Testimonials

"The Minessence Group/Value Mentors framework has made a significant impact on the way I approach personal and organizational development. Gunther’s personal coaching helped me create a perspective for thinking about and working on my own values and his consulting has helped a number of my organizations and staff members as well. The methodologies for combining the values assessments in practical ways for organizational development and strategy are extremely effective. Now, not a day goes by where I don't refer to Gunther’s work in some way in assessing a situation or making a decision."

Joi Ito, Director, MIT Media Lab & Chairman, Creative Commons

"Gunther Weil's work in the creation of an online assessment tool to assist individuals, families, philanthropists and businesses in gaining clarity around what matters most to them is truly a gift to all of us. I have been a personal beneficiary of Dr. Weil's insights. The assessment tool and reports are superb. But the art form in all of this are the insights which Gunther, or another trained interpreter, will give to assist you in charting your personal, family, or organizational path beyond success to significance. Thank you Dr. Weil!"

John A. Warnick, Founder & Chairman, Purposeful Planning Institute

“Gunther’s values work and unique perspective from his decades of experience helped me gain unique insights into what to look for in others as I work with them on boards, in organizations or simply in life. I have experienced two value Values Mentoring sessions over two years and each helped me better understand myself and where I wanted to focus my energy. They also showed me that my world vision is not static, it can, and does, change and that allowed me to open up my perspective.”

Jeffrey Walker, Chairman, Millennium Promise & Former Vice Chairman of JP Morgan Chase

"An essential question a leader must ask is: do my colleagues share the same core values that can lead to our organization's success? The Van Heyst Group embarked on a quest to answer this question with the help of Gunther Weil and Value Mentors. We have been met with rewards we would have never imagined had we not undertaken it. Today we find ourselves with clients who view us as partners working on projects that mirror our core values. It has been a truly remarkable result of aligning our culture, what is important to our people and how to bring our values and vision to life."

Carrie Van Heyst, CEO the Van Heyst Group

"When one is starting a new company, having the necessary building blocks is essential. The values your partners and employees bring to the firm are critical components in its success. At Veris Wealth Partners we engaged the help of Gunther Weil and Value Mentors to inventory our individual and collective organizational values. This very important work has given us insight into our firm's core values, strengths and the aspects we need to reinforce. Based on our values audit, the organizational development and executive coaching work with Gunther has given us a common perspective and language with which to communicate with each other and our clients. Although we are a young company the alignment of our values with our day to day processes is already taking hold and bringing us amazing results."

Patricia Farrar-Rivas, CEO Veris Wealth Partners

"I began working with Gunther Weil in 1996 during a merger of two technology companies, one of which I was the Founder and CEO. Gunther was instrumental in developing a value based approach to serve as the organizational guideline as we successfully integrated two workforces into one. This experience gave me the understanding that value driven organizations maximize the most important assets of the company - the alignment and commitment of their employees. As CEO of subsequent VC-backed companies, I have frequently contracted Gunther and Value Mentors for executive coaching, team building and value based leadership assessment. This process has produced greater productivity within my management team, allowed us to recruit and retain employees that match our corporate values, and increased our bottom line."

Steven Bruny CEO- Aztek Networks, Inc.

"I rely on Gunther Weil's values-based consulting personally and for my clients. His assessment tools and coaching provide unparalleled guidance, insights and practical ideas for maximizing our personal and collective impact."

Jennifer McCrea, Founder & President, Sarvada Consulting

"Values are the common language of interconnection and growth. Value Mentor's work helped my colleagues and I see parts of our culture we imagined but did not understand. They helped me see a core competence I had literally never seen let alone known how to harness. And perhaps most importantly they gave me a sense of strength that my highest values, blended with foundational values, in fact lead to higher performance and greater service to my communities of interest."

Anders Ferguson, Partner, Veris Wealth Partners

"While striving for the past 30 years to be a leader in the field of training and executive development, I have learned to recognize a high level of excellence, integrity and commitment. I consider Gunther Weil to be an outstanding group facilitator, consultant and coach. He continues to make significant contributions to me personally as well as to our organization."

Robert White, Co-Founder & Chairman Extraordinary People

"Gunther Weil has been a sage advisor and creative force in the development of our company. I would highly recommend Gunther & Value Mentors as an essential element when creating, growing or maintaining a business."

John Ramo, CEO, Digital Directions International, Inc.