Client Testimonials

Testimonials

In Equilibrium work throughout the country and abroad with a wide variety of clients from both the public and private sectors. Our trainers are equally at home working with small organisations as they are working with large bluechip corporations.  We appreciate that every organisation is unique and it is for this reason that our aim is to provide a tailor-made service for each and every customer.

Please don’t hesitate to join those organisations below who started their journey by contacting us for a preliminary discussion concerning their requirements.

Our most recent testimonials

The Glenturret Distillery

 

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"Right from the start to the end my interactions with the In Equilibrium team were positive, engaging and professional. Well organised. They listened to what we were looking for in a training programme and were able to make this a reality."

 

The University of Edinburgh

 

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“SafeTALK was a great course and the trainer was excellent. This training absolutely met our expectations and has been a very useful and validating session for the team. They will now proceed with confidence when difficult situations arise.”

Ipswich Borough Council

 

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"We chose to work with In-Equilibrium to deliver resilience training to our employees as they really understood what we were trying to achieve. The feedback has been excellent and we are seeing results.”

 

Our testimonials in alphabetical order

 

Aberdeen City Council

"I really enjoyed this delivery as David mixed the 'formal' with anecdotes and true examples whilst allowing for questions. He is obviously learned and interested in the subject and he is an inspirational gentleman."

 

Age UK

"The quality of the training has been fantastic and our employees are really engaging with the trainer and getting something out of it. Also In Equilibrium makes the whole process very easy to arrange."

 

Amhurst Brown Colombotti

"I came away from the course feeling very positive about tackling stress management issues."

 

Argyll & Bute Council - Developing Personal Resilience

"It was a great boost to my confidence and has allowed me to assess our current change climate more openly and to offer support to my staff that I trust will assist them through this period."

 

Argyll and Bute Council - Managing Stress at Work

"… it was also commented that the trainer created a relaxed atmosphere which encouraged sharing of issues related to the topic in a confidential environment."

 

Association of Electoral Administrators

"We wanted to provide a course that taught useful and practical coping strategies that our members could put into place straight away. In Equilibrium’s experience showed us that they could provide this, and they tailored the course perfectly."

 

Ayrshire College

"The training course content was very good, very interactive and a great introduction to Mindfulness. Karen Barr was fantastic, you can see that she enjoys what she does and is very knowledgeable in her field. Karen made the day enjoyable, made everyone participate, comfortably."

 

Bachy Soletanche

"After working in Health & Safety for the last 14 years this course is by far the best behavioural course I have attended. It has opened up my opinion on identifying issues at work."

 

Biffa Waste Services

"The course, which has been rolled out to all our Managers, has been extremely well received and has provided practical and helpful advice in tackling, managing and reducing stress in the workplace."

 

Birmingham City Council – Stress Management Training

"I particularly liked the fresh approach to the subject exploring the impact of stress on the body and looking at different strategies to control stress using the PIC formula and Stephen Covey’s, Time Management Matrix."

 

Birmingham City Council – Preventing bullying training

"I came out of the training with a clear understanding of the difference between overt and covert bullying. Talking to other participants about their experience on the course, here are some of their comments: ‘A well fulfilled day’, ‘I got everything I need to perform my role more effectively."

 

Birse Metro Limited

"This course was exceptionally well-presented, and managed to be both informative and effective, with a minimum of jargon. The afternoon was very useful in helping to identify and focus on the real causes of stress, and how to alleviate their effects."

 

BMT Group Ltd: Stress Management Training for Managers

"BMT Group Ltd would highly recommend In-Equilibrium’s one-day Managers Managing Stress course. Staff members who have attended the course have achieved a number of learning objectives, including, actionable tools to proactively manage stress, stress identification and prevention techniques; and a greater understanding of sources of stress. This is a highly informative, engaging and practical training course that we would recommend to anyone who manages people."

 

Bright Horizons

"It’s amazing how much better I am feeling than usual, and how pro-actively I am managing the team as a result."

 

Brighton and Hove City Council

"A really engaging and thought-provoking session, which enabled us to look not only at our individual resilience and how we could boost it, but also at how our collective styles have been shaped by the organisational culture."

 

Capgemini

"In-Equilibrium recently presented a Mental Health Awareness and Interventions Training session to a group of our managers who are currently involved in managing such cases. This was exceptionally well received as it provided a lot of practical advice and useful tips on how best we can manage these individuals."

 

Capital Asset Management

"In-Equilibrium were able to create a bespoke mental health training programme that met our needs perfectly. The trainer delivered an engaging and interesting session by including activities, opening discussion and weaving personal real-life stories into the day. The team found the session valuable and the learning has helped us to develop company strategies and policies around mental health."

 

Catch22

"I think the trainer was absolutely fantastic! Really engaging and delivered the course incredibly well. The material given during the course to take away has proved really helpful as it was a large pack with a lot of information to read over and keep going back to at later dates."

 

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions

"It is really great that my team has appreciated this opportunity ... I think it was an extremely useful session and I am keen to see some value being added to their daily jobs (and lives too!)."

 

City and Hackney ELIC Society Limited

"Every aspect of Personal Well-Being was covered and the delegates left feeling in better control of their everyday lives."

 

ConocoPhillips Norge

"The stress reducing techniques were very helpful and I heard of numerous examples where this information was also shared at home with families."

 

Dayshape

"Our experience of working with In Equilibrium in May 2023 has been positive. We have met some shorter-term needs by upskilling managers on how to better manage stress in their teams, and have initiated a conversation around how the topic of stress is framed and managed across our organisation as a whole. While the true benefits might not be realised for some time, I'm pleased that In Equilibrium have supported us in taking this first step."

 

Fife Council – Lifestyle Management

“The course gives the delegate a lot of food for thought, and the opportunity to broach workload issues to the team leader, to achieve a proper and healthy work/life balance.”

 

Fife Council – Resilience Training

"Very motivational trainer. Managed to keep the group focussed."
"Increased self awareness that I will take forward in my day-to-day job …. cope with change and adversity."
"Excellent course would love to take this further to support staff I line manage."

 

Forest of Dean District Council

"This was by some measure the best stress management event I have ever attended."

 

Fortis Living

"An overall very professional experience."

 

Frogmore

"By the end of the session we had all been challenged to double check pre-programmed thinking and to be more self aware. We did have a chuckle or two along the way."

 

Havens Hospices

"I would certainly use Fiona again for any Management or Staff training programmes and would recommend In-Equilibrium who are professional in their approach to training."

 

Hereford Housing – Bullying and Harassment training

"The course, both enjoyable and informative, was very professionally delivered, please pass our thanks to Eve for a good job well done.  Thanks again to all involved."

 

Hereford Sixth Form College

"Michelle’s expertise and diplomatic approach to such a sensitive topic was exemplary. Her methodical pace and comprehensive understanding of the legal, psychological and administrative realities of this field have really helped get a conversation going across the whole college and take matters to the next level. The wider support from In-Equilibrium has also ensured both Michelle’s sessions went smoothly and professionally. I recommend the course unreservedly."

 

Heriot Watt University

"The course exceeded my objectives as there were a lot of concepts that I hadn’t even considered would be covered in the course.  I’ve learned about stress, boundaries, optimism, thinking traps, importance of looking after myself emotionally and physically.  My objective was to learn how to be stronger and I don’t think that comes overnight."

 

Intercontinental Park Lane

"I am glad to say that all who attended the course are now real advocates of it and have been spreading positive feedback amongst their teams and colleagues, so I do not doubt that we will definitely be booking more of these courses in the future."

 

Ipswich Borough Council

"We chose to work with In-Equilibrium to deliver resilience training to our employees as they really understood what we were trying to achieve. The feedback has been excellent and we are seeing results."

 

Julian Housing

"The facilitator was very engaging with a wealth of experience and resources to hand, which she was able to use flexibly to support the issues raised throughout the day. All managers reported that the training had been incredibly useful in helping us to develop and grow through a period of considerable change."

 

Leeds Arts University

"In Equilibrium were flexible in customising their training to our needs, and Snéha was an excellent trainer. I received positive feedback from everyone who attended the sessions that she delivered for us."

 

Leeds City College

"The training was very well received by staff who now all intend to implement the session’s practical tips and techniques into their existing roles. A large proportion of the staff rated the facilitator and their delivery as excellent and their only recommendation was for a further and longer session!"

 

London Borough of Hounslow

"… It proved to be a very worthwhile training experience and I would highly recommend In Equilibrium’s resilience training."

 

London School of Economics

"Trainer, discussion-Group all took part, all were positive."

 

Mendip District Council

"I think this training is very valuable! Carol is a great person to learn from and provides some excellent examples which makes the training ‘real’, thank you!! I think all supervisors/managers would gain from this course."

 

Network Rail

"The course was excellent and was extremely well facilitated by Christine and Dawn."

 

Ogilvey Fleet Limited

"The course is very good for people who, like myself, get themselves worked up due to stress levels."

 

RAC’s Mental Health Awareness Training Day

"We now have a greater understanding of all mental health issues and can hopefully make a difference in our company going forward."

 

Reid Kerr College

"Both groups have given me positive feedback about the professionalism of the tutor and were complimentary about her obvious subject knowledge. Members of the Heads of Section group were extremely enthusiastic – which was particularly valuable as they all come from a teaching / training background themselves."

 

Renfrewshire Council

"It was also refreshing to attend a course with real practical tips and examples instead of the theoretical lectures so many other organisations produce."

 

Ribby Hall Village

"The day has been described by staff as 'the best workshop they have ever attended'."

 

River Canal Rescue

"This course was brilliant in helping us understand in depth, the reasons for certain behaviours."

 

RNIB (Royal National Institute of Blind People)

"It was a very well facilitated session which gave everyone a chance to talk about how they felt in a safe environment and left everyone feeling positive, closer as a team and energised to move forward."

 

Roger Bullivant Limited

"In-Equilibrium recently presented Mental Health Awareness to Managers in all of our area offices. The training was really well received and all of the trainers were praised for their in-depth knowledge and understanding."

 

RZSS - The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland

"I’ve always had a positive experience of working with In Equilibrium – this is now the third organisation I have worked in and sought support from In Equilibrium."

 

Seetec

"I received professional advice to tackle an awkward situation at work and resolved the issue."

 

Sheffield City Council

"The training exercises and quality of the course handouts have also been consistently high. We would not hesitate to recommend the services of In Equilibrium to anyone who is wanting to commission either training/workshops around the management of stress in the workplace."

 

South Norfolk Council

"We have worked with In Equilibrium for two years and have found their trainers to be friendly, professional and subject experts. In Equilibrium’s workshops are now an integral part of our corporate training calendar."

 

South Tyneside Homes

"The sessions on Resilience and Managers Managing Stress have helped us all deal with the many short term challenges organisations inevitably go through. I have a strong belief that with the continued post training support and resources on offer from In-Equilibrium our staff can meet the long term challenges and objectives head on."

 

Stovax Heating Group

"The day was delivered with complete professionalism."

 

Syngenta

"Valuable and well received by both managers and individuals. The content included a good mix of theory and practical discussion and the workbooks and other resources are useful materials which will help in the future."

 

The Charity for Civil Servants

“The course was relevant, pertinent and dynamic” … feedback from the participants of recent “Tackling Bullying and Harassment” workshops was overwhelmingly positive and considered both beneficial for the culture of The Charity for Civil Servants and a worthwhile use of everyone’s time.

 

The Glenturret Distillery

"Right from the start to the end my interactions with the In Equilibrium team were positive, engaging and professional. Well organised. They listened to what we were looking for in a training programme and were able to make this a reality."

 

The Hesley Group

"Thanks, enjoyable, interesting, well organised and providing plenty to think about."

 

The Midcounties Co-operative

"The Managers Managing Stress course was beyond expectation and all the delegates felt they have learnt a great deal from attending."

 

The Royal National College for the Blind

"I can honestly say that the Stress Management training day our SMT participated in recently was one of the most thought-provoking and impactful events of this nature that I have attended."

 

The University of Edinburgh

"SafeTALK was a great course and the trainer was excellent. This training absolutely met our expectations and has been a very useful and validating session for the team. They will now proceed with confidence when difficult situations arise."

 

Thomas Rotherham College

"A potentially not very exciting subject was handled in a very interesting way – a tribute to the course leader."

 

University of Cumbria

"[The Facilitator] allowed time for interaction, reflection and the learning materials supported it in a very integrated fashion. Skilful."

 

University of Dundee

"The group were so impressed with the course they have requested a follow-up in six months to measure how, as a group, they have addressed their plans and what they have achieved. I would recommend In Equilibrium to anyone who provides training for their staff, as their approach to training is extremely professional."