Testimonials
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“To Sum It Up: Life Changing.
I was offered coaching sessions through the military shortly after returning from a deployment. I was wound-up, stressed and didn’t recognize that my internal reactions and emotions were 100% within my span of control. This is not a “one sized fits all approach.” Col. Dyer helped me explore what I wanted to accomplish and laid out a plan to get there. The coaching opened my eyes to personality traits I possessed that didn’t serve me in my marriage, career, or personal relationships. I was given the tools to overcome them and shared my experience and the Positive Intelligence book with dozens of people regularly.”
— APRIL KEARNEY
Buckle in for one of the most important rides of your life!
“Col. Dyer really makes the connection before diving in which allowed me to be more open and vulnerable during our time together. He brought the best out of me. Things I didn’t know I had in me, he revealed by helping me increase my self-awareness and confidence. I didn’t know how much I was sabotaging my own personal growth and professional development. Learning how to suppress my ego and other characteristics that weren’t serving me well made unimaginable changes in my work and personal relationships. Really hard to summarize the impact, but one world be monumental! I’m so thankful for Duffy and all that he’s done for me. He would say, “you’ve always had it in you, I just helped you bring it out!” The Positive Intelligence program really shifted my mindset and I have built the habit of staying present and positive. Buckle in for one of the most important rides of your life. You’ll have a coach, mentor, and friend in Duffy – he’s great! The experience can be life-changing if you let it.”
— Jeremy B., MPH Public Health Analyst at Department of Health and Human Services
I Gained the Self-Awareness and Practical Skills Necessary to Evolve as a More Compassionate, Relatable Leader.
“I was invited to participate in a leadership assessment that proved to be a pivotal experience in my professional development. I took a series of aptitude and psychological tests and received feedback from a psychologist about my results. While I assessed favorably overall, the discussion illuminated some gaps in my emotional intelligence and empathy that could limit my effectiveness as a senior leader. At the end of the assessment I was assigned a developmental coach and I was lucky enough to pair with Col(Ret) Michael "Duffy" Dyer. Under his direction and guidance I was able to pinpoint and address the blindspots highlighted during the assessment.
Starting with a review of "Positive Intelligence," by Shirzaid Chamine, Duffy helped me categorize and explain my particular leadership challenges. He then patiently coached me through developing constructive strategies not only to mitigate tendencies built up over years of leading in a certain way, but also to meaningfully strengthen my empathy. Thanks to Duffy's structured, professional approach, I gained the self-awareness and practical skills necessary to evolve as a more compassionate, relatable leader.
Where I once reacted defensively to constructive criticism about my interpersonal abilities, I can now acknowledge room for growth. Rather than brushing off the emotional needs of my team, I make an effort to listen, understand, and respond with empathy. DGS equipped me with the tools to identify my weaknesses, motivate myself to improve, and handle challenges with openness to mentorship.
I emerged better prepared to connect with colleagues and lead by example. The experience opened my eyes to the importance of continuously developing self-awareness and emotional intelligence as a leader. I'm truly grateful to Duffy for his patient guidance. His coaching fundamentally expanded my leadership capabilities. I cannot recommend Col(Ret) Dyer enough!”
— John C., US ARMY
— Brian C.
“I can not recommend DYER Global Solutions (DGS) more strongly. Col. Dyer has been invaluable to my personal growth at work and home. He operates from his own personal experiences with empathic listening while always encouraging ownership of my personal reflection and growth.”
— Miguel M., Army Coaching Program (ACP) Junior Leaders Program
“While working with Duffy, I feel that he was able to effectively coach me towards defining and articulating personal goals that are deeply connected with a future state that I wish to attain. During our powerful sessions, Duffy provided me the space to explore options and he encouraged me to be creative with my thoughts and feelings to nurture a vibrant spirit focused on living a life in the pursuit of meaning and purpose. The goals we discussed together are still the same goals that give me energy to this day!
— Ana E., Mentor - Facilitator - Trainer - Career Path + Personal Journey + Transformational Travel Coach - Retreat Organizer & Host in Catalonia (SP) & abroad - EIA, CPQC