Maria van Hekken has helped executives, teams and individuals
achieve positive results at all levels of their leadership
and career growth. Here’s what’s being said about
Yes2Yes:
Awakening My Unique Leadership Strengths
“My Yes2Yes coaching experience has significantly increased my awareness
of my strengths and my confidence in being able to be the leader I want to
be. I have been through numerous training and leadership development opportunities,
none of which have been as valuable as the past few months with Maria. The
one-on-one experience has been invigorating for both my professional and personal
life. I’m more focused now on allowing my strengths to determine my future
rather than my limitations.”
-- M. Reynolds, Vice President
Getting to the Core of My Issues
“Maria listens well and hears messages that are underlying.
Our interactions were powerful. In one work setting,
Maria helped me get to the core of what the workplace challenges
were and develop strategies for overcoming them. It led to
understanding my own skill set and the personal challenges
in addressing my issues. Maria was good at drawing things
out of me, analyzing and connecting the dots. Through her
coaching, I learned how to talk through and work out a strategy
for setting priorities, and utilize an effective time management
matrix.”
-- P. Rogers, Director of The AxelsonCenter and
Professor of Nonprofit Management
“I felt an intuitive understanding from the beginning… Maria’s
experiences and all she shared brought a sense of clarity
to me. Her perspective was above the plane --
not just practical,
but a “mojo” that had a real impact. She perceives
items that are below the surface, that are very important
to identify. She really helped me dig deep down to the source
of the issue. Her coaching methodologies are effective, engaging
and interacting –- and bring out the truth.”
-- G. Agard, Executive Director
Discovering and Living My True Potential
“Maria held up a mirror for me to see my potential. With her guidance
and support, I was able to overcome my self-imposed limitations and open myself
to the possibilities being offered to me. My supervisor is impressed and delighted
with my new-found confidence and has come to rely on my judgment and advice.
Before, I had a wealth of knowledge and experience that I felt reluctant to
offer. Now I freely participate in management decisions to the degree I enjoy!
Thanks to Yes2Yes, I’ve achieved my dream position and I’m
succeeding beyond my expectations.”
-- G. Alexander, Senior Executive Associate
Realizing My Passion. Achieving My Dream.
“I truly have grown from my experience with Yes2Yes. When I first started
Maria’s coaching program, I was at a crossroads in
my professional life. Utilizing a very structured, yet flexible
process -- Maria helped me identify
the areas that make me happy and that I have passion around.
I’m
now applying those values and ambitions to my life, and moving
toward my life dream.”
-- P. Woolworth, Sales Executive
Becoming a Committed Career Networker
“Yes2Yes helped me maximize my career networking opportunities.
Maria opened my eyes to all kinds of lead possibilities for
networking potential. Key for me was getting the right support
and encouragement that leads to increased activity. Maria
gave me that. Now, I have the ability and motivation to continue
networking even after I landed a job, which will help me stay
current and connected in my field.”
-- G. Banks, Chief Financial Officer
Staying Focused and Positive in My Job Hunt
“In my job search, I went through a dry spell with no interviews. Within
five weeks after working with Yes2Yes, I had several interviews. Maria helped
me stay positive and focused throughout the search. She is also very perceptive.
(Her insights on my cover letter and resume were invaluable.) She hones in
on strengths and weaknesses and has an understanding about what employers look
for when they interview candidates. I’m going to hire
Maria again to coach me around interacting with my supervisor.”
-- J. Center, Housing Development Director
Investing Wisely In My Success
“A year to the date after our first meeting, the results
Maria promised in her original proposal to accomplish came
about. For the investment, the bang for the buck was incredible.
Yes2Yes is worth every dime!”
-- G. Agard, Executive Director
“The return on investment (ROI) of my coaching experience
with Yes2Yes has been clearly demonstrated. My renewed enthusiasm
for my job and my development both professionally and personally
have already been noticed by my supervisor and my co-workers.
I credit to this to the coaching process. As a direct result,
I have been able to differentiate myself with my energy and
commitment and have been given the opportunity by our CEO
to lead and participate in activities and initiatives that
will positively impact the results of the company. The coaching
experience has provided great value to me and my company.
I know that if calculated, the ROI of this experience would
be far more than 100%!”
-- M. Reynolds, Vice President
Writing and Winning Grants. Impacting Positive
Growth.
“Maria was very successful in writing and winning many grants while she
was at the Rodale Institute. In fact, she was a key leader and organizer for
us in the whole fundraising arena. Ultimately, the relationships Maria established
with funders --
like the Kellogg Foundation, for example --
had a big impact
on us as an organization.”
-- A. Rodale, Chairman Emeritus, Rodale Institute
