Testimonials - The Pathfinder Programme

"I just wanted to thank you for the fantastic ‘journey’ that you have helped me to start. Both Module 1 and 2 have made their mark, and I feel that I spend a great deal of time thinking ‘Pathfinder thoughts’. And that is not a bad thing. But what you have done best so far is not so much the ideas behind the Pathfinder programme, but the confidence and peace of mind that you seem able to create for each participant. This is very conducive to my ‘journey’, and I want to thank you so much for that."
             Henrik Lange, Træ Design A/S

"The Pathfinder Programme has raised my awareness of the importance of listening with "my heart" and this has become my approach towards myself and people around me. My courage and creativity have been activated and enhanced. Now, my focus is to do what my "inner flame" tells me."
              Trine Wolff, QA Chemist, Novo Nordisk

”Usually, there is time to ponder and deliberate. But in those critical situations where everything depends on taking the right action instantaneously, as if by instinct, the leadership tools must be an integral part of one’s personality. Pathfinder makes sure they are – if you commit yourself. Personal leadership, teambuilding and organisational development in an ever-changing environment are the core competencies that Pathfinder is particularly adept at providing. In a relatively short time, one learns lessons that would otherwise take years of work experience to gain.”
              Inger Marie Giversen, Head of Department, Infirmary Antvorskov, Danish Armed Forces Health Services

“The Pathfinder Programme is unique and outstanding - and cannot really be compared to anything else I know of. As a Pathfinder and a Natural Leader I lead with honesty, energy, courage and respect - being in my own self. As a Pathfinder, I constantly seek to be curious, to seek new ways, new opportunities - to fulfill the proactive goals I set up. This creates outstanding and lasting results - for me, for my team, and for the company I work for. As a true added value I participate in the Pathfinders network. The place where Pathfinders meet - to give and to get inspiration and to share visions on how to continue the unique path, each of us have chosen to walk. Once a Pathfinder - always a Pathfinder - walking the talk.”
              Marianne Norup-Nielsen, IT Manager, Information Technology, Actavis

“The Pathfinder Programme has given me invaluable insight that I will carry in my heart. I have become better at being true to myself in every aspect of my life - to the benefit of my employees, colleagues, family and not least myself. But this is not where it stops. With the Pathfinder Programme I have embarked on a major personal development voyage, which I certainly look forward to continuing. The Pathfinder Programme is for those who dare look themselves in the eyes. That's what I did, and the outcome is invaluable."
              Tina Ebler, Director, Head of Global Marketing, Group Marketing and Customer Insights, Vestas Wind Systems A/S.

"Lasse and his staff are distinguished by their ability to combine their life, business, and coaching experience in a dialogue with course participants in a fine, harmonious manner. I have always found the examples, exercises, and cases in the Pathfinder programme very relevant, both as a private individual and  manager. The fact that the Pathfinder experience also often leads to many good relationships and a lot of laughter, must simply be considered part of the "package"."
              Kim Lennert Simonsen, Project Manager, KMD A/S.

“Pathfinder training becomes a natural part of yourself. Quite simply you are compelled to address the questions, experiences and possibilities you encounter, not only during the training, but also afterwards. We trained our whole management team as Pathfinders. They now have a powerful set of collective values, experiences and knowledge, which we can benefit from. This makes for a wonderful synergy effect, an openness and a mine of ideas. All this, along with a great spirit, has renewed the motivation in this growth-oriented organisation. Our mental resources have been greatly increased. There is a commitment, an energy, a will and a desire for goal-oriented changes and all these lead to results we are extremely proud of.”
              Morten Højholt. Managing Director. Bent Brandt A/S
 
"The personal and managerial journey the Pathfinder programme took me on has been the most important developmental step I have taken during my working life. I have learned so much about myself, my interaction with others, what I can get from and give to others, values, strengths, and how far I can actually go within my limits, that I now have far more to offer my colleagues in my role as manager."
              Elo Munk Frisenvang, Project Manager, KMD A/S.

“The Pathfinder Programme has been very significant for Irma and we have implemented many of the Pathfinder concepts in the company. Now we actually call ourselves a ‘Pathfinder company’. In addition to important leadership skills, you also get a ‘life training’, space for reflection and contemplation in terms what you personally stand for in life. A sanctuary where you can attain a better harmony between working life, family life and personal life.”
              Alfred Josefen. Managing Director. Irma
 
 “Of course I am aware of my own personal development on The Pathfinder Programme, but it is something quite different to notice the development in one’s colleagues. It is the best experience I have ever had as a leader. It is a source of great inspiration for me.”
                Alaa Barky. Section Manager. Copenhagen Energy.

“Although it is now some years since I participated in the three-week Pathfinder programme, I remember the course as the best and most profitable thing I have experienced in the whole of my active working life.”
                Jens Andersen, Deputy Director, SEAS-NVE

 “The Pathfinder Programme has meant so much for NNE, not only for the individual Pathfinder, but for the company too. We have built up a Pathfinder network and the Pathfinder course has given us a collective resource to challenge each other in a constructive way. NNE’s Pathfinders are a vital driving force in an organisation that is out to win. They are constantly spotting opportunities and getting things to succeed. I am convinced that many of our project teams have achieved some of their most ambitious goals as a result of using The Pathfinder Programme.
              Hans Ole Voigt. Managing Director.NNE Pharmaplan

“For me The Pathfinder Programme is so much more than a course. It is a fresh start and the beginning of a fantastic voyage of development. I have become much more aware of the resources I possess. I have discovered sides of myself I had no idea were in me. Most of all, I have learned how to adapt my talents to many more different contexts. I have accessed certain things that mean so much to me and now I can act on the basis of a much more personal foundation. I have noticed that my efforts trigger a completely different response from those around me than they used to do. I constantly get positive reactions and experience a new form of energy in the situations I am involved in. Finally, my whole attitude to things I encounter has become much more positive. I see new opportunities everywhere…”
              Heini L. Asmann ,Project Manager, Ericsson

“The main thing about The Pathfinder Programme for me is that it has opened up a life full of more profound insight, insight that is my ever-faithful travelling companion. This companion incessantly challenges me both as a leader and as a person and has taught me to listen to what life calls upon me to do. Every single day I achieve successes in my professional and personal life, which I would never have achieved, had I not begun my journey back in spring 2006.”
              Dorthe Rejkjær, Section Leader, Kort- og Matrikelstyrelsen

“The Pathfinder Programme has made me conscious of the connection between personal leadership and team performance. It has provided me with tools to help me work on my own leadership and on the development of team dynamics and performance in a structured and motivated way. It has also inspired and strengthened me in my belief in the importance of leading from the front and my belief that the seeds of a successful business lie in each and every member of staff.”
              Susie Møller Hjorth, Global Category Manager, Arla Foods amba