The Kenning Approach

… Having an Executive Coach has been invaluable. While I was objectively successful before coaching, there were aspects to my leadership style that would have eventually plateaued my career in the next few years. My coach, Mark, helped me identify the patterns of thinking/behaviors that prevented me from being more effective, and patiently and persistently guided me with concrete recommendations on how to grow as leader. While this required a lot of work on my part, I’ve emerged almost a year later as a more thoughtful and confident leader, and this transformation has been recognized by clients, more senior leaders, and even subordinates.

…Mark helped me achieve a critical mindset shift, along with discrete behavior changes, that have helped me find greater purpose, balance and satisfaction in work and life. Through thoughtful questions and an astute ability to piece together a range of conversations, Mark helped illuminate major barriers I had unwittingly created for myself. Most of all, he really cares.

…His level of insight into how to really listen, frame a discussion about change and communicate was transformative. He did it all in a very practical and inviting way. The tools Mark provided our team helped us avoid many situations that would normally have ended locked in conflict. He made us more productive and he improved our culture. Smart, genuine and empathetic, Mark is someone you want in the room when you are working on these types of issues.

… Mark is a superb coach and thought partner. He strikes an excellent balance between the practical and the theoretical, focusing on learning “day to day” tactics but ensuring a deep understanding of the underlying root causes and theory. Mark is consistently strengths-based, objective and outcome oriented; while there is always a plan for each session, Mark is appropriately flexible to engage in what is most top of mind and impactful for his clients.

… Personally, I’ve grown a tremendous amount as a result of the interactions and coaching I’ve received from Mark himself. He is Yoda when it comes to EQ, is a voice of reason and has inspired me to want to become a better/more effective professional in my career. I have no doubt that part of my success has been due to Mark’s coaching and guidance over the years.

… He’s had a profound impact on our organization by asking tough questions that force you to confront issues that we may have overlooked or avoided, and once you’ve understood the crux of the issue, he will be a creative problem-solver in helping drive the organization to change. And he does all this with courage, integrity, and a deep interest in helping the organization.

… Mark has an ingenious entrepreneurial mind and an animating spirit. He brings usefully enlightening perspective to both technical and human problem solving. His perspective flows from a fine intellect that is informed by extensive knowledge in a broad range of subject areas, compassion, and character.