Testimonials

This has been a very happy time for me. Without having done the work with you, I wouldn’t have been prepared to make a decision about anything, and I wouldn’t be where I am now, moving my life forward. I have a feeling of possibility and excitement every day. I can’t wait to get this new thing going. I wish I would have done this and had support like you earlier in my career. Nobody should wait till they’re in middle age or mid-career to do this. I would say to any company that this should be a built-in service because the return on investment is infinite.”

Shawn K. — EVP & COO, California Resources Corporation

I really enjoyed the process. It was an excellent six months, and an experience that will stay with me for a long time. Despite all my years of leadership experience, it's always good to reflect again. Leadership is a continual process of renewal and re-establishing the base-line. I'm always working on myself and there's always more to learn. As soon as you think you you're "there", you're not."

Jim C. — VP, Projects, Avangrid

At my level, I’m always thinking about growth, development and driving the business, but Iris helped me pause and think about it in different ways. This process really challenged me to think about what I’m doing and how I’m doing it. I’m getting the results I wanted and I’ve learned that progress is not just about the numbers we’re getting, it’s how we’re getting them.”

Kash I. — GVP, GM, ACS North America, Oracle

Iris helped me do exactly what I needed to do. She convinced me to try things I wouldn’t have done at all, but she pushed and encouraged me in the right way. Many projects like this move on and fade away but the work we’ve done together is already having an impact on the organization. How I’ve started to approach things differently will help others on my team and have an impact on the business.”

Donna F. — AstraZeneca, Vice President, Dosage Design & Development

This experience was phenomenal. Iris had just the right touch with me – everything from being a sounding board to helping me work on specific actions like relating better to the team and navigating the company and Board dynamics. My commitment to coaching is something I will continue to do going forward, and I’ve already marked out the time on my calendar for the rest of the year. Every executive should do this every few years. You need to refresh on what you’re doing, or you can get lost in the business and lose touch with yourself, the team, and the organization. I learned to ask myself whether I’m looking at my team’s careers in the right way, not just about the business but about them as individuals, inside and outside the organization. And one of the most personal takeaways for me was that Iris let the process be organic learning – self-discovery with encouragement!”

Mike P. — EVP Connectivity, Anuvu

I don’t feel like I’m drowning any more. This experience was transformative.”

Cory P. — Vice President of R&D, Diabetes, Bio Rad Laboratories

The coaching engagement made me feel accountable to my new manager, my team, and to myself in a new way. Going through this experience was very impactful and helped me realize that there wasn’t anything wrong with me or with my leadership ability, but that I needed to develop a clear sense of self and leadership style. As I continue to gain confidence and strengthen my presence on the leadership team, I’m getting better feedback and more recognition than ever before.”

Mike M. — Vice President, Global Infrastructure, Kelly Services

I look at things so differently today from when Iris and I first started talking. Now I’m understanding from the corporate side how things work. One of the main eye-openers for me was how Iris would flip the perspective and reset the way I was viewing the situation. I learned how to look at the company holistically, from various perspectives, not just from my business unit concerns. Learning how to get that broader view has been an extremely valuable experience.”

Jayson C. — President, Panasonic Connect

Iris has been just a huge support. Having her as my coach saved me from spinning around with my questions and problems and helped me sort and work things out well in a strategic way. I’m seeing very tangible results. There’s really been a return on investment."

Stacey B. — CFO, CBS News & CBS Television Stations

Iris helped me put a mirror to myself – not just about my professional goals, but also how I want to have a positive impact on my team’s careers and, even more, leave a lasting impact on the company and the world through the work that I do.”

Melody T. — Vice President, Product Management, Belkin International