Since taking on the role as my leadership coach in 2017, Donna has been my trusted guide on an amazing journey to discover who I am as a leader – and as an individual. Donna’s ability to challenge me to think about how the unique attributes and skills that we each bring to the office every day can be used to influence and empower other individuals, entire teams, and the organization as a whole, particularly with regard to direction, strategy, and goal attainment, has greatly improved my ability to assess and successfully lead large teams.
I am fortunate to have been involved in multiple teambuilding exercises with Donna as the facilitator. To say that the results were eye-opening would be an understatement, as the attendees of these facilitated meetings were always left with meaningful actionable items, a renewed sense of value to the organization, and the motivation to implement that which they had learned in the session(s). It is for these reasons, I highly recommend Donna to any organization aspiring to improve employee self-awareness and accountability, facilitate strategy sessions, and experience an overall positive and productive leadership transformation.
Donna has a keen insight and comprehensive understanding of her client's issues. Her warm and enthusiastic manner makes everything easier to swallow , even the tough work that needs to be done. She brings a wealth of wisdom and perspective to each interaction.
Donna has shifted the way the coaching profession 'sees' what is possible for them, to broaden and deepen the impact of coaching to politicians and political bodies of the very highest order. Talk about striking at the heart of where change means most. As Donna leads the way for others, I'm sure we will see a sea change at the identity level in (1) these organizations and (2) in coach's’ hearts and minds. If you're a politician without a shadow coach like Donna, get one. Now. And if you are a coach looking for a niche...get a hold of Donna… Yesterday.
Working with Donna has resulted in me having more confidence in myself as a leader - her discretion, tact, expert advice, friendly and energetic vibe and her commitment and professionalism and keen observations have brought me to a new level at work. Donna has, in 3 days, changed my life. The suggestions and observations Donna made were provided by a credible, caring and well-informed person, witnessing the environment and dynamics in my workplace and then providing commentary which could be debated and discussed from a shared experience. The experience blew my mind and has moved me to a new plateau.
Donna Karlin has been my leadership coach for the last 5 years. Over the course of our time together she combined shadow coaching with her unique ability to reach me where I was at each moment to unlock the best person and best leader I could be. Anyone who is seriously ready to unlock that awesome potential that lives within them should get to know Donna. Your life will be changed forever...
Donna is the epitome of coaching professionalism. She is a true thought leader in the areas of executive coaching and leadership having worked with leaders on all levels, including politicians and political bodies worldwide. As an international speaker, lecturer, author and leadership coach, Donna taps into her proprietary Shadow Coaching methodology to provide leaders with real-time strategies and insight so that performance improvement can happen at an accelerated pace. I would welcome the opportunity to work with Donna again anytime!
Donna's coaching skills and expertise are amazing! I had the pleasure of working with her for nearly 2 years while at Exelon corporation, I valued our coaching sessions and learned a number of things about myself and how to improve my leadership for my team. The shadow approach to coaching is highly effective and Donna provided great insights about me, my behaviors, tendencies as a leader so I could make adjustments that made me a better leader! I highly recommend Donna and her approach to coaching!
How do you describe someone who is totally distinctive, a pioneer and at the frontier in the field of coaching. Not only does Donna have a unique style in relation to shadow coaching, but her ability to cut through and do so in such gracious way is simply amazing as well as inspiring. Donna has been on a number of trips now to the Land of Oz and we are thrilled whenever she comes and we can't get enough of her. There is no doubt that Donna is a stand-out in the field of coaching so if you get the opportunity to either hear her, or attend any of her workshops and presentations, it is simply a must. She is one out of the box as they say.