Testimonials:

U.S. Navy: Navy Resale and Services Support Office
“Dr. Thiederman was the keynote speaker to more than 70 managers and supervisors from all areas of our retail and service departments. We found her to be an engaging speaker with a gift for sharing pertinent personal observations in a most engaging and entertaining way. As the training specialist for our company, I highly recommend her for any address on workplace diversity or related topics. She is easy to work with, knowledgeable, and a natural-born speaker.”
- Betsy L. Warren, Former Employee Development Specialist

U.S. Army
“Thanks for the excellent training and discussion you provided for our branch. Your professionalism is top rate and I appreciate the honest, straight-forward approach and well thought-out instruction. I received many positive comments from folks in the branch and I will be certain to recommend you to my fellow branch chiefs.”
- Bruce K. Kink, Chief, Composites & Lightweight Structures Branch

U.S. Navy: Navy Public Works Center
"When Sondra came to address our managers and supervisors from various agencies, we were very impressed with both her knowledge of the topic and the sensitive and professional way in which she delivered it. Sondra is an excellent speaker, charismatic, self-assured, and someone with the ability to encourage the group to share their own experiences and feelings. It was a true pleasure to work with her.”
- Louise Gordon, Former Director, Employee Development

U.S. Navy: Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command
“This was a great workshop. It brought a completely fresh perspective on how to manage and reduce our biases.” “I really enjoyed your class and learned a lot about myself.”
- Program Participants

U.S. Navy: Naval Postgraduate School
“I would have sat in an empty room for two weeks just to hear this paradigm shattering discussion. I am trying to figure out how to provide this training to my crew. The first time I learned about diversity without being clubbed for being a “racist” white male.” “A fresh, new aspect of diversity. Please continue this dialogue.” “Great presenter, tough topic.” “I liked this approach because it drove the root cause of bias to a personal level.” “Excellent. Bring this back time and again.” “Well orchestrated to get us to think outside our norms. A definite keeper.” “Applicable to everyone.”
- Program Participants