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references to "training" and "workshop" have been changed to "coaching." "I do not think that I would
have been promoted to my current role (less than one year after moving
to the U.S.) if my management had not [noticed] the changes I went through,
thanks to my coaching. Since this promotion, my businesses have been
growing and the overall feedback I received for my mid-year performance
review was quite strong.
Vincent Maupu,
excerpts from his coaching evaluation form
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- "After my 2012 performance appraisal review, I decided to write to you a few words to express how thankful I am for the leadership and counseling you gave me and are still giving during my assignment. I remember the day I was struggling, not only to find the best way to get my job done but also how to overcome some cultural barriers, and you promptly identified the key issues and helped me address and tackle the situation in a very mature way. As a result, I was able to turn around the situation and make lemonade out of lemons! You were the turning point in my assignment and key to my success." E-mail from
Alexandre Peixoto to his coach, Kathy Molloy
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- "Jo Ann you have a been a star! Both Kirsty and I have genuinely valued your coaching. For me, you’ve helped a lot with various situations at work /and my career for which your guidance has been invaluable. However for both Kirsty and I, you have also helped us adjust to life in the US and make some conscious decisions about how we want to come across in certain situations to get the desired results. In summary, you have been great or should that be 'excellent'?! ;-) " Adrian Whitford,
unsolicited e-mail to his coach, Jo Ann Ross
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- "I enjoyed every bit of the learning. It has helped me become a better person. Trust me, I could go on for hours." Unsolicited
e-mail from a coachee to his coach
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- "I had a coaching session with David on last Friday and would like you to give a several feedback. We used full 3.5 hrs intensively discussed about cultural leadership - time passed so early. Focused on how to make my 18 months successful and how to take the next global opportunity after this assignment. This coaching session was great, so fruitful. What more, David was great for me as executive coach. All what he said was simple, candid, and precise. I like this. I appreciated this opportunity." Unsolicited
e-mail from Tomoki Yashiki to Grovewell about his coach, David Severance
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- "First thing, I realize that you had a wonderfully huge impact on me. I am more self confident and aware of what kind of leader I am. I am being who I am: pleasant, positive, and caring despite the very negative energy there is on the floor sometimes. Of course I kept my fighting spirit but in a more positive way. The result: my team is raving about me and the other teams we work with, too." "Jo Ann has had a very profound impact on who I am today as a leader and as a person. She has taught me how to be more grounded and to listen more to my inner voice. More importantly, Joann is a coach who puts the person at the center. She cares and will go the extra mile: She has demonstrated on many occasions that she remains available long after the coaching has ended." Marie Audier,
spontaneous e-mail to her coach, Jo Ann Ross, followed by a solicited testimonial
sent later
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- "GROVEWELL LLC has an excellent coaching staff for executive situations! I lead a global organization with many diverse cultures, skill sets, and personalities, which without proper guidance can result in a less valuable end product. Through the coaching offered by Kathy Molloy of GROVEWELL, I further developed my skills, style, and approach to better lead my organization, harness the true cultural power of the group, and provide best-in-class deliverables." Suzanne K. Brown,
solicited testimonial-
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- "Thank you for your time and advice, which has made such a difference on my approach to life." Note on Christmas
card from a coachee to his coach
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- "Working with Kathy Molloy of GROVEWELL LLC has made a difference in my professional life: It has made me a more effective leader in the organization. I have received positive feedback on my growth as a leader from many people in my direct working environment, as well as my peers and senior management. All see a more considerate, balanced, and constructive leader, with a high level of commitment and energy to get the right things done in the right way. Kathy has provided challenge, focus, and increased my understanding of human interactions. She has provided the 'smack' as well as the support I needed." Geert Kolvenbag,
M.D., Ph.D., solicited testimonial
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- "I sincerely appreciate the passion that was demonstrated by [GROVEWELL's coaches]. Their deep understanding of different cultures and involvement in helping us was outstanding. Thanks for such an outstanding coach and vendor." Amar Bhanushali,
e-mail to his supervisor
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- "Thank you both very much for such an enjoyable, valuable session on Friday. It provided us with a great insight into life in Russia, and we really appreciated your style of presentation." "We took so much away from Friday's session. You helped us recognize areas that we should work on to help us prepare and established an exciting tone our upcoming adventure. Thank you so much for that!" Shamus Whyte
[1st ¶] & Leah Whyte [2nd ¶], two unsolicited
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e-mails to coach Jo Ann Ross & resource Yana Blackwelder - "I met Jo Ann Ross in 2009 and worked with her until 2012. I had no interest in coaching before I met her as I thought I knew a lot and it was a waste of time. [But] from our first meeting, I felt I wanted to work with her. She helped me overcome some deep seated fears that were holding me back in my career but, up to meeting Jo Ann – I had never stated...to anyone. Jo Ann worked with me through this and helped me overcome it, which was truly liberating. "I now live in the U.K. [and have] a bigger role than I had in the U.S. I intend to lead rightly or wrongly, but according to grounded principles. [My] experiences in the U.S. shaped me and forged something in me. If Jo Ann [hadn’t been] there, I believe I wouldn’t have had the reflective insights [about] how to deal with other experiences in the future. I also believe that, without Jo Ann, my confidence to lead and trust in my instincts, according to my principles and values, would not be as pronounced as it is now. Jo Ann accelerated my learning. I don’t know how you quantify that, Cornelius." Anthony Doyle,
portions of an unsolicited letter to Cornelius Grove; italics in original
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- "My coaching experiences with GROVEWELL (pre-assignment, in-country, and post-return) were extremely valuable to me both personally and professionally. I gained a greater understanding of myself and how to communicate most effectively for a successful adaptation in my host country. My foreign colleagues even commented on my cultural sensitivity! Now that I am home, my coach, Jo Ann Ross, has been instrumental in helping me reacclimate to home and my new role. She has provided me with insightful coaching that is helping me leverage my personal strengths and expand my leadership role within the company. My thinking is continuously broadened with each session, and I feel forever enriched for greater successes in life. I would highly recommend GROVEWELL to others."
Lynn Leonard, solicited testimonial
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- "I will be more than happy to recommend your company! I would particularly stress the benefit of your coaching on my day-to-day work." Arnaud Dubarry,
replying to request for a testimonial
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- "[Jo Ann Ross's] balance of personal connection (genuine caring) and helping to identify and unlock the personal motivation and sense of purpose behind the performance of an individual was powerful. She also made much appreciated efforts to connect her coaching support to my learning and development function, sending relevant resources, articles, etc., and asking very relevant questions re my unit. It was such a positive overall experience for me, I was just left hungry for more...." Excerpts from
a coachee's response on our Coaching Evaluation Form
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- "The coaching was very, very helpful. Marie-Pascale Martorell helped me to become a more self-aware and self-conscious person. Marie-Pascale is amazing. She was able to find exactly the right techniques and ways to clearly and fast get me to realize things. Her professionalism and good heart were really doing magic for me. She had understanding and practical knowledge of the insides of organizations, not just a theory that a book advises. Thank you. It has been an honor working with Marie-Pascale and it has been a very enriching experience." Anastasiya Leonenko,
excerpts from his coaching evaluation form
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- "I realized after the [first coaching session] that it's actually the first time I shared so much of my feelings and thinkings with someone in the United States since I came six months ago." Unsolicited
e-mail from a coachee to her coach
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- "Thank you for a fantastic [repatriation coaching] session. As you know, I had questions about the core value of our anticipated session, especially given the current craziness of our life right now, but you more than delivered on your promise. You were an absolute delight to meet and work with, and the insights we developed together will stay with me for a very long time (I expect forever). I am currently in Japan and excited about applying some of our go-forward actions toward greater success and more importantly greater joy both personally and professionally. "Thank you again for all you did last week and I very much hope we can speak again in the future and follow-up."- Andre Papillon,
unsolicited e-mail to coach Liliana Loeffler
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- "This [coaching session] isn't just about my adaptation. This workshop is about optimizing my assignment!" Spontaneous
comment of a coachee during a session
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- "Last Monday I had my coaching session with Helena Baronheid and I was very impressed about the session. Helena has a vast experience and deep knowledge about cultural values/differences as well as cross-cultural management. Her ability in understanding my experience and the circumstances I am facing was outstanding and was critical to support the development of our session/future action plan. The session also supported me having several insights about cultural misunderstandings that will support me in achieving better results in my new role. I strongly recommend having Helena as a coach...."- Ricardo Itapema
C. Monteiro, unsolicited e-mail to his coach and his company
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- "I have seen a marked improvement in the approach [the coachee] is taking toward communications and general work on the project. He has been very positive about his experience with GROVEWELL." Unsolicited
e-mail from the supervisor of a coachee
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- "And this might be interesting for you: Recently I had a meeting in a company with a new CEO; it concerned coaching assignments for his Board. During the conversation he shared with me the learning he got from his coach when still in his previous company, Johnson & Johnson, as a participant in the International Development Program. His eyes were happy and voice proud when he was talking about the experience. As the world is small I know that it had to be a GROVEWELL coach who had such an impact!" [Note: GROVEWELL is the sole provider of J&J IDP coaching worldwide.]."- Associate Lidija
Drobez (Slovenia), unsolicited e-mail to partner Willa Hallowell
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- "You are a true professional and our time with you was wisely spent. We would recommend your services to others." E-mail from
coachee couple to their coach
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- "GROVEWELL’s coaching offered me additional ears and eyes on my adaptation. It continuously shed light for me in a rational way yet with great passion. What I learned from GROVEWELL’s coaching not only benefited my professional assignment but also my life. It was a really enjoyable learning process, and it touched my heart."
Shen Li, solicited testimonial
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- "I’d just like to tell you that my coaching sessions with GROVEWELL have been a real step forward for me. They helped me to better understand how to work and interact with people here at work, and to adapt myself to the local corporate culture. Our working sessions always pointed out the areas where I can improve my skills and better anticipate changes. In addition, all sessions really helped me to know myself better as a person, identifying my strengths as well as my weaknesses." Emma Charles,
in an e-mail to her supervisor
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- "I had the opportunity to work with Kathy Molloy from GROVEWELL as a business coach with the objective of developing more effective global business communications. As a new global team lead, the work with Kathy allowed me to become effective within my leadership team and more influential overall. I have been able to apply the principles across projects and roles successfully, making this opportunity one of the most valuable in my professional development." Sunita Sheth,
M.D., solicited testimonial
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- "Willa Hallowell [originator of Coaching for Global Advantage] has a tremendous understanding and experience in whatever has to do with culture, change, and development. I can count on one hand the number of people who really impressed me in my life, and she is one of them." Wim Braeckmans,
in an e-mail to his supervisor
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- "I've been having two huge learning opportunities. [One was] cross-cultural [coaching]. [This] was extremely helpful for my initial adaptation and continues to be of great assistance for my professional interaction with the different people/cultures in the plant." Marcos de Assis,
"Goals & Objectives First Quarter Report"
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- "I do believe that one of my professional responsibilities is to recognize a good job, made with knowledge and professionalism. Carol [Cunningham] did much more. She put passion and care into her job." Reply
of Marcos de Assis to GROVEWELL upon
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being asked for permission to use previous quote - - Coaching for Global Advantage is available worldwide. For professional biographies of our CGA coaches in Asia-Pacific, Europe, Latin America, and North America, click here. -- For specific information or to inquire about engaging a coach, contact partner Dr. Cornelius Grove at +1-718-492-1896 or cornelius@grovewell.com.
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