Testimonials
“Anese Cavanaugh captivated a group of 40 managers and line level employees at my company with her talk about the infectious nature of energy in an organization. Her talk was so popular that months later my fellow executives are still talking about it and using her examples as a means of motivating their fellow employees.” – Chip Conley, Author of PEAK & Emotional Equations, Founder of Joie de Vivre Hospitality
“I have worked with Anese consistently for over four years and I continue to reap the benefits of our work together from day one. I have said this many times before, but she changed my life. She taught me how to lead authentically and in turn my impact on others, and in the world, has changed. I attribute much of my professional as well as personal success to Anese and had it not been for her, my business and personal relationships would have continued to go downhill. And I would not have had the tools and the courage to start my own business. If you are feeling like your work could be better and/or your relationships could be better and you could be having a greater impact in this world – don’t walk – run to work with Anese. She is that amazing.” Michele Serro, Founder, Doorsteps
“…to say she has been catalytic in helping unlock new layers of self-awareness and personal insight would be an understatement… Fantastic.” Paul Bennett, Managing Partner, IDEO
“Working with Anese has been transformative for me. I spent 30 years struggling with an unfulfilled and unhealthy life both mentally and physically. Her Insight, Support and Guidance has been instrumental in righting the ship. We are all responsible to do the work ourselves, but having Anese as a support system is a phenomenal tool I have benefited from. Our work together continues to have powerful ripple effects on my businesses, my health, and my relationships. I am extremely grateful to have her in my life.” – Steve McPherson, Entrepreneur – Promise Wine, Moonshine, PurPak and former President ABC Entertainment Group
“…We’ve woven Anese’s approach to energy management into almost every element of our work and culture. Without question it has helped to improve our service, the quality of our workplace, the quality of the daily experience… We’ve adapted it in the same way that we’ve adapted Robert Greenleaf’s Servant Leadership, Peter Block’s Stewardship, Jack Stack’s Open Book Finance, and Fred Reichheld’s work on Net Promoter Scores…We like working with Anese…it is definitely making a positive difference in our organization.” – Ari Weinzweig, CEO/Co-Founder, Zingerman’s (“Coolest Small Company in America” per Inc Magazing, 2003)
“When someone special comes into your life and impacts it so resoundingly, it is very hard to summarize this in short form. That said, Anese has helped me come in touch with strengths that exist inside of me like I had never experienced at all before we met. Her uncanny ability to help people hone in and navigate through personal and business challenges is unique. For this I feel so incredibly fortunate to know her and have her as a coach and advisor for my organization. Our work with her has been essential to creating more solid leadership, clarity and organizational health.” Harvey P. Sackett, Managing Partner – Sackett and Herrera
“Nearly 13 months after starting work with Anese, I can honestly say it was one of the most important things I’ve done in my professional career…more than getting an MBA, more than certain career choices.”– Ryan Jacoby, IDEO
“Anese is a game changer. Period. She’s one of those special coaches who truly evolves the games of the people and organizations she works with. Her ability to connect with myself and my team was engaging, effective and enlightening. Her style is challenging and motivating . She’s a great listener and possesses the unique ability to identify areas of opportunity quickly and then draw on her vast resources and knowledge for potential recommendations and solutions. Bottom line: she gets results. She helped everyone in our organization to become more effective on both a professional and personal level. Years later the work has sustained itself and continues to be talked about as a highlight of peoples’ professional – and personal – paths. Remarkable.” – Jerry Calabrese, retired McDonald’s Corporate VP
“In 18 months we’ve gone from one location to 15. I absolutely could not have done this without Anese and her programs…DTE has had a profound impact on me and my organization…My skillset, confidence and leadership have soared…” – Tony D., Founder, BAM/Youth Guidance Organization
“Working with Anese has made me think more deeply about my role and responsibility as a leader. It is not just that she has offered a completely different perspective on the business of business, but she has shown me, always gently, that there is so much more to the business of life than that which I was focusing on beforehand. Through her coaching and guidance I have literally changed my view of the world and the previous burden of leading has become much lighter and more enjoyable to carry. I have started receiving energy rather than expending my own. This is the true gift…My advice to anyone who is overwhelmed by the pace and complexity of leading and drained of life energy to the point of exhaustion or who is just hurting from the weight of responsibility: talk to Anese. Let her into your life and let her guide you back to yourself. It is a great gift to yourself and one that you will never regret.” — Steven Wilkinson, Entrepreneur, Managing Partner of Buchanan, Poet and Flyfisher
“…I don’t feel like I’ve changed, I feel like my ‘canvas’ is much more colorful…I would highly recommend Anese to anyone…No program has come close to the benefits I’ve received from this one…” – Sue F., Director, Fortune 500
“… The curriculum and format provide an experience that empowers the participants and creates a learning experience that leads to long-term personal and professional growth. Anese does a great job at…[ensuring success]. The program is well thought out and relative to today’s leadership challenges, and most importantly, it has made a difference in my employees perspective on work, life and taking control of their own decisions.” – Bob Eoff, MAEd., VP / Northern California, Western Washington, University of Phoenix
“Anese offers a very compelling and practical set of resources for people who want to learn and grow. She brings warmth to the often cold and scientific business of leadership development, and operates at the core of how people can improve their effectiveness. Her style is truthful, engaging and effective. Her work with our leaders has helped them discover new direction and get traction and forward momentum.” — John Foster (former Head of Talent and Organization at IDEO, now at HULU)
“…Your session provided us with much to think about and immediately applicable tips to help our leaders and employees create more sustainable and engaged leadership in their lives. Your energy was engaging, dynamic and contagious. This session was voted as a favorite of the day and people are already asking when you’ll be back. Thank you!” – Karen Timberlake, Office of State Employment Relations, State of Wisconsin
“This program FAR surpasses anything I have been involved in in the past…I thought I’d get some focus, it has changed my life.”- Fritz H., Director, Fortune 500 Company
“…Her work is not only powerful, but echoes beyond those she directly works with, creating a broad and lasting impact on people and the organization.” – C. Price, IDEO
Your ability to connect with the crowd and relate the topic at hand to our real lives put you at the top of the list for favorite session in participant feedback. People were literally going into sessions afterwards using your acronyms. Thank you for your time, energy, and commitment to this work.” – YGO Parent Leadership Conference
“Everyone loved your style – it’s smart, casual, down-to-earth, thought-provoking and fun!...We were able to see immediate results from the information you shared, and the impact continues to sustain and build even a month later…” – Ann Lofgren, ZingTrain, ZCOB
“This stuff works…it is POWERFUL.” – Cheryl Perlis, MD, Founder, Perlis Wellness
“Anese teaches us how absolutely critical it is to align one’s physical and emotional health with the way we live our daily lives at work; encouraging each of us to get at our true passions and to pursue a single, coherent life that’s true to who we are; making clear that the more effectively we’re able to do that every day the more effective our leadership is going to be; and that the more effectively we’re able to do all of that the more effectively our organizations are going to run… From what I know and have heard, I can pretty much guarantee that anyone who’s equally open to it will benefit from what Anese is offering, many times over. It’s an investment in ourselves and our organizations that—given the challenges of the times—is more meaningful than ever.” — Ari Weinzweig, CEO & Co-Founding Partner, Zingerman’s Community of Businesses (“Coolest Small Company in America”- Inc. Magazine 2003)
“Anese started our conversations talking about energy and to be honest I didn’t understand what she was talking about. I wasn’t in a good place at the time and I was running fast just to stand still, but a small corner of my brain was obviously still receptive enough to realise that the current way of living my life was probably going to lead to disaster earlier rather than later and was on the look out for indications, proof if you will, that there was a more intelligent and sustainable way of going about life as a business leader. Well there is and Anese knows better than most how to nurture that insight so that it has room to grow and gently, but more quickly than I ever imagined possible, to ease out that old way of thinking. It is about energy and the biggest dividend I have received from the hours that Anese has spent with me is the flow of energy back to me from my workplace, my family and all those with whom I interact. I would not have thought this possible, but it has worked for me. My advice to anyone who is overwhelmed by the pace and complexity of leading and drained of life energy to the point of exhaustion or who is just hurting from the weight of responsibility: talk to Anese. Let her into your life and let her guide you back to yourself. It is a great gift to yourself and one that you will never regret.” – Steven Wilkinson, Entrepreneur and Managing Partner of Buchanan
“Anese is for people and cultures looking to develop amazing leaders and motivate top performers. She helps people who are willing to “do the work “be more open, more confident in their presence, clear in their motivations, and direct in their dealings. When that plays out across an organization, the payoff is clear.” – Ryan Jacoby
“We had the honor of having Anese speak at our monthly Business Lunch for the Sacramento Chapter of the Women’s Council of Realtors. The message from Anese was delivered in a way that made us all pay attention. The topic of “Lead you, Lead your life, Rock your business” was a message we all needed to hear. Leadership starts from the inside out and you need to take care of yourself to be a good leader of your business. And… you need to be a good leader of your life to be more effective in your business. We all felt that in 45 minutes Anese changed our thinking and focus. She is a fantastic Speaker and one of the best speakers we have ever had! Thank you!” – Cheryl Keller, President, Women’s Council of Realtors