2023
“The coach opened up a new way of thinking to move through challenges at work and non-work activities. The coach helped me process and navigate difficult professional conations to maintain healthy, working relationships.”
Ms. Danielle Blevins (2009 Blackburn Class)
“Leadership coaching taught me how to efficiently interact with others by first examining my own communication style and subsequently determining the best way to relate information to others.”
Ms. Aleah Brown (2019 Blackburn Class)
“This experience helped me to remember previous goals I had set for myself that I abandoned due to life circumstances. It reinvigorated me to once again seek to achieve those goals.”
Mrs. Victoria Nabors (2000 Blackburn Class)
“…The coach allowed me to set the agenda and items that I wanted to work on and develop. He provided tools to address concern and challenges I raised. I found leadership coaching to be extremely helpful…”
Mr. Zac Riddle (2002 Blackburn Class)
“…Understanding myself and others better has helped me to feel more confident in my ability to lead others more effectively with kindness, compassion, courtesy and a servant leader…”
Ms. Fanicy Sears (1999 Blackburn Class)
“It was great to have a neutral party advise me on my career challenge and encourage me to continue in my growth.”
Ms. Maruka Walker (2018 Blackburn Class)
2022
“Leadership coaching is something that everyone can benefit from! I absolutely feel changed in my approach to different teams and people I work with every day.”
Ms. Frances Buntain (2020 Blackburn Class)
“Leadership coaching elevates your skills, awareness, and insight to bridge the gap during seasons of transition. I highly recommend coaching for anyone interested in growing personally and professionally.”
Dr. Abby Horton (2010 Blackburn Class)
“[My leadership coach] was very easy to talk to and understanding and used our talks to develop lessons for our upcoming sessions, making each session relevant and accurate to my life and the leadership challenges I faced.”
Ms. Nyla Hayes (2021 Blackburn Class)
“Leadership coaching was a great refresher on some things I already knew, but I also learned about a number of different tools, techniques, and approaches for maximizing productivity and being a more effective leader.”
Dr. Elliot Knight (2009 Blackburn Class)
“Leadership coaching was an opportunity I had been curious about for a while, but wasn’t sure if I could afford it or where to begin. Having a vetted coach gave me the confidence to go in with honesty and vulnerability in sessions.”
Rev. Mary Sellers Shaw (2013 Blackburn Class)
“Leadership coaching also provided a level of accountability that I think many of us are missing in our personal development.”
Mrs. Caroline McDaniel (2011 Blackburn Class)
“Leadership coaching was a valuable use of my time and truly helped elevate my leadership to the next level.”
Ms. Charlotte Brown (2010 Blackburn Class)