Testimonials
How my clients and colleagues describe what I do …
” As a strategy consultant, Terri has the rare gift of seeing the strategic and tactical levels simultaneously. It’s called “Fingerspitzengefuehl” — fingertip sensitivity, an instinctive sixth sense for terrain and tactics.
The Germans figured that only 4% of their generals had it. She’s got it and I’ve seen her use it in business situations in Texas, California, Georgia, DC, Alaska, Czech Republic, Russia, and Switzerland. I’m lucky that I have her on speed-dial and I recommend that you do the same!
– T Pearson, Founder, Executive Coach, Executive Search
” Facilitator is one of those terms that has become watered down in the past few years as more and more people have taken on the title. Terri is a strong exception: her facilitation capabilities and methodologies are unmatched. Using the latest techniques, she is always researching and adopting the best new practices. Terri has an uncanny ability to draw out all of the relevant information (including operational risks and opportunities), promote brainstorming, organize ideas for evaluation, and bring the assembled group to consensus on the optimal course of action. I have always been awed watching Terri lead groups to agreement on the most favorable plans for strategic marketing, operational strategy, and special projects. “
– T. Phillips, President
” Terri brings skills that are not easy to find. Her ability to see multiple perspectives surrounding an issue almost simultaneously and to connect them all in designing the solution has been invaluable in multiple projects. In addition to being creative and innovative in her thinking, she has a solid handle on proven business practices that lead to results, along with a deep understanding of processes that work and what triggers the right responses in different kinds of audiences.
She brings both a breadth and depth, pulling from a range of models and processes to find what will be most effective in the moment. Terri has a tenacity for getting the job done right. Her quick wit makes the work fun. “
– C. Schwarten, President
” True Story: When I need to know something outside my field of expertise, I call Terri and ask, “Can I borrow your brain?” My 35-year background in B2B advertising & marketing allows me to identify skill sets of excellence in a person’s ability to research complex systems, products, services and business trends that can affect the success of any organization. Recently, I leaned on Terri’s strategic – “big picture” mindset to aid me in developing marketing communications focused on Economic Development for a small city just outside of Dallas. Terri, in her usual helpful and confident way, set out to digest the City’s history, culture, demographic diversity, and beautiful green surroundings. She created a strategic positioning of the community’s brand in terms of economic opportunities unique to its location, diversity, and natural assets.
In all the years I’ve worked and volunteered alongside Terri, here’s what I know: She is the consummate professional and team player. Terri is courteous, approachable, enthusiastic and inspiring to one and all. It is with great confidence that I recommend her to any organization looking to grow … ahead of the curve. “
– K. Hewitt, President
” Terri is by far one of the sharpest strategists that I know. I have often discussed research ideas with her, to see if there is commercialization potential for these ideas. She asks the right questions, and quickly triangulates the interaction of the technology with business reality and market adoption possibilities. Her mind is always permuting the possibilities, and she has often pointed out variants of the original idea that might work better. I once came up with an idea for “better” email, and discussed it with Terri. She dissected and analyzed it quickly, and objectively and gently showed me at the end of a long-ish phone call that it was not viable. It was an impressive and convincing show of her grasp of technical, strategic and tactical reach. “
– S. Khatri PhD, Professor, Texas A&M
” Terri has the ability to see the future of your business (possibly more clearly than you can) and transfer that clarity to you through fun, creative, and idea-filled conversations. I met with Terri for a two-hour coaching call about how to price, position and market an online course that I am developing. Our time flew by because the conversation was collaborative, productive and energizing. I left the call with 8 pages of ideas, questions, notes, and a short list of action items with deadlines. Our conversation brought me a lot of clarity, but when I reviewed my notes at the end of the call, I realized that Terri walked into the conversation with that level of clarity on my project and had magically transferred it to me. “
– A. Malone, PhD, President
” Terri did a fantastic job leading our Board of Directors through a full day strategic planning session. She began the day by outlining the agenda and objectives for the session and getting everyone relaxed and ready to participate. Through the session, Terri was able to foster open and creative discussion, then focus that discussion to zero in on tangible strategic plans. She used several techniques to ensure that all participants were heard and contributed to the decision-making process. She allowed us latitude to dive deeply into topics that energized the group, while keeping us on schedule. Most importantly, she made the experience enjoyable which kept everyone engaged. I would recommend Terri to any organization that is looking to lead a strategic planning session or comparable exercise and wants to have a productive and enjoyable experience.”
– K. Emery, Board Chair