Testimonials

Our team cohesion now is simply amazing. We’ve all got this understanding that we’re in this together and above everything, I detect a different sense of pride among my athletes. As a new coach, I’m very proud of that. The players have the charts they made in the Whole-In-One workshop hanging all over their dorm rooms, and it’s gone further than the bookwork in the workshop. They see them every day, and that says it all right there. We’ve got athletes that are on different ends of the personality spectrum, and as a coach, knowing how to deal with both ends of that spectrum is a terrific advantage. . . I stepped into the unknown with the workshop, and it certainly exceeded any expectations I had going in. Worthwhile investment? Hands down, one of the best identification exercises I’ve ever experienced. My team is better as a unit, and I think we’re all better people as a result of the exercise.

            ~ CB Head Coach, Division II Men’s and Women’s Golf

Mitch Laurance and Joan Shafer presented their Whole-In-One positivity program to my fourth semester classes on May 3, 2012. The two-hour presentation was extremely motivating, and the responses from the students were unanimously upbeat and affirmative. The session generated follow-on discussions and interactions among the students about ways to use the information and suggested techniques to improve both their golf games and their approaches to life situations. This program can benefit individuals and teams alike, and I look forward to having Mitch and Joan back in a few months to address my next class of students. 

             ~ Marilyn Wilson, Keiser University, College of Golf

The Whole-In-One program was a huge team building and learning experience for our group. Our goal was to learn to communicate with each other better, gain mutual respect, find our core motivations, and learn how to set productive goals. Through the program our team gained insight into themselves and their challenges, which has helped the unit move forward more productively.  As a coach I have been better able to help my players on the golf course and manage team issues more effectively with the knowledge that I gained through our weekend with Mitch and Joan.

    ~ KQ Head Coach, Division I Women's Golf

I've known Mitch for 25 years, and have always been impressed with his passion for, and knowledge of, college sports.  I've participated in numerous events with him over the years, and it was obvious from the results of these projects that he understands the value of great teamwork, a worthwhile goal, and a positive attitude. Mitch definitely 'plays to his strengths'!

             ~ Bobby Cremins, Winningest Head Basketball Coach in Georgia Tech history

Joan's special gift is to be able to see the potential for greatness in others. Over the years I have witnessed the transformation that happens when people respond to her positive vision. Joan walks the talk - she embodies the value of increasing self awareness and is always looking for ways to improve her own contribution as a leader and facilitator. People pick up on this authentic approach and start to see the possibility of releasing their own potential.

~ Vin Harris, Co-Director, Fairway to Heaven

Mitch brings a new paradigm to building team work. His vast years of experience, his passion for sport and his communications skills combine to make any project an outstanding opportunity.

~ Stephen D. Ducoff, President/CEO, Association of Chief Executives for Sport

Joan's straight talking and out of the box thinking means she is able to deliver results I could not imagine. I worked with Joan twice, and both times was blown away with how she analyzed data to articulate where to focus attention to ensure the highest productivity of the workforce. Joan engages her audience and keeps it real. I am a huge fan and look forward to working with Joan again on projects in the future.

~ Deepak Jaiswal, former CEO, K2 Group

Mitch is extremely passionate about his business ventures and his personal relationships. He is dedicated to doing great work, and will go the extra mile to make sure results are beyond expectations. We would not shy away from recommending Mitch for practically anything.

~ Mike Jamison, Executive Director, International Network of Golf

Highly professional in her approach, Joan has the ability to cut through a sea of data and present a challenging change agenda. Equally at home working with groups or individuals, her engaging style wins the buy in of people at all levels. Most importantly, Joan's genuine interest in the implementation of agreed actions and subsequent encouragement and support ensure that she will continue to build long term relationships with her clients. On a more personal level, her high level of integrity stems from a great value system which together with her thirst for continuous development make her a joy to work with.

~ Stewart Stone, Managing Director, Enhancing Potential

Mitch is a business professional passionate about excellent results. He comes prepared for the task at hand and always ready to make magic. Mitch has a pleasant working attitude and will go above and beyond to do the best job possible. Always a pleasure working with Mitch.

~ Melanie Wignall, Producer, Wignall Productions, ESPN Championship Billiards

Joan's insights, knowledge, recommendations, communication style, thoughtfulness for her client, attitude of service, quality of work, accessibility and sense of fun make her one of my top consultant picks globally to work with in the leadership, coaching, culture and values space. I have learned so much from Joan, she is generous beyond the call to help and support in whatever way she can. Joan is passionate, has endless energy (even with her travel schedule), she has huge integrity, gives feedback in a way I've not experienced before and is the best company on the golf course be it for business or pleasure!

~ Kathryn Wainwright, CEO, The Talent Consultancy