inspiring performance programsAn executive had difficult feedback to deliver to a new team whose performance had been varied and whose previous response to feedback and data had been somewhat defensive.

What a great meeting yesterday. Performance reviews are a sensitive topic, and I could feel the stress when we first started. But I think that everyone felt heard, and understood that having access to your coaching is a big perk for them. The fact that they all walked out smiling and laughing is an excellent "measure" of success.

Executive, Non Profit

achieving team goalsA fast grown Fortune 500 consulting team had hit a ceiling in their price-warring market. My leaders and I created a goal-setting meeting to develop annual revenue goals based on the team's view of their core strengths and key clients. Through the discussion of past performance and setting of future stretch targets, the team developed a shared view of their story. They left reenergized, aligned and focused. This team achieved their revenues where those teams using the traditional top-down methods, did not.

Staci has fantastic insights into creating high performance teams and leadership. She worked with me to develop the personal skills to transform and lead a team which faced many management challenges. Her insights into organizational design, conflict management and collaboration were critical to our success. The team and its members have all achieved a high degree of collective and individual success...I was able to make partner.

Big 4 Consulting Partner

leadership training that sticksExperienced managers, non-profit leaders, scholars, nurses, lawyers and judges, and finance, marketing and strategy MBA's have all discovered the unparalleled power of story to drive performance and guide leadership development, careers and communication.

I wanted to send you a quick note and let you know how helpful it was when your friend taught our Narrative Edge class...I am at a cafe right now and referring to the materials she gave us. They are incredibly helpful! Not only did she help us figure out how to tell a meaningful story to others, I find that, as I follow her method, I begin to understand better the meaning of my own experiences.

A Future Woman Leader, Palo Alto

You both were fantastic yesterday! At the evening reception, the ladies mentioned to the audience that the training with you was the highlight of San Francisco and that they realized that they are leaders even though they didn't know it...you...were really good at connecting with the women and making this an interactive session...I hope to work with you again...!

Manager, Institute of International Education

retaining high performers A consulting team's management by stick was driving folks deeper into low morale and non-performance; even high-performers with long tenure and broad influence were becoming restless. In the midst of this the team implemented a 360 degree performance review program. I was the senior coach and this client was one of my all-time top performers.

Before we started working together...I was at the end of my rope...and was ready to leave my long time employer...working with you really helped me to manage myself in those situations and circumstances...rebuilt my own confidence and energy. I also got a better understanding of how the leaders worked ...I was able to make some bold moves...able to make partner...

Consulting Partner

achieving career alignmentA restless, burned out top-performing consultant, learned to see it isn't necessarily what you want to be when you grow up, but what you like to do and what situations you want to be in that make the difference. He remained at his company and became a top-performing executive.

I started working with Staci at a point in my career where I was "browned out" and unsure of what I wanted to do/be long term. I worked closely with Staci to help define what was important to me, some ways to manage aspects of my job/career that I did not like, and helped to reinforce that aspects of my career that truly energized me. This helped me commit to a long-term strategy that has truly resulted in a life balance and satisfaction that energizes me today.

Big 4 Partner, 2007

landing your dream jobManagement job/career seekers coached to multiple offers in 8 to 10 weeks.

You provided me with some great advice which I found very helpful throughout the interview process. As a result, I received three offers which I am currently evaluating. Thank you for your insight and guidance!

Haas MBA, 2008