A Sampling of Client Testimonials


"WorkChoice Solutions listened to what we hoped to accomplish and then designed a program that far exceeded our expectations.  This was a new experience for our company and many of our employees were not sure what to expect. Dave O'Brien inherently understood the culture of our company and tailored his approach so that everyone comfortably participated in the process of identifying our strengths and opportunities. Thanks to WorkChoice Solutions, we have a viable and proactive game plan for the coming year."

CEO, Millwood Industries, Inc.

 

"This was the best conference in my 22 years at ESPN. Your training of our Business Analysts showed in the final product. This event would not have been so successful without your participation, coaching and leadership."

Vice President, IT, ESPN

 


"WorkChoice Solutions proved to be a tremendous resource in our leadership development process and in helping us assess our needs for the future. Our strong belief in developing our people as a competitive advantage was a key reason for selecting WorkChoice Solutions. Their expertise with the DISC instrument helped us to better understand the leadership and communication styles of our senior management team while also providing valuable insight into potential hires at the officer level."

Senior Vice President, HR, Peoples Bank

 

 

"Thank you for listening to our needs and designing a program that meets those needs. The program was very well tied together and extremely useful. Everyone was very engaged."

Divisional President, The Hartford

 

"WorkChoice Solutions is an outstanding partner and resource to our organization as we strive for high performance. Their unique blend of business acumen, strategic thinking and insight into engaging all levels of employees have made them key contributors to our continuing success. They stand out for consistently receiving the highest ratings from management and employees on initiatives ranging from change management, individualized coaching, team building and values-based leadership training."

HR Director, Aetna, Inc.

 

 

"WorkChoice Solutions was our best choice for creating a meaningful and lasting cultural change within our group. Their ability to understand our issues and to create substantive and relevant solutions has created a formula for sustained impact and success. Unlike many firms, WorkChoice Solutions is genuinely invested in positive outcomes well beyond the sale or delivery of services."

Vice President, Human Resources & Development, U.S. Airways

 

"WorkChoice Solutions listened to our requirements and delivered results that were meaningful and sustainable.  The Performance Coaching program completely met the organization's needs for a higher level of productivity and the individual's concerns of performance and career movement.  Of particular note is the work done by Dave O'Brien with the individual to increase his self-awareness and commitment to action plans involving new behaviors and change in general.  I look forward to working with WorkChoice Solutions again in the future."

HR Director, Otis Elevator Company

 

"Thank you for the great work with us. You are terrific to work with and your insights, perspective, timeliness, flexibility and willingness to share made the leadership development program successful. Your personal dedication to the success of each session was very impressive. People felt that you were part of the team."

Divisional Vice President, Mass Mutual Financial Group

 

"We're glad we made a connection with WorkChoice Solutions. David O'Brien is a pleasure to work with. He does a remarkable job of soliciting feedback from his audience and tailoring his expertise to the unique needs of each individual. The leadership workshop he delivered to our members recently was impressive. Attendees not only received a rewarding experience, they walked away with practical information and tools that could be incorporated right away."

Director of Membership & Training, Connecticut Association of Nonprofits 

 

 

"WorkChoice Solutions has clearly demonstrated how one-on-one coaching can reap big rewards. Complaints about a supervisor were changed into compliments once the supervisor understood how to communicate with and lead employees.  David O'Brien is a down to earth coach who can relate to all levels in the organization; his listening skills are superb and he is a master at developing improvement plans specific to the individual.  The initial successes were so dramatic that the Operations Director decided to have all members of the management team attend one-on-one coaching sessions.  WorkChoice Solutions is providing a lasting cultural change.  WorkChoice Solutions is whole heartedly recommended for all your coaching needs."

Human Resources Director, Delta Industries

 

"WorkChoice Solutions took the time to understand and evaluate the needs and issues of our organization. This was clearly demonstrated in the workshop conducted by Dave O'Brien. It was not only professional, but also interactive and extremely productive. We were very pleased and felt that working together with WorkChoice Solutions paved the way for the future goals of our Association. I feel they truly took the time and made the commitment to understand the uniqueness of our organization."

President, Connecticut Town Clerks Association

 

 

"WorkChoice Solutions helped our executive team understand that we're all in this together and that we have choices as leaders. Their program was just the right balance of leadership theory and practical application. We're now on the same bus, going in the same direction."

President, Credit Data Services -- Experian Corp.

 

 

"WorkChoice Solutions stands out in a field crowded with nebulous outcomes because they consistently produce real, meaningful and valuable results. As a small but growing organization, we can't afford NOT to maintain our investment in our employees through WorkChoice Solutions."

President & CEO, UTCA, Inc.

 

 

"WorkChoice Solutions design and delivery of a leadership development program for us was right on the money! Understanding managers' business challenges and addressing them in a fast paced and interactive workshop truly made our training a fun and productive experience for all. Thank you!"

Executive Director, SPACE, Inc.

 

"WorkChoice Solutions has partnered with us to design a 'Strategic Leadership Project' to be delivered to our leadership team over a period of 12 months. WorkChoice Solutions consulted with us regarding our specific needs and customized a comprehensive series of workshops and tools designed specifically for the needs of our leadership team. The response to the project has been extremely positive and the managers are motivated to learn more and to improve their leadership skills. Thanks to WorkChoice Solutions, we are well on our way to a much needed culture shift in our leadership team."

HR Director, Henry Lee Willis Community Center

 

"There aren't many firms like WorkChoice Solutions left.  They offer you specialization and customization by working hard with clients in the planning stages so that the issues and needs are crystal clear.  Their commitment to this process results in the delivery of programs and solutions that you really need and that make a positive difference."

Chief of Staff, Office of the Mayor, City of Middletown, CT

 

"David O'Brien conducted a fantastic workshop during our recent Spring Training series.  He was able to tap into the needs and interests of the audience, comprised of entry-level and mid-managers from a wide variety of non-profit and private sector organizations and provide them with concrete and practical ways to be change leaders.  His enthusiastic, energetic and insightful presentation style makes him a top flight trainer we will engage again soon in our programs."

Vice President, Training & Development, Leadership Greater Hartford

 

"WorkChoice Solutions - David O'Brien - offered an excellent opportunity to bring the hopeful message of Embracing Our Role as Leaders to Early Childhood Educators and Administrators. It is evident that David made a great and successful effort to understand the challenges and expectations of the leaders in the child care industry as he prepared his message for our group. Participants were engaged in his presentation, felt motivated by his encouraging lecture, and want to learn more from him about developing and nurturing their leadership skills!  David's message is personable, affirming and inspiring!"

Director, Training & Development, Pre-School Enrichment Team, Inc.

 

“WorkChoice Solutions proved to be an excellent choice for work with our newly formed senior Leadership Team. As we began work on development of this team, it was important to first learn more about each other, about our organization and to align our goals and message communicated to staff.  WorkChoice Solutions created an effective way to have a relaxed conversation about these important issues, providing the right blend of theory, serious thought and humor”. 

Chief Administrator, Pioneer Valley Cardiology

 

"David O'Brien’s dynamic personality infused our undergraduate students with momentum and energized focus for their job searches.  His presentation of the "Top 10 Universal Job Search Truths" was informative, insightful and downright fun.   Providing a workshop like this is not an easy task considering the current economic conditions with which our students are faced.  David grabbed their attention, stimulated their thinking and challenged our young professionals with a call to action…hands down the best guest speaker we have had in years."

Manager of Career Services, University of Connecticut School of Business

 

 

"Dave O'Brien was our featured speaker at our joint meeting for the Staffing Management Association of Southern New England and the Human Resource Association of Central Connecticut, both SHRM groups. Dave was amazing. He truly is a subject matter expert on identifying leaders and gave us great insight into recruiting and identifying those for development. Like taking the blindfold off, we gained the trained eye we need in HR to bring the best forward. Dave was incredibly entertaining, informative and giving. The audience truly enjoyed his presentation. I highly recommend Dave O'Brien as a high impact speaker and leadership expert and I'm looking forward to his consulting work here at Higher One."

SMA Program Committee Chair and Talent Acquisition Manager, Higher One Corporation