“It was evident fairly early on that we were getting real value from Helen’s contribution. She quickly gained the board’s confidence and became a trusted advisor. Helen has the gravitas and the natural intelligence to work at the board level.
Even though we were all very experienced, none of us had ever come across a consultant that specialized in CEO succession planning. Helen had a template that guided us through the process and the flexibility to tailor it to our particular situation. She was able to guide the board without directing it. In the final analysis we had full confidence and a high level of comfort, knowing that we had executed a fair and comprehensive CEO succession planning process.”
Chair of Talent Management Committee of the Board
Private Company
“We were looking for someone to guide us through the CEO succession planning process – someone who would have no vested interest in doing an outside search. I think few people really know how to do succession planning well. The unique quality that Helen brought was an approach – a framework moulded to our specific needs – that helped us do the best possible job. People were very comfortable with Helen’s warm interview style. She is a very careful listener and was able to share with us a clear picture of the input she gathered from a variety of people. The Board has a lot of confidence in Helen.” Chair of the Board
Pension Plan
Private Company
“We were looking for someone to guide us through the CEO succession planning process – someone who would have no vested interest in doing an outside search. I think few people really know how to do succession planning well. The unique quality that Helen brought was an approach – a framework moulded to our specific needs – that helped us do the best possible job. People were very comfortable with Helen’s warm interview style. She is a very careful listener and was able to share with us a clear picture of the input she gathered from a variety of people. The Board has a lot of confidence in Helen.” Chair of the Board
Pension Plan
“Helen brought to the Board a framework, discipline and high-level process that we were missing in regard to CEO succession planning. She was able to draw on her experience in other industry sectors and apply it to the healthcare world. Helen handled the egos of the committee members very well. She was assertive when she needed to be and supportive when the situation called for it. She was relentless in seeing the process through to its conclusion, and worked effectively with the Committee to make sure everyone completed their part too.”
Chair of the Board
Public Sector Organization
“Helen had the ability to keep the Board focused on the issues and displayed a very high level of empathy. We have a large diverse board of people and she was able to connect with everyone and make everyone feel comfortable. As an outsider, Helen fairly quickly assessed the environment in the boardroom and offered third party objectivity. She is an excellent listener and always delivered the goods in a timely fashion. The tools provided enhanced the performance of the Board and increased its effectiveness.” Chair of Governance Committee of the Board
Pension Plan
“Helen developed a CEO succession planning process for our Board that reflected the unique needs of our company. She brought a tailored approach to this specific mandate that didn’t feel canned. Helen has highly developed interpersonal skills and was able to gauge the mood in the room and respond accordingly. The Board and senior executives quickly developed confidence in her and felt engaged in the process. There are definitely advantages of working with Helen – she has the expertise and experience to facilitate the discussion, anticipate the pitfalls, and help to mitigate the risks involved in CEO succession planning.” CEO
Public Sector Organization
Public Sector Organization
“Helen had the ability to keep the Board focused on the issues and displayed a very high level of empathy. We have a large diverse board of people and she was able to connect with everyone and make everyone feel comfortable. As an outsider, Helen fairly quickly assessed the environment in the boardroom and offered third party objectivity. She is an excellent listener and always delivered the goods in a timely fashion. The tools provided enhanced the performance of the Board and increased its effectiveness.” Chair of Governance Committee of the Board
Pension Plan
“Helen developed a CEO succession planning process for our Board that reflected the unique needs of our company. She brought a tailored approach to this specific mandate that didn’t feel canned. Helen has highly developed interpersonal skills and was able to gauge the mood in the room and respond accordingly. The Board and senior executives quickly developed confidence in her and felt engaged in the process. There are definitely advantages of working with Helen – she has the expertise and experience to facilitate the discussion, anticipate the pitfalls, and help to mitigate the risks involved in CEO succession planning.” CEO
Public Sector Organization