| “Sherry, I wanted to let you
know I thought you did an excellent job with our group. You were
quick to pick up nuances, well prepared, insightful as to our
situation, and judicious about when to challenge us and when to let
us go on without interruption. Nice work. Thanks for your help! I’ll
look forward to our follow up meeting in the summer.”
partner, private equity firm
(and former
head of investment banking at Piper Jaffray)
“Today was by far the most productive all-day retreat I’ve ever
participated in. Your facilitation was outstanding -- 10 out of a
10.”
partner/owner, private equity firm
“Sherry, you really do have a marvelous ability to inspire
confidence. I feel like I just drank a glass of an amazing tonic
after meeting with you!”
vice president of marketing, major Twin
Cities nonprofit
“Sherry, I appreciated how you customized your services to my
specific concerns. Just enough information without too much detail –
and very practical and very applied. My ultimate gauge was how I
felt after each coaching session, which was much better than when I
arrived. I came in with a challenge of the month and left feeling
like I had a plan I could run with.”
senior manager, big 4 accounting firm
"Sherry, you have a marvelous ability to pull out the key
strengths of our company and then reframe them into words. Your
writing is outstanding and we're 'wowed' with your gift for words.
We've always known we have a great story to tell, and your ability
to help us communicate that makes us look unbeatable!"
president, Midwest travel and incentive
company
“Thank you for your guidance, encouragement and friendship. I
wouldn’t be as far along as I am in the development of my business
if it weren’t for Springboard! You are so meant to be doing what
you’re doing – you’re amazing! I look forward to continuing our work
in the coming year.”
owner, culinary consulting business
"Sherry strategized and wrote the marketing materials for my
newly launched consulting practice. Not only did she exceed my
expectations, the results are dynamite. I've been recommending
Springboard to everyone I know."
former vice president of human resources,
global marketing group
"Sherry Essen is a combination of enthusiasm, intelligence, and
knowledge--and is a very good person too. If I were still running my
business, I'd work like heck to get her on my team. She's the best!"
retired CEO, publication company
"Sherry's aura, energy and poised, polished disposition are so
authentic. Her presence alone immediately 'raises the bar' of those
around her. Time after time, Sherry's mentorship, effective coaching
and support has enabled me to expect more from myself and to
communicate with twice the impact. She has a knack for helping
people tap into their most valuable resources: themselves, and their
own talents."
account manager, national branding agency
"An insightful, consummate professional--that's just one positive
thing I'd say about Sherry Essen. She assessed my qualities, the
good and the bad, and created realistic strategies to move me in a
direction I would not have gone myself. Her non- threatening,
common-sense approach was just what I needed."
development & fundraising director,
international nonprofit
"I was on the verge of quitting my job because I just wasn't
getting anywhere with HR and nobody seemed to notice how hard I was
working. Sherry helped me realize that it was up to me to promote my
talents and put ideas in front of people. She helped me see what I
just couldn't see on my own."
human resources professional, global agra-food
company
"In conjunction with a big promotion and a difficult period of
adjustment, Sherry worked with me to identify my strengths, make
them visible to others, manage conflict, and realize my
opportunities for growth. She provided wonderful guidance and
suggestions during a very challenging time."
chief of staff, major health services
organization
"I found Sherry to be perceptive and realistic. She was
supportive while still telling me what I needed to hear, not just
what I wanted to hear. What I liked best about working with her is
that she was very real. Her suggestions weren't one-size-fits-all
advice--they were crafted to fit my situation."
CAO/CFO, mid-size privately held
corporation
"Sherry helped me muster up the courage to pitch bigger business
to higher stakes audiences to grow my studio. The biggest piece I
keep with me from the experience is a dramatically increased level
of self-confidence and decreased anxiety. I've learned not to be
intimidated by people, which means I've gotten over a serious
hurdle. I'm no longer afraid to get out there and look people in the
eye and ask for the work."
owner/principal, electronic production
studio
"A sincere thanks to you for your time and talent. Not only did I
learn a tremendous amount--I even enjoyed myself! I will continue to
use your helpful suggestions well beyond my campaign days, and I
know that this experience will stick with me forever. Thank you for
your thoughtful approach, wise counsel and terrific advice. It
really made a difference!"
political candidate/non-profit executive
director
"Sherry was the primary force in my transition from a long-term
career that had stalled to my current position as a vice president
of a transportation company. She provided guidance and motivation so
that I could make the change feeling confident and empowered."
vice president of sales and marketing,
major Midwest transportation company |
