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“Shelley’s real-world experience enhanced her ability to coach our fellow leaders when applying the Sage Coaching Approach. I wish I’d had this leadership-development training twenty years ago.”
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Ian M. Fletcher
Vice President, General Manager, ITW Global Tire Repair
“It was difficult to look in the mirror and realize I was teaching and managing well, but I was failing as a leader coach. To my great fortune, Shelley Hammell helped me reevaluate my approach as I entered an executive role for the first time, and the result has been nothing short of transformational for my leadership. “Remarkably, it also led to transformation across my entire leadership team; as I began coaching with more thought and intention, my direct reports performed better and began coaching the leaders on their teams, and the chain reaction continues. “As a bonus, the investment of initial time to coach has paid off in the long run, as leaders have become more deliberate, thoughtful, and self-sufficient, creating a culture where leaders and employees alike are more courageous in their day-to-day. Instead of spending my time teaching and making decisions for them, I’m able to coach and spend more time on the long-term strategy for our business, with the confidence needed to untangle myself from the weeds in which I was comfortable. “I only wish I’d had this approach earlier in my career, and I encourage every leader to invest the time to learn how to REALLY coach!”
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Erin Lancaster McMillan
AVP – Customer Operations, Autotrader, Kelley Blue Book (Cox Automotive)
“Having spent more than three decades within the human resources discipline, leading people, processes, and organizational change, I am convinced that Shelley is one of the most impactful learning and development professionals I have ever had the pleasure to work with. Over the past several years, I have witnessed the positive impact Shelley has had on our organization, helping to foster personal skill development and professional growth within all levels of our management team. “Through a leadership-development series that Shelley developed to address our specific concerns and needs, our organization has been able to begin to shift our culture and improve business outcomes. The SAGE Coaching Approach is something our leaders are immediately able to apply to empower and develop their teams. “Shelley’s techniques, tone, and style of facilitation, coupled with a deep subject matter expertise, have inspired an almost metamorphic change within some of our managers, supporting our business values by creating a behavioral environment that fosters personal accountability, ownership for outcomes, and engagement, particularly from those who have been exposed to this reflective development opportunity. “I look forward to Shelley’s continued support of our business, and our leaders, in the years to come.”
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Ellen Duncan
SVP, Chief Human Resources Officer, InComm
“Shelley is a fantastic executive coach! Her coaching style could be described in the following way: 1) Great listener 2) Has a wonderful ability to sum up themes 3) Provides inspiring and dynamic guidance 4) Fully present in discussions 5) Supportive 6) Helps create actionable goals for the participant”
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Paula Wagner
Director of Business Operations and Development at Turner Broadcasting
“Shelley provided our team with an incredibly valuable Personal Branding workshop. Her presentation encouraged us to look inward and truly recognize our expertise and passion. It was a pleasure to work with her!”
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Tracy Wright
Senior Director of Corporate Development, InComm
“You hit a grand slam this morning! Way to Go! Great content – pens were flying! Excellent presentation – you had our full attention. Congratulations!”
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Robin L.
“What an EXCELLENT program. I benefited so much from the teleconference and will definitely take initiatives to put what I’ve learned to practice. I thought Shelley was a great speaker and articulated the material very well. I actually came away with great take-away points which I intend to fully utilize and put to good use immediately. This was seminar was a breath of fresh-air and different from many that I have attended over the years. Thank you very much.”
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Karin E.
“The topic and information presented were very useful. Shelley Hammell was also engaging and provided great insight.”
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Michele A.
“I attended a seminar as part of the Mentor’s program at which you spoke. I found your session extremely helpful personally. I was wondering if you might be available to speak to a group of 100 as a keynote speaker at our luncheon. I really think your presentation was effective and would be right on target for our group.”
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Dawn A.
“I just wanted to let you know how much I appreciated your speaking at yesterday’s WIT meeting. You were really terrific! As I said yesterday, I believe you were our best presenter for the whole year, which says a lot considering the line-up that we had. Thanks again for a great topic and the strategic as well as tactical guidance for career success.”
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Jody K.
“I wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed talking with you and listening to your presentation this morning. I walked away from the session much more inspired than I anticipated!! Just in that short time I was able to glean some great insights about how to think through positioning me – and by the transitive property my company – in the marketplace.”
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Amelia F.
“I was in your audience yesterday afternoon and congratulate you on your presentation. This was the first Possible Woman conference I attended. Your seminar was excellent.”
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Lya S.
“Thank you so much! I have heard just rave reviews about this morning. I will tell you that you gave me some insight and hit some personal hot buttons — Thank you! Appreciate you taking the time – and sharing such mentoring for such a large group. It was a very good thing.”
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Terry T.
“I wanted to take this opportunity to let you know how much I enjoyed last week’s WICT Luncheon. Shelley Hammell was an energetic speaker and covered a lot of material in the short time that we had together. I walked away with a renewed focus and specific action items for building on my own personal brand.”
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Janice J.
“I very much enjoyed this webcast presentation. Shelley Hammell did a wonderful job presenting the Personal Branding topic in a way that was relevant and encouraging. I look forward to joining future events like this. Thank you.”
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Melody R.
“Thank you for the opportunity to hear Shelley Hammell speak on a very relevant topic that concerns me personally. Trying to stand out from the crowd in these difficult economical times is always on my mind. I’m excited to put Shelley’s tips into practice!”
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Lynn J.
“Your presentation at our Marketing Leadership Council not only received very high ratings, it has continued to be a source of conversation and action for several attendees – the true test!“
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Karen L.
“Shelley – that was great this morning. Having never heard one of your sessions I was really impressed. Better still I am lucky to have someone like you as a good friend. Both of my associates really enjoyed the session too. Quite a natural you are at this.”
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Catherine L.
“You did a terrific job this morning. It was worth getting up early. Your presentation left a really strong lasting impression.”
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Dawn R.
“I was very impressed with the presentation as was everyone I spoke with. Touche – you have really found your calling.”
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Wendy S.
“Thank you for an informative webinar, I didn’t expect to learn this much in an hour!”
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Amy W.
“You are so good at facilitating and you shined yet again yesterday. You are confident in your delivery, know how to adjust to the audience, and make your points relevant.”
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Stacy S.
“I wanted to share with you something from today’s wrap-up of the Golden Living meeting. The tables spent a few minutes discussing (among themselves) what they found most valuable or memorable from the meetings. Then, they went around the room, and a spokesperson from each table shared what they’d discussed. Almost every single table mentioned you and your presentation. You made a significant impact on this group. I thought you might like to know how much the information and takeaways you shared resonated with everyone.”
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Megan S.
“It was great to have Shelley as my personal coach, my time spent with her was incredibly eye opening.”
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Leslie L.
“I just attended your webinar and thought it was great.”
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Egon A.
“I really liked your presentation style.”
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Linda W.
“Thank you for the very informative webinar with lots of great advice.”
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Valene S.
“I really enjoyed your presentation today.”
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Sara J.
“Thanks for an excellent presentation!”
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Anita S.