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"As a leader who has been through many trainings, attended conferences, and had many on-the-job experiences, I can truly say the past 10 months have been career-changing for me. From the people I’ve connected with throughout the program to the many strategies we have been taught, I feel beyond fortunate to be able to return…..." read more
Jeffrey Eysaman, Associate Executive Director, YMCA of Central New York
"I appreciate being nominated by community organizations and having the opportunity to participate in the Emergent LeadFORWARD Executive Leadership Experience! Ralph, Bill, Cathy and Jay are all phenomenal coaches. The awareness and concepts they bring to your attention while helping you process them is really rewarding personally, as well as professionally. We had a great…..." read more
Karinda Shanes, Regional Director, Hillside Work-Scholarship Connection
"Through my sessions with Ralph, my leadership has grown and evolved; I’ve already begun to reap the rewards of these sessions, seeing the impact on my players and staff – as I grow, I also allow them a space to develop and lead. Ralph has been a steady source of knowledge and wisdom, expanding my…..." read more
Mike Hopkins, Head Coach, Men's Basketball, University of Washington
"I had used all the tools I had, exhausted my skill set, and still didn’t feel good about my leadership and how I was running my business. I was tired and stressed. Through my work with Bill and Emergent, I have developed a new set of tools. These tools have helped me become more focused,…..." read more
Steve Lowe, Owner, Valley Signs
"I highly recommend the LeadFORWARD program for leaders at all levels of an organization.  The investment requires a personal commitment to look in the mirror, assess your leadership skills, and tap into your full potential.  The work in the group setting and individually with my personal coach was invaluable – not only for myself but…..." read more
Joyce Dennington, Director of Human Resources, The Hayner Hoyt Corporation
"I am thankful for the opportunity to have been a part of the LeadFORWARD program and for the relationships that I created in the community because of it. The program helped me focus on my whole self by defining what matters most. It helped me create a vision for the leader and person I wanted…..." read more
Josh Forward, Project and Change Manager, United Radio
"Every so often, if you’re lucky, you’ll get to meet someone who is both kind, thoughtful, and understanding – and also pushes, drives, and expects you to become the best version of yourself that you can be. Bill and the whole team at Emergent have that rare ability to simultaneously listen with compassion and ask…..." read more
Ryan Doyle, Founder and CEO, Radar
"LeadForward is a transformation and realistically impactful program that scaled up my leadership style to a whole new level. The recipe of success lies in its curriculum that starts with personal excellence, provides tools to create new leaders which are big potential, and individual 1-1 sessions to keep you on track for achieving the milestones.…..." read more
Nitin Agarwal, Assistant Plant Manager/Operations Leader, Indium Corporation
"We are an IT Hardware sales company of about 75 employees – based in East Syracuse, NY. We started talking to Ralph Simone & Emergent as sales numbers were growing and so was the sales management team. We wanted to learn how to communicate better & more openly as a team. The future growth of…..." read more
Ross Maniaci, Director of Sales, Network Craze Technologies
"Thanks for an amazing year, I appreciate it more than words can convey. For the first time in my career a leadership class provided me real tools that are already helping me be more effective, a better person and leader...." read more
Brian Reid, Vice President of Global Operations, The Indium Corporation
"From when I first reached out for information, to their implementation of the training, Cathy and Bill were easy to work with and flexible to my requests...." read more
Aubrey Hait, Employee Experience Program Manager, AXA
"I’m so pleased to share that Bill was truly exceptional! I’ve sat through various retreat-like sessions over the course of my career, and I can honestly say – he is the best of the best! Bill was so genuine with all, which instantly provided a safe haven..." read more
Sue Ballard, Vice President, Alumni Engagement, Syracuse University
"I was very unsure about LeadFORWARD when I made the commitment. But the experience was beyond anything I imagined. When we ended our last retreat I was truly sad the experience was over. I cannot express my gratitude for such a wonderful experience...." read more
Gary Stevens, Assistant Vice President, Operations, SRCTec
"The more we’re able to invest in our future leaders, the more we’ll be able to retain and attract the best of the best. I believe Emergent’s approach and the quality of their material to be exceptional – this partnership is a perfect fit with the values and mission here at M3...." read more
Mary Malone McCarthy, Founder and CEO, M3 Placement & Partnership
"Executive coaching has allowed me to approach opportunities head on and not shy away from crucial conversations...." read more
Meghan Tidd, Chief Marketing Officer, VIP Structures
"As a GOOD – and growing -- company, we’ve partnered with Emergent to help us become GREAT...." read more
Rob Hack, President & CEO, HealtheConnections
"…Emergent is integral...." read more
Karen Sammon, President & Chief Executive Officer, PAR Technology
"I recently started a new position with a technology company doing outbound sales, where I was introduced to Cathy. Cathy helped me transition into my new position with ease and provided me with the sales coaching I needed in order to be successful. I am very thankful that I have had the opportunity to work with Cathy as she offers me continuous support and guidance through the sales process...." read more
Liz Foster, Information Management Consultant, TERACAI
"LeadFORWARD gave me the tools to improve my leadership effectiveness through a better understanding of my own values, behaviors and motivations. This increased understanding has provided a catalyst for effective leadership and vision in my work, which has transformed the way I engage with teams within the organization...." read more
Lisa Fostveit, Advanced Manufacturing Manager, Marquardt Switches
"Emergent has had a significant impact on my personal leadership development. I see a difference in how I'm approaching relationships and leadership opportunities in professional and personal settings..." read more
Scott Gregory, Director of Sales, Seneca Data
"I highly recommend the LeadFORWARD program to those that are looking to take the next step from a leadership development standpoint. This experience has given me the clarity that I lacked to achieve the goals I have set forth for myself both personally and professionally..." read more
Jim McCarthy, President, Northland Communications
"The Emergent team gives you the framework, education, accountability and the access to others successful people that help take your career to the next level. The programs are not intended to be a once and done approach. There is no end to the development of the successful leader..." read more
Kevin Conley, Former CEO, Seneca Data