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"It has been my pleasure to work with Ken on numerous occasions, in environments ranging from public meetings to small technical work groups. In each case, I have been impressed with his ability to interpret and distill complex technical material, gauge audience understanding, and show how the topic at hand fits into the "big picture." Ken is skilled in the arts of facilitation and collaboration, able to keep diverse groups on task and moving forward. He has a special talent for helping others to reexamine long-held beliefs and to push thinking beyond the limits of conventional wisdom." "Ken Kirby is easily one of the brightest and hardest working consultants I've ever worked with. He's extremely conscientious, meticulous and reliable. He knows how to work as part of a team -including how to get the most out of other team members. His credibility and his integrity are beyond reproach, and I would hire him again in an instant." "Over the years I have hired coaches to help me in different areas of my life. The best coaches held me accountable and moved me to higher levels of accomplishment. Debby has helped me recognize the 'stories' I use to excuse and justify my unproductive behavior in an important area of my business. Her coaching has been invaluable in helping me to overcome this obstacle." "Debby is a "coach's coach," possessing powerful coaching skills in both personal and professional settings, and a keen understanding of what it takes to become a coach and to maintain those skills. In her time as Logistics Supervisor for the training program at the Academy for Coaching Excellence in Sacramento, she demonstrated expertise in both these areas as she interacted with our students. She is a master of systems and, even more important, a masterful coach. "Having worked closely with Ken for a number of years, it's clear that he possesses a very unique combination of keen observation and extraordinary reasoning. This blend of skills allows Ken to gain distinctive insights into complex issues, and to find solutions that are otherwise elusive. Ken is also a natural teacher. His set of talents will undoubtedly benefit anyone looking to resolve difficult issues or seeking guidance in charting an effective course of action." Anthony Saracino, Director of California Water Policy The Nature Conservancy "I find that Debby's coaching is very uplifting and I always learn something new about myself... I have learned that there is nothing too big for me to accomplish." Karen Anderson Do-Able Steps "Before working with Ken I was often stressed and frustrated with my work and career. The company I helped start and build had been very successful, but after two years of growth we were not making the progress we wanted. I spent most of my time dealing with day-to-day problems and many important things were not getting done. I felt like my career was at a stand still. During the six months that I have worked with Ken I have become more focused, less stressed, and my quality of life has increased dramatically. I am back on track with my career and I have helped our company increase revenues and expand our staff by 20%." Shawn Mayer, Operations Manager Structural Engineering Consulting Firm "Ken brings a unique level of energy, insight, and perspective to any problem he encounters. In the time I have known him, Ken has successfully led an impressive range of business, governmental, academic, and technical enterprises. Many, even most, of these enterprises have involved controversial and challenging circumstances and problems. Beyond direct leadership, Ken also has been instrumental in helping others lead activities in these difficult areas, providing both conceptual approaches and practical guidance." Jay R. Lund, Professor University of California, Davis "Debby's coaching helped me see through the 'blockages' in my thinking. I have learned to separate real facts from my self-limiting stories which often are full of 'what if's' and self doubt. As a result of Debby's support I took the steps to open my own physical therapy practice which has been a long time dream." Kris Shevlin Kris Shevlin Physical Therapy "Thanks to Debby Boethling, I have an organized system in place that is easy to use, effective and supports the recruiting work I do. Debby helped me get re-focused on what is important to me, and she quickly assessed my processes, made recommendations and worked with me to set up my new systems." Laurie Handelman Human Resources Recruiter "As a business, we have the desire to grow continually and help everyone we work with to be successful - and not just according to numbers - but rather by quality and value. Working with KCG has helped our management team consistently take clear and deliberate steps that motivate all of us to move in the direction of our company's goals. KCG delivers a very insightful, straightforward approach to leadership coaching and development that we encourage and promote with all of our staff and business partners." Tracy Harris, P.E. Entrepreneur "I have worked with Ken for many years on complex programs that involve a broad variety of diverse interests. Ken's educational background and work experience have provided him with a wealth of tools to apply to problem solving. His technical expertise combined with his awareness of and appreciation for the variety of perspectives that exist for any given issue have been invaluable in facilitating progress in our programs. Ken has helped my team organize our approach to problems, develop logical work plans, and improve our communication with interested parties. Ken is an exceptionally talented professional and his insight would be a valuable asset to any management team." Mark Cowin, Chief of Division of Planning and Local Assistance California Department of Water Resources "Ken's role as a facilitator and strategic leader in developing our Integrated Regional Water Management Plan was instrumental in bringing a very diverse set of stakeholders together towards a common vision. As a result of this process, stakeholders now trust our Agency more and actively look to us for leadership on regional water issues. With this new found trust and clear vision provided through the Integrated Regional Water Management Plan, our community is now well positioned to meet the challenge of providing sustainable water supplies for a growing region. Clearly, this is the type of approach the State of California is looking for to meet the goals articulated in the recently released California Water Plan. Ken's contribution has helped both our Agency and the State of California advance our mutual goals." Kirby Brill, General Manager Mojave Water Agency "I value and appreciate our coaching sessions, and am experiencing positive results." Janna Trawick, Volunteer Services Coordinator Not-for-profit group, Sacramento "The experience has been rewarding from the first session. With my new skills I am more confident in my interactions during my work day and certainly more productive." Kathy Waterbury, Business Manager Not-for-profit group, Sacramento |