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Feedback on David Gershon and Gail Straub's Empowerment Work

“In my role heading the Organizational and Individual Development function globally for Honeywell, I have either taken or evaluated most training programs aimed at individual or organizational change. The empowerment work of David Gershon and Gail Straub, however, was profoundly different. I was deeply impressed by the elegance of the methodology they have honed over two decades including their training design and delivery. I continue to rely on the empowerment model as a foundation for my work.”

Elaine Millam, president, Workwise Coaching and Consulting


“I consider the Empowerment Workshop and Transformative Leadership Training life changing experiences that still continue to have a great impact on me.”

John Mackey, founder, chairman and CEO Whole Foods Market


“The Empowerment Workshop profoundly affected my life. It gave me a foundation of self-trust that I needed to create my business. I have no idea how I would have believed I could do this without the reinforcement of the empowerment model.”

Christiane Northrup, MD, author, Women’s Bodies, Women’s Wisdom


“David Gershon proved he is truly a visionary in moving individuals to higher levels of performance, specifically within our complex organizational system. He helped my team through an intense, personalized learning experience using his unique transformational learning approach. David and the highly effective set of tools of his Empowerment Institute helped produce significant, measurable and sustainable behavior change within our team. He built our consulting skills and worked with us to leverage our collective talent and create business results. Through David's work, this team now has daily practices focusing on their vision. We are empowered!”

Bob Franco, vice president Human Resources, American Express Company


“David Gershon is one of the heaviest hitting and most highly respected management consultants in the nation. He goes beyond inspiration to transformation. He helps clients achieve the results they want.”

Ed Sheehy, manager, Entergy Corporation


“...Gail Straub speaks with a voice of total authenticity, great compassion, and a seasoned understanding of all the challenges, joys, and dangers that one is likely to encounter along the path of service. Her [work] can change your life and expand your vision for what you are here for.”

John Welwood, author, Love and Awakening, Journey of the Heart


“Gail Straub is always fostering the quiet light of hope…She has lived the questions she explores… disclosing so many of the secret bridges between the inner hemisphere of the soul and the outer world of action. Gail’s touch is sure as she grounds both worlds....”

John O'Donahue, author, Anam Cara: A Book of Celtic Wisdom

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Empowerment Institute: An Overview


The Business of Transformation


Beyond Having the Answers


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School for Transformative Social Change


Socail Change 2.0Read about the Empowerment Institute Certification Program in a free download from David Gershon’s award-winning book Social Change 2.0: A Blueprint for Reinventing Our World, “Building Leadership Capacity to Change the World: A School for Transformative Social Change.”

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Empowerment Audio


Empowerment bookListen to excerpts from David Gershon and Gail Straub’s best-selling book Empowerment: The Art of Creating Your Life As You Want It, read by the authors:

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  • Part One - Getting Ready
  • Part Two - Crafting Reality with Thought
  • Part Three - Personal Power
  • Part Four - Core Beliefs
  • Part Five - The Journey, Emotions
  • Part Six - Money
  • Part Seven - Work
  • Part Eight - Spirituality
  • Part Nine - Returning Home: Always Growing, Making Your Passion Happen

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Conversations with Visionary Colleagues About the Empowerment Model


christiane northruChristiane Northrup, MD, is a visionary pioneer and the world’s leading authority in the field of women’s health and wellness. Dr. Northrup is a leading proponent of medicine that acknowledges the unity of mind, body, emotions, and spirit. Internationally known for her empowering approach to women’s health and wellness, Dr. Northrup is the author of many books including the best-selling Women's Bodies and Women's Wisdom.

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Certification Program Testimonials


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“The Empowerment Institute is the most powerful, results-oriented training program I have ever encountered. I have integrated the empowerment architecture into everything I do, from development of community leadership in my work to relationships with my colleagues, family and friends. It’s now like breathing.”

Jeff Nugent, CEO, Development Training Institute

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