“There can’t be a more thoughtful advisor than Hal Movius. He brings decades of experience providing practical guidance to global leaders facing knotty and complex business problems, as well as an encyclopedic knowledge of compelling, immediately relevant findings from the fields of psychology, negotiations, and business. These are brought forward at critical moments to suggest concrete lessons, and help chart a wise path forward. Add that to his extraordinary communication skills – a special talent for breaking down complicated stuff and distilling it into crisp and sage advice – and you have yourself not just a coach, but a remarkable partner and business counselor.”

“A leader herself, Kate Bennis understands first-hand the daily challenges that leaders face. As a coach and facilitator she brings the intellectual curiosity of a scientist, the empathy of a therapist, and the broad vision of an artist. Anyone who works with her will benefit from her extraordinary wisdom, authenticity and creativity. I cannot recommend her highly enough.”

“Jim Coan is a brilliant and accomplished researcher, a compassionate and skilled clinician, a masterful storyteller, and an inspiring educator. He makes complex information accessible, fascinating and useful. Audiences love his sense of humor, humanity, and humility. He is a gem of a teacher from whom I always learn something new and come away feeling eager to learn more.”

“Hal Movius has been one of our organization’s most valued training and development partners for the past nine years. He has helped our organization define and interpret the concepts of influence, negotiation and orchestration, and instilled best practices for developing these skills in our leaders.”

“Ellen Wingard’s deep and broad experience in the field of coaching executives— she practically invented it, after all — gives her an unparalleled ability to understand communication nuances, both spoken and unspoken. Above all, she is authentic and encourages the same in her clients— a rare quality and one that is essential to transition and transformation.”

“Jake Slichter is to professional life what Vince Lombardi was to football: a coach who turns coaching into an art form. A magnificent listener with a clairvoyant sense of both the situation and the future, Jake clarifies and illuminates the path you walk and helps you solve the Rubik’s cubes of daily professional puzzles along the way. His insight is stunningly powerful and grounded in a deep sense of ethics and spiritual commitment. He is outrageously funny, which means he restores the humanity of all your dilemmas, and he is always, always, always on your side.”

“I backed up a dump truck of expertise, statistics, metaphors and experience; Kate Bennis compassionately and decisively dove into the pile and helped me find my voice, my passion, and the talk I needed to give. After more than 20 years of standing on stages in front of audiences and delivering talks, Kate helped me greet and connect with 1200 people individually in a whole new way. For me, Kate was a magical mix of audience, director, coach, and guide. My work with her has been inspiring and transformative.”

“A gifted scientist whose hand-holding experiment is already a classic in the field of neurobiological research, Jim Coan is also a wonderful teacher and speaker. He effortlessly translates complex subjects and findings into everyday examples. Rarely I have seen a large audience listen so intently for an entire talk.”

“I’ve worked with Hal Movius for the past four years, and across jobs. His expertise and approach make him an invaluable addition to any negotiations program. Colleagues and clients have raved about his work and eagerly signed on for additional support. I couldn’t recommend a better negotiations consultant.”

“Speaking to our executive audiences on nonverbal behavior, physiology and brain function (in the context of interpersonal conflict resolution), Jim Coan received one of the best evaluations for the entire program. I would strongly recommend his lively and profound presentations on the science of reading emotions.”

“Built to Win is a must-read 
for everyone 
in the C-Suite challenged by complex negotiations with clients, suppliers, and employees.

Even the most skilled negotiators cannot win without an organization that is aligned around the principles taught in this very timely work.”

“We need to understand negotiation in a wide range of contexts. Tom Kinnaird’s coaching approach was thoughtful and thought-provoking, and often the insights were quite unexpected. He certainly helped me think about and tackle these issues more effectively.”

“Hal Movius is a first-class teacher who motivates, challenges and captivates audiences.”