Client Testimonials

“Purdue Pharma has a long-standing history of developing leaders from within. Engaging the services of Gloria as an executive coach through Corporate Symphony International to work with our leaders has proven to be beneficial. Through the administration and feedback process of using various assessment tools used to measure emotional intelligence (EQ-i 2.0 and EQ-360 2.0) and to assess personality (Hogan Suite), combined with high-level objective setting and executive coaching, we have been pleased with the results. The assessment process is simple, confidential and insightful. The coaching engagements with our leaders continue to be effective, professional, and a catalyst for positive change.”

Marguerite O’Neal, Vice President, Human Resources, Purdue Pharma

“I hadn’t worked with a coach before working with Gloria and had some reservations on what I could expect from the process. Her style and insight made it a meaningful and a great learning experience. She’s not only well versed in her field but a great practitioner. She has an innate talent to help you think, formulate ideas and develop insights into your communications methods. I hope to work with her again!”

Chris Martin, Senior Project Engineer, Purdue Pharma

“Gloria provided technical resume writing skills to our mid and senior level career professionals in a difficult work transition.  She was sensitive to the situation by ensuring it was delivered in a discerning, supportive manner.  Those involved valued her knowledge and insight.”

Maureen McIntyre, Regional Director, South East Diabetes Regional Coordination Centre

“Over the course of an initial ramp phase in a new role, Gloria has been instrumental in providing me with valuable insight and feedback in achieving focus on core priorities, team coaching, and navigating both political and organizational challenges in an environment that has undergone changes in structure and leadership. Gloria has pushed me to think outside my comfort zone and provided me with a framework to consider day-to-day challenges and longer term strategies more holistically. I would highly recommend Gloria.”

Vani Edwardson, Director, Product Marketing, Mitel

“Working with Glo has been a real privilege. We worked together on an action plan to a leadership challenge I had set. She often asked some tough but pertinent questions, always in a positive and effective way. I was often challenged to come up with at least one or two more solutions or options to what I had initially proposed. At the end of the process, I feel I am a more effective coach, to others but also to myself. Thanks Glo for all your help ! Hope our paths will cross again …”

Sylvie Michaud, Director General, Education, Income and Labour Statistics, Statistics Canada 

“Infrastructure Canada engaged True Bliss Coach to provide 4 sessions (knowing and leveraging your strengths, leadership vs managing, emotional intelligence and coaching in the workplace) to managers at our quarterly Manager’s Forum meetings.  Gloria and Daniel did an excellent job in presenting the materials in a manner that demonstrated their expertise in these fields.   The sessions were very well attended and feedback was very positive with participants expressing that they felt they would apply the tools  presented as it would enable them to better engage others.

I would highly recommend Gloria and True Bliss Coach  for anyone wishing to become a better leader or manager as well as for their own  personal growth.”

Sonja Adcock, Director, Infrastructure Stimulus Fund, Infrastructure Canada

“Gloria worked with me through some human resources challenges, worked with me to establish clear leadership goals, and coached me through the process of realizing some tangible results. Glo pushed me to think outside the box and to ask myself those difficult questions I usually try to avoid. Thanks for your great help Glo and I look forward to working with you again.”

Marie-Anne Bradford, Director, Material and Assets Management Directorate, Health Canada

“Having Gloria as a coach over the past few months has been a profound experience. I had never experienced coaching before but decided to jump in with both feet and challenged Gloria with the issues I was struggling with the most. I found her coaching to be very effective at getting at a solution and committing me to doing some activities towards the solution. Gloria is very professional and innovative in terms of bringing new exercises and techniques to our session that really helped put additional focus into the discussion. I heartily recommend Gloria and hope to work with her again!”

David Price, Chief Dissemination, Health Statistics Division, Statistics Canada

“Gloria Higdon is one of those rare birds who combines groundedness, focus and authenticity within a clear and measurable ‘program to achieve’. Her questions create the context and catalyst for change and she herself stands as a pillar of support, expertise and accountability. Hire her…she will hold up the mirror that reflects an achievable and dynamic ‘moving forward’ in your work and life. A pleasure!”

Phyllis Knox,  True Voice Studio and An Educated Heart Teaching Services

“In doing business with the Government of Canada within TBS, Gloria was successful in administering the BarOn emotional quotient Inventory (EQ-i) to participants of the IM&IT Management Development Program, to help them develop further their leadership competencies in various domains of emotional intelligence. She is a motivated, highly enthusiastic professional , with strong interpersonal skills able to adjust to the evolving needs of an organization. I would highly recommend working with Gloria to help you groom your leaders.”

Carole Lepage, Leadership Development Advisor, Chief Information Officer Branch, Treasury Board of Canada

“It was a real pleasure working with Gloria. I found her to be a very positive, engaging and resourceful person, and the coaching sessions were productive and insightful for me. I recommend Gloria’s services as a worthwhile investment in your career success!”

Andrea Cocks, Associate Director, Publishing, The Conference Board of Canada

“If you’re considering engaging an executive coach, I’d highly recommend Gloria. Prior to our coaching sessions, I was looking for ways to improve the way I work. The sessions with Gloria provided me with the insights I needed to be more effective.”

Darlene Gollesch, Corporate Account Executive, Conference Board of Canada

“Gloria is an absolute delight to work with, I instantly connected to her charismatic personality and her approach to coaching. Gloria coached me through a career transition; guiding me through the process with skilled, well placed questions and thoughtful observations. I highly recommend Gloria as someone to take you from where you are to where you want to be!”

Jennifer Cross, Managing Partner, Premiere Executive Suites

“I highly recommend Gloria’s work in conjunction with the International Coach Federation. She has become one of the biggest intangible assets to my business as a young entrepreneur. During my time working with Gloria my revenues have grown by roughly 75% and I’ve received press mentions in Reuters, Entrepreneur and MSNBC. I feel my success can be largely credited to Gloria’s guidance and coaching, helping me develop my own intuition and prioritize my time, allowing me to focus on income producing activities. One of my favorite parts about working with Gloria is that she allows me to come to my own conclusions while keeping me on track pursuing my goals. She’s been there for me through the roller coaster of entrepreneurship, especially in times of crisis. I would suggest Gloria’s services to all of my most trusted connections.”

Matt Wilson, Entrepreneur and Co-Founder Under30CEO

“It is a true pleasure to acknowledge the tremendous coaching support that Gloria has provided to me in the last 6 months. She has a very positive and forward thinking framework that permeates throughout her coaching. She is very articulate and shares powerful questions that have inspired me to easily explore creative, innovative ideas, options and resolutions to the decisions I have required to move forward with confidence and success. She thrives on supporting others to discover their inner wisdom!”

Dorothy Ammerlaan, Owner, Ammerlaan Business Services

“Gloria is very personable and easy to talk to. She offered some great tools to help me achieve my goals. I would definitely be interested in acquiring her services again.”

Shelly Knight, Manager, Sampling and Analysis Solutions Development Canadian Food Inspection Agency

“I have been convinced that Emotional Intelligence is a big part of many entrepreneurs’ success and after hearing, Glo Higdon speak on this issue, I am convinced it can help most Founders and CEOs as they try to build revenues and sales, build their HR and their teams. Coaching and mentoring can also make a big difference. We have found that success rates dramatically increase if entrepreneurs are open to this,”

Professor Bruce M. Firestone, Founder, Ottawa Senators; Entrepreneur-in-Residence, Telfer School of Management, University of Ottawa; Executive Director, Exploriem.org; Real Estate Broker and Mortgage Broker, Partners Advantage GMAC Real Estate, Brokerage, Ottawa, Canada April 2010.

“Working with Gloria from True Bliss Coach was a very positive experience.  Gloria helped me to ask myself the tough questions that I had for so long avoided in an open and non-judgmental environment.  I think many people are guilty of avoiding the questions that would lead us to happiness as we fear getting what we actually want.  Working with Gloria has inspired me to take control of my future and create a real plan to work towards a future that I can truly be passionate about.  I would highly recommend working with Gloria to anyone who is not 100% satisfied with their daily grind.”

Ashley Izsak Macpherson

“Gloria Higdon was instrumental in helping to building trust in a multidisciplinary engineering team that I lead, spread across two companies and two locations.  She did EI assessments and personality type assessments, followed up individually with interpretation and development work, and then designed and delivered a team effectiveness session tailored to the audience and situation.  Gloria was successful in establishing rapport with every individual in the group.  Under her leadership they defined team goals, defined individual roles and strengths, identified hindrances to performance and means of improvement, became more cognizant of the influence they had on group performance.  The feedback I received from her work was universally positive.  People are the most versatile and the most expensive assets in most organizations.  I am confident that with strong executive backing, Gloria’s structured and empathetic approach to EI and teambuilding can add real value in organizations enabling uncommonly effective organizational development.”

Marc Bacon, P. Eng., MBA. V.P. Engineering, Plasco Energy Group President, Plasco LG Research Services Inc.

“Completing the Emotional Intelligence (EI) assessment is a great opportunity to take charge of personal development in your professional life.  The assessment process is confidential and straightforward which makes it almost effortless even for today’s busiest professionals.  Gloria is knowledgeable, objective and candid in her feedback session which helps you to identify with both potential areas of development and personal strengths in a relaxed and comfortable setting.”

Rachel O’Neil, CHRP, HR Professional – Private Industry

“Working with Gloria in discovering my Emotional Intelligence was one of the most rewarding experiences I have ever had. Being aware of my strengths and my areas to improve has provided valuable insight into both my professional and personal life. The whole process was seamless, efficient and thorough. In reviewing my results, I met with Gloria who walked me through each part step by step. She really took the time to review all of the factors and provided insight into the possible routes of certain tendencies, and inspiration to grow. There is no wrong or right way to be – everyone is different, and EI is about awareness. Gloria approaches the analysis with an open mind where I felt no judgment or scrutiny. Since learning my EI results, I have become much more aware of my strengths and, with Gloria’s guidance, have found effective solutions to constantly learn and improve myself. I recommend this experience without hesitation to anyone looking to learn more about themselves and reach their full potential in life.”

Cheryl Oxley, Executive Assistant, Heritage Canada

 

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