TESTIMONIALS
Our work with Nash Consulting has truly been transformative for us as an organization, and for me personally. Not only is the content first rate, but the way in which it's delivered and the way their team is able to get authentic engagement from our executives and managers is way beyond what I've experienced in the many other similar processes I've participated in. If you're serious about investing in real management training that will have a lasting positive impact and you're willing to put in the effort to succeed, you'd be hard pressed to find a better organization to partner with.
York Baur, CEO
MoxiWorks
“The Nash Consulting Managing with Mind & Heart Training Program is one of, if not the best, Leadership Training Programs I have participated in. It is organized, engaging, and practical. You can use the concepts and skills in the workplace and in everyday life immediately. I recommend all new and experienced leaders to take a look at Nash Consulting.”
John Rescober, P.E.
City of Seattle | Seattle Public Utilities
“Bringing in NCI is one of the best business decisions we’ve ever made.”
Mike Brendel
Critical Care Director, Swedish Hospital
“I have attended multiple trainings over the years, and the Nash Consulting training in my opinion was one of the best any organization has brought to their employees. Thank you for investing in the employees city wide. I believe the return on investment is invaluable! I appreciate the City of Moses Lake and I am very humbled to be here.”
Officer D. Gregg
Moses Lake Police Department
At Brooks, one of our goals is to create and sustain a positive culture and a meaningful workplace experience for every employee worldwide, and we know that this can only happen if leaders intentionally and consistently engage, support, and lead their teams in a manner that sets the stage for greater morale, trust, accountability, and success. That is why we chose to partner with Nash Consulting in providing a comprehensive leadership development program to all the people managers throughout our global organization. Nash Consulting’s Managing with Mind & Heart workshop series seamlessly weaves together practical management skills with emotional intelligence and self-awareness—both of which are essential for leading in today’s workplace. Whether you’ve been a people manager for 10 days or 10+ years, Nash Consulting’s training programs will deliver immediate positive impact that is truly sustainable over time.”
Jim Weber
CEO, Brooks Running Company
“In the 25 years of working in HR and leadership development, Nash has the best quality I’ve experienced. They offer applicable and practical leadership development learning. Our supervisors have reported to us how transformational this has been for them.”
Cheree Green
Pierce County Library
“The NCI workshops have helped establish the solid foundation upon which our company culture is established. Our management team is more effective and our whole team’s communication style and efforts are significantly improved as a result of their work with us.”
Tobin Booth
CEO, OneEnergy Renewables
“I have been in the public service sector for 39 years. During my career, so many management and leadership training classes were provided that yielded little or no benefit. The NCI Excellence in Management Training we have been receiving is by far the most comprehensive, practical and valuable leadership training I have ever experienced. We have learned real, practical skills - not just theory. Thank you for your patience and guidance through this process. I know we all will achieve more and reach a higher level of cooperation, communication, and teamwork, thanks to your efforts.”
Joan Thomasson
Operations Manager, Woodinville Water District
“At Snohomish PUD, we have been fortunate to work with Nash Consulting for the past three years. We did due diligence when looking to re-institute our leadership program at the PUD. After a lengthy RFP process we selected Nash Consulting, and we couldn’t be more thrilled with the outcome! Our employees rave about the trainers and the content!”
Lisa Hunnewell
Senior Manager, Business Readiness & Training, Snohomish PUD
“I've seen many workshops come and go over the years, but what Nash Consulting offers is sticky! Their commitment to exploring both tactical management skills and emotional intelligence means you get that elusive trifecta of training: it's practical, meaningful and sustainable!”
Katie Carlson
VP, Human Resources, Brooks Running
“We've seen such incredible value from our work with Nash Consulting, and I'd love to see other employers benefit.”
Kim Neher
North Central Washington Libraries
“The work was challenging at times, but absolutely necessary to have an organization that consistently matures and grows together. I went from being timid about giving corrective feedback to understanding that these kinds of conversations lead to self-reflection and personal growth which, in turn, leads to organizational growth. I now have staff who actually thank me for correcting them, and it's all because of the skills NCI provided.”
Melissa Strong
Mason General Hospital
“You did an amazing job presenting the material. I tend to assume that such trainings won’t be very meaningful, and I was really blown away by how applicable and practical your message was. I'm absolutely better as a manager for it.”
Sarah Fitzgerald
City of Wenatchee Parks & Recreation
“My NCI coach is amazing! Being new to leadership and not really knowing what to expect, I’m blown away and elated about the opportunity to work with him.”
Nick Van Valkenberg
Director of Business Development, MoxiWorks
“During my 30+ year career in Public Works, I have had the opportunity to attend many great training sessions, but I would say that the Nash Leadership Training is the best I have ever attended.”
Rob Jammerman
Public Works Director, City of Wenatchee
“I can’t thank you enough, and I can’t thank the firm enough for bringing you in. We’ve done a few of these sorts of things over the years, but I can honestly say that this one was the best, and that the impact on the group has been more profound than any other.”
Nancie Walsh
Cordell Neher and Company
“My normal reaction to team-building workshops is one of skepticism, and I find many of them to be a waste of time. Not so with NCI’s leadership development sessions. They helped us understand our styles, how we communicate (and don’t communicate) and gave us very practical help in improving our management skills. Their style was open and they challenged us where necessary. I highly recommend them.”
Jim Ewel
CEO, InDemand Interpreting
“Nash Consulting is fantastic! I met Mike when I was an associate attorney with my firm. I was in a place in my career in which I was working hard, but still struggling to make partner. By working with me and members of my firm, NCI was able to quickly assess areas needing improvement, both in work style and interactions with partners. I put their advice into practice, and went on to become partner - and then managing partner! I can't thank NCI enough!”
Joseph Shaeffer
Managing Partner, MacDonald Hoague & Bayless
“I was made manager of a difficult group, but with no previous management training. The firm brought NCI in to help fix a situation that had gotten out of hand. With their help I’ve learned a lot– I’ve put new processes in place for everything from new hire training to reviews, and have been able to develop a great vision to help guide our department into the future. Nash Consulting's approach made it very easy for me to learn from them – they're fantastic at communicating in a way you can relate to and act on. I expect I'll be emailing with questions for years as I continue to learn and grow as a manager.”
Mike Martin
Word Processing Manager, K & L Gates
“I would like the world to experience this type of training.”
Annie Horey
HR Director, Cashmere Valley Bank
“I really don’t have words to describe how having your team on our side has given us hope that we really can have the kind of culture for our facility that we envision.”
Heather McCleary
HR Director, Coulee Medical Center
“Just a note to say that the NCI training really helped us have a strong team this summer. Everybody got along, the drama was minimal, and the staff asked if we could have you back again next summer. Thanks again for working with us...it really was money and time well spent.”
Tim McElvary
Director, YMCA Summer Camp
“Even though it's been four years since we've had NCI at our firm's annual retreat, the management training methods they helped us establish are still solidly in place. Our workplace is much healthier and more positive than it's ever been.”
Debra Haug
Perkins Coie
“Thanks...the time you spent with us both individually and as a group was highly valuable. We learned a lot and we are a much stronger team than we were going in. My expectations were exceeded, and that’s not easy to do!”
Michelle Grammer
Microsoft
“These guys are f***ing magic.”
Scott Hudson
Henrybuilt
Feedback from the 2010 ALA (Association of Legal Administrators) Conference:
“Michael never disappoints on his delivery and content. Fabulous!”
“This was wonderful. He is great! This would be great for a multi-day conference. We could always use more time with Michael.”
“Excellent, very interesting, entertaining. Speaker was very knowledgeable and the information was practical and very helpful. Loved this speaker - thank you.”
“Great audience participation. This was excellent. I would attend any session Mr. Nash holds in the future. Bring him back!”
POST PRESENTATION EVALUATION:
Presenter and topic were excellent: 99.3%
Presentation was relevant to my profession: 100%
“NCI has a practical and down-to-earth approach to teaching essential leadership traits and principles. I have spent many years learning and training others about leadership, to include over a decade as a Marine Corps infantry officer. NCI’s training is the best I have seen.”
Vaughn Ward
CEO, National Specialty Hospitals
“NCI's level of competence and resourcefulness is outstanding. The strategies and skills they imparted established credibility and respect from our staff - mainly because they actually work.”
Mike Bushy
Principal, Vale Elementary School
“Thank you so much for your work. The presentations were excellent - the subject was interesting, it got and kept my attention, it was lively, motivating and fun. I know I'll be a better leader because of it. Thanks again and regards.”
Bonita G. Huber
IP Prosecution Project Manager, Howrey LLP
“Everyone was so pleased with the entire retreat experience, that without exception, all of our department heads and office administrators were anxious for NCI to come into their individual departments back at the home office. Many of their training components are now a formal part of our supervisory curriculum, and we continue to see benefits as a result of this training.”
Rita Alli
Director of Training and Development, Stoel Rives LLP
“I swear NCI works magic.”
Libby Methany
Director, Bullivant Houser Baily
“We enlisted NCI to provide guidance toward our goals: increased morale, organizational health, retention and teamwork. In partnership with Michael, we created our STEP program, Sequoyah Teamwork Enrichment Program, that has helped us gain valuable feedback from our staff members as well as develop departmental, management and company-wide goals and action plans. Michael's interactive style and knowledge helped to make our experience enjoyable, positive and valuable.”
Dave Nichols
Owner & President, Sequoyah Electric
“Dear NCI - I wanted to drop a quick note to let you know how much our members enjoyed the recent workshop you conducted for us here in Atlanta. In fact, I think your overall evaluation was the highest we've ever had!”
Marian Lawhead
McGuire Woods LLP
“We are continuing to see growth as a result of your action research consultation! We won second place in a management excellence competition.”
Rita Nussli
Executive Director, New Horizons Ministries
“I want to thank you for all the work you've done with us over the last eight months. It's been a pleasure throughout, even though it was difficult at times. Your approach has allowed us to concentrate on the areas that gave us the most bang for the buck. We also appreciated your balanced understanding of what employees, managers, and owners can and should reasonably expect in an organization. You walked us through a potential minefield of vested interests, expectations, and requirements without setting off any bombs. We look forward to working with you in the future.”
Steve Roth
CEO, Thunder Lizard Technologies
“I appreciate your interactive but non-touchy-feely approach...you were direct, but also warm and fun to work with. The ideas and strategies you gave us over these past six months are practical, user-friendly, super effective, and in some cases even brilliant. Thank you, and stay tuned for further opportunities with us - it's time to branch out to our out-of-state offices.”
Deb Rust
Executive Director
“I want to offer my endorsement of NCI. I have worked with Michael for about 15 years, in many capacities: working with management, staff and attorneys at Perkins, working with senior management staff at Stoel, and many speaking engagements for ALA conferences. Michael is great. He consistently gets very high reviews and actually the highest of any speaker for ALA. Aside from the skills that he brings and teaches, Michael is easy to listen to, provides humor (very funny guy), is engaging and wonderful to work with.”
Rita Alli
President, Association of Legal Administrators
“Great seminar – very enjoyable and entertaining and helpful. I hope we get the opportunity to hear him again sometime. He made the day go fast.”
Karen Blade
Employee
“NCI helped us make this place a positive place to work – and we're getting the job done as never before.”
Diana Brown
Director, St. Francis Medical Center
“We are very impressed with your efforts to improve who we are and how we can work better, smarter, and with more grace. The curriculum is fantastic!”
Michael Sloon
Director, City of Spokane
“This is a training for people of all ages and backgrounds. Management training is relevant to the workplace but also to your interactions with friends and family. My only regret is not taking this course during High School or College, I would have avoided a couple of errors in my professional career.”
“The training was extremely useful in providing my team with a common language, some excellent management tools and a framework for implementing them. Thank you!”
Managing With Mind & Heart Online Workshop Attendees