Testimonials

We’ve had a history of great relationships with our clients and colleagues. Here is what some of them have said about our consultants.

“Steve Yousha is the real deal. Because of his combination of practical corporate experience and private counseling work, he is uniquely qualified to work with senior executives. He has an uncanny ability to strip down issues to their fundamental underlying causes, and then systematically attack these derailers. I've worked with quite a few coaches, corporate psychologists, and organizational specialists. He's as good as they come.”
Jeff Hyman, CEO, StrongSuit LLC

“I have had the opportunity to work with Steve Yousha for over 5 years. Steve helped us with our interviews by conducting interview assessments with candidates. One of the things that I truly appreciate about Steve is his ability to understand not only the position we were looking to fill, but the association as a whole and where the position fits into the business. Now, rather than simply do a Q&A for candidates, Steve took the time to review the questions that I sent to him. He provided feedback, which would allow for clarity and more specificity which allowed us a better understanding of a candidate’s background and experience. After the candidate assessments were completed, Steve participated with our search committee and discussed his experience interviewing them. He was able to break down the information that allowed us to understand why he provided the feedback that he did on the candidates. The feedback that he provided was quite valuable and provided discussion points for our search committee as we worked to identify candidate to move to the next step in our selection process. I found that much more often than that, Steve was spot-on with his assessment of candidates. I am very confident in recommending Steve those who wish to use his knowledge skills and abilities to help assess candidates whether internal or external to determine if they are ready to take the next step in their career.”
Dan Hoppe, Associate Executive Director, Human Resources, American Library Association

“Steve took tremendous care in listening to my concerns about achieving better balance in my life. He offered caring and sensitivity to challenges I experienced in the workplace. He gave thoughtful and practical advice that made a difference in my life. I feel the time I spent with Steve was well worth it and I highly recommend his services when it comes to personal and professional development.”
Steven L. Braun, CLU, Northwestern Mutual Financial Services

“Steve worked for me for about 18 months in my capacity as head of Staff Development at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York (FRBNY). (Please note that I am writing this in my personal capacity and not as a representative of the FRBNY. These views are my own and do not necessarily represent the views of the FRBNY.) He provided developmental feedback related to a 360 degree leadership feedback initiative to more than 70 executives as well as follow-up executive coaching to many of them. In all cases he was insightful, thoughtful, and practical but also forthright and compassionate, as warranted. Further, he provided useful advice to me and my staff in the interpretation of the overall findings and in creating an associated leadership development strategy. Finally, and very importantly, he was a pleasure to work with."
Rona Stein, VP, Federal Reserve Bank of New York

“I have known Steve for over 7 years, while in my doctoral training and also as a colleague. Steve is a competent professional with a wide range of counseling and consultative experience. While working with the Department of U.S. Navy, Steve engaged well with individuals from all levels, ranging from the U.S. Navy Command to the U.S. Navy Recruits at the Great Lakes Naval Base and worked together with the staff from University of Michigan to execute a large scale project. I recommend Steve as an Organizational Consultant.”
Dr. Laura Trakhtman, Research Associate, Dept. of the Navy & University of Michigan

“Steve's skills for reformation of human capital toward improved output go beyond tactical alignment. Steve identifies, rationalizes and installs strategic changes related to people, their capabilities, relationships and their fit into best process function. Results are measurable in both improved management confidence and productivity.”
Jim Henderson, Mast Investments LLC

“Steven has been a great inspiration for me and helped me navigate through the communication challenges in a multi-cultural environment. His clinical background in conjunction with his solid business experience makes him an outstanding coach which has supported me in my leadership development. Furthermore, Steven's commitment and dedication to his job makes him a reliable business partner and an individual with strong integrity.”
Stephan Bonnelycke, Director Ostomy-Global Business, Hollister, Inc.

“Steve's honesty, concern and ability to create development plans make Steve a superb executive coach. He brings his years of experience not only as a professional psychologist but a business person as well. This blend allows Steve to coach individuals as no other. Steve has worked with a number of senior individuals in different disciplines and has been successful with each. Top notch, highly recommended.”
Mark Shircel, Director HR-Global Business Units, Hollister, Inc.