Merle Switzer has been amazing to work with. Just over a year ago I interviewed Merle and we invited him to our annual company kick off meeting for our first work together. Although we had not worked together prior to that all-hands meeting, in which Merle led some teamwork exercises, the company completely embraced Merle and the work we did together. Looking back a mere 12 months, at our organization, management team, and the individuals, I can see a huge evolution and transformation. Merle was the catalyst or change agent who made this transformation possible. When the management team reflected on all the positive growth at the conclusion of our last fiscal year, Merle and the work we did together was cited as one of the most important things we did.
Since our first all-hands meeting with Merle, we have engaged Merle for personal coaching (myself and all my management staff), and several management development workshops, and additional team building with our company. The 360-degree process work we did with Merle was amongst the most impacting work – opening management individuals’ awareness to how their colleagues’ experiences in working with them. This began a tremendous positive evolution within SOS. However other management workshops have been just as impacting – Merle’s training on employee coaching/counseling was critical information that we use now as a methodology within our organization. I will also say that personally, reflecting back 12+ months ago, my life has personally transformed into a life I am in love with – and that is something that came through my coaching with Merle, and actions resulting. Even my marriage has improved! I can’t say enough great things about Merle and the work he has done with me and our organization.
- Gia McNutt, CEO, TEAM SOS