SheChanges: Consulting Testimonials

Testimonials

"Our time with Lael was a rewarding experience and continues to inform our growth process. Her ability to name the places where we were stuck, ask the right questions, and to pull out of us the answers we were seeking was just what we needed at a tough transitional period in our organization’s growth. Lael’s passion for and commitment to smart organizational growth makes her a natural leader in the strategic visioning process and an incredible asset to organizations like Hardy Girls Healthy Women."
-- Megan Williams, Executive Director, Hardy Girls Healthy Women

"Lael’s strategic insight and questioning makes me think she’s has a high speed connection to the soul of my organization. Capable of identifying patterns, jujitsu levers, pain points, and strengths, Lael moves quickly from assessment into action. Her focus on sustainable development has led to fundamental shifts in how my organization -- its leadership, community, staff, and board – engage with each other and the organization, leading to superior outcomes, performance, and commitment. What is amazing, however, is that while Lael inevitably brings change – which is naturally uncomfortable and sometimes even messy, her demeanor and personality keeps all happily engaged from start to finish. Lael is rock star." "
-- Elizabeth Stefanski, Executive Director, Maine Women's Fund

"Lael is able to embrace the issues in organizations to shed light on where structural changes can lead to higher performance and greater innovation. She gives that "outside-in" look which legacy structures and positions may disguise. Lael took me through a process which included her observations, insights, intuition and her ability to challenge me and my organization to find where we were out of sync with company goals. By doing so she had a profound impact on bringing meaningful change to a very successful company"
-- Art Aleshire, SVP Corporate Development Hannaford Bros. Co.

"Lael’s expert help was instrumental in guiding Ruby Slippers through a challenging transition as a company. She created a comfortable, safe and courageous space for us to explore difficult interpersonal issues. She kept us focused, moved us toward a clearer corporate vision, and managed the process with a combination of confidence, thoughtful insight, and emotional support. It was a transformative experience for us, both as individuals and as a company."
-- Susanna Liller, Partner Ruby Slippers

"The way Lael asked questions and made suggestions helped me start strategizing and planning for next steps and future projects. She helped me to organize my thoughts as the Executive Director and prepare for our annual board retreat. In addition to being adding a lot of value, I found working with her to be a pleasure!"
-- Susan Kring, Executive Director, Dress for Success

"In our quest to find a retreat consultant who is both supportive and sensitive to the particular issues facing our organization, it is clear we found the right person when selecting Lael. Lael spent considerable time in preparation for the retreat by working with the executive director, the chair, and officers to understand the full extent of our mission, the dynamics of the group, and our goals for the day. Lael is an extremely effective listener with the unique ability to absorb volumes of information and quickly crystallize the data into a clear synopsis. She is vigilant about keeping everyone engaged, building consensus and ensuring the decision-making process leads to enriching outcomes for all. She is respectful of multiple voices, establishing the structure and ground rules for thoughtful conversation, while remaining flexible with the agenda to respond to needs and concerns of the group. She proved to be a truly invested partner the day of the retreat, assisting us in refining our mission and creating a vision-directed action plan to best address the pressing issues facing women today."
-- Laurie Chandler, Chair, NH Commission on the Status of Women

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