Clients and Success Stories
At bridge between our work speaks for itself. We've helped bridge the gap between the conventional and the exceptional for many clients and we believe the end results are impressive. Over the past ten years, we've effectively coached over 500 individuals in achieving their personal and professional goals. We've been listed as one of the top five coaching firms in Philadelphia on Forbes.com. Plus, we've helped multiple executives manage and recover from seemingly terminal career situations and move careers from stagnant to the fast track.
We take great pride in connecting potential to performance. We're proud to say what we do works and we are confident we can help you get better results, too. Our clients are satisfied with what we do and we'd love for you to experience similar results.
Shannon Cassidy is an amazing coach! She has been invaluable in helping me build a cohesive, results-oriented and communicative senior team at WE tv."
Clients we've served
- AmEx Financial Advisors
- Cablevision
- Comcast
- Cox Communication
- Deloitte Consulting LLC
- ESPN
- EvensonBest, LLC
- Heineken USA
- HBO
- Independence Blue Cross
- Infologix
- Johnson Matthey
- Mercedes Benz
- Milton Hershey Schools
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
- Octagon Research Solutions
- Oracle
- Quantus Communications
- Rainbow Media
- Re/Max Reality
- Sprint USA
- The Travel Channel
- Turner Broadcasting
- Univision
- Wawa
- Women's Entertainment WE tv
- Women in Cable Television WICT
Case Studies: Leadership Development
Leadership Development -- Building a bridge of focus, goals and the future?
Coaching enabled me to focus, develop business plans, become a more effective leader and communicator, and set goals. I truly do not believe I would have accomplished all of the above without Shannon's guidance, expertise and knowledge."
General Manager and Vice President, Miami, Florida
Greatest Contribution: The largest contribution has been the recognition of my strengths and opportunities as a leader. I have had weekly sessions with Shannon Cassidy. These sessions enabled me to focus, develop business plans, become a more effective leader and communicator, and set goals. I truly do not believe I would have accomplished all of the above without Shannon's guidance, expertise and knowledge.
Impact on Business: After three years of a merger, I have been able to establish trust with my Divisional Vice President. With respect to my immediate direct reports, each person has a better understanding of their specific career goals and the developmental suggestions to achieve their aspirations. Our team today is focused with high energy and a tremendous trust factor.
Team Building -- Strengthening core interpersonal relationships for greater success
Shannon's suggestions and experience helped me understand ways to see things differently, more productively, and helps me gain more out of a situation. Basically, Shannon has offered me a better road map of approaches for each day".
Greatest Contribution: Managing the operations for 160 people brings on hourly struggles, choices and challenges and Shannon's coaching and guidance has offered me eye opening new methods of approach. She is inspiring and thought provoking. My direct boss and I have a better working relationship and understanding of each others habits, pace, needs and priorities. Shannon has helped me grow to understanding how best to use my strengths and I see the results more and more with those I am here to support: 160 people.
Personally, having a coach has been something I really look forward to. Each session is a way for me to gather some of the recent challenges I have faced and discuss them and analyze them from several vantage points. Shannon's suggestions and experience helps me understand ways to see things differently, more productively, and helps me gain more out of a situation. Basically, Shannon has offered me a better road map of approaches for each day.
Impact on Business: Having Shannon's coaching and learning more about how to use my strengths, helped me to bond more with a specific group... it is rewarding to see progress, and I know it is due to Shannon's coaching and how that has offered me a new vision on how I might connect with them.
Communication -- Building a bridge of understanding, balance and clarity
I realize the importance of a more balanced life. There is a life after work that begins before 7:30PM (when I would leave work) – and I enjoy my relaxation time, outdoor activities, and weekends more!"
Greatest Contribution: We created an "action plan" and I submitted "preparation forms" each week before our phone discussion. We talked about problems and opportunities at length. She boosted my morale and my confidence each week, and helped me identify my "blindspots" at work, as well as re-discover my strengths/talents, and reminded me to be more patient.
One of the perceptions some people had of me at work is that I am "unapproachable" and, at times, "too direct."
Impact on Business: Yes, my personal and professional gains have favorably impacted my organization. Shortly after my coaching process started, I had to create several major client presentations, and make 40+ presentations before large and small client groups on a new product, which is entering our market... for the first time they began asking me to accompany them on major sales calls out of town and to participate in more client pitches. I have contributed to increased sales and teamwork.
In addition, I realize the importance of a more balanced life. There is a life after work that begins before 7:30PM (when I would leave work) – and I enjoy my relaxation time, outdoor activities, and weekends more!
Job Promotion -- Creating a strong foundation for the future
Your coaching helped me to be more effective as a senior executive in two challenging positions, and what I learn from you has also contributed to my relationships with my family. Our coaching sessions really affect every area of my life."
During our sessions, your incisive questions always shed a whole new light on whatever I am working on. I've reached pivotal turning points... I have learned so much about myself in working with you."
Self Discovery -- Success begins from the inside out
I now have great balance and inner peace. This has served me well professionally, for I am no longer afraid that if I do not overexert myself I will fail."
Greatest Contribution: From a personal perspective, coaching has assisted me in identifying my inner strengths and limitations by stimulating thoughtful moments of reflection. I am a mother of two, a wife to a disabled man, a loyal daughter and a passionate professional... Giving a 100% and excelling in all of these areas a 100% of the time was an expectation I was harshly holding myself accountable to.
I now have great balance and inner peace. This has served me well professionally, for I am no longer afraid that if I do not overexert myself I will fail. This renewed attitude has given me great strength in the areas of communication and relationship building across all levels of the organization I work for.
Impact on Business: My experience with Shannon has opened my eyes to a whole new world. It's interesting, I now not only have the time to generously balance time between my family and work, but I am dedicating time to a life long dream. I am currently writing a book and positioning myself as an author and public speaker. Clearly, prior to my coaching experience, this was only a dream. Today, I have the courage and drive to make it happen. I am no longer waiting for all of the "stuff" that's suppose to happen to happen in order to fulfill my goals. I have a keen awareness of my value and talents.
As a result of this developmental investment, the organization I work for has greatly benefited. I am clear on who I am as an individual and professional. Through a series of planned exercises, Shannon has assisted me in identifying my desired career path. Confusion and indecisiveness is no longer apart of my interactions with others regarding my path. Additionally, my awareness of where I want to be has instilled dynamic confidence in my work. I am no longer timid to share my opinions and or recommendations.