Feedback from three recent seminar packages, including communication, stress management and weight loss/healthy eating.

The first seminar was a two part series on communication and self development skills at the School of Visual Arts in New York City, which is widely considered to be one of the leading art schools in the United States (source: Wikipedia). The results of the class evaluation forms were audited by the department chair, Katrin Eisman.

Other results include the Stress Management (Manage your Mind!) offering to the Housing Authority, also audited in this case by the department Director, and finally the North Bergen Board of Education; who had their own evaluation forms which were later released to me.


School of Visual Arts  average scores:                           
                                                       
    First Class       5.0        Instructor's preparation for class                   
                           4.7        Presentation and explanation of course material                   
                           4.9        Audibility & clarity of instructor's voice                   
                           4.7        Instructor's ability to motivate                   
                           4.7        Instructor's willingness to help                   
                           4.7        Knowledge of the subject demonstrated by instructor                   
                                                       
Second Class      4.9        Instructor's preparation for class                   
                           4.6        Presentation and explanation of course material                   
                           5.0        Audibility & clarity of instructor's voice                   
                           4.8        Instructor's ability to motivate                   
                           4.8        Instructor's willingness to help                   
                           4.9        Knowledge of the subject demonstrated by instructor                   

What did you love most about the class ? (Highlights)

  • Learning about belief and truth and the inside picture.
  • That this material can apply to many things
  • Simple theories that can have a big impact
  • I felt really well, comfortable, but the best thing is that I felt I knew most of the things but I didn't have the map, info how to control them.
  • Control situations, beliefs, feel more comfortable and strong in some situations
  • Circle of excellence, importance of maintaining a positive state of mind, Life GPS, recalculate when needed, never give up.




North Bergen Housing Authority:

Average ratings:    (out of a possible 5.0)

    4.7        Will this class help at work and/or at home                                
    4.7        Presentation and explanation of course material           
    5.0        Audibility & clarity of instructor's voice
    4.7        Instructor's ability to motivate
    4.9        Instructor's willingness to help
    5.0        Knowledge of the subject demonstrated by instructor

Comment Highlights:

  • Very interesting and the information will be helpful in my work in everyday life. Instructor was knowledgeable entertaining and friendly
  • Very interesting how the mind works.
  • The class was both informative and thought-provoking. It gave insight into new ways to handle difficult and stressful situations. The instructor was able to present these new ideas, and problem-solving techniques in an understandable manner.
  • The course was very interesting and the instructor a very knowledgeable man
  • It was very interesting and the instructor was great.
  • Enjoyed class. he was very good speaker and I would like to hear him again
  • Very informative. Made me feel relaxed and motivated to change attitude.
  • Sensible, he keeps his speech interesting and focused
  • Organized and efficient.
  • Very motivated and positive.
  • Was very interesting and he was nice.
  • Well organized and clear presentation.
  • Class will be helpful and the instructor was good
  • He was very interesting and made some good points.
  • Very interesting. I liked it a lot.
  • It was a very eye-opening demonstration of how we react to others in certain situations.
  • The instructor was interactive and well-versed on the material.
  • Excellent.
  • It will help at work and at home

What did you love most about the class?

  • Control of my mind and using it as a positive force rather than a negative reaction
  • The stress reducing elimination tips. I really feel that will help me be and stay more positive. It will help with dealing with irate tenants and with my spouse.
  • I love learning the different ways our mind works. This will help me deal with difficult people.
  • The relaxed yet instructional way in which the seminar was conducted. The openness and willingness of the instructor to answer questions and the fact that no one was put on the spot.
  • I love that, with practice, you can view stress outside the body.
  • The stress relief
  • Everything he spoke of
  • Trying always to see the better in other people. Always looking forward to improve.
  • Learned be nicer to difficult people.
  • His vast knowledge of the mind and what you can do with it.
  • Being optimistic.
  • Learning that we control our minds, thoughts, etc.
  • The ideas of how to deal with tenants will help me a lot

 

North Bergen Board of Education:

Final rating: 4.9 out of a possible 5

Comment Highlights:

Name

Comments

Blanea Diaz

I truly enjoyed both workshops; especially "Manage Your Mind".  I started using some of the techniques taught in my personal life, as well as in the work place.

Evelyn Martinez

I really liked the way that Mr. Gene Hirschel had all of us interact & asked us what concerns we had in areas in our live/job that stressed us out.  Excellent material

Ferida K Suarez

The workshop was a success and very informative

Helen K Lapi

I would recommend this workshop

Ivonne Saavedna

Absolutely amazing

Irene Putrino

Was very informative.  I learned a great deal.  I really enjoyed both.  Thank you.

Joy Arnone

Mr. Hirschel is interesting.  A great speaker and a nice man!

Leslie Rodriguez

I thought it was great!  I especially enjoyed the exercises that he suggested.

Lori Fischer

I learned useful strategies.  The presenter was very knowledgeable on subjects & made workshops interesting & fun.  It is great that we can personally contact him.

Marge Parietti

The workshops that Mr. Hirschel presented was informing and brought out a lot of great points to learn from

Maura Acosta

Excellent source of information

Pauline Piggal

Excellent speaker on both topics.  Would like to see him come back on future topics.

Rita Sparacio

informative & fun

Eileen m. Wende-Hurtuk

I really enjoyed the concept of this workshop . Mr. Gene Hirschel was a great presenter.  He gave great techniques on how to deal with everyday stress