From our first meeting, Paul Polk began pouring into our team by investing in me as a leader. He gave me a book and encouraged me to think about hosting a two-day organizational health retreat for our team. The book was excellent and the retreat was a no-brainer. Building on the foundation of the things we were doing well, Paul skillfully led us through several activities to help us become better. We engaged in team-building exercises that brought ah-hah moments; not just falling backward off of a table and hoping you don’t hit the ground! He helped us to clarify our mission, vision, and values in ways that made sense to us and revealed areas where we need some work. I cannot thank Paul and Independent Bank enough for the investment made in our team and organization. We are better because of the time we spent focusing on building a healthy organization.
Todd Witte, Executive Pastor, Midway Church Aubrey/Pilot Point, TX
Paul’s work with our organization was transformational. It helped provide a common language for the team to discuss culture. Furthermore, it helped our leadership team to realize their strengths and weaknesses and more effectively move the team forward.
Dr. Carmen Quirk, Quirk & Wheeler Orthodontics
Paul helped guide us through an important time for our company. We needed to organize our culture, establish a vision, and build a leadership team so that we could manage as a team more effectively and efficiently. His seminar was the exact tool we needed. It has helped us streamline our efforts in training team members and build a healthy working environment. He gives great guidance and helps guide healthy discussion and planning professionally.
Emily Saller, D&L Farm & Home
Paul has been extremely instrumental in our growth towards building a healthy organization here at Bonded Lightning Protection Systems but also has helped me personally grow in my professional and personal life. I would highly recommend Paul to be a part of any organization striving to become a healthier organization.
Eddie Schoenthal, Employee Development & Training, Bonded Lightning Protection
Paul worked with our agency on several occasions regarding organizational health and leadership. He led full-day seminars as well as provided short meeting times as needed. Paul is a seasoned facilitator and a great listener. He has the ability to guide participants with ease. His passion for leadership, organizational culture, and healthy teams are evidenced through his presentation style. It is my pleasure to recommend Paul as a facilitator for your organization.
Ramona Davis, CEO, Woman to Woman Resource Center
Through meetings with Paul and by heeding his advice I’ve completely changed my outlook on daily life. Before our training, I was so lost in my own selfish defaults and fears of vulnerability- that I was missing out on relationships and ideas both personally and professionally. The work is never done and I definitely still have bad days, but I now look forward to moments I used to dread. Every day is an opportunity to build self, team, and others. It’s great to have and feel that additional (and more important) sense of purpose. I will use these skills for the rest of my life and I’m very thankful for the coaching that gave them to me. Paul has always made me believe that he cares about what we’re doing and it’s not just a job for him. What a difference that makes and what an example for us all!
Ben Melton, All G Fabrication
Mr. Polk helped us understand who we are and why we exist as a company. His calm, methodical, yet interrogative approach unveiled some beneficial and unique truths about our organization. These truths helped form our plan for our future. No one helps you unpack your “why” than Mr.Polk and his techniques. You should know who you are before you decide where you are going.
Everette Newland, Newland Real Estate
Paul Polk with Elim Consulting has been an inspiration to our leadership training at Bonded Lightning Protection Systems and allG Fabrication. Our leaders have grown in self-awareness and as a team, changing the culture of our company in a positive vision. We are focused on our mission and core values daily and work as a team to do it.
Renee Landers, Director of Operations, Bonded Lightning Protection
I am honored to have the opportunity to recommend Paul Polk for any type of consulting / training you may be considering for your organization. The training Paul has done for me in the past has always been top-notch and very impactful. Paul’s genuine approach and his true passion for helping people shows through in everything he does. He is able to connect with his audience and truly lead them on a journey of self-discovery. Please feel free to reach out to me if you would like any further input.
Amy Hinshaw, Business Development, Title Resources of North Texas
We worked with Paul at a crucial time for our leadership team and are so thankful we took advantage of his consultative services. We had a multi-day retreat with Paul and his team to discuss vision, culture, and healthy conflict. The topics centering around healthy conflict and its subsequent resolution were of significant importance to our team. We continue to use the skills we learned in our retreat to engage in and work through conflict resolution. I would highly recommend Paul’s services to businesses wanting a deep dive into their company culture, purpose, and leadership interaction.
April Cain, Partner, Merki & Associates