“Abby is so much more then a coach. She is an advocate for personal and professional achievement. She is unwavering in her stand for helping you envision, reach for, and attain success. She is a formidable force against excuses, barriers and stumbling blocks. Abby has the unusual ability to help you identify and visualize the path for achieving your personal and professional goals, and putting them within reach. Abby is an unabashed cheerleader, a trusted adviser, a sincere advocate, a close friend, a benevolent disciplinarian, a wise sounding board, a contributing team member, and a true stakeholder in your personal and professional success. There is no one I would recommend more highly then Abby.”
− Aaron Leventhal, CEO, Hero Arts
“It is with the utmost sincerity that I say Abby Tollefson is a life-changer. Abby drives results like nothing I have ever seen. We have worked together over many years and each time the challenge I present to her is greater than the one before — yet the positive results she yields continually rise far above the challenges at hand. Just when you think “it can’t be done…” Abby is there to light the path, show you the way, and the possibilities for growth are endless. Abby is a true inspiration on both a professional and personal level. Abby is the ultimate gift.”
− Julie Alonso, Senior Director Engagement Marketing and PR, Gap
“Abby was instrumental in my personal and professional development in my career change. Abby’s ability to reveal the intersections of my personality, unique skills and education was masterful. She helped me explore my calling and passions as I transitioned from HR into sales. We developed action plans to reach my goals and extract my potential (exceeding my $15 million dollar quota last year). I attribute my success to Abby’s work with me. In life we are sometimes given gifts and mine came when I was lucky enough to experience Abby’s gift of coaching.”
− George Blair, Software Specialist CSM, at Dell
“I have been working with Abby Tollefson for 5 months now and only have great things to say about the experience. Abby is my first executive coach and has helped me in so many ways already that it is hard to detail. Perhaps the greatest value Abby provides is her ability to break down the assumptions, old habits, and sometimes unclear thinking that can really hold you back from being your best both at home with the family as well as at work with colleagues. She is also the consummate professional, always open to going the extra mile to be supportive, and is interested in positive results as much as is the client. What else can I say? I would, and have, recommended Abby as a coach to any executive who finds him/herself “under water” and dissatisfied with the way they are moving through their daily and yearly world.”
− Ed Lehrman, CEO/Owner, Vine Connections
“You’ve made me a better executive – and I see the impact you’ve made to my team. Thank you!”
− Larry Lesley, Senior Vice President, Hewlett-Packard Inkjet Printers
“Gaylyn worked with us to understand the context of our business and unique leadership opportunities. She developed a leadership development and team building session that allowed our senior leaders at Microsoft in the Midwest to coalese around a core set of leadership principles and priorities. Once this initial OD work was completed she entered into individual Executive Coaching relationships with several members of the leadership team, working on personal leadership development. Her OD work made a demonstrable impact on effectiveness of our senior leadership team, our ability to develop and mobilize the rest of our organization and partner ecosystem in the pursuit of our overall business objectives.”
− Michael Gorriarán, General Manager, MicroSoft
“Gaylyn did an outstanding job as the HR Executive in charge of HR at Micro Power. Her in-depth knowledge of the strategic management of Human Capital made her an invaluable member. Her guidance and council for the staff, our employees and me significantly enhanced the Company’s ability to achieve our business goals. It was my pleasure to work with Gaylyn during my tenure at Micro Power. She epitomized the skill set that is absolutely required in today’s dynamic HR environment.”
− Greg Love, CEO, Micro Power Electronics
“Gaylyn provided a clear roadmap for my success. Throughout the engagement, Gaylyn pulled from her own vast experiences, utilized well-respected tools/third party studies to help build the necessary “knowledge base” I would need to succeed in the workplace. Working with Gaylyn one on one has resulted in a more efficient and effective working relationship with my employees and other levels of management, thereby enhancing my communication and leadership ability.”
− Jim Salita, Americas Controller, Tektronix
