“One thing that’s changed the way I lead is realizing how powerful it is to simply acknowledge what someone says, especially when you don’t agree. I learned to pause, show I’d really heard the other person, and only then share my perspective. That small shift changed how people responded—and made tough conversations more productive.The coaching helped me put this into practice in real situations.”

“I learned how rank—both formal and informal—shapes every interaction at work. I’ve become more aware of how my own rank affects others, and I now recognize what I call ‘SME-rank’—the power that comes from deep subject expertise. I remind my staff they often hold that rank over me, and I’ve learned to use mine more consciously when guiding senior leaders who rely on my insight to make decisions.”

“Cathy is a very skilled facilitator. She has a deep compassion for the human condition, and a deep understanding of psychological process. She brings this compassion and understanding to her work with people and with groups. I have found her to be very present and able to confront and to be with each situation as it arises.”

“I got a standing ovation—for the first time in my life. Before coaching, I struggled to present myself effectively in front of senior leadership. I knew my content—but I didn’t know how to land it with executive presence or influence.

One breakthrough moment came during a high-stakes presentation to onboard a newly integrated team. I wasn’t just presenting slides—I was weaving a story that connected the dots across our entire organization. While many others spoke that day, I stood out by making the complex simple and the fragmented whole. That moment changed something in me. I finally felt like a leader who belonged at the table.”

“Working with Cathy and Creating... helped us explore both personal and group boundaries—and come together as a more engaged, aligned team. What made it even more powerful was how the work reached across all levels of the organization. It helped seed shared values and anchor us in a common vision. That kind of structured support really helped shift our culture to the next level.”

“Your ability to truly listen and reflect back what you hear has been more effective than any coach or therapist I’ve worked with lately—including someone I deeply respect with a PhD and strong credentials. You bring serious horsepower. What sets you apart is your rare ability to be fully authentic and present. That level of deep listening is something most therapists are still striving to master. But you already embody it.”