Below you'll find feedback from various clients:
Specializing in the design and delivery of transformative, experiential education.
Testimonials
David is one of the most influential educators/mentors I have worked with. I met David during my time at SFU's Semester in Dialogue at CityStudio. He embodies an air of compassion, non-reactiveness and passion in all of his work as Citystudio faculty. He consistently invites feedback for his sessions, without any defensiveness. Some of the main issues he... read more
J. Wing
Citystudio Alumni, 2014
I appreciated David's ability to navigate some of our fragile relationships by never letting us forget our common human nature and vulnerability. I found David to be a very knowledgeable facilitator who created an environment that was positive and supportive, but did not shy away from dealing with difficult and negative existing relationships among participants... read more
Kurt Dehnel, Owner
I/O Design & Engineering
I work in community development and in building leadership capacity for activists. David Hatfield's Transforming Conflict workshop has been a key part in both my leadership program and in my personal development. His workshop lays out an accessible and practical framework to transform the personal experience of conflict into positive change. Through story, group... read more
Mike Byerley
Program Coordinator - Next Up Leadership, Calgary
I became involved in guys work last year after concerns about the low numbers of teenage males accessing our Youth Health Centres in Nova Scotia. I had to opportunity to participate in some workshops that David ran in 100 Mile House, BC for grade seven boys. I was immediately impressed with the way David quickly creates a safe space and how easily he engages with... read more
Morris Green, Coordinator - Youth Health
Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness
Honestly, I felt that this was one of the best workshops (if not the best) that my students have ever experienced. For once, we had a presenter who actually connected to the group's needs. It is tremendously valuable to them, and without exception, all of them thought it was worthwhile and extremely enjoyable. I would endorse this workshop for all of my... read more
Richard Lee
Teacher - Pender Island Elementary/Secondary School, BC