Saving Money-Improving Morale
“Every government office should invest in the Feng Shui success strategies that were implemented in our department during this study, to improve efficiency and gain insight for setting up work spaces that improve morale and create positive flow of energy.”
~Karen Catarino, Risk Manager/State of Nevada Department of Administration Risk Management Division
The State of Nevada’s Risk Management Division is not responsible for generating income, but rather for saving the state money by managing risks associated with Workers’ Comp and property/casualty insurance. Department Manager Karen Catarino decided to invest in implementing the Feng Shui business coaching program in her department after learning about its success in the small business community. During the department’s participation period, they were able to save the state of Nevada $11 million dollars.
As with many government entities, the state of Nevada had been hit hard by budget shortfalls in the last several years. State employees lived in constant fear of losing their jobs, and many had already been forced to accept furlough days, cuts in pay and other mandates reducing salaries and benefits. This situation obviously increased stress for state employees, while decreasing morale, productivity, teamwork and the accomplishment of objectives. All of these issues impacted Karen Catarino’s department on a daily basis.
Karen decided to participate in the Feng Shui program, “to add positive energy to the work environment and create more harmony in a government setting.” The biggest challenge facing her department before the program began was securing state legislature approval of their budget for the upcoming year.
Karen’s Exit Survey indicated that benefits received from participation in the Feng Shui study exceeded her expectations:
- The department was able to save the state $11 million dollars
- The division received two awards
- Their proposed budget met preliminary approval by the state legislature
- The staff became a cohesive team with a proven track record
- Karen Catarino won an international management award of excellence
On her Exit Survey Karen commented “The staff was skeptical, but they eventually embraced the changes and are genuinely pleased with the final outcome.”
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When I was seeking Feng Shui advice for my home, one of my main purposes in doing so was to help our four year old son to sleep better at night. He had staunchly refused to sleep in his own bedroom for two prior years, and despite many different approaches to this problem, we saw no improvement. Adele suggested several simple but very specific adjustments, which I was able to put in place on the very day of her visit. We did not mention this to our son, nor did we do anything else different to produce a change. Within a day of implementing the changes Adele had suggested, he spent his first night in his bedroom and has been sleeping in his own room ever since.
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When we first entered Adele’s Feng Shui project, we were in a severe business decline and in the process of loosing our business, homes and retirement accounts. After completing her program: 1) our business had a positive turn around with cash flow up 65%; 2) we have been able to keep our primary residence; 3) new work and career satisfaction has improved by 85%; 4) our stress levels are down 85%; and 5) a second home of ours that was for sale for a year with no offers, sold quickly. This allowed us to pay off the mortgage and walk away with much needed cash for our business and our personal lives.
I took instruction with Adele for the better part of 2 years, completing the Introductory, Intermediate and Advanced Practitioner Trainings. Adele was able to teach this intricate practice to me so that now I feel confident practicing on my own. The detailed information I learned from this course is a must for managing your home and your business environment. I have been able to create a calm and balanced environment in my home. I have used this knowledge to make corrections in my work environment that I believe have mitigated negative influences, bolstering my health and attitude in the workplace. Adele has been a great mentor and teacher. Thank you Adele!
I had a 300x increase in my business revenue and my wife, Jennifer, had a 50% improvement in her career recognition and satisfaction during Adele’s Feng Shui consultancy program. I have had a constant flow of clients contacting me, instead of long stretches with little to no new business. We have also noticed many side benefits which have delighted us and improved our personal lives: 1) our sleeping patterns and our sex life have both improved; 2) we have finally opened an investment account and have started saving money; 3) our family life has gotten more fulfilling due to stress reduction, better communication and closer emotional ties.