Safety Training Testimonies
WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY ABOUT THE I.C.D.D. WORKPLACE VIOLENCE TRAINING PROGRAM
GREAT TRAINING! Very helpful for any mobile crisis worker to have. Katie Miloch, CSW, legal services coordinator.
EXCELLENT. Kept my attention. Got points across. Tami Stute, Social Worker/Child Protection.
VERY Informative. Time Flew. Julie Paepke, Case Worker
FUNNY, Entertaining Stories! Lynn, Receptionist
EXCELLENT! The best instructor I have seen on this topic. Sense of humor is great! Sandra Green, Fiscal/Support Manager, Sheriffs Department
This training is very important for anyone doing home visits. Eddie Scanlan, LCSW
FANTASTIC! I find this training and your agency extremely helpful. Very interested in de-escalation skills/training. Tara Kowalke, Mental Health Case Manager
Don Everhard is a very good presenter, very interesting stories. I am hoping to never need physical self-defense, however, I feel much safer knowing how to protect myself. Angel Meddaugh, Human Resources, Admin Assistant.
GREAT! Very Informative and Interactive. I can apply the skills immediately. Mark Steward, Sauk County Director of Planning & Zoning.
Wonderful presentation. Very engaging and informative. Pamela Parks, Program Assistant
Excellent training with simple (yet effective) tips that can be used in the real world. Best of all, they are easy to remember. Heather Roen, Mental Health/AODA Counselor
As director of DHS, the training was clear, easy to understand, and useful for all employees. Glenn A. Johnson, Director DHS Waushara County.
You were one of the best, if not the best speaker I have listened to. You were engaging to the audience and communicated in a great tone allowing great understanding of the topics discussed. Brent Hargartner, Medical Laboratory Scientist
WOW, I learned more in four hours than I have in many 8 hour courses. The speaker is an outstanding teacher. R. Reinhart
Excellent info for all of our staff who make home visits. Any home health agencies should have this. Cindy Clark, Coordinator of Hospice Volunteers
One of the very best training I have been to. Joy Dickie, H.H.A.
Excellent presentation by Don Everhard. I’d highly recommend this program for any business or agency. Kevin Newell, Hospice Chaplin
Don captures the audience’s attention by providing realistic situations to learn safety techniques that can be used in work and personal situations. Tiffany Johnson, Emergency Room Tech
Very, Very Helpful! Useful info for work and real life. Easy to follow and engaging. Jenny Semb, PCT
Absolutely key information provided in an interactive and engaging way. Holly Winn VP, HR & Ancillary Services
I feel more confident that I can defend myself in street self-defense escapes. Michelle Austin – Ancillary Services Assistant
This was great. Great information, easy to understand, very interesting. Barb Reinstra, Lab Tech
Great information to help me be more aware of my surroundings and be helpful in dangerous situations to myself and co-workers. Carmen Liebelt, DPT Physical Therapist
I have had many staff members approach me to thank me for arranging this training. It was a valuable training they will not only use in the workplace, but in everyday life. Thanks! Michelle Seitz, Program Coordinator
Don’s I.C.D.D. training was the best defense training I have ever received. He is a captivating presenter who uses very real and vivid examples to teach safety techniques. I now feel more confident to handle dangerous situations both in my place of employment and personal life Joanna Lukasek, LSW, Adult Mental Health Case Manager
Real life, useable information. Thank you! Todd Intihur, Physical Therapist
Excellent training. I work alone in my dept on night shift and have often wondered “How and what would I do”. This gave good tips and awareness. Jessica Bores, Radiologic Technologist
Very interesting and useful information. Great speaker! Sue Clough, Medical Technologist, lab
Very interesting and very doable. All of the different teaching methods used were very good. Variety is excellent. Joy Brooks, RN
Fantastic training with many practical and realistic suggestions for the novice. Terri Gjerseth, MSN CNM
I thought this was a really great training program for us!! Thank you! Learned a Lot. Krystal Spangler, hospital employee
I learned a lot and will be passing these things on to my children too. Don was very informative and engaging. Carlin Rupnow, 2nd cook, hospital
Excellent, engaging speaker. Good real life circumstances provided. Information very applicable to real life. Heather Rogers, hospital employee
Excellent training session. Informative and useful info presented with a side of entertainment. Gina Ransom, H.I.M. Manager, hospital
I thought the training was excellent! It is relevant, realistic, informative, entertaining, and intriguing. Mandy Kennedy BSW, LSW, Social Worker/Case Manager
I have had many staff members approach me to thank me for arranging this training. It was a valuable training they will not only use in the workplace, but in everyday life. Thanks! Michelle Seitz, Program Coordinator
Don’s I.C.D.D. training was the best defense training I have ever received. He is a captivating presenter who uses very real and vivid examples to teach safety techniques. I now feel more confident to handle dangerous situations both in my place of employment and personal life Joanna Lukasek, LSW, Adult Mental Health Case Manager
Real life, useable information. Thank you! Todd Intihur, Physical Therapist
Excellent training. I work alone in my dept on night shift and have often wondered “How and what would I do”. This gave good tips and awareness. Jessica Bores, Radiologic Technologist
Very interesting and useful information. Great speaker! Sue Clough, Medical Technologist, lab
Very interesting and very doable. All of the different teaching methods used were very good. Variety is excellent. Joy Brooks, RN
Fantastic training with many practical and realistic suggestions for the novice. Terri Gjerseth, MSN CNM
I thought this was a really great training program for us!! Thank you! Learned a Lot. Krystal Spangler, hospital employee
I learned a lot and will be passing these things on to my children too. Don was very informative and engaging. Carlin Rupnow, 2nd cook, hospital
Excellent, engaging speaker. Good real life circumstances provided. Information very applicable to real life. Heather Rogers, hospital employee
Excellent training session. Informative and useful info presented with a side of entertainment. Gina Ransom, H.I.M. Manager, hospital
Don’s I.C.D.D. training was the best defense training I have ever received. he is a captivating presenter who uses very real and vivid examples to teach safety techniques. I now feel more confident to handle dangerous situations both in my plae of employment and personal life. Joanna Lukasek, LSW, Adult Mental Health Case Manager
Don Everhard does an excellent oral and practical presentation on Safety Expertise and Training. Don discusses and delivers the information in a comprehensive and understandable format with expediency that lends itself to immediate memory. I would recommend his training for health care workers, leaders and for the general population interested in safety training for everyday encounters. Laura Alar, RPh, MS, Pharmacy Operations Manger
Everyone working in the human services field is exposed to angry and sometimes violent people. I know of no better way to minimize risk and enhance employee safety than through Intelligent Conflict De-Escalation and Defense training led by Don Everhard. Mr. Everhard is extremely dynamic, knowledgeable, and well qualified as a presenter. If you work with the public, you simply can’t afford to miss this seminar – Susan Hady, Director, Taylor County Human Services
I have personally seen Don in action both in the field and as a trainer. He is knowledgeable and skilled. I recommend his program to any employee in the public service field who encounters aggressive individuals. – Ted Bever – Chief of Police
Don Everhard has a very unique and diverse background that makes him uniquely qualified to train our municipal clients. If you want someone who has direct experience with government and school conflict management then Don is your man. I’ve personally read hundreds of Don’s training evaluations and 99% of them were excellent with 1% very good. Don is not only knowledgeable, but he is also very entertaining. Jeff Rettig, Risk Management Consultant
Thank you so much for coming to do training for our staff. Everyone had such positive feedback and an enjoyable time. You are a very gifted speaker and hopefully we can do another training someday to learn more. I will recommend you to my colleagues. – Amanda Hirsch, Regional Office Assistant
I hired Mr. Don Everhard to present an in service at MHLT Elementary School regarding creating a safe climate at school. I heard great things about Mr. Everhard before the in service. I heard he was knowledgeable, a great communicator and sensitive to the various needs of adult learners. I was very impressed with his presentation to say the least. My teachers were motivated and inspired to create a culture of safety and trust. I’ve had many teachers thank me for this presentation. I feel our school year is off to a positive start and I believe Don’s presentation set the tone for the year. Oh by the way, our staff appreciated his sense of humor and compassionate heart. I highly recommend Mr. Everhard to speak with your employees regarding creating a joyful, rich learning environment at your school or work place. Best Regards, Rob Way, Principal
Below is additional responses from our training evaluations. We get training evaluations from from all participants at all of our presentations. All those who attend indicate they feel much safer in their field of direct service work after the training program. Meeting Planners Love the positive feedback they get when they bring Don Everhard in to present to their group.
“Instructor was witty, engaging, knowledgeable, and a great presenter of relevant, helpful info” – previous trainee
“Thanks for the info. Very well presented & organized” – previous trainee
“This information was extremely helpful. Thank you for your positive attitude regarding working with children. I appreciate your sense of humor” – previous trainee
“I was pleasantly surprised. Today was informative, but also entertaining” – previous trainee
“Very good, informative, never boring. I really enjoyed the day” – previous trainee
“Very pleasant surprise! Outstanding program!” – previous trainee
“Mr. Everhard covered everything very well. Everything was short, humorous, serious and brief. . . . , EXCELLENT ” – previous trainee
“He was a great, enthusiastic speaker. I really enjoyed his presentation” – previous trainee
“Very informative, relevant, and entertaining” – previous trainee
“Excellent training seminar. Very valuable information presented” – previous trainee
“Good background, good solid advice, easy to listen to” – previous trainee
“Thank you for sharing your experiences – Come back soon” – previous trainee
“Excellent speaker. Could hear him again in case I missed something. Very entertaining, yet educational” – previous trainee
“Excellent information and very entertaining. Really enjoyed the “hands on” training” – previous trainee
“Thanks so much. You were a great speaker and gave us great ideas. You kept my attention and made me laugh. Humor is powerful – thanks” – previous trainee
“Very helpful and knowledgeable and interesting. Fun to listen to” – previous trainee
“Very positive. Very applicable to our work; hit the nail on the head” – previous trainee
“Awesome. Very interesting. Way to keep everyone’s attention!! Very informative” – previous trainee
“Great job! Good information. Kept my interest the whole time!!” – previous trainee
“I thought the information was so valuable. Very entertaining speaker. Attitude of excellence was awesome information!!” – previous trainee
“Very good! I thought there were many excellent ideas with discipline and personal safety” – previous trainee
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