Dear David and Karen:
I wanted to thank you for the “Martial Arts for the Mind” stress training program you did for our two Silicon Valley hotels last week.
Several managers said it was the most beneficial training they had ever taken at Marriott. One of the leaders in the group stated afterwards, “I could have listened to David speak forever; he was so engaging!” Many managers have talked with me about how they are already applying the ideas and techniques to help with their workloads and their staffs.
I also experienced benefits from training already, in just the few days since the class:
1) I was in a 3-hour traffic delay on my way to work. Instead of reacting with tension and impatience, I decided to practice some of the techniques you shared. I arrived at work in a completely different (and better) state of mind.
2) My work is highly deadline driven, and I often feel that I am pushing others to make things happen. But I had a shift in perspective from the training that greatly reduced my stress. I know my new attitude will help people perform better.
3) I was in a challenging meeting the kind that started with a headache and moved into shoulder pain. Practicing what I learned in the training, by the time I reached home that night, I felt remarkably better, physically and mentally. I know it was something that I would have carried the whole evening if I had not attended your class.
You two are a great combination of presenters: one very high-energy and the other calming and relaxing. The program was completely engaging from start to finish. I highly recommend your training. It’s excellent, and very much needed.
Sincerely,
Tiffany Schafer, Director
Human Resources
Marriott San Jose and Marriott of Santa Clara