Testimonials

After training and coaching sessions, it is best practice to gather valuable feedback.
The testimonials below, categorized by type of project, came from those evaluations.

“Retha was a great teacher and influence about the content and the class. I saw Retha as an expert teacher with patience and enough attention to all students.” – training participant, global semi-conductor client

“Retha is an amazing instructor! Very accommodating, informational & helpful! She truly went above and beyond!” – training participant, global semi-conductor client

“Well-balanced activity and lecture…Retha was engaging and kept on top of the progress of the course, ensuring people didn’t go off-track.” – training participant, global semi-conductor client

“I can apply what I’ve learned when I go back to lead my team.” – training participant, leading private global materials science client

“If you want to be a successful leader, go to this class and use what you learn!” – training participant, leading private global materials science client

“Retha was great, she modeled her content perfectly and was in full use of the tools she was teaching.” – training participant, leading private global materials science client

“It exceeded my expectations.” – training participant, leading private global materials science client

“Very informative and relevant!” – training participant, leading private global materials science client

“Retha is personable, helped build our self-esteem, encouraging me to continue building skills we already have.” – training participant, leading private global materials science client

“Very engaging and fun, this was a great investment of my time!” – training participant, leading private global materials science client

“I have learned a lot of priceless tools that will help in my leadership journey and that I wish I’d had in the beginning of my role.” – training participant, leading private global materials science client

“Retha is great! She is upbeat, clear and supportive to our business needs.” – training participant, #1 Canadian property and casualty insurer

“You really helped me get through the hump and tear down my own road blocks. I think I’ll be a more effective leader and facilitator!” – training participant, train-the-trainer participant

“Retha was a great facilitator. She instilled confidence from the beginning because of how natural presenting was for her. I loved the immediate and detailed feedback she gave…it was extremely helpful going forward.” – training participant, train-the-trainer participant

“I’m a confident facilitator, I didn’t expect to walk away with improving my skills as much as I did.” – training participant, train-the-trainer participant

Leadership / Executive Coaching Engagements

“I found (our coaching sessions) to be calming and at the same time motivational during a very transient and uncertain phase that our team went through over a 6-month period.” -senior technical leader, Fortune 500 client

“I feel more confident as a leader and believe the skills we worked on and the knowledge I gained will contribute to a much more successful career.” – senior finance manager, Fortune 500 client

Career Transition

“Retha did a fantastic job guiding me through this experience.  The resume and employment letters she created really gave me the competitive edge.  Retha was always available to answer questions and guide me through tough interview situations.  I believe my success in the job search would not have been possible without her guidance.  She is a true professional.” – regional operations executive, global Fortune 5 retail leader

“I’ve been in HR for 26 years and thought I had a pretty good grasp on what it takes to reach out for employment opportunities. Retha gave me versions of my own resume that are more in depth and hard hitting than I would have imagined – in fact, they’re more strategically designed to get through computer or human systems the first time. Resume development with Retha was very collaborative and I felt valued in the process. I partnered with an expert that knows how to best create impactful information while making sure that I am 100% comfortable with what is presented and how.” – senior HR executive, US Army

“Retha, has been one that has satisfied me greatly. Her professionalism is first rate and I give her high marks for this.” – packaging director, private specialty manufacturer

“She is really a consummate professional.” – marketing director, Fortune 500 technology firm