What are the needs of someone you care about? What are your needs? Inquiring minds at Power-Ed Solutions would like to know!

In our seminars, we aim to address specific needs based on participants' responses on their registration and from the responses received from this online survey. Please help us with our research and take a moment to fill out this survey, so we can serve you or someone you know better. If you've read the "About Us" page, or know the founder personally, some of the questions below shouldn't surprise you. Your responses are held in the STRICTEST OF CONFIDENCE. To express our gratitude for participating, we will give you a $15 electronic gift certificate, in the form of a unique gift code, toward any service or product we provide (that's at least $40) with NO EXPIRATION DATE. You can use the gift certificate, or you may give the code to someone you think may benefit from it. IT'S IMPORTANT TO NOTE that this survey is NOT an instrument to assess you in anyway, but merely a means to collect descriptive data. If you have any direct concerns or questions, please email info@power-edsolutionsinc.com. Thanks!

 
1. Name (Last Name, First Name):
 

2. E-mail address:
Understanding the fact that the amount of unwanted spam (is there any other kind?) is at an all-time high, we don't believe in selling or giving away the email addresses of our survey participants and clients. You are assured complete privacy. If you're interested in receiving the gift code, this is the medium we use to provide it.
 

3. Age group: *
  13 and under
  14-17
  18-22
  23-27
  27-30
  31-35
  36-40
  41-45
  45-55
  56-65
  65 and over

4. Gender: *
  Male
  Female

5. Race/Ethnicity: *
  Alaskan or American Indian
  Asian/Pacific Islander
  Black /African-American (of primarily African descent)
  Caucasian (of primarily European descent)
  Caucasian (of primarily Hispanic descent)
  Non-Caucasian (of primarily Hispanic descent)

Other (please indicate below)
 

6. Educational Background: *
  Some High School
  High School Grad/GED or equivalent
  Some college/community college
  Associates Degree
  Bachelors Degree
  Some graduate and/or professional (i.e., Law or Medical ) School
  Masters degree
  Law degree
  Ph.D.
  Medical Degree
  None of the above

Other/or some combination of above (Please indicate below).
 

7. To what extent do you feel that you are leading a fulilling life?
  All of the time
  Most of the time
  Sometimes
  Rarely
  Never

8(a). In terms of level of assertiveness, on average, which "persona" do you see yourself as most of the time OUTSIDE the work environment? Even if you don't work outside of the home, how do you see yourself in your social and family environment?
  I'm a very aggressive type.
  I'm not so much aggressive as assertive.
  I'm assertive if I feel extremely passionate about an issue, but I choose my battles.
  I'm not shy, but I'm not very assertive. I don't like to rock the boat.
  I'm a bit shy and not assertive.
  The thought of asserting myself makes me cringe.
  None of the above.

8(b). If you work outside the home, on average, which "persona" do you see yourself as most of the time IN the work environment?
  I'm a very aggressive type.
  I'm not so much aggressive as assertive.
  I'm assertive if I feel extremely passionate about an issue, but I choose my battles.
  I'm not shy, but I'm not very assertive. I don't like to rock the boat.
  I'm a bit shy and not assertive.
  The thought of asserting myself makes me cringe.
  None of the above.

9. In your natural state, that is, if left to your own devices without any societal norm dictating your behavior, how do you see yourself in terms of your assertiveness level?
  I'm a very aggressive type.
  I'm not so much aggressive as assertive.
  I'm assertive if I feel extremely passionate about an issue, but I choose my battles.
  I'm not shy, but I'm not very assertive. I don't like to rock the boat
  I am a bit shy, and not assertive.
  The thought of asserting myself makes me cringe.
  None of the above.

10. Where do you fall on the introvert/extrovert continuum? Please note that introversion does not necessarily imply shyness or being "anti-social", but it does imply that one gets more energy from alone time rather than being around people. A "5" response implies the strongest tendency toward introversion, and a "1" response indicates the strongest tendency toward extroversion.
 

11. Where do you fall on the risk taking/risk aversion continuum? A "5" response indicates the strongest tendency towards risk AVERSION, while a "1" response indicates the strongest tendency towards taking as many risks as your heart desires and loving every minute of it.
 

12(a). If you're familiar with the MBTI(R), Kiersey, or any other similar test that gives you a four letter combination indicating your type preferences, do you remember what your results were? (If it was so long ago, maybe these definititions will help you: E=Extrovert, I=Introvert, N=iNtuitive, S=Sensing, T=Thinking, F=Feeling, J=Judging, and P=Perceiving.)
 

12(b). If you remember your reported type, did you agree with the description that went with it?
  Yes
  No
  Undecided
  I don't remember what the description looked like.
  N/A

12(c). Do you know if it was the actual MBTI instrument you took? To jar your memory, did a qualified administrator work with you, and you paid a fee to take it?
  Yes
  No. It was the Keirsey temperament sorter.
  No. It was something similar that seemed to serve the same purpose.
  I don't remember.
  N/A

13. Do you perceive yourself to be more:
  Right brain oriented (i.e., artistic, creative, more aware of your emotions, intuitive)
  Left brain oriented (i.e., mathematically inclined, logical, methodical, linear thought process)
  Right AND left brain oriented.
  I'm not sure.

14. On learning styles, which of the following do you perceive yourself to be more more like (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)?
  I'm a visual learner (i.e., SHOW me a picture, let me SEE an example)
  I'm an auditory learner (i.e., TELL me how. Do you have a book on tape I can borrow?)
  I'm a kinesthetic learner (Give me a "hands-on" example. Let me learn by DOING.)
  It really depends on what part of my brain I'm using.
  It depends. Period. It's totally random, really.
  I honestly don't know.

15. On the subject of money, is it your belief that:
  Money is the root of all evil.
  The LOVE of money is the root of all evil.
  Money is a means to an end. I don't really attribute a value judgment to it.

This is actually/is also how I feel about money (please explain below):
 

16. On the subject of investing, it is your belief that (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY):
  You have to be a certain age to invest.
  You have to be rich to invest.
  You have to be at least middle class to invest.
  The stock market is too confusing.
  The bond market is too confusing.
  The ANYTHING market is too confusing.
  I really don't know enough to make any judgments about investing.
  In these times, I'm better off sticking my money in a savings account or a money market account.
  Real estate is probably the safest bet in these times.
  With interest rates so low these days, the stock market is probably my best bet.
  I think I know enough about investing to get by.
  I know plenty about investing.

This is actually/is also how I feel about investing (please explain below):
 

17. On the subject of dealing with stress and/or other negative emotions (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY):
  Deep breathing works well for me.
  Exercise!
  Food is my friend.
  Food is my enemy!
  Meditation....ah.....
  It's easier for me to just withdraw.
  What would I do without my friends and/or family to vent to?
  A glass of wine (or other alcoholic beverage) to take the edge of does the trick.
  A calming herbal tea (or herbs in tablet form) works for me.
  "Talk" therapy with a professional (i.e., counselor, psychologist, psychiatrist, etc).
  Medication from a reputable doctor helps me.

This is actually/is also the way I deal with stress (please explain below):
 

18. On the subject of time management (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY):
  My time management skills are under control.
  I could use some guidance in managing my time more effectively.
  I think I probably procrastinate more often than not on a number of things.
  I really don't know where to start in managing my time more effectively.

Some more thoughts I have about time management (please elaborate below):
 

19 a. Do you believe that leaders are:
  born
  made
  born and made
  neither born nor made

19 b. I define leadership as follows:
 

20. Of the three program summaries listed on the products page, please tell us which seminar/workshop topic(s) piqued your interest the most and what you and/or SOMEONE YOU KNOW would hope to get out of of the experience. If none of the topics were of interest to you, please say so and indicate why.
(Here's a reminder of the topic choices: Stress Management, Communication skills, or Money Management)
 

21. If applicable, please describe your paid occupation.
 

22. Preferred Venue: What, in your opinion, would be the most favorable venue for a "general public-themed" seminar/workshop?
We are very partial to the Hampton Inn because their level of customer service always goes above and beyond the call of duty regardless of the city, beginning with Hurricane Erin back in August of 1995! But that does not mean we would rule out other suggestions. :)
  A meeting room in a respectable hotel/inn
  A meeting room in a respectable restaurant
  Either of the above is fine
  Either of of the above is fine, but I have some other ideas too (see choice after "none of the above")
  None of the above (see next choice)

Here's my idea for a venue hosting a "general public-themed" seminar/workshop (please indicate in the space below):
 

23. How did you find us?
 

24. What part of the world are you from (indicate country, province, state, city, or whatever is applicable to your region)?
 

25. Are there any other comments/complaints/suggestions you'd like to share?