"Stephanie is masterful at bringing clarity to things and helps me look at the big picture. She was instrumental in my decision to leave a long time job and open my own firm—the best career of my life."
"Heather empowered me to look inside and see what it was I truly wanted out of work and life. We set out my priorities, my criteria for my next job, and I learned about the strengths I had as a person, not just a list of software acumen!"
"Linda’s Executive Coaching has helped me become a better leader. She coached me to not avoid difficult discussions, but to approach them in a non aggressive way. I feel like much more of a natural leader, and I’m having a lot more fun now."
"Working with Heather changed my life in ways I didn't know were possible. This year I launched a business that has gone from nothing to flourishing in so many ways. I'm so grateful to Heather for her personal, heartfelt, and out-of-the-box style. I'm so grateful for all you do!"
"Working with Stephanie has been the single most transformative experience. Thanks to Stephanie’s advice and support, I entered and completed graduate school, have made it through many professional challenges, and have established my own business."
"Linda unlocked some doors inside me with some ready understanding of concerns that face me as a leader, a parent, and a partner with some very simple solutions and practices. Linda's been an integral part of my successful leadership role at work and home."
"Stephanie has been an invaluable sounding board. My coaching sessions with Stephanie have provided me with a case study-like approach to work through current business challenges, a constructive unbiased listening center which provides immediate stress relief, and an actionable and useful “nugget” to put into immediate action from each session."
"Heather brought order to my chaos and helped me pursue my goals in a more purposeful, fulfilling way. Now I feel less stressed, more in control and able to enjoy taking some big steps that I’ve been working towards for a long time."
"I love working with Heather, she's not only my productivity coach, she’s my accountability partner. She helps me stay on track with my goals, my weekly tasks and I’ve been able to accomplish more in the past 3 months than I have all year.”
"In my work, I found myself challenged to engage the physician leaders across the organization. With Carpenter Smith Consulting, we learned strategies that resulted in a dramatic growth in provider satisfaction from the 11th percentile to the 73rd percentile!"
"Linda is a great listener and powerful observer. I rely on her wisdom and pragmatic advice around team dynamics, culture and leadership. Simply put, Linda makes me better."
"I found my sessions with Heather to be very insightful, practical, and useful, and focused on elements of employee behaviors which we normally don't pay attention to. Our discussions helped me grow in my new role at work as well as out of work."
"Heather helped me see that work isn't just about the money. She took the big picture view of my life and gave me the tools I needed to commit to my pursuits. My stress is gone and both of my businesses are better than ever!
"I learned more about how to be a leader from Carpenter Smith Consulting than I did from my Master's program at Harvard."
Living Thoughtfully: From Black and White to Gray
As we’ve moved through the initial stages of the pandemic, leaders are exploring when and how to reopen.
3 Steps to Successful Virtual Delegation
The ability to delegate is critical to success in work and life.
Living Thoughtfully: A Lot of Days in this Morning!
This week, pay attention to “how many days are in your mornings”, and explore ways to be present and awake in your moments.
Living Thoughtfully: Protect Yourself & Protect Others
Caring for one another is good for each and every one of us and is key to your success as a leader.
3 Steps to Great Impact
With intentional leadership you can create a culture where a possibility mindset is the norm.
Living Thoughtfully: Combatting Erosion
Taking care and listening to yourself is so important during erosive times. You matter to us, to your loved ones, and to the world.
Don’t Give Up, Show Up.
As you lead in your life, in your work, and in your world, remember, there is much that happens when you show up.
Living Thoughtfully: It’s Going to be OK
Show up each day with your gifts and talents, your values and beliefs, and your love for your world. Let the best of you lead during this time.
If I Have to Make One More Decision…
With decision fatigue, even the smallest decisions are challenging.
A Corporate Response to a Human Problem
Leaders are most powerful when they pause before acting and ask themselves, “Is what I am about to do or say in alignment with my goals?”