Executive Coaching Testimonials
“The ability to work with Larry Pentis over the past six months has provided opportunities to understand and appreciate executive-like attributes, target areas for improvement as well as hone my communication skills.” (Health Care Industry executive)
“At the end of each coaching session, I had two to three actionable behaviors to implement. The aggregate of three months of weekly meetings converted my leadership from a functional role to a general management role.” (Hotel & Gaming executive)
“Working with Larry enabled me to get past justifying observations or perceptions in order to focus on the here, now and future.” (Chief of Security and Risk Management)
“Stakeholders that were solicited early in the coaching effort that provided not so favorable observations later called or wrote observations of leadership and collaborative improvement.” (Executive at Medical Service Provider)
“Larry was instrumental in helping me identify and understand the need for change. He was not shy about being direct. In addition to recognizing opportunities for success, he was quick to challenge my thoughts and perceptions when they served no productive purpose.” (Insurance Executive)
“Larry and I discuss moving forward strategies for sustaining gains as well as identified areas (for) continued focus that reinforces self-improvement opportunities, behaviors and activities.” (Technology Industry executive)
“Coaching was well worth it, as both a benchmark/checkpoint and a way to learn from someone who has much more experience in dealing with the challenges of a diverse workforce.” (Technology start-up executive)
“Being the recipient of coaching can be uncomfortable and even intimidating. But once you get past the discomfort of hearing how others perceive you, and you open yourself to truly accepting advice, it can be very helpful, particularly with a coach who has “no dog in the fight”. I learned a great deal about myself in the process and I’m now prepared to take the helm as CEO of the organization.” (Manufacturing COO)
“The coaching process helped me learn the difference between the American and German way of doing business enabling me to be more empathetic and adjust my behavior appropriately.” (Construction and Engineering executive)
“Larry was a trusted partner to review situations and challenges where I got stuck. To get a neutral perspective was extremely helpful.” (Financial Services executive)
“Larry was a great thought partner. I was able to leverage his extensive C-level experience in addressing specific situations.” (Hospitality Industry executive)