ShareOne ReviewsWhat do real people say about leadership development?
18 people recorded interviews about leadership development across 14 organisations. clearer systems and processes was the most commonly volunteered theme, appearing in 8 interviews. The most common timeframe people described was 2 – 6 months. Every figure below is a count of what people said in their recorded interview — not a clinical trial or a survey.
First-hand accounts from people who talked about leadership development in their recorded interview.
Changes customers chose to talk about
Based on 18 open-ended customer interviews. These are themes people mentioned without being asked to rate every possible outcome. If someone did not mention a change, that does not mean it did not happen.
- Better systemsmentioned in 8 interviews
“Working with Coach Ricky, I know how to feel more grounded, less reactive, a clear thought process.”Christie Anderson
- Confidencementioned in 7 interviews
“And so to me, I need Darren, I need that sounding board, and I need that trusted advisor to tell me when I'm out of bounds or if I'm really in the right direction, 'cause I oftentimes feel like I'm in the dark and he'…”Kevin A Salazar
- Family & relationshipsmentioned in 3 interviews
“So my relationships with my whole family has shifted to a much more intentional way of treating everybody.”Daniel Newcomb
- Mental claritymentioned in 3 interviews
“And so my coaching was not so much to achieve the next higher administrative role or something like that, but rather mine was more to obtain clarity in what's next.”Linda Latham
- Team & hiringmentioned in 3 interviews
“If you're somebody who knows that you're meant to make a really big impact in the world, but you feel like you're lacking the right kind of team, you're lacking the right kind of structure or guidance, what you'll be…”Jenna Ballard
- More energymentioned in 2 interviews
“I felt diminished in my new role, whereas before I was able to show up energetic and helpful and useful.”Christie Anderson
- Felt supportedmentioned in 2 interviews
“If you're somebody who knows that you're meant to make a really big impact in the world, but you feel like you're lacking the right kind of team, you're lacking the right kind of structure or guidance, what you'll be…”Jenna Ballard
- Mood & stressmentioned in 2 interviews
“Like, a lot more calm less angry, which is, kind of, how I started off this training.”Joanne Yammine
How long it took
- 2 – 6 months · 1
- Over a year · 1
Stories in this topic
Showing 12 of 18 interviews.
WatchEvolving from Private Practice to Founder with Strategic Thought PartnershipKevin Salazar, founder of a financial planning firm, credits Darren Frank of Anima Strategy with being instrumental in his transition from private practice to business owner. Salazar achieved a successful launch and sustained growth over five years by impleme…Kevin A Salazar · Darren Frank
WatchOvercoming Imposter Syndrome to Lead with Confidence and Spiritual GroundingChristie Anderson, a clinical informaticist, credits Centerfield Coaching & Consulting for a transformative shift in her leadership. After struggling with imposter syndrome and the need to prove her worth, she achieved a grounded, less reactive mindset. Under…Christie Anderson · Centerfield Coaching & Consulting
WatchElevated Accountability and Strategic Networking for High-Level Business Leaders and EntrepreneursOlivia Fish found that Jen Hill Tribe provided the high-level accountability and elite community needed to match her business growth. By joining Jennifer Hill’s circle, she gained access to a 'plethora of knowledge' and 'super-connector' strategies that she n…Olivia Fish · Jen Hill Tribe
WatchAccelerated Growth and Operational Freedom Through Strategic Accountability and Executive CoachingErin Hodges of Press Forward (reviewed as a client of Neal Conlon) achieved accelerated professional growth and operational freedom by transitioning from micromanagement to strategic delegation. By implementing Conlon’s precision systems and attending curated…Erin Hodges · Press Forward
WatchAchieved Business Model Clarity and Intentional Family Relationships Through Vivid VisionDan Newcomb of Liquor License Advisor credits Vision Driven for transforming his business model and personal life. By working one-on-one with Jen, he developed a clear three-year 'Vivid Vision' that allowed him to align his team, shift his leadership style, a…Daniel Newcomb · Vision Driven
WatchAchieved Career Clarity and Legacy Planning for Retirement Transition in Higher EducationDr. Linda Latham, a nurse educator with 25 years in higher education, credits Byerly Coaching for providing the clarity needed to plan her career legacy and retirement. Byerly helped her develop tools to manage anxious feelings in real-time and improved her t…Linda Latham · Byerly Coaching
WatchScaling a $1.3M Business Beyond the Glass Ceiling with Tactical Feminine LeadershipKate Johnson, owner of Bridal Beauty Team, utilized Jessica Zweig, Inc. to scale her $1.3M business beyond a perceived glass ceiling. By integrating practical, tactical goalposts with feminine energy principles, Johnson learned to maintain a successful multi-…Kate Johnson · Jessica Zweig, Inc.
WatchEntrepreneur Achieves Unstoppable Confidence and Breaks Through Career Plateaus via Experiential TrainingAndrew Peluso describes his experience with Ascension Leadership Academy as a life-altering breakthrough that moved him past a career plateau. By completing Levels 1, 2, and 3, Peluso gained the confidence to step outside his comfort zone, identify blind spot…Andrew Peluso · Ascension Leadership Academy
WatchScaling Business Impact and Revenue Through Strategic Event Production and PartnershipsJenna Phillips Ballard of Ascension Leadership Academy credits Event Profit Engine for providing the nitty-gritty strategy needed to create events that scale. By attending, she gained powerful takeaways on building effective joint venture partnerships and rel…Jenna Ballard · WCE - Alex Moscow & World Class Events- 40 Years of ZenWatchAchieving emotional neutrality and improved leadership through deep self-reflection and resetsJoanne Yammine, reviewing 40 Years of Zen, achieved a significant breakthrough in emotional intelligence and leadership. By utilizing the program's 'reset process,' she transitioned from being easily triggered and angry to maintaining a neutral state. This sh…Joanne Yammine · 40 Years of Zen
WatchFrom Cash Flow Struggles to Building Reserves and a Leadership TeamKatie Burch, founder of Plan North Architectural Company, credits Pinnacle Global Network with transforming her business from a firm struggling with cash flow to one with healthy reserves. Over two and a half years, she built a dedicated leadership team, esta…Katie Burch · Pinnacle Global Network
WatchOptimizing Business Models to Amplify Patient Influence and Scalable Medical Practice GrowthKaylea Boutwell, an interventional pain management specialist at XCEL Orthopedics, credits Mindshare with transforming her practice by providing a community of high-level information and heart-centered peers. She achieved a scalable business model that optimi…Kaylea Boutwell · Mindshare
What people were sceptical about first
- “But I felt like I was not showing up as my best self because I was worried that they would see through me and my insecurity.”Christie Anderson
- “So some of the teachings and the practices we did together live on that podcast, I have been using in my own work to ⁓ really regulate my nervous system, create neuro pathways in my brain to really step into new spaces and experiences in my life.”Olivia Fish
- “My overall hesitation around hiring a coach in general was about finding the right person and really making sure that I had the opportunity to have a great working relationship with them and all of that went away with Karen because she did something that was…”Kelli Washington
Frequently asked
- Is Darren Frank's coaching limited to just business operations?
- No. Kevin Salazar emphasizes that Darren focuses on the 'complete person,' weaving personal life with professional evolution to ensure the founder is ready for upcoming opportunities. — Kevin A Salazar
- How does Darren Frank help when a founder feels stuck or 'in the dark'?
- Kevin Salazar describes Darren as a sounding board and trusted advisor who sheds light on unseen areas and tells the founder when they are 'out of bounds' or moving in the right direction. — Kevin A Salazar
- Why should an established professional hire Darren Frank?
- Salazar argues that the systems that got you to your current level won't get you to the next; you need a partner to help increase capabilities and deliver growth. — Kevin A Salazar
- Can coaching help if I feel like I don't belong in my new leadership role?
- Yes. Christie Anderson felt she was 'unconsciously trying to earn belonging through perfection' and feared others would see through her insecurity. Through coaching with Ricky Scruggs, she learned she was invited into her role for her specific experience and character, allowing her to lead without feeling diminished. — Christie Anderson
- How does faith integrate with professional performance coaching?
- Christie found that grounding her identity as a 'child of God' rather than just a professional provided a solid foundation. Coach Ricky helped her realize that her worth is not built on performance, which allowed her to focus on serving others rather than proving herself. — Christie Anderson
- Will childhood experiences affect my performance as an adult professional?
- Christie noted that childhood wounds and traumas can affect you at any age unless dealt with. She found that working with Coach Ricky helped her address these underlying issues to operate from a place of acceptance rather than striving. — Christie Anderson