Below you'll find feedback from various clients:
Specializing in the design and delivery of transformative, experiential education.
Testimonials
The day inspired me. Much of being an educator has become 'policy' and 'process' - I liked the human touch of David's presentation. I liked the thoughtfulness with which he respected our ideas and feelings. He gave us time to think - often missing in our sequential lives! Thanks.
Participant
Teacher, School District #22 - Vernon
David is truly an extraordinary educator. I found his ability to be completely present and honest with the youth he works with to be utterly remarkable. He earns high respect and admiration from both the youth and his co-workers for his ability to be real and vulnerable, while holding a space for others to do the same. It is a rare gift he has for getting even the... read more
Ruth Whyte
Pearson Seminar on Youth Leadership Program Coordinator Lester B. Pearson United World College
I entered the course in Authentic Facilitation with ideas of what I wanted to work on in my workplace leadership - we all have situations where we don’t know what to do or what to say! Through the process of our group’s work I learned more than I had anticipated. With a strong course outline and theoretical material, the mind-opening creative process that David... read more
Christine Coles
Behaviour Support Worker, North Vancouver School District #44
Authentic Facilitation was, for me, a pivotal time and an opportunity to learn and deeply experience possibilities for interacting with others for greater effectiveness in the intention of finding wise decisions, well and enjoyably made. I also experienced important breakthroughs in my practice as a facilitator. David Hatfield’s humanity, experience, systems thinking... read more
Arifin Graham
MA - Leadership, Principal - Alaris Design + Consultation
Excellent presentation. Practical, useful workshop. A great role model advocate for young men. Love his sense of humor balanced with his sensitivity. Opened my eyes to the whole target group we are missing – young men.
Participant
Vancouver Coastal Health