly appreciated ‘De-Stressing for Nurses'! Afterward I felt renewed and rejuvenated, motivated to share what I’ve learned with my peers, and my daughter who is also a nurse. I’m going to have my grandchildren read ‘Attitudes of Self Value’. I’m looking forward to the next workshop.”
Yvonne Lane, RN
Charleston Area Medical Center

"I know a lot of nurses who could benefit from what you teach and I think it can have a huge impact on patient care. I think you're doing just the right thing - and just perfectly."
Becky Flaherty, RN

"Great article! You are right on! A true rallying cry for nurses out there. And a good reality check for all of us. We need nurses to focus on the whole person not just giving out meds-- I hope this article is read by administrators and patients alike. I hope every nurse out there gets a chance to read this as well. :)"
S. Lou H

"I loved your article in the WV Nurse! I am at work at 02:15 a.m. and have been rejuvenated after reading your De-Stressing tips. Thanks,"
Nellie Lucas, RN


Breaking the Perfection Myth™

"Breaking the Perfection Myth provided me with a theory and context that is applicable to both my personal growth and my business. In essence, by setting my goal for 'perfection' in various aspects of my life, I was destined for failure and disappointment. Especially, when I did not achieve as expected. The Perfection Myth helped me to focus on my strengths, and enabled me to develop and accept who I truly am. In the end, while I may not be perfect - I am marvelous!"
Sharon Sanak, MA

"Aila Accad provided Breaking the Perfection Myth program to two of my groups. At each event the people enjoyed it and several were in tears, saying that the awareness had changed their lives. I highly recommend it to everyone."
Sheila G. Earls,
Sheila's Enterprises and Marketing


What Psychologists are Saying about Breaking the Perfection Myth™:

"Aila's workshops are filled with energy. She shares the gift of her wisdom in a way that makes it so easy to "get." Breaking the Perfection Myth is a great message delivered by an engaging and very funny woman who seems to know each one of us."
Laurie A. Helgoe, Ph.D.
Psychologist and Author

“As a licensed psychologist, I have had the pleasure of hearing Aila Accad speak on the Perfection Myth at a local church and have used her “Breaking the Perfection Myth” video and workbook in my private practice. Her workbook has provided an excellent therapy model. It has proven to be a wonderful tool with clients who are struggling with self esteem issues and unrealistic expectations of themselves.
Sally F. Sowell, M.A.
Psychologist

“Amazingly, Breaking The Perfection Myth teaches that really none of us are lacking in any particular way. Usually, such a view of excellence is thought to be unattainable or theoretical. What a wonderful thing to remember.”
Ernie Vecchio, MA
Clinical Psychologist-
Founder, Innerscape, LLC



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