Testimonials

CB Richard Ellis

"Rebecca has been an incredible conduit and influence for growth in my life, not just my career. Whether it is untapped potential, a simmering passion, interpersonal or work relationships, she provides valuable perspective for fresh introspection. Strap on the rockets and Rebecca will fire you up to reach greater heights."

ROI: Jeff Glenn realized a 100% increase in both individual and team revenue as a result of coaching which increased his self-confidence, motivation and passion for his work.

Jeff A. Glenn, Senior Vice President
CB Richard Ellis

The Staubach Company

"I often found myself getting caught up in someone else’s dream or plan for me. And along the way I would continually neglect the repeating little voice inside my head crying out, "Follow your passions and dreams, the things that have true meaning to you!" I call it a whisper about what matters most to me. The tragedy is that there are many other voices trying to drown out the whisper as well. Rebecca has allowed me the chance to remove the world from my shoulders and clear my mind from all of the clutter and other people’s voices and view the world from a position of true meaning to me. She understands me, she has kept my eye on the ball, and most importantly I trust her. In the end she has helped me to create true happiness and fulfillment in my life and for this I am forever grateful."

ROI: Guy Harvey dramatically improved his team’s effectiveness, beat all his revenue goals and significantly increased the value of his equity ownership in the Staubach Company with the added perspective brought to his leadership style from coaching.

Guy Harvey, Principal
The Staubach Company

KC Ramsay Photography

"People like Rebecca are precious and rare. Who have you worked with who can keep up with every move you make, in any direction? Who do you know who will put their heart and soul on the line for you every time you need them? You owe it to your company, your colleagues, your family and, most importantly, yourself to find such a person."

ROI: KC Ramsay began his life-long dream of being a professional photographer after spending 30 years as a principal in an architectural firm due to enhanced courage and clarity of vision developed during coaching.

KC Ramsay, Owner
KC Ramsay Photography

ChannelAdvisor Corporation

"The moment you realize that what used to be your passion has turned into the dreaded situation called "work" it’s time to contact Rebecca. You’ll identify possibilities that have been overlooked and renew your sense of adventure in everyday life and in your business."

ROI: Jennifer Gibson was promoted from Chief Financial Officer to Vice President of the entire ChannelAdvisor International enterprise as a result of coaching, which helped her to clarify her leadership strengths and advocate for more responsibility in this local venture-backed start-up.

Jennifer Gibson, Vice President
ChannelAdvisor Corporation

Fahlberg Coaching & Consulting

"I engaged Rebecca over a year ago to help me become a better executive coach. I have been a successful entrepreneur and leader. I now have a consulting business that provides entrepreneurs with strategic and business planning services, financing strategies and day to day operating advice. Many of my clients desired one on one executive coaching. I found myself to be lacking in this area of expertise. Rebecca has done a marvelous job of enhancing my coaching skills. She has helped me understand the difference between giving "advice" on how to do things vs. "coaching" a leader to "discover" their own strengths and shortcomings and thereby taking personal ownership for improving their effectiveness. Rebecca is energetic, insightful, challenging, supportive and just plain fun to work with."

ROI: John was able to move from being a corporate leader at the C-level in several large and small start-up organizations, including Target, to creating a lifestyle business that allows him to mentor and guide young entrepreneurs to create their own successes, just as he did in his own corporate career.

John Fahlberg, CEO
Fahlberg Coaching & Consulting

Research Triangle Chapter

"Rebecca, the reports coming in indicate that you did an amazing piece of educating in your Decision-Making Workshop for NACD. You are a true ally and friend to our organization. On behalf of the Board of Directors, members and friends of our Chapter, I want to thank you for your work as faculty for our Spring Director’s College Decision-Making presentation. We sincerely appreciate you making time in your busy schedule to prepare your thoughts and share your knowledge. Your preparation and presentation speaks to your professionalism and selfless commitment to our business, community and state. Our Chapter’s long-term goal of improving the quality of corporate board advice came closer because of your contribution. You have set a standard of preparation and participation to which we will hold all future speakers."

ROI: NACD provides education to individuals who either belong to both for-profit and not-for-profit Boards of Directors, or who aspire to do so. It is dedicated to raising the bar on corporate directorship for the benefit of all stakeholders, everywhere.

John J. Healy, Jr., President
Research Triangle Chapter
National Association of Corporate Directors

Wealth Management Company

"I was "Living in Stuck" being unhappy and frustrated yet not able to blueprint what I should do to get the energy flowing again to redirect my life and move in a new direction. I was floundering, overwhelmed, and bored. Living in Yes helped me to realize that my goals, my desires, and my choices were not properly aligned and therefore I could never experience the energy, peace, and happiness I craved.

This book enabled me to isolate the deficiencies and identify the strengths in my life to clearly see where true change must be made in order to achieve my life goals. Once the framework was completed by taking the various supporting tests in the book, along with Rebecca's no-nonsense, comprehensive scenarios and suggestions, it was plain to see what work was to be done. Surprisingly, it wasn't a difficult process to begin to make the slight changes needed to bring a dramatic result."

Karen Khoury, Project Manager
Wealth Management Company

The Trust Company of the South

"During our day-long, off-site retreat at the Merrill Leadership conference center, Rebecca quickly gained the trust of our entire senior executive team by establishing an easy rapport with each member of the team and then building our confidence in her facilitation skills by exhibiting a clear understanding of our multi-layered team dynamics and very different personality styles. By the end of the day, Rebecca had helped our managers learn and practice new ways to have necessary, but difficult, conversations that then allowed us to confront some issues which have been limiting our growth for a while. There’s still work to do, but we’re already a stronger organization. She's a tremendous asset!"

William H. Smith, CFP®, Principal
The Trust Company of the South

Philanthropy Journal

"Rebecca Merrill provided nonprofit leaders at our Lunch ‘n’ Learn workshop in Charlotte with a lot of really good, practical ideas for coping with some of the tough leadership challenges they face. She gave us all a lot to think about it and work with."

Todd Cohen
Editor and publisher
Philanthropy Journal

Splash Language Immersion

"Over and over Rebecca's insights have astonished and rejuvenated me. Each and every time I meet with her I leave transformed in some way. Meet with her once and you'll see. It will be the best investment you ever made."

Alan Young, CEO
Splash Language Immersion