Executive Team Reboot

“We hired Amy to spend a day with our Leadership Team with the goal of having her help us learn how to work together.  We weren’t exactly sure what to expect or what the outcome would be.  Some team members thought it was going to be ‘gimmicky’ and weren’t really sure of the value.  Well – we could not be more pleased. A month later, we are STILL referencing what we learned with Amy. We understand each other and support each other by referencing our strengths.  Our team continues to say that our day with Amy was the best spent time we’ve ever had in a training session. We cannot recommend Amy and StrengthsFinder strongly enough!” - Debbie Sasson, PsyD, Director, Camp Akeela  

“I engaged Strengths Now recently to work with two of my most talented staff that were struggling with finding the most impactful way that they could work together to lead their teams and maximize the effectiveness of that leadership.  I am so pleased with the approach that Sara took.  The outcome was exactly what I had hoped.  My own leadership style was also informed by the process.  Thank you Strengths Now!”  - University Dean   

“Sara is a very patient and knowledgeable executive coach! She worked with my entire team and on a one-on-one basis utilizing StrengthFinder to help shape the discussion and get to the root of challenges, issues, and synergies. Taking the time to assess skills, personality and talents really helped to identify and harness the team’s potential, driving deeper engagement within the team, and with the students they advise.  The staff continues to use the tools developed during the workshop to inform their work every day!”- Associate Vice President, Higher Education  

“I received individual strengths coaching from Jessica as I transitioned into my first managerial role in Finance.  It exceeded my expectations! Jessica’s coaching guided me to understand and own my talents so I could bring my best self to work. Specifically, she helped me to identify my authentic communication style based on my top talents and learn how to leverage them to influence. Coaching also enabled me to apply my strengths to form a solid relationship with my new manager from the get-go. Jess provided a comfortable environment to be open and honest but kept me accountable too.  After four sessions, I felt complete ownership of my talents and was navigating my new role with greater confidence. I asked for more coaching and got it!” - Kelly Galligan, Finance Manager, Thermo Fisher Scientific  

“My original objective for working with Strengths Now, Inc. was brand repositioning, and I could not be more satisfied with the scope and quality of service I got out of the three-month engagement I recently completed. From the start, they worked with me to tailor their offerings to my needs and availability. The brand positioning effort, which kicked off the engagement, was efficient and collaborative, as the Strengths Now team helped me fortify the tools needed to keep my brand authentic and up to date. I was equally impressed by the coaching sessions that followed. Using my CliftonStrengths assessment results as a foundation, they provided targeted Gallup-certified coaching on how to best leverage my strengths to optimize my professional and personal stakeholder interactions for maximum productivity. All of the insight was timely, contextual, and immediately applicable. My team and I have gotten great returns in a short timeframe from the small investment I made. I would highly recommend the Strengths Now team.”- Emeka Iheme, VP Implementation Services | A leader in implementing scalable technology solutions  

“Sara was my executive coach at a time when there was a lot of tension and ambiguity within my organization. I really valued the opportunity to talk with someone outside the system so that I could gain perspective, find my “true north” again, and determine how to best navigate the rough waters. Sara’s listening ear, thought-provoking questions, and supportive guidance helped me tremendously.  I highly recommend Sara as an executive coach!”- Chief Operating Officer, Global Non-Profit  

“We recently hired Sara from Strengths Now to provide a half-day workshop for our executive team. Sara is an outstanding presenter and her style was a perfect match for our group of 40 leaders. The workshop exceeded our expectations and many leaders are requesting workshops for their own areas. Sara built trust quickly with many different personalities in the workshop and in follow-up coaching sessions. I highly recommend the Strengths Now team if you are looking to increase collaboration across your organization, break down silos, or build a stronger leadership team.” - Sandra Hughes, AVP Global Talent Management, Nasdaq

“Amy facilitated a 1/2-day StrengthsFinder workshop, and it was terrific! Engaging, lively, informative, and practical, Amy struck the right balance between providing key takeaways for each individual staff member and providing the “big picture” to strengthen our entire team. We’re better for it—and your team will be, too!"  - Jodi Bromberg, CEO of Interfaith Family 

"Amy led a full-day StrengthsFinder workshop for our annual department retreat and it was a priceless day! She brought the Gallup material to life and helped us see the uniqueness and similarities in each of us. I am still thinking about the day’s conversations. I have no doubt we are all better people because of Amy’s engagement, and trust we will continue these discussions. This topic was very timely for us, as we are now drafting our yearly performance evaluations with our teams. Amy, thank you for sharing your time and knowledge and for giving us the opportunity to learn about ourselves and each other.” - Director, Enterprise Applications

 "My experience in working with Sara at Strengths Now has been exceptional compared to every other consultant I’ve worked with during my twenty-year tenure at Johnson & Johnson. Strengths Now have provided group and one-on-one coaching for individual contributors as well as senior leadership. Leaders are empowered to coach and guide their teams while everyone’s engagement increases. Participants have proactively sought out ways to further imbed StrengthsFinder into the culture. The enthusiasm is contagious!" -Jill Fox, Sr. Manager, Learning & Development for the Americas, Johnson & Johnson  

"Strengths Now has had a transformational impact on our department, the way we view ourselves and each other, and the way we work together to reach our goals. Through both group retreats and leadership workshops, Sara Regan and the team helped us see how our varied themes play out in real life. This model is one I know I will continue to rely on, and revisit, for the rest of my career. I’ve even passed along insights to friends and family members facing workplace challenges."  – Marketing Manager, Health Care  

"I recently attended the Embrace What’s Next program and was so impressed by the experience.  Sara, Jessica, and Danielle were amazing. They were organized, flexible, encouraging, and knowledgeable as they led our team through this self-reflective journey.  The exercises were highly insightful as to what I need and what I bring to both my professional and personal lives.  I appreciated interacting with other women and learning about how our strengths and areas in need of development shape us.  I feel more confident in knowing what my next steps look like and how to get there.  Highly recommend to other women contemplating a work or life change."

- Beth D'Alleva

"Embrace What’s Next is a program that guided me from a vague idea of my growth goals to putting my individual strengths in action to achieve those goals. The team at Strengths Now is knowledgeable, approachable, and highly professional. If you are searching for what’s next in your professional or personal life, this program will most certainly put you on the right path." 

- Naomi Ho 

"I recently completed Embrace What's Next and I found it extremely helpful in identifying my next steps and my vision. As a new business owner in the midst of starting up a new venture, the program gave me a framework in how to utilize my strengths and realize where I could and need to ask for help. The connections with other women were invaluable as well. As a result of participating in this program, I have identified a clear path and am more confident in how to realize my goals." - Abbie Rosenberg, Founder, and Executive Director, Mental Health Collaborative 

"Embrace What's Next was an insightful program and provided clear steps to executing on a life transition by utilizing your personal strengths. Through the use of exercises and self-reflection, you can chart a path to embrace the transition, resulting in improved self-awareness and confidence."  -  Sharon Magee, Marketing Director, FocusCFO  

“Amy recently presented a staff training for my team about understanding and using your strengths in the workplace. My team absolutely loved it and we all learned a lot about working together successfully and building successful partnerships in our team. My leadership team wants to have her come back to help us keep the strengths-based atmosphere alive in our organization moving forward. We highly recommend Amy as a presenter. Invite her to come to your team to increase employee engagement, teamwork, and build on individual strengths. You won’t be disappointed!”- Meredith Pizzi Founder and Executive Director, Roman Music Therapy Services 

“Sara, thank you so much for a great retreat! My team absolutely loved it and thought it was extremely engaging. It helped with areas I had been stuck on and we’ve already applied what we learned”- Dr. Leah Flynn Gallant Assistant Dean and Director for Student Leadership and Engagement Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)  

“I cannot recommend Sara and Amy highly enough after the comprehensive work they did with my team this spring using the Gallup Strength Finders Assessment. Each member of my 36 member team gained clarity around their personal strengths and as important, those of their teammates. The exercises allowed all of us to better understand ourselves as individuals and in the context of our team which led to greater awareness and productivity…and provided for a lot of fun along the way. I saw many of the strengths referenced in annual reviews I read just weeks after our work together which demonstrated to me what a powerful framework the assessment provided and how quickly the team internalized what they learned. The knowledge we now share will continue to fuel our high-functioning team." - Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, Healthcare Organization