Client Feedback
Note:
Due to the importance of confidentiality in our coaching relationships,
we typically only list our client titles and industries.
"Kelly is an
excellent listener, facilitator, and strategist. She is one of the most
well-rounded management professionals I've ever worked with. I would
provide a personal reference for Kelly at any time."
- Managing Partner, International Management Consulting Firm
"Kelly is a consummate professional who possesses a keen mind and warm heart. She's a terrific coach who has assisted me personally during challenging times. She's also a great colleague. I've had the luxury of her help as a facilitator and coach on key projects for Microsoft. Kelly consistently gets rave reviews from our clients."
- Owner, Consulting & Training Company
"You have a gift for putting things into words that speak to both people's hearts and
minds. To me you are that 'level 5 leader' Jim Collins speaks about in
'Good to Great' -- so humble and focused on serving others, yet so
determined to perform at the highest levels. Thank you for challenging
me to be better and to do better."
- SVP, International Coffee Retailer
"Kelly has provided valuable insight and coaching to both individuals and teams within our company. She has been incredibly valuable in helping create high performing teams using a variety of tools and techniques. I highly recommend Kelly and her breadth of expertise and keen sense of service to anyone seeking to build high performing teams."
- President, Transportation Engineering Firm
"I have truly
enjoyed working with you, and learning from you [...] I'm not sure even
you understand the positive impact you have had on this company and its
employees."
- Director of Operations, National Government IT Contractor
"I worked collaboratively with Kelly during her term as President of NW Next in 2009. Kelly demonstrated excellent leadership and organizational skills during her term. She communicated clearly, was deliberate in her goals, and kept the board on focus for a successful result while being respectful of individual stakeholders. Based on my work with Kelly, I would recommend her skills and services to anyone."
- Shareholder, CPA & Consulting Firm
"Kelly has all the qualities I admire in a coach – integrity, intelligence, commitment and a passion for her profession. She has a very attentive and engaging coaching style, which puts you at ease immediately. She works hard at building partnerships. She focuses on your agenda, not hers. Most importantly, I admire Kelly’s insights. She always seems to ask just the right question, at the right time. I highly recommend her as a business partner and coach."
- Owner, Executive & Leadership Coaching Firm
"I'll be honest and say that I was skeptical about the value of coaching. However, I gained so much value from my time with Coach Kelly. My sessions allowed me to focus on the true issues I was facing instead of all of the 'noise' that accompanies everyday life. I think that having a neutral party listen to my ideas, frustrations and challenges allowed me to see my situation from an entirely new perspective."
- Sr. Marketing Manager, International Medical Device Company
"Kelly's most outstanding qualities of active listening and collaboration helped drive our Board to consensus on several occasions when we seemed to be at an impasse. In addition, her commitment to excellence is obvious in the amount of hours she spends exploring the foundation of an issue, thinking about solutions, and creating a positive, team-oriented and results-driven approach. Kelly would be an asset to any team, and she is also a fantastic person."
- Principal, Communications Firm
"You
brought a calming effect to our company with the professionalism of a
seasoned executive. The dynamics of our people can certainly run most
folks ragged, and I know you were run ragged more than not, but very
few could see that as you held up strong and persevered through the
stormy waters until the waters were calmed by your presence [...] thank
you again for doing such a great job."
- Founder & CEO, National
IT Consulting Firm
"Kelly is a great coach and I really enjoyed working with her. She is very thoughtful and brings great presence to her work. Kelly has a great ability to lead from behind and challenge when appropriate. Additionally, she is very warm and personable. Thanks for everything Kelly!"
- Director, International Consulting Firm
"After
meeting with you, I feel like someone turned a switch on inside me. I
feel like I am really ready to start taking my career to another level."
- Executive Team Member, Medical Imaging Firm
"I
can't say enough how much you have helped in the last few months. [We
are] an entirely different company. Not without challenges that we
still have to overcome, but I am now confident that we have the
foundation we need, and that we have a plan, a structure and a common
understanding of where we want to go and how we want to get there.
Thank you."
- Founder & President, Digital Media Firm
"Kelly has a gift for both right-and left-brained thinking. When I worked with her at the national IT consulting firm, she was doing an incredible job of guiding an energetic (some would say chaotic) young business into its more mature phase. To do this, she introduced organizational processes and architecture that is helping to make the company successful to this day. Kelly also did me the huge favor of speaking to my graduate class at Seattle University about her experiences in the business world. She received rave reviews from students for her approachability and obvious talent. I recommend Kelly without reservation as a coach."
- Principal, National Curriculum Design, Presentation and Training Firm
"I
hired Coach Kelly to manage some challenges on my team and was
extremely impressed with the level of dedication and professionalism
she applied to the project and to the team. Kelly has also provided
one-on-one coaching to a couple of team members. Most importantly, we
saw both immediate and long-term results. On behalf of my entire team,
I highly recommend Coach Kelly."
- Global Marketing Director, International Medical Device Company
"Kelly is a
consummate professional -- thorough, disciplined and courageous. She
leads by example, sets the highest standards for herself and those
around her, and is a true team player. I whole heartedly recommend her."
- Executive Team Member, National IT Consulting Firm
"The growth I
attained from three coaching sessions far exceeded what I expected. I
always left our sessions with actionable strategies and self-directed
homework. Kelly suggested excellent resources that helped me put many
personal and professional issues into perspective. I'm a much healthier
and happier person because of her coaching."
- Manager, Global Marketing Communications, International Medical Device Company
"We
would like to especially recognize Kelly for her undying patience and
intuitive talents that not only held our management team together
throughout the entire process, but was also able to refocus our efforts
and build better communications throughout our entire staff. She is a
superb talent in her field."
- General Partner, Retail Company
"Kelly
is a delight to have in our company and the employees have taken to her
like a trusted friend. They are sharing things with her that they would
never share with 'management' and she is dissecting and coaching and
presenting, and I can only say we will miss her input terribly if she
were to leave. So, in fact, I plan to continue to use [Kelly] in an
ongoing program as I feel it is the best investment in my company that
I can make."- President, Distribution Company
"I
don't want to write a testimonial because I don't want Kelly to become
too busy to work with us! But seriously, she has taken the 'teach them
to fish' approach with our team so we are steadily increasing our
skills. Now we are building on a solid foundation. I
highly recommend her."
- President, Technology Services Firm
"I
consider myself fortunate to have had Kelly as my coach. She is a woman
who leads by example. Her passion for constant self-improvement and her
ability to stay current [...] has been an inspiration to me. Kelly has
taught me much about being a successful leader and has encouraged me to
exercise those skills."
- Middle Manager, Digital Media Firm
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