Sights on Success Consulting is grateful for and pleased to share the following feedback from clients:
“Angeline offered and facilitated Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) assessments for our unit. She led a group of 30 persons through the theory, assessment, evaluation, coached and guided us through an independent improvement plan. Angeline was well organized, well versed, modelled intercultural competence well throughout our discussions and she was open to having further discussions to ensure understanding.
Later, after I took the IDI assessment again, I saw the improvement in the results and made the linkages to the work that I was doing intentionally and unintentionally. I was then able to understand Angeline’s full impact to what she gave to our unit and more importantly – me.”
Deirdre Monaghan, Executive Director, IPMA-AIGP Canada (former Manager, Strategic Operations Human Resources, Health and Social Services, Government of Yukon.)
“I am a physician. Working with Angeline on improving my intercultural competence was a true eye opening experience. The evidence based assessment, excellent resources coupled with Angeline’s expertise provided a really high quality experience. I realize that true intercultural competence cannot be passively absorbed from the environment around a person or even well-intended reading and exposure. There must be an intentional and guided exploration of one’s own position along the continuum of competence (always much less developed than we assume) and then meaningful work to follow, guided by experts like Angeline, to progress along towards more competence. I benefited greatly from my experience with Angeline. I believe that this training should be added to the medical school curriculum.”
Dr. Susan Petryk, physician, Saskatchewan Health Authority
“I was a part of Angeline’s Intercultural Sharing Circle in October 2021. I was so impressed by the way she led the group to discuss different emotions such as empathy and trust. It was a wonderful experience. This spring, Angeline led out in several classes on Intercultural Competence that I coordinated for the Community Capacity Building Program. Our students learned so much! Thank you, Angeline.”
Stephanie Yamniuk, MA, PhD (ABD), Coordinator, Community Capacity Building Program, Booth University College
“I loved the Introduction to Intercultural Competence as a community building tool by Angeline Chia. The activities that she asked us to do in the class about our cultural influences, values, and beliefs really made me realize and helped me understand better the different aspects of our lives and the views and perspectives of other people. It increased my self-awareness and understanding about enhancing skills to navigate cultural diversity.”
Community Leader/Participant in Community Capacity Building Program, Booth University College
“As part of a corporate, cross-functional initiative, a few of my colleagues and I had the opportunity to work with Angeline on better understanding our intercultural competence using the Intercultural Development Continuum approach (IDI assessment). The work Angeline did with us helped us really appreciate where we were on our journey to building a more inclusive environment and served as a meaningful input in developing our future strategy. Thank you, Angeline.”
Meka Okochi, Director, Organizational Strategy Execution, City of Saskatoon
“Angeline Chia, of Sights on Success Consulting, supported an Intercultural Competence assessment with a group of individuals at the City of Saskatoon. The assessment was well done. Angeline provided concrete actions and helpful insights for us to use the information gained to enhance Intercultural Competences moving forward. Angeline is an excellent discussion facilitator, has a wealth of knowledge on Intercultural Competence, and always comes to sessions organized and prepared. I would highly recommend her services to other organizations.”
Kristin Bruce-Welsch, former Manager of Organizational Performance, City of Saskatoon
“Our CMHA Sask. Division Management Team have had the privilege of working with Angeline on examining our Intercultural Competence, identify both gaps and areas of strength. We found Angeline to be very knowledgeable and able to guide us through a process that will strengthen our work going forward. I am very pleased to recommend Angeline to anyone wanting to enter into this process. She is very professional, thorough and communicates well. She was a pleasure to work with.”
Phyllis O’Connor, Executive Director, CMHA SASK. Division
“Angeline Chia has been an excellent resource for me in pursuing my professional development goals, particularly in Intercultural Competence. Angeline has coached me through exploring workplace solutions and has provided the IDI Assessment, debriefing, goal setting, IDI reassessment and professional development planning. In this and other roles, Angeline has demonstrated a very high level of professionalism and commitment to her clients. I will continue to work with Sights on Success Consulting this year as they provide leadership coaching that will help to further my Intercultural Development. This will significantly contribute to my effectiveness in my role as a public school EAL Teacher.”
Loretta Paoli, EAL teacher
“Sights on Success Consulting was instrumental in the design of a personal Intercultural Development plan to help me build on my knowledge of cultural differences and to develop adaptive strategies.”
Sylvain Rheault, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, University of Regina
“I have enjoyed participating in the Intercultural Sharing Circle. It is an easy and positive way to learn and share with people who may have different values and perceptions or different ways of thinking and living. It has also helped me to reflect on my own values and has broadened my perspective. Angeline keeps this one-hour session very organized in a very cooperative and non-threatening format that feels safe for people to share without judgment.”
Shelley Tamaki, M.Ed. Clinical Psychologist, Ehrlo Counselling Services, Ranch Ehrlo Society (retired)
