Frequently
Asked Questions...
What happens in the seminars?
Why are the seminars so effective?
What are some of the reasons people attend these programs?
Who leads the seminars?
I'm already succesful - Why would I want to attend these
seminars?
Who attends these seminars?
Does it last? What are the long term results?
Who developed these seminars?
Who is Context Associated?
Who is Randy Revell?
WHAT HAPPENS IN THE SEMINARS?
The seminars are different from classroom-style seminars in that
they are designed to fully engage the participants. People are usually
surprised at how much fun they have while they are learning.
Concepts are presented in informal lectures which draw upon
audience participation for examples, questions and discussions. This method of
presentation allows you to be clear on the ideas being presented and to see how
they may relate to you. These discussions keep the pace lively and stimulating
throughout.
Based on the idea that true learning comes from experience and
in an atmosphere of fun and respect, lectures are accompanied by powerful
individual or group exercises providing opportunities for personal participation
in real situations. Thus you internalize the concepts by direct application to
your life.
Don’t expect though to just show up, take a few notes and have
it happen to you. You will be working hard and will often have assignments. The
most important thing you can do to prepare yourself is to identify your purpose
for attending.
You should know that during The Pursuit of Excellence you are
strongly encouraged to attend The Wall as soon as possible and that during The
Wall you are encouraged to attend the next Advancement of Excellence. There is
great value in each seminar but the greatest results are produced by those who
complete the series.
WHY ARE THE SEMINARS SO EFFECTIVE?
People achieve results during and after these seminars primarily
because of an increased awareness of their self-efficacy (the power or capacity
to produce the desired effect, the ability to achieve results).
The context which leads a person to believe, “I’m not as able as
I want to be,” begins to shift to one that says, “I am able.”
Each positive result reinforces the context of ability so that
the shift becomes permanent and the behavior producing desired results becomes
natural.
WHAT ARE SOME OF THE REASONS PEOPLE
ATTEND THESE PROGRAMS?
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Communicating |
Speaking in front of groups |
Staying motivated |
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Managing time |
Having harmonious relationships |
Learning |
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Establishing friendships |
Being a leader |
Being happy |
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Managing people |
Being intimate |
Knowing what they want |
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Dealing with authority |
Making a difference |
Self-discipline |
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Concentrating |
Setting goals |
Earning money |
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Having confidence in the future |
Making decisions |
Relaxing |
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Having fun |
Handling conflict |
Having healthy habits |
WHO LEADS THE SEMINARS?
The facilitators are successful, interesting individuals
selected for their effectiveness in producing results and extensively trained.
Their depth of learning and life experience was considered, and even more
importantly, their immense talent for conveying, explaining and facilitating
the course material.
Their formal education varies widely, as do backgrounds and
interests. What they have in common is great appreciation of people, genuine
interest in others doing well in life, the desire to make a difference and a
commitment to demonstrating excellence in their own lives.
In Edmonton The Pursuit of Excellence and The Wall are led by
Bobby Ng.
Bobby Ng brings to your service a wealth of experience: 16 years of leading these programs,
55 years in professional public speaking and 71 years of life experience.
Since 1993 he has brought his expertise to leading The Pursuit of Excellence, The Wall and The Advancement of Excellence as far west as Parksville BC and Wenatchee WA and as far east as Rochester NY.
He is a graduate of 21st Century Leadership, Leadership Skills Training, The Pursuit of Excellence, The Wall, The Advancement of Excellence, Mastery I, Mastery II and Transactional Analysis. He holds the degrees of Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science in Commerce with honors and was high school valedictorian.
He was an accomplished broadcaster on radio and television
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He also taught at De La Salle University and Philippine Women’s University.
With his ability to capture your interest, present and explain with clarity, and lead you to insightful realization, resolution and action, he combines great caring, dedication and a wholesome spirit of fun.
“You truly do have a
gift for helping people unleash their talents.
You have such a great balance of extracting possible denied or
unconscious
“You are one of those
people who give tirelessly of yourself.
You have a great common sense approach to problem solving, and fabulous
people skills.” – June Morgan, documentary filmmaker,
“I very much
appreciate your intuition, wisdom and experience.” –
“Thank you for your
patience, knowledge and ability to relate to so many different individuals at
the same time.” –
I’M ALREADY SUCCESSFUL – WHY WOULD I
WANT TO ATTEND THESE SEMINARS?
Many people who attend are already successful in most areas of
their lives. They are interested in more. Having mastered some areas, they want
to add depth to their lives or expand their horizons. The more success a person
has achieved, the more he or she realizes that success is an ongoing process
and that there are always new frontiers to explore. This is what our programs
offer.
WHO ATTENDS THESE SEMINARS?
The seminars are for everyone who wants to move ahead in life.
Those who want to succeed in work or retirement, or be more successful as
parents, students, partners, friends or spouses, find the programs extremely
valuable. Elements of success are the same wherever applied.
People from all occupations and walks of life attend the
seminars. The richly diverse nature of the groups is one of the most important
features of the seminars.
Most people attend in order to learn how to be more effective
and have more fulfillment in their careers and their relationships. Some want
to develop more self-confidence. Others are in transition or are seeking
purpose in life.
Companies often sponsor management teams and other employee
groups in the seminars in order to develop better teamwork, common purpose and
more effective communication.
Each of the seminars is uniquely engineered and very effective
at producing results for those who are prepared to move forward quickly in
their lives. Some people are not prepared to do so. The seminars are
educational and solution-oriented. They are not intended for people with
deep-rooted emotional problems. It is apparent, however, that as participants
achieve more excellence in their daily lives, they experience less stress and
burnout, and operate with increased spontaneity, vitality and enthusiasm.
DOES IT LAST? WHAT ARE THE LONG-TERM
RESULTS?
Typical results reported by graduates have been named: more
money; job promotions; getting married or establishing a permanent relationship;
better family and work relations; enhanced self-esteem and self-confidence;
increased output at work; more effective use of time, money and energy;
improved physical condition; more friends and stronger networks.
Graduates say that their vision of what is possible is expanded.
They know how to go about achieving what they are certain is most important to
them, and are committed to doing so. They look for solutions rather than focus
on problems.
They have developed at least several strong friendships which
will support them should their commitment to excellence in life ever tend to
falter. They have learned a tremendous amount about themselves and others. They
have developed insights and skills which serve them in personal and
professional interactions. They have learned to be more effective than ever
before in their work and their personal relations. They approach life as a
challenge rather than a problem, are better at managing stress and feel more
zestful. Testimonial letters are available on request.
WHO DEVELOPED THESE SEMINARS?
Since 1978 Context Associated has designed and delivered
leading-edge courses for business, government, organizations and people around
the world. Based in San Francisco until 2004, when they transferred to Seattle,
they are the experts in experiential adult education.
The driving force in Context Associated is a firm belief in
people's ability to achieve the results they want – professional, personal or
community-related. Context believes that as people and organizations create
more of those results which are meaningful to them, the resulting joy and
satisfaction spill over into the lives of others. This belief is reinforced by
the results graduates of Context courses continue to achieve year after year.
WHO IS CONTEXT ASSOCIATED?
Since 1978 Context Associated
has assisted people and organizations from around the world to become even more
successful in producing the results they want. Experts in the business of adult
education, the company has one core purpose: to enhance the effectiveness of
people and organizations so they move forward, get great results and contribute
to others.
Context Associated is recognized throughout the world as the
company that created The Pursuit of Excellence, The Wall, The Advancement of
Excellence and 21st Century Leadership.
RANDY REVELL - Founder
Randy Revell was known worldwide as one of the premier leaders
and innovators in the field of professional and personal effectiveness and as a
warm and exciting person who was intensely interested in and constantly
studying all aspects of human and organizational potential and motivation.
Anyone who met Randy experienced his curiosity, willingness to be fully engaged
and deep love of people.
He worked in the development of personal and professional
effectiveness since 1971. With his wife Judy, he co-founded Context Associated
in 1978.
Randy’s multi-faceted experiences contributed to his extensive
knowledge of business and people. He formed the first restaurant club in the U.
S., was a venture capitalist in California’s Silicon Valley, served as
consultant to top management of a number of Fortune 500 companies and was
involved with several training companies.
He also held a B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering from the
University of Wyoming and did post-graduate work in mathematics and
communications at American University in Washington, DC. His 11 years with the
U. S. Government included duty as an instructor, an educational television program
producer and a Captain in the U. S. Air Force. Five of those years were with
the National Security Agency in communications.
