Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)
For The Black Belt Consulting Group
Q: How are your services different?
A: This is not your father’s approach to leadership! We’re Gen X and we’re cutting-edge. We teach success through our exclusive process, The Black Belt Way, an innovative approach to leadership & life that combines the strength of Emotional Intelligence with the power of traditional martial arts wisdom.
Q: What services do you offer?
A: Your success is important to us, so we offer a full spectrum of services to meet your needs. Whether you need Leadership & Life Coaching, Consulting, Leadership Training, Keynote Speaking, or Holistic Counseling, you’ll benefit from our effective, scientifically-based processes that take you and your organization to the next level.
Q: Are you guys coffee fiends?
A: We refer to Patrick as “Mr. Star Megabucks”, while Tim is good to go with a healthy breakfast of chocolate milk and sugar cereal!
Q: Are you connected with Six Sigma?
A: Nope. While Six Sigma is an excellent process improvement methodology (and uses a “belt” ranking system Six Sigma trainees), it was primarily designed to work with machines/technology. Our approach differs from Six Sigma because we focus on the PEOPLE part of the success equation.
Q: Are you guys really black belts?
A: Yes--We’re butt-kickin’ martial arts dudes. Seriously, Tim has trained in Aikido for over 15 years, while Patrick has trained in Tae Kwon Do for over 20 years. (But you’ll never meet two more gentle, smarter, funnier guys…)
Q: Do you take yourselves seriously?
A: We try not to. (It’s bad for digestion.)
Q: Do you take your work seriously?
A: Absolutely. Nothing is more important to us than your success.
Q: Why is it important to work with a coach or consultant who is an experienced mental health professional?
You drive a car with airbags, right? You wear a seatbelt in an airplane, right? Both airbags and seatbelts are for your protection—and peace of mind. Tim’s mental health training gives you peace of mind by offering you experienced protection.
Q: Isn't this whole 'Embodied Leadership Technology' just about reading body language?
Not at all! A sophisticated approach to leaders, Embodied Leadership Technology is as far from 'reading body language' as kindergarden is from graduate MBA studies.
Q: How can I learn more about the Black Belt Way?
A: You can learn more by reading any of Tim’s books, Leading People the Black Belt Way and The Way of Leading People and Black Belt Leader, Peaceful Leader: An Introduction to Catholic Servant Leadership and even Healing Katrina.
Q: What's the best Way to Lead People?
A: Glad you asked! Our new book is called The Way of Leading People! Learn more about it here!
Q: What’s the funniest site on the web?
A: Patrick gets credit for finding this one. Check out Home Star Runner – it’s hilarious!