I have called upon Lew’s professional advice and counsel when I had to make difficult corporate decisions. I turned to Lew because of his integrity, openness and willingness to listen and help. He has exceptional interpersonal and counseling capabilities that make me seek him out in such situations. His guidance has been instrumental in helping me to constructively promote an executive team environment, bring out my leadership skills, and chart a growth path for my company that includes succession planning.
— Owner/CEO – Private Company
We began our discussions in the midst of a few substantial challenges, and our meetings conferred both specific approaches to dealing with those challenges as well as a broader approach that I will use going forward – a method of future critical thinking.
Lew provided concrete suggestions for self-evaluation and for approaching certain challenges. He also was particularly valuable while discussing potential external/self-perception gaps.
I am very grateful for Lew’s time, dedication, honesty, and trust.
— Law Partner, Major Firm
I found it very valuable to talk about myself and my work in a really honest way to someone who listened. Lew reiterated things back to me in various ways to ensure he was understanding me and made me feel heard. He challenged how I thought about myself, my role, and my work. I remember being allowed to start thinking out loud and coming around to a new point of view.
— Non Profit Leader
What I found most effective about Lew was his ability to challenge (in a non-threatening way) how I interpret events and actions related to my career. This was particularly important given my relative isolation as an entrepreneur. By providing a different perspective (and one that I respect), I was able to make better decisions.
I now have a healthier perspective on my business. When I started the sessions with Lew, I was much less optimistic about the business and somewhat unrealistic in my expectations. Meeting with Lew really helped me gain a firmer grasp on reality and become more effective in managing the business strategically.
Lew did a great job, and I would definitely recommend him to executives who are seeking a coach.
— Entrepreneur
Most recently, Lew guided me through a decision to leave a law firm where I had been a partner for more than twenty years and to join another larger firm. He helped me shift my focus from how much money I would make, to what would make me happy and most productive; and also how I could best lead a practice group at my new firm. For example, he helped me not to do some of the things that I instinctively would have done, such as working very long hours, and helped me to focus instead on building relationships and delegating work. As a result, I am both happier and more successful than I was before, and I am building an even bigger practice group at my new firm.
Lew listens carefully to others, questions in a gentle way, and brings to the surface important issues that otherwise might have remained buried. He also never betrays a confidence.
— Lawyer
Few people possess his sincerity and integrity. Lew has a commanding intellect, yet never lords over others. He knows how to play on a team and make all the participants feel good about themselves and the process.
While objective and firm in his observations, he is at the same time supportive. The wisdom and clarity of his thoughts make Lew a trusted advisor.
— Trade Association, Executive Director
Unlike a lot of people, Lew mostly listened; but he reflected on what he heard, and his suggestions proved very helpful. Thanks to Lew, my team and I became significantly more productive just by improving the quality of communication among us.
— Senior Executive, Large Organization
When all I could think about was securing my next job, Lew helped me to see the larger picture and discover for myself what I wanted from my work and my life. Lew has many remarkable abilities, but it is his care and vested interest in each client’s success that makes him such a fantastic coach.
— Unemployed Person between Jobs
Coaching utilizes Lew’s inborn abilities to foster growth in others, to listen with a keen ear to their concerns and dilemmas, to have patience to watch the process unfold, and to use his leadership skills to guide people in their careers and in life. I am always amazed at Lew’s uncanny ability to see things in others that are difficult for them to see in themselves. I have referred clients to Lew when his practical, real-world perspective was needed. He has been very helpful.
— Psychotherapist
