“Denise is an exceptional speaker and facilitator whose authenticity and communication skills make leadership principles easy to grasp. She connects deeply with her audience and leaves a lasting impact.”
—Kelley Bullard, MD, Alameda Health System

“Denise challenged me to set a transformational goal, helping our organization evolve from good to visionary.”
—Katheen Stueck, Arts Director, Stanford University

“Denise is an outstanding speaker. Her book, RiverLogic, offers powerful, practical steps that anyone can implement right away. It’s a must-read.”
—Deb Peretz, MD, TheRealMe.io

“Denise was a phenomenal coach! She helped me to understand where I was excelling and to create new goals. I always appreciated speaking with her–she is compassionate but tells it like it is. I can say that Denise has transformed the way that I think about how I work and how I manage.”
—Jess Mathews, PhD (at time of collaboration) Assoc. Dean & Director Summer Program, Stanford University

“Denise was my coach in the Management Academy. Denise's approach focused not only on my career but also on my work/life balance. Her listening skills were top notch! She provided coaching support as I worked through my goal and development plans for a start-up company.”
—Gerri O’Riordan, PhD (at time of collaboration), Director of Clinical Research, Stanford University

“Denise is a truly remarkable facilitator and leadership mentor. Her ability to listen and superb communication skills made this leadership training an engaging and worthwhile experience.”
—M. Kelley Bullard, MD, Clinical Professor of Surgery

“Learning how to enhance my EQ skills and become a radical listener, helps me lead more focused, cohesive, and productive teams. The skills provided in this course gives me the confidence to hold difficult conversations with more courage and compassion.”
—Meaghan McInerny Rodeck, MBA, Non-Profit Leader

“It’s rare as a leader to have space to reflect intentionally on how you communicate — then have it mirrored back by peers and a coach.”
— Senior Leader, Tech Industry, Participant, From Friction to Flow