Testimonials
What people say about working with me:
(And I promise, this page isn’t just brags from my mom… although those are pretty good, too!)
From the CEO:
“At 729 we have a lot of talented people with diverse skills, but they already have more work on their plates than they can do, so we knew we needed help with training and onboarding.
Trying to capture the culture and spirit of an organization in a concise series of training documents and materials that are engaging and entertaining requires a unique individual. Cassa fit that role perfectly.
The biggest benefit that we have noticed since working with Cassa has been that we now have a readable document and training program to hand to new team members that says, “Here’s how and WHY we manage projects the way we do” that can be consumed in their first hours with us.
All of the detailed training and instructional stuff has been bolted on as reference material and we’re seeing dramatic process improvement in both new and existing team members.
When we went searching for the right person to help us create the culture, process, and philosophy of 729, Cassa stood out immediately.
There were a lot of people who offered to write things that should get new covers with the rest of the TPS reports, but Cassa wanted to tell our story in our voice in a way that people would actually make use of and that made the decision-making process of who to work with very short.
Cassa also coached our entire senior leadership team. I recently told her, “Your leadership training with John Doe has been amazing. He’s doing such a great job in this new role- taking the lead, expressing his opinion on things in a way that matters and that we can understand, and seeming more confident. I owe a great deal of that to you.”
The best way to describe working with Cassa is that it feels like she is part of the family. The conversations were honest and engaging, and she quickly built trust with us where it was easy to give her the depth of insight required to get the results that we were after. There is no point in bringing in someone where you aren’t comfortable pulling back the curtain.”
– Rob Fife, CEO, 729 Solutions
From the solopreneur:
“When you work with Cassa, pure magic happens!
Balancing coaching insights and hard evidence with empathy and encouragement, Cassa creates an environment where transformation happens.
Firstly, she inspires you just by being herself. Her deep knowledge and vibrant personality invite you to broaden your perspective which, in turn, broadens your perceptions. And, as your coaching journey evolves, so do you.
Just six weeks in, Cassa helped me find a missing puzzle piece and I had an earthshattering A-HA moment that shifted my whole trajectory – as a leader, a business owner, and a person.
But that wasn’t the end – the breakthroughs kept on coming! And, week after week, Cassa’s course material, our discussions and her bag of tools and tips helped me cultivate these awakenings into tangible actions and lasting habits. And the results have been mind-blowing!
Since working with Cassa, I’ve experienced a SERIOUS upgrade in self-belief (which was surprising because my core confidence rocks). But the work I did with Cassa helped me build deeper client relationships, run my business more effectively, and increase my bottom line by a whopping 150%!!
I never in a million years thought I’d get this much out of coaching. But I threw myself into it and really went above and beyond with the homework, which proves that you get out what you put in.
What an incredible gift to business owners and leaders Cassa is!”
-Jo Wigley, copywriter
I’ve helped a variety of organizations…
And my clients have worked in business, nonprofit, and government…
Jessica Karr, General Partner at Coyote Ventures:
“Cassa is a captivating story teller, visionary brand builder, and emotionally aware coach.
I worked with her for several months under her Wonderbrand coaching. I came to her thinking I just needed to redo my website, little did I know I would take a journey into my deepest desires and how I can utilize them to show up as my best self every day.
I went through a tough period with my job, and now I’m starting my own venture fund, and can’t thank Cassa enough for the support!”
Rick Little, Partner Relationship Executive
“From the moment I read her LinkedIn profile, I knew Cassa was the coach for me. It seemed as if she wrote her profile specifically with me in mind.
During our engagement she helped me to reconnect with my core strengths and skills while introducing new techniques to enhance my work products.
She has a structured yet personalized approach to her services. I highly recommend choosing Cassa as your coach.”
Sandra Menzies, holistic retirement coach
“Cassa helped me get clarity on my branding and message by helping me explore who I am and how I want to show up as a coach.
Cassa’s use of laughter and quirkiness helped keep the deeper discussion real yet provided enough space for me to truly explore.
If you are seeking clarity on your business or who you are as a leader, I highly recommend Cassa. You will not regret it.
Anonymous words:
“I love what you like do for me, and what we’re growing here. And I’m having such a huge impact, but also, it’s just really nice to have somebody who I can say to, “I’m awesome. And here’s why.” For just a few minutes, it’s just nice to be able to do that.”
“I had to give an elevator pitch in an interview the other day and I was so grateful for your coaching. I felt really prepared.”
“I keep thinking about our conversation and how good it was. People have also said to me this week that I seem to be showing up differently and more engaged- these last few months have been hard and they know that. So I was invigorated, I guess!”
“I really appreciate how good this session was. I just was thinking that I just have to tell you that I got your vibe from your tagline and marketing, and then the 15 minutes when we met last week. I already knew that I liked you and who you are. And this just confirmed that oh, so so much.”
(Feedback from the boss of a client): “After working with you, Jane Doe’s demeanor and how she deals with the staff is so much better. Before, they found her really unapproachable and they were doing things wrong, but now they are going to her for what she’s there for. She’s delegating a lot better- folks feel trusted. I couldn’t have asked for (the coaching engagement) to go better- Jane Doe was really happy with the work she did with you and was really happy with the changes she did after your sessions. How she deals with certain situations and certain staff has done a complete 180.”
“I’m sticking to my vision, even if I’m not keeping the peace. I can really see the difference this coaching is making for me and getting over my people-pleasing tendencies.”
Comments from workshop participants:
“Cassa did a great job and was very organized and explained things well. Made it fun, easy to learn, great job, 5 stars :)”
“Great opportunities to interact, discuss, and learn from each other, and really appreciate the workbooks as an ongoing resource that I can keep referring back to.“
“Engaged and energetic presenter; lots of good practical examples; references to books and research; and fun.”
“Interesting, fun, and thought-provoking activities that made the day very unique.”
“Cassa is engaging and informative, she’s an enthusiastic and knowledgeable presenter.”
NPS scores from workshop participants:
How well was the program structured? Median answer: 9/10
How engaging and interactive was the training? Median answer: 9/10
How knowledgeable was the instructor on leadership topics? Median answer: 9.4/10
Overall, how would you rate the instructor (Cassa)?
75% said Excellent
25% said Very Good
95% would recommend the training/ sessions to their colleagues.
Testimonials
“It was a process of investigation…and it really helped me envision who I wanted to be. It really drew out of me what I wanted to be and what my future professional self would look like.
I heard from many of the potential clients I was interviewing with that they really responded to the website. They understood very clearly what I was offering. So all the work I did with Cassa not only helped me update my LinkedIn profile, but I also took that to help brand my business.
I felt like I was in a really weakened state. And when I started talking to Cassa, I felt like I’m back to being the confident professional that I should be.
Cassa provided me with a lot of clarity and how to approach my own personal branding and marketing. And that gave me a lot of confidence and I saw the real results in terms of acquiring new clients.” (See a full case study detailing Melanie’s experience HERE).
“Thanks so much for your wonderful workshop – you are a great teacher and make learning fun. Anybody can do a presentation, but your gift and skills getting people connected and drawing the story out of them is MAGIC!”
“Because of who you are, and because I admire you so much and you’re so badass, when you talk to me about Imposter Syndrome, it makes it more impactful. You help me to have that acceptance that there are always going to be hard things to learn from and knowing that you’ve had (hard things to deal with) too makes me feel better.“
“I’m bringing in $3000 more a month than I was before, and that’s a big deal. And I have some pretty concrete plans to grow that.
I’m in a place where I can keep this up and I’m not absolutely panicking about finances, which is huge, because then my mental space can go elsewhere. I’m on a much better track than I was before.
There were things that were just ideas that had no concrete reality before (the coaching) and now that’s just REALITY.”
“THANK YOU! You are amazing at what you do. The call we just had was so incredibly helpful. I’m still processing all the feedback/thoughts/revelations. So good!“
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