“Amazing team workshop Jill & Ruth. From planning to completion you guys were on top of it! Thanks. ”

“It's a two day investment in the most important asset... YOU! Make the investment, because the payoff is priceless. ”

“The Leadership Philosophy Course was a great course with excellent facilitators! Valuable topics covered that were useful. Worth every minute and every penny spent. ”

“This leadership training really allowed me to step back, regroup, and revise myself so that I can be more efficient and relevant to my team. ”

“Incredible opportunity for personal growth - applicable at work and at home. ”

“Ruth and Jill, thank you for being yourselves. You've allowed us to be ourselves. Quite an art! ”

“I enjoyed the class. It opened my eyes to a new perspective of "authentic leadership". The atmosphere was great and Jill and Ruth were a pleasure to spend two days with. ”

“The clarity I received at The Leadership Philosophy Course will help me in choosing my next job and next manager. ”

“Very organized. Flowed well. Enjoyed! ”

“There are many different tools introduced throughout the Authentic Leadership Course. I learned different ways to relate that I never imagined. I can't wait to incorporate these at work. ”

“This Leadership Philosophy Course provided me with a clear vision for my future leadership. This new focus will allow me to be better prepared and articulate my vision to others. ”

“Thank you again for the great job you did with our company-wide team here through your Team Building Workshop. It definitely had a positive impact on the relationships within. ”

“Jill and Ruth have developed a great course! Learning their start-up story was inspirational. ”

“My favorite part of the Authentic Leadership Course was storytelling and its power to connect people and engage others. I'm also walking away having gained more confidence in my leadership style. ”

“The Authentic Leadership Course will help everyone at all stages in their careers. ”

“You both did a fantastic job creating an open environment where people participated in our Team Building Workshop. Getting absolutely everyone on my team to participate speaks volumes! ”

“Thank you for helping me to unlock the next phase of my leadership. ”

“Ruth and Jill are excellent facilitators - they know how to share knowledge and facilitate discussions so that participants travel on a learning journey together. ”

“I have taken many leadership courses over the years. I did not expect to learn as much as I did about my leadership style and communication preferences. I highly recommend this course. ”

“I have attended several workshops on communication, teamwork, and management and this is easily the most useful. ”

“Leadership is seen by all very differently. Trillium Teams brought a personal level and many different viewpoints I wasn't sure possible. Great job! ”

“Jill and Ruth are fantastic facilitators. They were kind, welcoming and informative. Thank you for all the great insights! ”

“It's tough to be away from work for two days, but this leadership course was well worth it! ”

“I would highly recommend the Authentic Leadership Course because it's a confidence builder. Both presenters have different but very effective ways of getting their points across. ”

“When you first reaction after the course is "Wow, I should have taken it a long time ago" - that says it all! The Authentic Leadership Course was an incredible experience that will really help me grow. Thank you so much for everything. ”

“My favourite part of the Leadership Philosophy Course was the feedback from peers throughout this two day course. ”

“I was skeptical at first. But with each step; from the first email, through test results, to group exercises ? I was more intrigued and finally excited to embrace leadership as my own story. ”

“Jill and Ruth led a skeptical group through a thought provoking learning experience at the personal and interpersonal level. ”

“Both of you are excellent facilitators. Appreciated and learned a lot from the content you presented. ”

“Very friendly, up-beat and informative leadership course. Great presentation style and delivery. Well done - thank you. ”

“The Leadership Philosophy Course helps leaders understand themselves and articulate their values and motivators thoughtfully. This course delivered on its goal. ”

“The process that Trillium put us through was exceptional. Their ability to facilitate great results are only exceeded by their professionalism and client service. ”

“This was one of the best and most enjoyable leadership courses I have ever taken. Facilitators were awesome and the food was amazing! ”

“Ruth and Jill are excellent facilitators. Their styles fostered a really warm environment that allowed a diverse group of people to work collaboratively. ”

“This course has added more value to my leadership approach than anything else I've ever experienced. ”

“The Leadership Philosophy Course exceeded my expectations. There were many engaging exercises where we learned from one another. ”

“This Leadership Philosophy Course allowed me to be more aware of my style and how it may interact or be perceived by others with different styles. Ultimately, it made me realize how we can have a more productive, happy relationship with others we’re leading and interacting with. ”

“Very well put together leadership course; engaging the whole way through. ”

“This course will have a profound effect in my work and personal life. ”

“I was impressed with the way the course allowed me to connect with myself. It helped me understand where I am at and how to take advantage of my strengths, not only in business, but also personally. ”

“Superb leadership course! One of the most insightful courses I've experienced - thank you! ”

“Highly valuable leadership course. Very refreshing after a series of unsuccessful courses elsewhere. I would recommend it to anyone. ”

“My favorite part of the Authentic Leadership Course was being in a group of diverse leaders from different industries. ”

“Ruth and Jill are so sincerely dedicated to their craft and have a genuine desire to help develop others. ”

“This was a super helpful leadership course - facilitators were excellent, thorough and entertaining. Learned about my strengths and also my challenges and left the course feeling inspired. ”

“Ruth and Jill have an immediate and lasting impression of openness, insight and friendliness. Their knowledge and support shines through in every interaction. ”

“I was very hesitant to participate, but I am very happy I did. I gained a lot from this course. ”

“Most insightful course at my stage in my career. I definitely recommend this, Jill and Ruth are incredible facilitators. Very informative and entertaining. ”

“This course packed a great deal of content into just two days. For those organization' that can't make a week's investment, this is the course for you. ”

“I thoroughly enjoyed this 2 day course. Time spent was valuable, allowed for great insight, both personal and how to relate better to others. ”

“Well grounded team of facilitators who kept us engaged and participation high due to the comfort zone they created for us in this two day course. ”

“Jill and Ruth created a safe environment where I felt comfortable opening up and they taught me how to be a better version of myself. ”

“Jill and Ruth really know how to connect with people from very different backgrounds and can quite capably explain very complex concepts in a way that everyone can understand. ”

“The Authentic Leadership Course was well planned and will continue to be a valuable tool for understanding who I am as a leader, and how to work more effectively with those around me. ”

“Very meaningful course. Good pace and well presented. A fresh approach with very valuable information. Changes how you think of others. ”

“I enjoyed all elements of this leadership course - the tips, reflections, and mostly hearing people's stories and learning from them. ”

“Great leadership course! Will recommend this course to colleagues and friends. ”

“Leaders often feel very along, this training gave me the opportunity to feel connected, grow and learn more about myself and how I can go back and be more authentic to my team and organization. ”

“Excellent leadership course. Highly valuable and applicable. Provided a lot of self-reflection. ”

“This Team Building Workshop was a most useful exercise for our team. It will go a long way to creating a strong, vibrant team. ”

“Many people feel a bit uneasy walking into one of these courses, but Ruth and Jill made all of us feel immediately comfortable with one another, and for an introvert like me, that is a big deal. ”

“You ladies provided a safe and warm place to explore my leadership during the Leadership Philosophy Course - thank you! ”

“Trillium make their sessions fun and engaging. Other courses seemed long, boring and less interactive. Their approach of applying learnings through interactive exercises creates a lasting impression. ”

“Both Ruth and Jill are very good at their craft. I'm thankful to them for a productive two days. ”

“I truly enjoyed the interactions of the last two days. It opened my eyes to the importance of the behavior of a leader, both in the big picture and dealing with individuals. Thank you! ”

“I would recommend this Leadership Course to others. It was a great two days and I really enjoyed the interaction with everyone. ”

“You two are outstanding facilitators. A wonderful and insightful experience. A very enlightening course. ”

“The interaction with others made it more interesting and fun. I received lots of information and gained new insights into leadership, and learned a lot about myself. ”

“Great job. Relevant and good takeaways. Great delivery. ”

“Got a new perspective on how better to handle specific work challenges. ”

“Jill and Ruth are excellent facilitators of the Authentic Leadership Course. They are energetic, understand the concepts well, and overly pleased to answer questions of any kind. ”

“Jill and Ruth are a dynamic duo! Knowledgeable, timely, and fresh materials to help people grow their leadership skills. I would highly recommend leaders and aspiring leaders to sign up! ”

“Thank you for the eye opening experience and confidence boost in who I am. Excited to work on my goal now because I'm happy and confident with who I am. ”

“Your client care is huge. From the moment we started down this road to having you come to Banff; it has been enjoyable and exciting. ”

“Thank you so much for this enlightening experience at the Authentic Leadership Course! ”

“Thank you again for a terrific day! The team was very pleased with the session and they offered a number of compliments about your facilitation style. They thought the morning session was just the perfect length of time and based on the number of smiling faces I strongly believe I made the right decision by asking you to lead this session. ”

“I don't know how you do it. Every minute and every exercise of this leadership course worked so well and built on each other. Keep up the great work and please create another course! ”

“Jill and Ruth are a dynamic duo, it was great to attend the Authentic Leadership Course they facilitated. Despite the virtual format, I was able to remain engaged and attentive throughout the course. I registered for this course through someone else's recommendation, and I too wouldn't hesitate to recommend the Authentic Leadership Course to anyone interested in honing their "authentic" leadership skills. ”

“Well paced, well facilitated, very impressive! ”

“Good scope of agenda, great open and accepting environment, and very skilled facilitators. This was an excellent experience, and wonderful opportunity to strengthen the team. ”

“Great course and very helpful in self-awareness which I have been trying to do for over 10 years. Now I know where I am now and understand my surroundings at work and home. ”

“I would recommend this leadership course for those looking to develop their capacity to be self-aware through reflection, communication, and personal development. ”

“I was so impressed by how Jill and Ruth brought a very diverse group of people together and showed us how we are all leaders in our own way. ”

“This is an excellent course regardless of your background, experience or job. Understanding yourself and others can only serve to make you more effective. ”

“Thank you so much for leading the path for me to be a better leader. ”

“Ruth and Jill pulled a team of strangers together and very quickly made us feel very comfortable, created a safe environment to share and had a spot on unique technique. Excellent leadership course! ”

“Excellent curriculum, fast paced with quality facilitation made this enjoyable, fun and a great learning experience. ”

“Great interactive course; I appreciate how you put us together strategically in groups and pairs to gave us a chance to really learn about how others think. ”

“Dynamic pace, fresh contemporary examples, efficient time usage, classy, educational, entertaining. ”

“I can tell you both love what you do. This class was awesome and a testament to your dedication to growing and developing others. I strive to attain that goal for myself. Thank you! ”

“Great leadership course! I learned more about myself than I ever thought I would. This learning has helped me understand others better too. ”

“It was amazing to have these 2 days for self-reflection and to connect with other leaders; experiencing similar challenges across diverse sectors of industry. Thank you! ”

“I particularly liked how the course provided practical insights into dealing with other types of people - both how to deal with them, and how NOT to deal with them. Very helpful, thank you! ”

“This leadership training felt more like a retreat than a course. I usually feel drained after a training instead I felt rejuvenated. ”

“A balanced, practical approach to learning. I gained knowledge and insights that will enable me to grow and develop as a leader. In short, the Leadership Course delivered. ”

“I found this leadership course eye opening and inspirational. Anyone who works with people should take this course. ”

“I was a bit skeptical at first but was pleased to see tough issues discussed and hopefully resolved. ”

“If you want to understand yourself better so you can understand others better and become an authentic leader, take this leadership course! ”

“A well-designed, powerful Authentic Leadership course. Receiving feedback from other leaders outside of my industry and region was helpful and validating. I will use so much of what I've learned here in further developing my own leadership. ”

“I really liked the Difficult Conversations segment of the Authentic Leadership Course. Be paired up with someone with such a different style and perspective than mine was extremely valuable. ”

“I truly enjoyed myself while actually growing and developing my leadership approach throughout this Leadership Philosophy Course. Thank you! ”

“The DISC results were extremely insightful to better understanding myself. This was an extremely valuable experience for me. ”

“I would highly recommend the Authentic Leadership Course because it provided a framework for having both good and difficult conversations. ”

“Thank you for sharing the DISC model at our recent team event. We will be able to leverage these assessments to better understand and deal with each other, improving our overall working relationships. ”

“The course was excellent because it did not rest on gimmicks but instead it focused on the DISC profile to teach self-awareness; specifically identifying and building upon strengths already present. ”

“I would recommend the Authentic Leadership Course because we not only learned about our styles and the styles of others but there was practice and analysis of how the interactions play out. ”

“This leadership course has opened new eyes to our leadership group. Being able to participate together as a group from work was very valuable. ”

“Trillium Teams lead our organization through a process to develop a new Strategic Plan. They were very effective at engaging discussion and leading us to a series of decisions - and they made it fun. ”

“Simply effective. Ruth and Jill have a unique approach that made a great difference in our team development exercise and they facilitated conversations we don't often have. ”

“During the Team Coaching Process, Jill and Ruth created an environment that was safe, allowing people to be open, honest and productive. They exceeded my highest expectations! ”

“You two were great leading us through this two day leadership course experience. I learned a lot and feel I have already started to improve my focus on leadership goals. ”

“Ruth and Jill were very easy to speak with, open in their discussions and informed to assist. ”

“Thank you for this very nice learning experience in a beautiful setting - I will definitely recommend it to colleagues. ”

“I wasn't sure what to expect from this course - but it delivered. I'm leaving feeling more comfortable in my own skin as a leader. ”

“This two day course was a terrific opportunity to explore some leadership concepts to work with. The 11 individuals in our course from all different walks of life was extremely valuable. ”

“The Interview Matrix process Trillium took us through of interviewing different people helped everyone to interact with each other and really made people think ? a lot of useful information came out of it. ”

“The two of you make a great team and you were able to create a safe environment which helped make the course a success. ”

“I really enjoyed your approach and the dynamic between you both. You work well together and play off each others' strengths very well throughout this two day leadership course. ”

“Ruth and Jill, I want to thank you both very much for an excellent job delivering your Team Building Workshop at our off-site retreat. We all really enjoyed it. ”

“The Trillium Teams facilitators knew how to get us to look at our issues and group them in a way that makes solving these issues easier. Truly, they helped us help ourselves. ”

“My favorite part of the Authentic Leadership Course was the exercise on unpacking and preparing for difficult conversations. ”

“Loved the course, fabulous environment, brought out the best in participants. ”

“The Authentic Leadership Course should be mandatory for anyone in a leadership position. Jill and Ruth have perfected this course. Two individuals passionate about what they do - it was an inspiring experience. ”

“The course opened my eyes to different communication and leadership styles. This new knowledge will significantly impact my day to day interactions at work, and at home in a positive way. ”

“The most valuable course I have ever taken. It will help my interactions with colleagues, clients, friends and family. ”

“The Leadership Philosophy Course - best course ever! Super professional. Never fell asleep and left wanting more. ”

“This course is a mini leadership retreat! Participants are diverse and you are able to learn from a vast cross section of leadership situations and challenges. The instructors were excellent. ”

“This leadership course was excellent and both Ruth and Jill are key pieces of that, not only because of the content but also because of their energy and exceptional personalities. ”

“Jill and Ruth are amazing facilitators, really appreciated their positive attitudes and encouragement throughout the Leadership Philosophy Course. I'm leaving with more confidence in my leadership. ”

“This course was a pleasant surprise. It was well organized, and hosts Ruth and Jill were engaging. The event facilitated a few interesting discussions along with considerable self-reflection. I gained some valuable tools which I am looking forward to using as I build my leadership skills. ”

“I think your Team Building Workshop is a must for any organization interested in team building! ”

“We attended this training as a management team; we learned a lot about how we can better communicate with each other and still be respectful, supportive, and productive in difficult situations. ”

“This leadership course completely illuminated two blind spots I have in my leadership style. ”

“This leadership course went beyond my expectations in terms of keeping me engaged, providing new learnings, and having enough time to apply the learnings. ”

“Loved the laughter and the mood that the team building session created — I have never seen this in our group before. Hopefully we have started on a new journey as one team. ”

“I wanted to let some time pass before giving you feedback on your program so I could see the true results of your work. You will be happy to know that our Employee Engagement results have improved by 53% in the last two years. I am confident that a large part of the 20% improvement over the past year was related to the work we did with Trillium. ”

“Your personalities make this experience most enjoyable. You both know how to bring out the "good" qualities in people. ”

“I learned a lot about myself and was surprised at what I learned. I thought I was coming to learn how to manage others, but I learned more about managing myself. ”

“It is evident that a lot of thought has been put into this class. Very well structured. Time is well used. Literally not a dull moment. Fantastic! ”

“Amazing Train-the-Trainer session! I would feel very confident in delivering this tool and your Team Building Workshop after the comprehensive and smooth delivery of this two day workshop. Thank you. ”

“Loved how everyone seemed to move past their fears and open up to share with each of us in only two days. ”

“This leadership course was far better than I had expected - it was a very positive experience! ”

“The delivery of the information at this course was well executed and done in a very engaging manner. Jill and Ruth were entertaining, informative, and created a safe environment to learn and grow. ”

“Excellent and engaging course. Facilitators were very engaged - thanks to Jill and Ruth! ”

“I presented an open mandate to Jill and Ruth for a Team Building Workshop for 105 people in my Client Services Group. It was 3 hours of non-stop learning and my team asked 'When is the next workshop?' ”

“I have spent a lot of time over the past year trying to find my why and what makes me tick. This Leadership Philosophy Course helped me dig deep and find what I value most and why it makes me happy and fulfilled. ”

“It was very productive to be in this course with people outside my own company. Even though my co-workers were here, we were never placed in the same groups and I appreciated the neutral experience. ”

“This course makes me a better person by helping me to be clear on who I am and how others perceive me. Being a better person, makes me a better leader! ”

“I came to this course open to what a leader can be and I am leaving with the tools to become the leader my family and my team needs. ”

“The storytelling portion of the course taught me to be more compassionate and understanding of how others grew to approach things. ”

“Great facilitation! You helped establish an open and creative environment in which we could be honest and constructive, have fun and work towards tangible results. ”

“One of the best leadership sessions I have ever attended, in too many decades of public sector leadership and management courses. ”