TESTIMONIALS
“More than one uncomfortable conversation has begun using Brilliant People’s resources and
they worked!
Dianne Carter, Principal, Eanes ISD
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They’ve helped my team better understand each other’s stories, recognize our different
emotional needs, and have more productive conversations rooted in respect.”
Dianne Carter, Principal, Eanes ISD
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“Brilliant People was essential in our recent leadership restructuring. The change was seamless,
and we’ve already seen an increase in productivity and employee morale.”
Dara Welch, Client
Relations Manager, Barnett & Garcia
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“The content was extremely relevant and timely for the work our team does across our district’s
50+ campuses. And it resonated beyond the workplace.Autumn Hebert, Asst. Director of
Instructional Technology
BP did a great job engaging our staff and utilized examples and scenarios that were specific to
our needs.”
Autumn Hebert, Asst. Director of Instructional Technology, Round Rock ISD
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“I walked into a team meeting recently and the teachers told me they were Brilliant People-ing.“
Brian Braudrick, Principal, Round Rock ISD
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“We appreciate you and are so grateful that you helped our team grow this week. Thank you for
sharing your positivity with us at nuun. You are a game changer.”
Kevin Rutherford, CEO Nuun
Hydration
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“The Five Behaviors of a Team training, provided by Brilliant People has been life-changing
for my team, and for me personally as a leader. It has really helped me to SEE my team for
who they are, accept our differences, and still find a way to work together really, really,
well. This experience has helped provide a launch pad for our team in establishing the rules
of engagement, and with everyone putting forth the effort, there is no obstacle, challenge
or conflict that we cannot overcome together.”
Erin Hudson, Deaf Education
Coordinator, RRISD
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We have used multiple programs that are offered by this organization. All of the
programs have served as highly effective starting points for various topics, encouraging
participants to internally reflect first before then determining how they most effectively
engage with others.
Kristina Snow, Team One
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“I strongly believe both schools and district departments will benefit greatly from taking part in
any one of the training sessions in which they specialize.
Dr. Arnoldo Barrera Jr.,
Director of Performance Management, Human Resource Services, Round Rock ISD
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Our Human Resource Services Dept. started with the Brilliant People team with the
Personalities training and we learned so much about ourselves and each other.
Dr. Arnoldo Barrera Jr.,
Director of Performance Management, Human Resource Services, Round
Rock ISD
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Brilliant People helped us improve employee engagement and collaboration as well as enhance
our internal interactions and with our clientele.”
Dr. Arnoldo Barrera Jr.,
Director of Performance Management, Human Resource Services, Round Rock ISD
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I noticed our team members talking with each other about what they had learned about
themselves and others and pointing out actions and behaviors related to their personality type(s). They’re using this information to grow or at least understand traits which are not natural to them. This has resulted in a great Team Culture.
Dr. Arnoldo Barrera Jr.,
Director of Performance Management
Human Resource Services
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“I absolutely feel that their programs are true value adds to conversations about self and
team growth. The tools and facilitation bring out intentional self-reflection and provide a
safe venue to have conversations about personality, teaming, and other relevant
topics.”
Dr. Arnoldo Barrera Jr.,
Director of Performance Management
Human Resource Services
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“Our work is quite intense and rigorous but I’ve noticed interactions between and amongst our
team members are much more relaxed and natural since our team-building, interactive sessions
with the BP group.
Dr. Arnoldo Barrera Jr.,
Director of Performance Management
Human Resource Services
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Thanks to the work with Brilliant People, the personal connection we have hasn’t been broken
by the changes caused by the pandemic because we know each other better and know
ourselves well.”
Dr. Arnoldo Barrera Jr.,
Director of Performance Management
Human Resource Services
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The content of their training sessions is meaningful and practical but what makes it effective is
the level of expertise from their trainers as well as the high level of engagement from the
participants.
Dr. Arnoldo Barrera Jr.,
Director of Performance Management
Human Resource Services
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We had a blast with the Brilliant People group on a couple of occasions they came to work with
us in our Department. I highly recommend them.”
Dr. Arnoldo Barrera Jr.,
Director of Performance Management
Human Resource Services
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“The Brilliant People™ programming helped me to have a better understanding of all
personalities in my department and how to work with them based on their motivations,
stressors and emotional needs. development.”
Annette Vierra, Executive Director Human Resources
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The personality training was invaluable information and has helped me to be a better
leader. It also helped my department create a common language around personalities and
how they affect the way we show up at work.
Annette Vierra, Executive Director Human Resources
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The personality training has really helped our department communicate more effectively
and respectfully with each other. Annette Vierra, Executive Director Human Resources
Brilliant People™’s approach to personality development was fun and engaging. Our whole
department enjoyed it and walked away with actionable tools for better collaboration and
communication.
Annette Vierra, Executive Director Human Resources
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I would definitely recommend Brilliant People™ to any team, department or organization
that wants to improve employee engagement through leadership development.”
Annette Vierra, Executive Director Human Resources
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I’m optimistic that we will see amazing things happen this year because of Brilliant People and
our commitment to lean into each other and communicate in each other’s native language.”
Jeremy Ferrero, Grisham Middle School, Assistant Principal
“I heard so many conversations yesterday with the teacher leaders who really want to know
where the rest of their team is on the DiSC because they feel everything would be more
productive if they had that info.” Jeremy Ferrero, Grisham Middle School, Assistant
Principal
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We passionately want to get to the place where, as an administrative team, we can lead and
think big rather than just managing, and Brilliant People have given us some vocabulary to lean
into and lead from.”
Jeremy Ferrero, Grisham Middle School, Assistant Principal
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“Brilliant People helped us understand our personality differences, and gave us tools to
engage in hard conversations and productive conflict. This was an extremely beneficial
process.
Brian Braudrick, Principal, Live Oak Elementary, Round Rock ISD
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I’ve heard much positive feedback from the staff and witnessed the skills being used in
meetings.”
Brian Braudrick, Principal, Live Oak Elementary, Round Rock ISD
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“You saved our team with this training! Thank you!!!
Brit Bud, Deaf Ed Educator, McNeil High School, RRISD