Innerview Consulting has helped hundreds of individuals and dozens of organizations manage change and achieve their goals. Here’s what a few of them have to say about their experiences working with us:

Individuals
Dean DeGroot took the time to talk with me not just about job options, which he surely did, but also about the parts that make up a life. … Thanks to Dean, I now know more about myself – my strengths and weaknesses as well as what motivates me. I have more confidence in myself and feel that as I go through life, I’m not afraid to face the question of, ‘What is it that I should be doing?’

John Porco

“Dean facilitated my career transition by carefully assessing my unique combination of education, experience, and expertise. He helped me identify professional and personal traits that distinguish me as well as those that challenge me. That insight has allowed me to clarify my career goals and confidently achieve them. I value Dean’s advice, which is both grounded and motivational, and continue to look to him as a crucial career resource.”

Lisa L. Love, Ph.D.
Market Research Manager

"...I had been going the "safe route" looking for a position within the IT field for the better part of a year. Now in hindsight, the other more interesting careers that we discussed last fall look a lot less risky than being an unemployed IT professional. I have decided to pursue a career as a real estate agent, and I want to let you know that a significant part of that decision was based on the testing and discussions we had. During my discussions with brokers and agents, I have often been asked, 'Why are you interested in the career?' Having gone through the testing, counseling, and direction that you provided in researching various careers, I can look back on what we identified and confidently answer the question."

Chris, Realtor

"I wanted to thank you for supporting my job search and enabling a better understanding of my direction. As a result of our work together, I developed a concise career objective. Thanks again for your help."

Andrew F.
Senior Consultant
Booz Allen Hamilton

"Dean, you really cared about my progress. Your gentle nudges encouraged me to take some risks and more importantly, identify the difference between a 'risk' and a 'reality'. I gained enough confidence to articulate what changes were needed for me to be a success at work and to my surprise (but not yours), my requests were granted. You've been a confidante, a teacher, and an inspiration. I can't say thanks enough Dean!"

Bev, Operations Specialist


Organizations
Dean DeGroot is a solid presenter who balances topic content with audience connection. He artfully crafts his subject matter to encompass the interests of the group while also focusing on individual nuances and needs. Dean is unique in that he can utilize data and practical examples, yet he has a thoughtful, sensitive style that draws out the participant.

Trudy Canine
President
Pathfinder Personnel Services, Inc.
Minneapolis

“Your presentation went over quite well and all the feedback I received was positive. The message was thorough and timely.”

Eric Cleveland, President
EAPA Upper Midwest

"Your presentation was witty, informative, and the students were clearly attentive to what you had to say. It's so important for students to be able to hear from professionals in the "real world" and you helped them gain a valuable perspective."

Barb Krantz Taylor
Adjunct Faculty
University of St. Thomas

“I just wanted to once again thank you for serving as our keynote speaker at the kick off event for the St. Cloud State University Alumni Mentoring Program. The feedback I have personally received during and since the event has been entirely positive!”

Your topic, “Mentoring for Life: The Antidote for Career Isolation”, was very relevant... You gave everyone in attendance some serious food for thought and realistic methods for avoiding falling victim to isolation. I can’t express how crucial this event was to getting our new program off to a good start. Your presentation was a major component of the overall success of the evening.”

Calvin Miller, Director of Alumni Programs
St. Cloud State University

We appreciated Dean DeGroot’s ability to handle sensitive issues within the group dynamics. We would not hesitate to invite Dean back for additional staff training. We value his contribution to the teaching and learning process.

Stephanie Allyn, Liz Cole, and Nora Flueger
Teachers
S.T.E.P.S Program
St. Paul (Minnesota) Public Schools

“I just want to again say thank you for the wonderful presentations you provided to our classes last week. Your stories of actual job transitions made the point about how more mobile our society has become and how fluid the job market is as a result. I know from comments made by some students that the information you shared was a subject of conversation at the dinner table in several homes!"

Tom Sutliff, Teacher
Valley View Middle School


Innerview Consulting has served the following organizations (among many others):

Allina Health Systems
Stand-up presentations of career workshops on various subjects. Collaborated
in planning and development of workshop topics and content.

Employers Association
Presented job transition seminars for various groups. Assessed management and executive candidates on their strengths and made recommendations for development.

Equus Computer Systems, Inc.
Conducted communication and problem solving seminars with both senior management and technical employees, making use of assessment instruments.

Future Systems Consulting
Market research, promotions, and stand-up presentations regarding German- American partnering and leadership practices. Planned logistics and was master of ceremonies for a German-American partnering conference.

Honeywell
Selection assessment and psychological evaluation of security personnel.

Medtronic
Presented a "career chat" session on "Success Teams."

Outplacement International
Conducted termination meetings with professional staff.

Partnership Continuum Inc.
Conducted "smart partnering" training workshops.

Pathfinder Personnel
Career assessments for all levels of employees, as well as full-service
outplacement services. Individual coaching and small-group team
building intervention.

Personnel Decisions International
Monday morning "kickoff" sessions for groups of outplaced individuals.
Conducted psychological evaluations of managers and executives and provided feedback.

Right Management Consultants
Provided various career management seminars and one-to-one coaching on topics ranging from resume development and interviewing to career assessment and transition.

Roselle Leadership Strategies
Evaluated professional candidates through selection interviews, conducted assessments, and did report writing which highlighted candidate attributes for corporate customers.

St. Paul Public Schools
Provided team building seminars with teachers and other staff in order to promote enhanced communication and problem solving skills.

Strategic Directions Group
Team building, strategic planning, and management coaching.

Innerview Consulting has also collaborated and consulted with employees from the following organizations:

3M
ADC Telecommunications
Ambient Consulting
Cargill
Caterpillar
Choice, Inc.
City Bank
City of Fridley
Donaldson Corporation
Fairview Health Services
Fingerhut
General Mills
Hammer Residences
Honeywell
Hubbard Broadcasting
Marshall Fields
Medtronic
Meridian Services
Metropolitan Transit Commission
Minnesota West Community & Technical College
Opportunity Partners, Inc.
St. Paul Public Schools
Target
Unisys
United Defense
University of Minnesota
University of St. Thomas

Wells Fargo
Xcel Energy


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