Clients and Testimonials

Heidi’s guidance was instrumental in helping us achieve greater self-sufficiency, establish a dependable and well-structured foundation, and build a stronger, more productive, and impactful board. With Heidi's assistance, we gained a more comprehensive understanding of our function and purpose while steering us towards new growth. In just three months, Heidi’s guidance helped us right our sails and gather momentum for the future of our organization.

- Fuse Theater Board, West Haven CT

We believe [Heidi's] experienced, thoughtful, and outside-looking-in guidance was pertinent for making necessary adjustments. As a team, she had us “look into the mirror” at our programs, governance, management, financial health and systems, and helped us reach an assessment. What positive perspective! ... This has been quite the eye-opener for the AAO. I wish it [for] every non-profit that must rely on enthusiastic (though untrained)  volunteers shouldering business responsibilities.

- Ron Throop, Board member, Art Association of Oswego

I connected with Heidi after recently becoming the president of a nonprofit board.  I have plenty of experience of being the owner of a for profit business.  What Heidi has and is teaching me is the nonprofit world, which for me is different.   It has been an incredible experience for me.  Heidi has opened my eyes to what my true goals are, and how to achieve this.  She has coached me on how to get out of my own way and the importance of balance.  My time with Heidi has been invaluable. 

- Cathy C.

Heidi is exceptionally wise, creative, and genuine. Thanks to her coaching I discovered ways to improve my life as a professional athlete, father, and husband. Her ideas and wisdom are truly priceless, and all the things I implemented into my life will always remind me of the awesome sessions I had with her.  

- Pavol Lonsonsky, Pro Athlete and Champion Coach

II highly recommend Heidi’s services to any agency that is looking to improve agency performance and wants to set the agency up for success. Heidi was very knowledgeable about the process, personable, organized, and always willing to go above and beyond for the agency. These past two years of working with Heidi have helped me grow both personally and professionally. The skills that she has taught me will stick with me throughout my career. 

- Jodi Martin, Board Chair, Integrated Community Planning

I am so grateful for Heidi's assistance as I stepped into a new role as Executive Director of a non-profit organization. As I was learning to navigate new job responsibilities and the intricacies of working with board members and volunteers, Heidi provided great insight, feedback, and clarity. The questions she asked during our sessions helped me to dive deep into my own values, vision, and experiences, prompting me to leverage those to better serve my organization. Heidi is patient, reflective, experienced, and kind. It was great to work with her over a three-month period and to feel my skills and confidence grow through her compassionate coaching..

  - David Reckess, 3GNY

Our time with Heidi started right about the same time as the pandemic shut us down...Although the year brought many challenges, Heidi’s leadership was a blessing to our agency. Her mentorship of both the Exec. Director and the board of directors, culminated at the end of her term with a fantastic and thought-provoking retreat. Heidi is an expert in her field and I highly recommend her as a very valuable resource to any organization, no matter where they may be on the growth chart!

    -  Jodi DeAugustine, Board Secretary, The Dunbar Association

If you are looking for a frank, out of the box thinker to provide leadership development training for your team, Heidi is the person to go to! Heidi developed a unique 12 month leadership development training for my staff that was highly successful, engaging and fun!

  - Julie Dale, CEO, Girls Scouts of NYPENN Pathways

I am feeling really optimistic about CSI's future and our ability to serve our watersheds. … strongly feel that our strategic plan is the reason why we are where we are today. We are making big calculated moves that we would not have done in the past and I think it will pay off tremendously for us. I just wanted to say thank you both so much for the work that you have done for us. None of this would be possible without you! 

    -  Grascen Shidemantle, Executive Director, Community Science Institute, Ithaca NY

The retreat was thoroughly prepared and planned down to every detail. It was everything you hope to get out of a day like that - productive, engaging, fun - and most importantly - something you take with you for years to come.

  - Lauren Kochian, President, The MOST