Testimonials

“Steven was one of my kickboxing students and came to me with an opportunity to get some guidance for strength training. After some time together we began to talk about leadership and life. Speaking with Steve is a pleasure and I felt very safe being open and honest with the struggles I’ve personally had overcoming personal difficulties on the path. Besides the valuable insight, Steve has a knack for uncovering hidden truths, which helped me to shed some light on my current circumstances and the behavior patterns that support those circumstances. I highly recommend anyone interested in the continued evolution of their own life and leadership capacity to seek out his input and benefit from his many years in the field.”

“When I took the Building Blocks course, I wasn't really sure what I was getting into. I've never done anything like this before, but I knew I wanted to start somewhere improving my soft skills. Griffs course incredibly helpful and it may have even saved my job a couple of times! Learning compassionate leadership, radical candor, and people watching were some of my favorite modules from this course. I can say for sure, I am more level headed and not nearly as reactive as I used to be. Thank you Griff for this. Without this course, I could have been up a creek multiple times!”

“During the Building Blocks sessions, we explored several key aspects of leadership and situation management such as emotional intelligence, feedback, and constructive confrontation, just to mention a few of the many valuable topics included in the program. The training reinforced my approach to common challenges we face in our daily work and emphasized the importance of addressing them promptly and with the right mindset. For me, one of the most impactful lessons was learning to take a moment to process my emotions before reacting. Strengthening my emotional intelligence has helped me maintain professionalism, empathy, and composure in any situation positive or difficult. I particularly appreciated the interactive discussions, where we shared real experiences and learned how others approached similar situations. It was enlightening to realize that most challenges are not isolated but shared experiences that affect many people with different perspectives. Overall, Building Blocks goes far beyond these examples. It offers a comprehensive and deeply practical framework for developing leadership skills, improving communication, and managing complex situations with confidence and emotional awareness.”

“I met Griff about five years ago when he was the technical lead of my team. At that time, my English wasn’t great, and my technical skills were still developing, but he was incredibly patient and generous with his knowledge. He taught me not only how to become a better professional, but also how to believe in myself. What started as a work relationship quickly became a real friendship. I still remember when he told me he wanted to travel outside his country for the first time, and I said, “Come to Bogotá! I’ll be your guide.” And he actually did. He and his wife Mel came to Colombia, and that’s where our friendship truly began. Years later, I had the chance to visit him in the U.S., where he welcomed me into his home and showed me his farm. That visit helped me understand even more who Griff really is: a genuine, kind-hearted person with a deep passion for helping others grow personally and professionally. His workshops, like The Building Blocks of Leadership, perfectly reflect that spirit. Through his teachings on emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and conscious leadership, I’ve learned to approach both my work and my life with greater empathy, clarity, and purpose. Griff has been not only a great mentor but also a great friend, honestly, he feels like a brother to me. I truly admire his passion for what he does and his authentic desire to see people reach their full potential. If you ever get the chance to work with him or join one of his programs, don’t hesitate, he’ll leave a lasting impact, just like he did on me.”

“For all the managers I've had and hated in my lifetime, Griff made up for them within the brief 2 year stint I was lucky enough to work with him. To this day I'm shocked how he makes 24 hours in a day feel like a week and get so much done without burning out or ever showing his bad side. He is walking discipline and raw life force.”

“I've come across Griff a few times, and when he's around, you know you're going to level up whether through example and you're trying to match him or through one-on-one conversations where you're trying to get better yourself.”