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Practice of Empowerment Testimonials

"David and Gail present a complete cosmology for how to be an inspiring, effective facilitator of empowerment. One walks away with an excellent map and kit full of tools for doing their work."
—Meryl Bringer, manager


"Our school district team of five came to this training with approximately 100 years of experience in our school; we left with the energy of new teachers. We believe we can use this transformational process to create an environment that maximizes learning for students and staff. It feels very exciting.”
—Jane Ebaugh, education administrator


"David and Gail are gifted teachers! Their willingness to give away their creation, the empowerment model of growth, was moving. The generosity, authenticity and vulnerability of their beings pervaded their work."
—Margo Simmons, organizational trainer


"It is so empowering I'm ready to lift off and blossom. The generosity and selfless nature of the work is astounding."
—Chris Northrup, medical doctor


"Lucid, totally professional, packed with clear relevant information. My cup runneth over."
—Cathy Shore, teacher


"The Practice of Empowerment has fulfilled all my expectations, created new ones and fulfilled them too."
—Robert Yeager, organizational consultant

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Become Certified as An Empowerment Facilitator


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Empowerment Institute Certification Program led by David Gershon and Gail Straub builds deep competence in the practice of empowerment methodology and facilitation skills and supports you in applying it to a specific transformational change project. To learn more click here.

Transformative Social Change


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To learn more about the Social Change 2.0 framework and research underpinning this transformative change methodology, read the free download from the book's introduction, "Reinventing 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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Practice of Empowerment Testimonials


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"David and Gail present a complete cosmology for how to be an inspiring, effective facilitator of empowerment. One walks away with an excellent map and kit full of tools for doing their work."
— Meryl Bringer, manager

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