Success Stories

I am not sure where the firm acquired Beth, but I would rate her skills as A+. Her temperament was exactly what it should have been for me. She is totally knowledgeable in understanding corporate communication systems that work and/or fail.
She has a terrific ability to not only analyze what may be roadblocks, but also suggest changes that work for the future.
If [our firm] gets an opportunity to use Beth again for any other corporate training in the future, I recommend her use, without any qualifications at all.
She is bright, focused, and although not an attorney, understands the stresses in any organization that has high demands on its professionals, including attorneys.
Finally, thanks for letting me work with Beth. I gained insight, gained recommendations I had never considered before, and I accessed perspectives I would not have had without Beth. I would recommend the Firm consider using Beth for whatever future coaching matches her skills.
— Richard Schramm, Attorney
As a funder, we’ve engaged Beth Wonson & Company to support several of our nonprofit partners, and the results have been consistently impressive. Beth brings a unique ability to uncover root causes, guide teams through difficult conversations, and help organizations implement lasting, positive change. We’ve seen firsthand how her work strengthens leadership, aligns teams, and accelerates mission impact.
— Randy Gray, Director of Community Investments, Must! Charities
When unexpected challenges arise we often need to take action quickly and the opportunity to discuss these challenges with Beth is invaluable. Beth’s experience working with a broad range of clients allows me to gain an impartial perspective and fresh ideas that I wouldn’t otherwise have access to. She knows when to use coaching to help me think through solutions and also, when to offer straightforward advice. Beth helps us see our goals more clearly and work through tricky management issues with grace and confidence.
— Sierra Christensen, General Manager, Saxum Vineyards
Coaching with Beth has been instrumental in my development as a manager. Every session I leave with specific, actionable next steps that tangibly impact my relationships with my staff and other colleagues. She has taught me how to deliver challenging feedback in a productive, fact-based way that removes the emotions and drama. I also love that at the start of each session Beth holds me accountable by checking in on the situation from the prior session. Over nearly 3 years of coaching with Beth, I have added many tools to my “solutions toolbox” and applied them in new situations. Now when my husband complains about his problems at work it’s common for him to hear, “well, you know what Beth would say…”
— From Karen Kayfetz, MS Adaptive Management Program Manager, Delta Stewardship Council
I am my biggest road-block to success. I had so much self-realization occur this week - it was so enlightening. I need to get out of my head and utilize and trust the process so that I can move forward in all areas of my life (professional, personal, and spiritual). It blew my mind how complicated we make things and how simple it really can be when we just strip everything away and get down to the facts. EVERYONE needs this. Every manager, leader, parent, teacher, coach, counselor, etc... basically, anyone who communicates with others needs to take this workshop.
— Becky Gray, must! Charities
The environment you fostered for having difficult discussions as part of our exploration of emotional intelligence and learning emotional leadership skills was well-received and demonstrated during the day. We explored a couple of issues that were emotionally and personally charged, and the effect of dealing with it together was heart-warming and successful. Kudos to you for providing a place where we could explore difficult issues as a group and come out of the experience successfully and with a workable solution.
— Steve Culberson, Delta Stewardship Council
Thank you Beth Wonson for all of your support, guidance and wisdom. I am a better leader because of your workshops and tools and am so excited to be able to learn even more! If you or your organization needs someone to help you navigate through an un-clear time or needs tools to grow Beth is your answer.
— Wendy Lewis, Executive Director, El Camino Homeless Organization
As we are gearing up for an anticipated leadership transition and navigating the ongoing changes in funding streams, Beth Wonson and her Navigating Challenging Dialogue® workshop has been instrumental in supporting our leadership to learn skills for positive, healthy communication - even under stress. Beth has also supported us to think strategically around how we support our Court Appointed Special Advocates and the youth we serve in the dependency and juvenile justice systems. I highly recommend Beth for her knowledge, experience, and ability to guide us through the challenges ahead.
— Carol Noreen, JD, Executive Director , Court Appointed Special Advocates of Sacramento County
Thank you so very much for your time spent with us over these past few months. What a beneficial process that has taught us all so very much and opened our eyes to strategic planning in a way that we have never seen it before.
— A. Albritton, MS, RD, LD, CDE, Medical Director, Camp Kudzu
Would 10 out of 10 recommend! My company hired Beth for a coaching training and it was phenomenal! My team and I use lots of the skills and mantras on the daily!❤️
— Rachel Hailey, Founder and Transformationalist, DEI Outdoors
I learned A LOT through this experience. And I got to practice my coaching questions.  [Staff is] already working on the issues with her mistakes in a productive way and I think we’ll make some headway there. She responds well to coaching – though it was hard for me to make the classes with my nutty schedule, I’m so glad I did.  Thank you for everything!
— Donna Jones, Executive Director, SLOLAF
When our principal mentioned the opportunity to attend the Navigating Challenging Dialogue training I was thrilled! I was someone who spent way too much time worrying about making sure I was “nice” and “liked” and in doing so I avoided conflict as much as possible. Through the group training as well as the 1:1 personal coaching I learned skills and strategies such as working through my emotions, using a common goal as a way to collaborate successfully, and how to communicate clearly and effectively. I have attended numerous professional development opportunities but NCD was the most life-changing training I have ever attended. I have gained skills that I am able to use daily and I no longer avoid having challenging conversations!
— Marlena Simoes
NCD’s content was adapted to fit the distinctive public school culture and the NCD philosophy and approach to coaching incorporated an understanding of the factors that impact the professional encounters public school staff face on a daily basis.  I can honestly say that I gained more insight, skills, and actionable “nuggets” of wisdom in a one-hour NCD workshop and coaching session than I have in a number of six-hour workshops.  The instruction, feedback and coaching was relevant, non-threatening, honest, and supportive.  I was able to immediately apply my new skills in order to solve a frustrating, exhausting, and time-intensive problem with a colleague that had interfered with my, and her, professional duties for months.  I could not have been more pleased or impressed with their professional development…they truly delivered!
— Bridget O'Connell, D.Ed., NCSP - School Psychologist
I want you to know I have enjoyed your sessions very much and appreciate what you do. I always go into your sessions a little nervous and come out totally enjoying them. No one really likes to be pushed or pinned into a uncomfortable position within ourselves. But it has made me think and I believe a better manager. You have made me think and rethink things and I see things differently.
— Rhonda, Farm Supply, Store Manager
I am very thankful for the opportunity to work with Beth. I took detailed notes on every conversation, tried to implement her recommendations and read the emails. She really helped me find my footing as a leader - my team and me have both benefited tremendously because of it. She’s putting me in a better position to create the work environment I have always dreamed of.
— John Sweet, Network Section Engineer
‘Turn This Conversation Around’ by Beth Wonson is a transformative read for any leader navigating tough conversations, especially in a school setting. As an assistant principal, I frequently engage in challenging discussions with students, staff, and parents. Wonson’s approach to conflict resolution through clear, compassionate communication has provided me with practical tools to shift these conversations from confrontational to constructive. The strategies outlined help foster understanding and trust, rather than defensiveness or frustration. This text succeeds at equipping readers to create dialogues that lead to real solutions, making this book a must-read for any educator in leadership.
— Eileen Olmedo Assistant Principal at Franklin Academy
I finished reading your book, and LOVED it, I have been practicing NCD process and it has been very helpful. My book is full of tabs and highlighted areas, thank you for writing and making it easy to understand.
— Haydee Castaneda, SHRM-CP, CLMS, Corporate Director of Human Resources
 

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