Success Stories

Here's what The Leader's Edge participants and client companies are saying...

"Effective leadership demands constantly stepping outside of our personal comfort zones, something that is hard to do. The Leader Edge gave me something very valuable that I could not get within my own company. I received inputs and perspectives on many facets of leadership from respected professionals. As a result, I do my job better."

Patricia A. Bleil
Vice President and Business Director
Western Business Zone
Wyeth Pharmaceuticals

"In my career, I've always felt-when the student is ready the teacher appears. The Leader's Edge program was a major turning point for me in my career. I've learned some valuable new lessons about connecting the dots, personal power, and staying centered and comfortable in your own skin."

Terry D'Alessandro
Executive Vice President
Division President, Pennsylvania
Sovereign Bank

"The Leader's Edge Executive program has given me a radically different view of my capabilities and myself. I have much greater confidence in the applicability of my skills and talents. Also, through the program I was supported and encouraged by a wide variety of fabulous, interesting women. This has been of tremendous value."

Christine Jacobs
Vice President, Operations
NRG Energy, Inc.

"The Leader's Edge provided valuable insight into the leadership behaviors, communication tools and critical skills necessary to survive and succeed in the corporate environment. Discussions on collaborating effectively, building alignments and developing organizational networks within a new culture were very helpful.

Annalisa Jenkins
Vice President Full Development
Bristol-Myers Squibb

"Leading Up is a powerful development program that enabled Lincoln Financial Group's participants to develop a deeper understanding of leadership principals and of their leadership profile. They were also able to develop concrete plans to enhance effectiveness in the work place. This is an excellent tool for retaining and developing future women leaders."

Karen Ruef
Vice President and Director of Executive Resources
Lincoln Financial Group

"It is important for women to feel they have a right to sit at the board table. The Leader's Edge programs are essential in this regard by helping women to feel energized and to believe in themselves."

Paulomi Shah
Managing Director and Head of Internal Client Services
HSBC Securities

"As a participant in The Leader's Edge Program, I was evaluated, educated, enlightened and encouraged to reach my personal and professional best."

Eleanor D. Thompson, Esq.
Vice President & Deputy General Counsel
Independence Blue Cross