Client Testimonials

Selected Comments & Endorsement from Our Clients

Below you'll find several client comments from a variety of industries. Additionally, we invite you to view the following:

• Testimonials from Health Care
• Testimonials from Education
• Crucial Conversations Testimonials
• Crucial Confrontations Testimonials
• Executive Coaching Testimonials
• Keynote / Public Speaking Testimonials
• Letters of Support

Comments from Clients

“Kurt was able to engage a diverse group in rich learning.  He focused the learning on our needs, not his agenda.  He shared best practices that were relevant and real-world.  Because of his background and experience he was able to think on his feet and field difficult questions and provide real time solutions that work. We learned skills that impact results. “

R.E. Suggs
Senior Director, Harley-Davidson Motor Co.

“I really want to thank you for a very informative and enjoyable week. I especially appreciate your generosity in sharing your material with us, the facilitators. In regards to the content, at first I thought the model was too complex, but then to my delight I immediately starting using pieces of the model. Almost everyday I am applying what I learned from talking to a Director about establishing a mutual purpose with his team, to identifying a "sucker's choice". This has already enhanced my own consulting practice--so thank you very much.”

Diane Hildebrand
Organizational Development
Symantec

“Kurt Southam is a Level 5 Leader. When he speaks to Executives, they listen.  He has coached and inspired the people in my organization to be the best that they could be.  Kurt’s sense of humor and matter of fact manner has been refreshing but always professional.  I would recommend him as one who understands leadership and can show others how to get to the next level!”

Steve Leavitt
EVP-COO Unishippers Inc
President – CEO Shipping Services Inc.

“It has been my privilege to spend many hours one-on-one with Kurt Southam as he coached me through his leadership development program.  Without question I am a more confident and effective business leader as a result of the principles and skills he taught me.  Kurt's unique ability to blend the academic with his extensive real-life experience as a business leader is invaluable.  His advice is practical and it works.  I also appreciate the fact that Kurt is always readily available-and prepared-to counsel with on any management issue I am grappling with.”

Craig A. Adkins
Executive Vice President/COO
ENGAGE HealthCare Business Services
Columbus, Ohio

“Kurt is a true master of business development and human communication.  His easy-going style is complimented by his proven technique and broad knowledge base.  Kurt helps you see the difficult things that you need to see about yourself and your organization without jeopardizing the respectful and trusting relationships that he builds with his friends and clients.  Kurt embodies the rare combination of business skills and relationship skills that are so rare and yet so vital in today's business leaders."

Curtis Bishop
Partner
Isthmus, Ltd.

"Having worked with Kurt Southam, I can honestly say that I know more about myself than ever before.  He has helped me unmask and develop my weaknesses into strengths that will certainly help me in my role as a Director."

Curtis C. Chastain, MD, FACP
President
Lake Primary Care Physicians Network

“In my life there have been a couple of people that have had “life changing” effects on me.  One of those is my father and another one is Kurt Southam.  I was honored to work with Kurt for several years while administrating Nursing Homes for Zandex Health Care Corporation. . . . The things he taught me 10 years ago are things that I use every day.  I continue to pass along his teachings to peers, friends and subordinates.”

Mark Richards
Administrator
Willow Haven Nursing Home

“Kurt Southam has an unusual ability to establish trust.  He listens carefully to be sure he understands both you and the issue before he responds.  When he responds, his words are helpful and welcome because of the trust relationship he has cultivated.  Kurt is insightful, and a pleasure to work with.”

Nelson C. Meyer
CEO
Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio

"As a former Director and former Chief Financial Officer of Zandex, Inc., I had the great pleasure of working with Kurt Southam for a little over seven years.  During this time he greatly impressed me with his fabulous leadership.  He brought a great professionalism to our company that lifted every person he touched from the hands-on care giver to the boardroom.  During his time with our company our profits grew substantially as a direct result of the training he gave our facility leaders and their staff.  Personally, I feel a great closeness to Kurt simply because I know that I can trust him.  His integrity is without blemish in my eyes.  Today, I consider him a great friend and someone that I know that I can rely on for excellent advice on tough situations."

David T. Murray
President
Murray Capital Management