Endorsements
“We brought Lee in to help us work through some important organizational changes my division needed to make. He connected well with my staff and through our conversations was able to identify several key issues that we needed to address for these changes to happen smoothly.
He then developed materials specific to our situation and led two workshops that helped both my managers and employees understand our new direction. Lee is skilled at asking the right questions, seeing complex issues objectively, and then creating an actionable path forward. I highly recommend him.”
Andrew Strong, Director, Seattle City Light
"Lee provided a series of leadership development classes for our supervisors and managers. The feedback was uniformly positive, and we found the material practical and relevant. The overall experience was highly engaging and a good mix of content, questions, and group discussion. Lee is a dynamic facilitator and we would look forward to working with him again."
Andrew Lu, Director of HR, City of Seattle
"I first met Lee when he led a series of management training seminars for our company. I’d heard such great things about this training after our executive team went through it and then was made available to the rest of our leadership.
Lee has a calm and friendly demeanor that made it easy to open up; the conversation wasn’t always easy, but he has a way of making things comfortable for everyone. Many of us found ourselves in conversation with Lee during breaks, discussing the content, our company, or just life. I think I speak for everyone in our session that Lee and his personality made this possible.
I’ve taken many training courses throughout my career and this is only the 2nd that will truly stand out to me and has provided lifelong value. And it wasn't just me; I witnessed this from others who took this training as well. I would highly recommend Lee’s services!"
Kylah Searing, Vice-President, Buyside
“My wife and I are both executives in tech and had the chance to work with Lee while attending a multi-day leadership development workshop. Of all the events like this we’ve experienced over the years, this event, with Lee as our facilitator, was the most impactful. The event was well designed, but what stood out the most was how Lee engaged the group and even more so, my wife and I as both individuals and a couple.
Lee took the time to build relationships, listen to our thoughts and ideas and observe our personalities and interactions. His feedback was insightful, specific, and direct and as a result, we were able to apply his ideas immediately and we continue to draw on them to this day.
As a result of that experience, we brought Lee back to build and facilitate training experiences for our staff, each having similar results. While the original event was years ago, it continues to have a profound impact on us. Lee has our absolute highest recommendation.”
Ferrol Macon, Vice President, Architecture and Strategy, Veristor Systems
“I selected Lee as an Executive Coach because I valued his strengths-centered philosophies for both individuals and organizations. He delivers results through direct and insightful conversations that inspire change. He grows your viewpoint on how you can best serve the needs of your organization based on your unique abilities and personality. In his coaching, Lee strikes the right balance of developing both soft skills and tactical approaches within the workplace.
He is equally nuanced and methodical in his analyses and feedback. I highly recommend working with Lee if you are looking to enhance your skills as a leader, individual contributor, manager, and/or to more clearly understand and fulfill your professional calling.”
Maggie Keelan, Associate Vice-President, University of Washington
“Lee is very knowledgeable and a great resource for helping the leadership of an organization make lasting improvements. He took the time to gain a thorough understanding of who we were and then tailored an event that met our specific needs, addressing the areas that would benefit us the most. I would not hesitate to recommend Lee’s services and our group looks forward to working with him in the future.”
Jason Nutsford, Assistant GM, Kitsap PUD
“I had the opportunity to work with Lee when our new section was formed at Tacoma Power. This reorganization put together many eclectic groups that existed in the company but never together in the same department—compliance, facilities, strategy, emergency management, communications, and training and development.
Lee guided us through a number of exercises and conversations that helped us break down barriers and establish a common foundation for working together. He helped us develop a set of shared commitments to which our team continues to refer. He also took the time to facilitate a discussion around areas where we could improve moving forward. He was prepared, encouraging, diplomatic, and direct. Our team and I, as the section leader, have benefited from the facilitation and leadership training Lee provided.”
Rachel Allen, Director, Tacoma Power
“Lee is a tireless advocate for his clients, with a relentless focus on meeting the firm’s needs. His approachable manner and ability to connect with people no matter where or who they are, is commendable.”
Jane Mounsey, Director of HR, GLY Construction
I feel lucky to have had the opportunity to have worked with Lee. He is insightful, encouraging, dynamic, and finds ways to challenge the way you approach situations in a way that is constructive and illuminating. I feel like the time I spent working with Lee has reminded me why I love managing people and helped me reconnect with my team and others in my organization in a much more effective manner.
He never shied away from difficult topics and found a way to make talking about even the most difficult part of leadership manageable by being open and inquisitive. I feel like he is an amazing guide that can help individuals and organizations identify the steps they need to take to reach the next level and couldn't appreciate his thoughtful questioning and willingness to offer suggestions more.
Chris Gunn, Director of Solutions Architecture, Moxiworks
“Lee provided an interactive training experience to our employees and executives; we were engaged and able to interact with the material in a relevant and meaningful way as adult learners. He is a dynamic presenter who is able to convey difficult concepts in a way that is approachable and even entertaining.”
Thomas Stredwick, Sr. Manager of Leadership & Organizational Development, Grant County PUD
“Lee has been instrumental in both my personal and professional development over the years. As the director of a nonprofit, I am challenged with managing passionate, driven staff while at the same time developing a compelling vision and clear objectives for my organization. Lee has been a valuable sounding board in navigating these dynamics and I’ve benefited from his insights.
I’ve also had the chance to work side-by-side with Lee as we’ve developed programs for a variety of organizations, from small non-profits to Fortune 100 corporations. Lee is flexible and easy to work with and yet will easily take the reins and drive things to completion when needed.
His most significant strength, however, is his genuine and authentic way of engaging and encouraging others. Lee believes in people and sees the bigness of their potential and can give direct and actionable feedback. I would encourage anyone struggling with staff, communication, or their own leadership to spend time with Lee.”