Case Studies

Explore real-world success stories showcasing our solutions in action. Discover how we’ve partnered with clients to overcome challenges, achieve goals, and drive tangible results, while also gaining insight into our expertise, approach, and the impact we deliver.

EXECUTIVE PRESENCE

Challenge

As a result of COVID-19, professionals in this global tech corporation were forced to quickly pivot from face-to-face to on-camera interactions. Organizations witnessed a tremendous gap in the ability to captivate and influence others in a virtual setting in order to drive change, sales, and overall results.

Solution

We developed and delivered a custom-tailored virtual masterclass teaching strategies on how to enhance executive presence and strengthen communication skills to successfully influence in a virtual environment.

Results

Participants of our masterclass immediately implemented the strategies to demonstrate elite professionalism, create powerful and meaningful connections, deliver presentations with greater confidence, and meet their urgent goals in a virtual environment.

Colleen’s Masterclass on Pivoting from In-Person to Virtual was a game changer for me. The class taught me several important concepts around using the virtual medium to create a higher impact connection with my audience. Colleen also provided many practical but powerful tips on how to adjust my virtual work environment to deliver a more polished and professional look. I feel much better about my on-video presence, which is really helping me present and deliver my message with much greater confidence.

– Leasa Neaves, Director, Dell Technologies

I must sincerely thank you for delivering excellent and tailored professional learning and career development training for my department. The training you provided expanded the team members’ professional skillset to adapt to ever-changing environments. You took the time to listen and understand our concerns and skillsets necessary for the Team to perform their roles and responsibilities.

– Olga Alfieri, Senior Director, Eisai Inc.

TALENT MANAGEMENT

Challenge

A global company, a global problem. From new hires through seasoned veterans, management struggled with the proper approach and processes to address talent needs over the course of the employee life cycle. As a result, employees became disengaged, demonstrated an unwillingness to take ownership, and lowered performance outcomes.

Solution

To deliver a multi-layered training that would support the need for a new and effective talent management strategy.

Results

Our multi-layered training method provided management the ability to deliver a clear and consistent message of expectations across the entire global team. It supported them in creating a sustainable and adaptable approach to building a talent management strategy and in designing a career development strategy tailored to team members’ individual talent needs and stages of their careers resulting in a highly engaged workforce.

LEADERSHIP PROFESSIONALISM

Challenge

For several years, management of a global healthcare corporation observed a decline in employee professionalism through a lack of internal motivation and excuse-oriented behavior. While training was offered in the past to support hard skill growth, there was a gap in soft skills to support new behaviors that would benefit both the employee and the organization.

Solution

To elevate professionalism, leadership presence, and communication style across a global team.

Results

Our learning and development training expanded the global team members’ professional skillset to adapt to their ever-changing environments. The team improved its leadership, communication, and collaboration skillsets discernable by both direct managers and senior leadership.

As my executive coach, Colleen has helped me tremendously grow from a regional leader to a national leader in my company. The growth in my leadership capabilities has been exponential and I would not be where I am today without her.

– Laura Straznicky, Vice President, Engle Martin

From our initial conversation Colleen immediately understood our goal of what we wanted to accomplish in setting up a comprehensive development program for our direct reports. I highly recommend reaching out to Colleen to discuss training needs or concerns as she is extremely flexible and resourceful when it comes to tailoring development programs at any level. New hires found the material as engaging and insightful as did our seasoned, director level veterans.

– Valerie Bartlett, Associate Director, Eisai Inc.

EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT & RETENTION

Challenge

We partnered with a pharmaceutical company to create a customized program to engage and retain top talent.

Solution

The organization was experiencing higher than average turnover while simultaneously data from a company-wide survey highlighted challenge areas including lack of recognition, unclear opportunities for growth, and gender-biased promotions.

Results

Our team collaborated with senior management to clearly understand their concerns along with consideration of the skillsets necessary for the team to perform their roles and responsibilities. The team became more engaged, productive, and highly motivated with greater personal satisfaction which helped retain their most valuable employees.