Delivered in partnership with AQai
In a world where the pace of change is constantly accelerating, Adaptability has emerged as the top skill for achieving sustainable success.
Forbes has declared Adaptability to be “The One Soft Skill You Absolutely Need for Career Longevity.”
Delivered in partnership with AQai
Competitive Edge has partnered with AQai Adaptability Assessments to deliver the AQ Level 1: Foundation Certification. This unique training and certification program will equip you to enhance your coaching and consulting capabilities. Once certified in the AQ Model, you will have the tools to measure an individual’s Adaptability Quotient, insights into areas for improvement and the ability to recommend approaches to increase resilience and skill building.
Competitive Edge is one of the first AQai authorized global trainers.
Our program is built for professional trainers, human resource professionals and internal/external consultants who are committed to providing world-class services.
This training focuses on the AQ – Adaptability Intelligence Model that can be applied to personal and professional development, leadership, teams, and individual employees. Build a dynamic and resilient culture that thrives on change by learning to measure and enhance Adaptability.
Watch this video to see a walkthrough of the Adaptability assessment process from on-boarding to personalized reports.
Ross Thornley, CEO at AQai, speaking on the importance of Adaptability
The first step is to take your own Adaptability Quotient assessment. You will become familiar with your own results and online development resources available.
Throughout your training you will have access to self-paced on-demand learning modules that will provide you with AQai Science, Fundamentals of the A.C.E. Model, and insights on providing interpretation and feedback to others. There is a total of approximately 8 hours of content to review throughout this certification process.
In this one and a half-hour live online session you will meet your AQ Master Trainers and your fellow cohort members before diving fully into the learning. You will learn moreabout the certification requirements, including inviting two individuals to take the AQme Assessment so that you can practice providing feedback to others.
Over three hours, you will get an opportunity to dig deeper into the A.C.E. Model and better familiarize yourself with understanding results. This is a great opportunity for you to share experiences and connect deeper with the content for your specific needs.
You will reconvene with your cohort and your AQ Master Trainers for a three-hour live online wrap-up session. You will have the opportunity to review the program, share feedback ideas, prepare for your own debrief sessions, and explore questions.
To finish the program, you will conduct your two practice feedback sessions and submit your workbook of activities. Upon review of your work, you will be issued your certification and be entitled access to the AQ Partner Portal where additional resources to deliver AQme Assessments to your clients and organizations are available.
Krista provides objective, expert insight that helps organizations make wiser decisions on how to align the unique talents of its people to business goals. She does this through interactive and impactful certification training programs on understanding the HOW and WHY of behavior using the DISC and Motivators Models, helping leaders assess and develop Emotional Intelligence, and increasing the well-being of individuals and organizations through Adaptability Intelligence.
Krista grew up in New Jersey, and graduated from Boston University in three years with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. After college she worked in her family's business for several years where she realized she wanted to learn more about effectively managing and leading others. This desire for personal growth led to years of training in the area of Human Capital Management where she has earned certifications in DISC, Motivators, EQ, and AQ. She currently resides in Atlanta, Georgia. Krista believes you must live life with passion and everything else will take care of itself! “When we spend our lives doing what we were meant to do, everything else just seems to fall into place.” Her goal is to help people uncover their true talents so they can achieve personal success, happiness, and fulfillment.
Nancy owns a creative agency in Toronto, Canada that offers specialized facilitation and training programs. Her ‘Pracademic’ approach applies evidence-based research with experiential learning using the tools and techniques of improvisational theatre. A deeply experiential learner and facilitator, Nancy harnesses humor and brings the currency of comedy into her powerfully memorable sessions. A Conservatory Graduate from Second City in Toronto and Chicago, she also has a B.A. in Psychology/Sociology, Certificate in Applied Positive Psychology, Applied Improv Practitioner, Cornell’s Executive Program in Diversity & Inclusion, EQi 2.0, and is a pioneer in AQ, Adaptability Intelligence from AQai.
She grew up on a farm in Ontario where amongst her five siblings learned that chess and Scrabble were a blood sport. She’s compassionate, candid, and deeply collaborative. It is her purpose to connect with others through creativity and compassion. She is committed to building an adaptable world where future generations can thrive. A mother of two, wife of one, 😉, and a dog owner who loves to run with her in the trails.
Drew Bird
Competitive Edge
Leadership Specialist - Emotional Intelligence & Adaptability | EQ Master Trainer & Speaker
drew@eqdevgroup.comFor more than 20 years, Drew has been helping coaches and consultants to develop their skills, expand their practices, and work more effectively with their clients. He is a Certified Delivery Partner Instructor for the AQ assessments with Competitive Edge, and has used both the AQme and AQTeam tools with a variety of clients ranging from healthcare, tech start-ups, post-secondary education, engineering, and finance. His practical knowledge, combined with a deep understanding of organizational dynamics, allows him to bring a real-world perspective to the world of adaptability and AQ assessments.
In addition to working with AQ, he is a certifying trainer for the EQ-I 2.0 & EQ360 assessments, as well as the Mayer Salovey Caruso Emotional Intelligence Test (MSCEIT), the Hardiness Resilience Gauge, the Risk Type Compass, and the Pearman Personality Integrator. He is also certified in the Hogan Assessment suite, and is a certified MBTI Practitioner. He holds an MSc in Organisational Psychology from the University of London, England, and an MA in Leadership from Royal Roads University in Victoria, BC, Canada. Drew has a passion for all things related to the ocean and is an avid surfer, scuba diver, and sailor.
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Text LinkKrista provides objective, expert insight that helps organizations make wiser decisions on how to align the unique talents of its people to business goals. She does this through interactive and impactful certification training programs on understanding the HOW and WHY of behavior using the DISC and Motivators Models, helping leaders assess and develop Emotional Intelligence, and increasing the well-being of individuals and organizations through Adaptability Intelligence.
Krista grew up in New Jersey, and graduated from Boston University in three years with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. After college she worked in her family's business for several years where she realized she wanted to learn more about effectively managing and leading others. This desire for personal growth led to years of training in the area of Human Capital Management where she has earned certifications in DISC, Motivators, EQ, and AQ. She currently resides in Atlanta, Georgia. Krista believes you must live life with passion and everything else will take care of itself! “When we spend our lives doing what we were meant to do, everything else just seems to fall into place.” Her goal is to help people uncover their true talents so they can achieve personal success, happiness, and fulfillment.
Nancy owns a creative agency in Toronto, Canada that offers specialized facilitation and training programs. Her ‘Pracademic’ approach applies evidence-based research with experiential learning using the tools and techniques of improvisational theatre. A deeply experiential learner and facilitator, Nancy harnesses humor and brings the currency of comedy into her powerfully memorable sessions. A Conservatory Graduate from Second City in Toronto and Chicago, she also has a B.A. in Psychology/Sociology, Certificate in Applied Positive Psychology, Applied Improv Practitioner, Cornell’s Executive Program in Diversity & Inclusion, EQi 2.0, and is a pioneer in AQ, Adaptability Intelligence from AQai.
She grew up on a farm in Ontario where amongst her five siblings learned that chess and Scrabble were a blood sport. She’s compassionate, candid, and deeply collaborative. It is her purpose to connect with others through creativity and compassion. She is committed to building an adaptable world where future generations can thrive. A mother of two, wife of one, 😉, and a dog owner who loves to run with her in the trails.