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Testimonials

Here's what our clients and past workshops participants are saying about us.

Testimonials from Employees becoming Innovators

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Ashlea Reiser Project Lead

Leo has mentored me in a way that has stretched my development and equipped me with skills that I will be able to utilize throughout my career. He's a key influencer in innovation. He has an infectious a positivity and can always make the day brighter with a warm smile. He's a true servant leader.

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DeMishea Charleston Facilitator

When I think of Leo, I think of a innovator mastermind. He is a wealth of knowledge. He is patient & calm. He understand the power of small steps to reach goals. He uses modern learning tools but also simple methods that are easy to incorporate.

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Kathleen Spangler Coordinator

Leo is one of the smartest and fun loving people I know. His enthusiasm for innovation and creativity is incredibly contagious. When you spend time learning about innovation from Leo, you will go away feeling like you can conquer the world, and you will have the tools to do it.

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Kate Thomas Accountant

You would only be doing yourself a disservice if you pass up the opportunity to spend even an hour with Leo Chan. He is one of the most remarkable people that I know. You will not be the same person you were before meeting him. He brings great experience and perspective that cannot be found elsewhere. You have stumbled upon an amazing mind!

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Autumn Norris Lead Researcher

Leo's passionate and knowledgeable about innovation in a way that makes learning exciting and empowering. You will become the innovator you want to be with Leo and your organization will too.

Testimonials from LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® Workshops

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Geo Data Supervisor, Fugro

Awesome team building. Very interesting and collaborative.

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Tanvi Mishra, Learning and Change Manager

Leo facilitated a LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® Workshop for our people leaders at Riverside Natural Foods, and it was very engaging, well structured, and tailored to our objectives. His creativity shone through, fostering participation and innovative thinking. Overall, Leo's facilitation greatly benefited our team's development. Highly recommended.

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Paige Engle Writer

I loved the way LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® encouraged me to just get to work instead of overthinking each answer. Being able to discover the answer through doing, instead of thinking, was so inspiring. What a fantastic way to get beyond a creative block!

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Data Analyst, Fugro

Leo was amazing with this session, his energy was out of this world.

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Dina Miani Lauman Pastor - Garden Prairie United Church of Christ

I enjoyed the insight, playfulness, creativity and connections made with myself and others. I felt like a kid again! Leo is an expert, knowledge, professional and friendly. He has a way of inviting you in. He sees the big picture and the details that help you experience more "ah ha!" moments.

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Sr. Principal Team Leader, Service & Hospitality - Chick-fil-A

The LEGO session was interactive and allowed all the voices to be heard! Lego activities were a great way to keep energy high and leverage different thinking styles.

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Geo-data Supervisor, Fugro

Excellent team building and fun session. Brought out everyone out of their shell.

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Team Leader, Chick-fil-A HELP

The session with my team was OUTSTANDING. It was a ton of fun and allowed us to work through quite a few things. Your leadership in the event was remarkable.

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Kate Harris Partner - Istoria

Leo is excellent at his craft! He was so clear and concise, and made the entire time fly by with the fun and introspective work. We all wished that we could’ve had more time to explore and create.

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Lead Analyst, Chick-fil-A HELP

Lego's made it fun! Leo was really a wonderful facilitator!!!!! Miro board combined with Lego manipulatives really kept it interesting.

Testimonials from Innovation Training Workshops

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S. Busse Story Strategist

It was super engaging and interactive. Loved the tools. Super useful for my work. Your use of story to anchor your content was fantastic. Literally the best I saw at CPSI 2022.

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UX Researcher, HubSpot

You were fun, engaging, great activities - just so personable, engaging and educational! I liked that I left with things that can apply to my life. This is a literally a life-changing session.

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Workshop participant

Leo was thoughtful in explanation, layout of the presentation, and an engaging speaker. I was smiling through most of the session imaging incorporating some of the facilitation games.

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Executive Director, Creative Education Foundation

Polished, presented with ease an authenticity, interactive, and useful. This session gave me pause and tools that allowed me to invite my curiosity back in.

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Identity Coach Left of Sunset

I love the practical tools for both self and group work that we can put into immediate practice. Thank you. It is a challenge to hold space for others while also on our own journey.

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Amanda Sidell LCSW Director of Learning and Innovation, Northern Light Acadia Hospital

Nailed it! Brought a perfect blend of information, activity, and practical skills. Bringing brain science into the discussion is so important when talking about what happens when people feel safe or unsafe and they explained it beautifully. I look forward to the next workshop!

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CPSI 2022 Participant

Leo gave us excellent tools for creating a safe space. He took us on a nice journey through the 90-minute session. I did not want to leave!

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Morgan Mazzei Staff Developer RN

This workshop embraced innovation as it was teaching about innovation. The methods were engaging and thoughtful and the instructors modeled the safe behaviors that were being encouraged and explored in the learning.

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Founder & Director, Lion Leadership

All businesses must have new ideas to sustain and to grow, and Abound Innovation is the company that teaches people how to generate them. 100% recommend to C-Suite leaders so that they can get ahead, as well as Talent Development departments to energize and inspire their workforce.

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Product Line Manager, ExxonMobil

Helps to expand the mind and consider new ways of approaching problems.

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