Corporate Consulting Testimonials

Jim Brehm, Global Financial, Operations, & Sales Executive (Fortune 200 Entertainment)

“I had the pleasure of working with Jennifer on a complex SAP-IPM system implementation. Jennifer played a pivotal role in redesigning our processes to fully leverage the new technology, and her impact on our culture was lasting. Jennifer’s ability to navigate a diverse and strong-willed team through the complexities of change was truly commendable. She skillfully facilitated discussions and fostered collaboration, breaking down long-standing silos and encouraging a shift from our legacy culture to a more integrated, cooperative approach. Her insights and leadership were instrumental in helping us embrace the new enterprise application, ensuring that every team member felt included and empowered. Thanks to Jennifer’s dedication and expertise, we not only achieved our project goal of an on-time and on-budget go live, but she also laid the foundation for a more agile and collaborative environment moving forward. I am grateful for her contributions and highly recommend her to any organization seeking a compassionate and transformative change management leader.“

Jennifer Kovacev, Manager, Program Management Business Division (Federally Funded Research & Development)

“Jennifer is a thoughtful, deeply committed, and extraordinarily talented strategic change leader. I have had the privilege of partnering with her on several business management projects implemented within a complex and dynamic environment. Her investment in understanding the program planning and controls discipline, drivers for local advancements in this capability, FFRDC culture, and how to best communicate and compel change is unparalleled in my Aerospace experience. She skillfully set the stage for change and crafted honest and cogent communication on the call to action for executives and ground team contributors. Jennifer builds trust, keeps change projects on task, identifies gaps and course corrections, leads and energizes all means of communication, and is master in her craft. If your organization is making challenging changes, Jennifer is the superhero you need to lead the charge!

Lynn Bond, Program Office Executive Director (Global Telecomm & Consumer Electronics)

“Jennifer worked for me as the lead change management consultant for a business process redesign. In the work she did, she was under pressure in a challenging environment that demanded attention to detail, as well as enterprise business savvy. Jennifer is at ease with board members, project team members, and general personnel and is extremely personable. I highly recommend her to any company that strives for improved business performance.”

Vice President and Global Process Owner Accounts Payable (Fortune 200 Entertainment)

“Jennifer worked closely with the leadership team of our newly established financial shared services division to articulate and align departmental goals, capabilities, and behaviors needed, then worked directly with my team to translate those goals into meaningful day-to-day activities. Jennifer is a strong facilitator in complex situations. In a rapidly changing and ambiguous environment, she displays a calm, logical, and objective demeanor.”

Vice President, Accounting (Fortune 200 Entertainment)

“Jennifer was awesome at creating opportunities for us to step away from the day-to-day activities to reflect and work on strategic topics for team development, leadership skills, and many other important areas not always top-of-mind in our world of accounting. She has the type of personality that makes it very easy to work with her. Jennifer was always there when we needed help planning staff transitions that often were difficult changes for employees.”

Steve Sherwood, Program Manager (Global Telecomm & Consumer Electronics)

“Jennifer worked as the Change Manager for a large SAP upgrade project that impacted thousands of employees in four countries. With her professionalism and attention to detail, she quickly gained my confidence and trust in making crucial decisions and dealing directly with stakeholders in aspects of change management. Her efforts were a big factor in helping the project achieve scope and schedule targets.”

Coaching Testimonials

Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations (University/College)

“Jennifer provided a supportive and constructive environment that helped me develop my voice as a leader. Her coaching sessions provided much-needed time to reflect on my work, and her insightful guidance enabled me to learn how to respond to challenges successfully."

Patty Sullivan, Director of Finance and Operations (Not-for-Profit)

“Being coached by Jennifer was time I looked forward to. As an executive coach, she helped me find my own solutions to our work challenges and recognize, on my own, where I could professionally grow. She helped me think through issues, ideas, and develop new ways of communicating recommendations. Her style of coaching is with kindness, sensitivity, and objectivity even while pushing me outside my comfort zone. With this newfound confidence, I proactively develop my opinions and make recommendations that the Board members listen to and respect for ensuring our not-for-profit organization’s financial health in what remains a tough economy.”

Mary Donnelly-Crocker, Executive Director (Not-for-Profit)

“Jennifer provided pro bono executive coaching for our not-for-profit organization during the economic downturn. Her calm, supportive, and logical disposition helped us step back and view the ‘forest.’ She helped me approach change with objectivity and move forward for progress. With her coaching, we completely revamped our financial and organizational reporting in ways that clearly communicated our financial standing, enabled better planning and forecasting, and built the confidence of the Board.”

Jan Cantwell, Development Director (Not-for-Profit)

“Jennifer is insightful and discerning in her coaching abilities. My coaching experience with her allowed me to focus and brainstorm solutions that would help to ensure my personal success in the work environment. She also assisted in helping me to identify my professional goals and communicate them with confidence.”