These testimonials followed 2 two hour CPD validated talks entitled Emotional Health and Well Being’ created and presented by Vivienne Barnes, Well Being Coach. The participants were some 50 plus Business Support Team at Chichester College campuses
Emotional Health and Well Being Talk presented by
Vivienne Barnes, Well Being Coach – January 2020
1) How did you feel about the academic content of the workshop? 71% very positive,
2) Was the learning environment spacious and peaceful for you? 74% Yes
3) Were the facilities, signage, refreshments, toilets, acceptable for you? 98% positive
4) Did the workshop meet your expectations? 74% very positive, very much, exceeded by a long way, and so on
5) How did you feel about the presentation style? 79% very positive with some excellent comments; clear, informative, relaxed, very good, extremely engaging, interesting, easy to understand, honest, good, clarity, concise, well presented, friendly, great, comprehensive, excellent, much better than any I have attended, relativity and practical,
6) What were the strengths of the workshop? Informative, no pressure, clear, knowledge, engagement, clarity, relativity, how to deal with challenges, the way it was presented in ‘bite sized’ chunks, the speaker and her knowledge, examples of application to real life, knowing how to deal with others and how I want to be treated, understanding how I feel, content – loads covered, the tips, academic content and usefulness
7) Did you learn anything new? 86% Yes
8) Will you be able to use the learning in the future? 86% Yes plus excellent comments such as; Yes especially being mindful of others, yes both at work and at home I shall try and integrate the learning
9) Can you share a key learning experience? Vast range of excellent personal responses highlighting how much had been learnt and how much it could be used
10) What were the weaknesses of the workshop? A mix of either None or a wish for more time to discuss in a more Workshop style
11) Would you recommend the workshop to others? 88% Yes plus excellent comments
12) Further comments please? Many excellent comments such as these; Good for school children, very nice lady!, more with this speaker please, workshop needed, more interaction, very good session, very insightful – thank you, thank you really useful, Vivienne was a delight to listen to and I found her very interesting and informative, enjoyed the talk and gave me lots to think about regarding my mental health, Vivienne is delightful and experienced in her work – very enjoyable and would recommend, more of this please, quiet space request for mindfulness time
Emotional Health and Well Being Talk presented byVivienne Barnes, Well Being Coach – January 2020
1) How did you feel about the academic content of the workshop?
89% very positive, and lovely comments
2) Was the learning environment spacious and peaceful for you?
89% Yes
3) Were the facilities, signage, refreshments, toilets, acceptable for you?
89% positive
4) Did the workshop meet your expectations?
78% very positive, others not sure what to expect
5) How did you feel about the presentation style?
100% very positive with some excellent comments;
6) What were the strengths of the workshop?
Excellent comments; Vivienne explained herself well, a few good tips to try out, simple explanations and examples, tools for keeping my well-being ok, easy to understand very understandable
7) Did you learn anything new?
89% Yes, lots
8) Will you be able to use the learning in the future?
100% Yes plus excellent comments
9) Can you share a key learning experience?
Vast range of excellent personal responses highlighting how much had been learnt
10) What were the weaknesses of the workshop?
67% no issues, others too long to sit
11) Would you recommend the workshop to others?
89% Yes plus excellent comments
12) Further comments please
More interaction, lovely lady!, good positive talk