Kudos

Companies, Organizations and Leaders

“Fortinberry-Murray leadership programs are relationships on steroids!”

- Rich Baird, Global Managing Partner, People, PricewaterhouseCoopers Global

“I would highly recommend the Fortinberry Murray Purposeful Coaching Program to anyone looking to create a robust and effective coaching culture.”

- Sandra Birkensleigh, partner, Performance Improvement site leader, PricewaterhouseCoopers

“Fortinberry Murray programs at Freehills have greatly contributed to the quality and effectiveness of the coaching conversations held by participants. The combination of leading-edge content with discussion-based and experiential delivery means the programs are directly applicable to day-to-day coaching, from informal “corridor coaching” conversations right through to formal performance discussions. This work is about deep, trusting relationships that really do enhance performance, engagement and fulfillment. Freehills continues to identify new situations where our people can benefit from and apply these skills.”

- Holly Kneebone, National Learning & Development, Freehills (international law firm)

“Having a meaningful and objective performance discussion between two partners, whilst maintaining the spirit of partnership, is not easy.

“We have found the Quality Performance Dialogue sessions facilitated by Bob and Alicia to be an excellent way to prepare partners for and position those performance discussions in order to achieve a positive and constructive outcome that enhances the spirit of partnership and builds on the trust between the partners.”

- Leigh Minehan, Partner, National Executive, PricewaterhouseCoopers

“Wow, what a great two days. I want to thank you again for your inspirational leadership of the workshop. Man, I felt great.”

- Mary Dolson, Global ACS IFRS, Business Combinations, PricewaterhouseCoopers

“What a great workshop we had this morning. We were all quite tired when we finished because it is so new for us to get to the centre of what we are really saying!!! I thought you both did a great job - and it is not easy to please so many of us at once.”

- Anna Sutherland, Partner, Freehills

“Just wanted to drop you a quick note to say a very sincere thank-you for a great workshop yesterday. The content was thought-provoking and applicable across many different aspects of both my personal and professional life. And as I mentioned, it was one of the few courses I’ve done that has captured my attention for a full-day workshop (not an easy task I may add!!).”

- Jo Lahman, Senior Manager, Performance Improvement Advisory Services, PricewaterhouseCoopers

“The program was wonderfully concrete. The Fortinberry-Murray relationship and communication tools enabled me to get my needs met at work and at home. As a result I have far more energy and enthusiasm to put toward my goals.”

- Jim, Merril Lynch stockbroker

“When I originally came to see you a number of months ago I was faced with major challenges on both my personal and work fronts. The process you have taken and continue to take me through has literally turned around my thinking and way of dealing with these challenges. I look forward to accessing your wisdom and teachings in the future.”

- Jonathan Doy, Partner, Indirect Tax, PricewaterhouseCoopers

“The clients I've recommended to Alicia for executive coaching have been very pleased with the work, and their colleagues and I have observed excellent results. In terms of my own coaching with you, I find the Needs-based Dialogue, ALLOWS communication skills and self-awareness tools very useful in reducing anxiety, confusion, fear and reactivity. A very rewarding approach to self-discovery.”

- Arthur Rindfleisch, Senior Manager, Learning & Education, PricewaterhouseCoopers

“Your techniques are a powerful tool in facilitating positive change and your program is the most exciting thing I have come across in years.”

- Arnold Korver, Managing Consultant, Australian Institute
of Professional Counsellors

Feedback from program participants

“The most valuable thing Freehills has ever done for its people.”

“Excellent presenters with enormous wealth of real world experience and knowledge.”

“Well done, guys, it’s a fabulous program and everyone should have the opportunity to learn these skills.”

“The best course since becoming a partner in 5 years.”

“The workshop addressed the critical elements of dialogue and provided a clear framework to develop skills.”

“Provided preparation for real, difficult situations.”

“Great balance between practical and theory.”

“I learnt valuable tools in language and techniques to form better relationships, be clearer with my team on needs and expectations.”

“I was impressed with the founding of principles on an intellectually sophisticated base. Facilitators are experts in their field—which compares favorably with similar types of programs [where facilitators are management consultants].”

“Very good, relevant, reference material.”