“In my role in Human Resource Development it has been my job for the last 14 years to assess leadership programs. I have been to countless courses and have often wondered if people are really learning anything. The Leading Voice program is by far the best course I have attended. Life-changing.”
Sari Forsman, HR Manager
STMicroelectronics
“The Leading Voice was the best training and development I’ve had in my entire professional life.”
Kerri Jew
Deputy Commissioner
NYC Department of Small Business Services
“The Leading Voice program at Microsoft has certainly been highly recognized for key talent retention, personal and professional growth. This program has been proven to help women develop their voice and be visible in discussions, to speak up and be heard, to help shape team dynamics and culture. The participants walk away really understanding their brand and what they can offer. It is very powerful!”
Nicola Ralston
Sr Director, Microsoft Windows and Devices
“I was leading the HR function for an organization that was comprised of approximately 80% men. As part of a diversity initiative, I contracted with Bonnie Kawchuk of The Leading Voice to provide a comprehensive program for high potential, female staff. I received overwhelming, positive feedback on Bonnie and her methods. For example, The Leading Voice was named as the “highlight of the year” from the entire organization, which is quite an accomplishment considering the ratio of attendees to the organization. The participants frequently thanked me for the opportunity to participate and were grateful that the organization invested in their personal development.
Kate Harmon
I am confident that completing The Leading Voice program contributed to the promotion of many participants to visible leadership positions. Additionally, the organization benefited through the retention of key employees in a highly competitive field and the subsequent cost savings of reduced turnover. Overall, it was a fantastic program that provided solid results and I look forward to working with Bonnie and The Leading Voice again.”
HR Director
Nokia
“Bonnie Kawchuk’s insight and understanding of human nature, her knowledge of corporate dynamics and interpersonal skills, her ability to skillfully direct the conversation and draw out the salient points, her humor, and even her calm, soothing voice are all tremendous strengths! I learned how to negotiate the political landscape at my company and to operate from a place of strength. I can’t express how much she has helped me and how grateful I am to her! The only thing that I would change about this process is the number of sessions – I wanted to keep going!!”
Amy Rancourt
Software Development Manager
Large Financial Services Company
“I personally got more out of this seminar than I have in any other I have ever attended. Bonnie is an enthusiastic and entertaining instructor with an incredible knowledge base. She was able to create closeness in our group, and has an ability to relate to each of us and our situations. It felt like a safe environment to share our issues regardless of our positions within the company. This made all the difference.”
Diane Smith
PDI Manager
“Bonnie shows clients that a leading voice isn’t monotone. She teaches women to embrace the complexity, contrast, and nuance of their thoughts and their talents by embodying these things herself. Bonnie is at one artist and intellectual; academic and creative; personal and professional. Her very personality and presence communicate that one needn’t compromise identity to be heard.”
Stephanie Jordan Brown
VP, Transformation and Integration
“The Leading Voice is a life changing experience, not only on a professional, but also on a personal level. Bonnie is patient, encouraging and extremely inspiring. I have learned to look at my behavior from new perspectives.”
Adriana Parcero
Brand Specialist
“Authentic. Inquisitive. Purposeful. Effective. These are the words that come to mind when I think about Bonnie Kawchuk’s commitment and contribution to developing the discipline and practice of leadership development. The focus Bonnie is pursuing introduces a unique perspective, bridging gaps in current models of leadership development.
Naomi Kaufman, PhD
In 2004, as I was exploring opportunities to further my professional development and improve my leadership skills, a colleague highly recommended I meet Bonnie Kawchuk. Over the course of 10 months, Bonnie and I met regularly to create awareness of leadership challenges and opportunities I was experiencing in my current work situation, improve key aspects of my communication style, and develop an action plan that fostered my career goals. Our client relationship came to a natural conclusion as I was promoted to lead a new group within my company.
In my 20 year professional career, which spans government, non-profit and for-profit business sectors, I have experienced many types of “leadership training.” Bonnie possesses a keen ability to identify and articulate leadership dynamics, coupled with an effective coaching model. Unlike outcomes from other program experiences, the awareness I gained from my work with Bonnie continues to guide behavior and decisions I make today.
Bonnie’s ability to learn and adapt is demonstrated by her global expansion. Based on feedback from her clients, she is highly effective at identifying issues and recommending plans of action that are culturally specific. Bonnie is becoming an internationally recognized expert in the field of leadership development.”
SVP, Customer Research & Analytics
Bank of America