Testimonials

“As a nonprofit leader, I found Harry to be a wise and patient counselor, coach, and teacher. He helped me see blind spots in my own leadership style and be more authentic and courageous in my role. Harry wears his expertise lightly, and this invitees others to become more centered and to grow.”
— David Dodson
former President of MDC, a nonprofit agency that advances equity in the South

 

“Harry is the rare one who moves past labels and tribes. He can connect with someone on the front line and also help an executive regroup from a crisis. He’s funny, direct, and doesn’t miss a beat.”
— Martha Johnson
former Administrator, U.S. General Services Administration

 

“Harry has the ability to guide groups to look deeper than behaviors, processes and tools and discover underlying beliefs, aspirations and fears that lie underneath. Such discoveries are critical for sustainable change. Harry does all this with the heart of a servant and the wisdom of a trusted friend.”
— Ryan Whitlow
Organizational Development Consultant, Integris Health

 

“Every organization for which I have been responsible has benefited from Harry’s unique coaching and consulting skills, and, for 14 years, most recently as CEO of a Fortune 1000 company, Harry has been a trusted and valuable partner and a significant contributor to our success.”
— Don Belcher
CEO and EVP, printing and office products companies

 

“Just wanted to say ‘thanks’ again for your help both in facilitating the meeting (which after more reflection went even better than I thought it had yesterday) and in talking through coaching and some things I need to consider going forward. You’re really good at your job. And you totally nailed it yesterday.”
—Stephanie Streeter
CEO, two industrial firms

 

“In taking the time to understand my natural tendencies, the culture and context of our business, and the overall vision of our organization, Harry developed an approach that created a coaching relationship built on trust, trails, feedback, and measuring improvement. I cannot begin to put a price on the value of my experience.”
—Richard Nossek,
CIO, Pfizer

 

“I wouldn’t dream of launching an important human resources or leadership initiative without Harry’s participation. His organizational savvy has been instrumental in getting work groups to achieve the results that my CEOs have demanded.”
—Bruce Bacon
CHRO, Hood Dairy

 

“I have known Harry for 15 years and have experienced first hand his expertise in organizational redesign, facilitation, building high performance teams, and as a personal coach. He is the most skillful in his field that I have worked with in my 35 years in business. Harry melds right into the team just as though he were a 5 year core member. He gains the trust of the team with his objective, straightforward, yet sensitive approach. He has a terrific organizational and business insight, which translates into effective council, coaching and facilitation.”
— Matt Mellis
VPGM, Avery Dennison

 

“I found myself in disharmony with the corporate culture, and Harry’s deep knowledge of organizational dynamics and his well-placed advice gave me tools to successfully navigate the environment.”
— Anne R
COO, financial research organization