Testimonials

The Search Inside Yourself course provided my team a much needed awakening into the relationship and impact mindfulness has with emotional intelligence and improved leadership. The results have manifested as improved quality of team member interactions, excitement to explore these beneficial practices in their personal lives, and the emerging of future leaders with a more balanced approach. I believe this course was successful in large part through Heather’s facilitation.  She leveraged her in-depth coaching experience, calm presence, and genuine engagement in each and every personal interaction and course module.  I highly recommend the SIY course and strongly endorse Heather’s ability to effectively foster the positive change that is waiting to be unleashed.—David K. Edgerton, Senior VP, Erie Insurance

Directors in our Center for Surgical Care turned to Heather for a one-day Search Inside Yourself retreat to learn proven ways to prevent leadership burn-out and cope with our fast-paced, demanding environment. Our team gave this program an enthusiastic thumbs-up and we’ve continued to see a high yield on our investment. Heather is a knowledgeable and engaging teacher and I’d highly recommend her and the SIY program if you’re committed to developing leaders who are focused, calm and compassionate.—Susan Callicott, RN, MSN, MBA, Director, Center for Surgery, Children’s National Medical Center

Working with Heather took me to the next level of leadership. I’m now more clear and committed to my values and priorities and more credible and confident as a leader as a result. If you want to excel at work and become more grounded and balanced, Heather is the right executive coach for you.—Jennifer Perkins, Vice President, Bentall Kennedy (U.S.) LP

As the CEO of an organization with several new team members and an evolving and ambitious mission, I hired Heather as part of my team and talent development strategy.  She introduced us to two tools, the Enneagram and the CliftonStrengths 34, and designed and facilitated a series of powerful sessions that led us toward new insights and conversations about ourselves and our team.  If you, too, are seeking to make a meaningful investment in your team that delivers tangible results for your organization, I highly recommend Heather as a consultant, coach, and facilitator.  This team development investment and her expertise and support exceeded my expectations and the work remains front and center as our team continues to grow.—Stephanie Landrum, CEO, Alexandria Economic Development Partnership

Heather is an extremely intuitive, talented, attentive listener, and an amazing coach. She challenged me to focus on my passions and strengths and utilize them in my current job and future job search. The invaluable lessons and tools she provided have motivated me to live life utilizing my strengths, passions and values. Heather is awesome and I recommend her to anyone looking to be an effective, life-changing leader; gain control of your mood/mind/emotions; or just looking to be the best version of yourself.—D. Michael Cox, MBA, Program Manager, Washington DC Department of Employment Services

I started working with Heather as a coach through personal transition over a year ago, and continue to love the clarity and depth that grow from working with her. Heather’s personal presence is a huge asset as a coach—she can be soothing, energizing, challenging, curious: always the right thing when I need it. Thanks to Heather’s insight and support, I have the courage to dare more in my life and work. She’s like the conscience of my creativity—a little angel on my shoulder pointing towards growth and fulfillment (and sometimes making a fool of myself!). There are tangible things I’ve done thanks to Heather’s work: sought new work that lines up with what I really value, deepened my spiritual life, tapped into new aspects of my creative life, taken on surprising new physical challenges (I’ve even climbed a small mountain, and am looking forward to a bigger one), and created wonderful new relationships. The biggest thing, though, is that I feel I’m living in alignment with my heart and my values.—April Johnson, Head of Products, ThoughtWorks

My clinical team found great value in this program.  Many of them have already implemented new habits and introduced new practices to their teams as a result of the Search Inside Yourself program. In the two-day workshop, they learned about the connections between leadership, mindfulness, emotional intelligence and neuroscience. Staff noticed the difference in my managers after Day 1 of the program, describing them as calmer and less reactive.  I couldn’t have been more pleased with Heather’s facilitation and the conversations and exercises we experienced. I would highly recommend this program to anyone who wants to find practical ways to reduce their stress and become a better leader, team member, partner or parent.—Lynette Godhard, Associate VP/Chief Clinical Officer, Adventist HealthCare

I sought out Heather when contemplating a career shift. Our coaching work together helped me clarify my offer and the steps I needed to take to move forward. We continued to work together as I transitioned to my new leadership role and our partnership gave me the tools to dream big for my team, mobilize them toward this new vision, integrate new team members and functions into our existing organization, and lead with real conviction and confidence in our path forward. My partnership with Heather accelerated my successful transition to my new role and our work together was an invaluable investment in my leadership development and career.—Lyndsay Polloway, VP of Events, US Chamber of Commerce

Heather brings a calm presence, a wealth of resources, and a focused approach to her coaching. My team and I have benefited significantly from her insights and guidance. I’m a more resilient, thoughtful and compassionate leader as a result of our work together and would highly recommend her as an executive coach and facilitator.—Kate Wilson, CEO, DIAL, UN Foundation