ShareOne ReviewsWhat do real people say about leadership development?
19 people recorded interviews about leadership development across 13 organisations. 7 of them mentioned clearer systems and processes in their own words. The most common timeframe people described was over a year. 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.
What people said changed
Counts of interviews where the person described this in their own words.
- Better systems7 of 19 mentioned it
“Working with Coach Ricky, I know how to feel more grounded, less reactive, a clear thought process.”Christie Anderson
- Confidence6 of 19 mentioned it
“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
- More energy3 of 19 mentioned it
“I felt diminished in my new role, whereas before I was able to show up energetic and helpful and useful.”Christie Anderson
- Family & relationships3 of 19 mentioned it
“So my relationships with my whole family has shifted to a much more intentional way of treating everybody.”Daniel Newcomb
- Mental clarity2 of 19 mentioned it
“So my major is business entrepreneurship slash, like, business management, and it's really just helped me to develop, you know, those leadership skills, you know, hopefully in a future career where I will have to be m…”Calista Poe
- More clients2 of 19 mentioned it
“So, the practical way in which this Summit has helped me with my business is recognizing opportunities for optimizing my time to effort on the business ratio, and to come into it with a confidence that I've built a bu…”Kaylea Boutwell
- Time saved1 of 19 mentioned it
“So once we started that and he started breaking down pieces that you're really great at this, but you're really weak in this area, it really helped me grow into what needed to be done and then delegate what I couldn't…”Erin Hodges
- Mobility1 of 19 mentioned it
“So I would say 100%, like, the flexibility of it has been so much better than other jobs.”Calista Poe
How long it took
- 2 – 6 months · 1
- Over a year · 2
Stories in this topic
Showing 12 of 19 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
WatchTransforming Leadership Capacity and Business Abundance Through Structured Spiritual GuidanceNadia Carta, founder of Spark Your Zeal, credits Jessica Zweig, Inc. with transforming her capacity to receive abundance and lead with flow. By utilizing the structured 12-week Feminine Frequency Business School (FFBS) frameworks and retreat blueprints, Carta…Nadia Carta · 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
WatchStudent Pays for College Debt-Free and Breaks Sales Records at Vector MarketingCalista Poe, a student at Vector Marketing, successfully funded her entire college education and sorority dues without student debt or loans. During a 17-day push period, she broke the SC2 Assistant Manager record by selling three large Cutco signature sets i…Calista Poe · Vector Marketing- 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
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
WatchPortfolio Manager Overcomes Overwhelm and Secures Dream Job Through Executive CoachingKelli Washington, a portfolio manager, credits Karen Davis Coaching with helping her move from a state of professional overwhelm to securing her dream job. Through an initial Accelerator and ongoing coaching, Washington gained the tools to manage career hurdl…Kelli Washington · Karen Davis Coaching
WatchMindshare Collaborative Consolidated a Decade of Brand Fragmentation in Four WeeksTim Organ of Mindshare Collaborative credits Left Right Labs with unifying a decade-old brand that suffered from fragmented logos and websites. Through the 'Get Clear Intensive,' the agency delivered a complete brand reveal and assets—including Magician and R…Tim Organ · Left Right Labs
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
- “I started working with Jessica from her Lion's Gate event. Before that, I was doubting the business that I was doing clearly in the spiritual environment and being a spiritual entrepreneur helping people. I even thought, 'Is there even space for businesses li…”Nadia Carta
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