What it’s like to work with us

  • “Abby draws from a seemingly endless supply of tools and methods for moving teams forward. She’s like that physical trainer who pushes you harder, but in the end she enables you to go much further and faster, together. It’s rare to find a linchpin person who bravely catalyzes leaders with a rigorous-yet-enjoyable, tough-yet-rewarding process of becoming a strong leadership team that delivers results for the business and the culture."

    Brandon Schauer, VP of Enterprise Design at a Fortune 100 Financial Institution

  • "Chris is the real deal. It's rare to find someone who brings a depth of professional acumen, savvy and creativity - with emotional intelligence and coaching skill. You can count on someone who 'gets' the unique pressures of working on the frontlines of climate, sustainability, ESG, etc - having gone through his own journey of burnout and coming out the other side with resilience and humility. I recommend Chris as a coach, a human and creative."

    Renée Lertzman, PhD, climate psychologist and founder of Project InsideOut

  • "Working with Abby helped me tap into an internal wisdom I didn’t know I had. She helped me discover my purpose and what I am most passionate about, and gave me tools to further explore that passion in both my professional and personal life. After suffering a serious injury I found myself drawing on the tools and skills that Abby taught me more than ever during my recovery. Working with Abby has changed my life in so many more ways than I ever could have imagined!"

    Elaine Salvatore, Sr. Vendor Manager of Prepared Foods at Amazon

  • "Chris has a deep understanding of what drives people and helps them understand it better for themselves. He was able to help shift my mindset in the moment, question my assumptions about myself (and others), and provide a great balance of deep inner work and practical everyday tools. I have learned an incredible amount about myself and my leadership.”

    Somer Huntley, Chief Operating Officer at The Dream Corps

  • “I needed to articulate what the future looks like and build excitement and encouragement for my team to embrace it. Abby came with a well honed set of steps. She really delivered. She owned the room; I have never seen my team so engaged. We left with clear insights and tangible next steps to enable us to continue the momentum."

    Tom F., Treasurer at a Fortune 100 Financial Institution

  • "Sustaining our strength during this long march towards climate justice demands so much of us as leaders and humans. I feel re-energized and committed once more to the fight for a healthy planet thanks to the mentorship and coaching Chris provided."

    Christian Chamberlin, SVP, Climate and Social Impact, M Booth

  • "It has been an incredible experience working with Abby! She has empowered me with so many tools to navigate my career and life in a calm, thoughtful and confident way. She has helped me find more focus and direction in my career. We worked on setting boundaries and growing my relationships at work. I have found a more meaningful relationship to myself, which has in turn blossomed more meaningful relationships with my colleagues, friends and family. Whether you are new to these practices or have been doing them for a while, Abby is the perfect coach to help you discover the tools within yourself to step into your life with more meaning and confidence."

    Nuzi Barkatally, VP of Startup Banking, Life Sciences & Healthcare at Silicon Valley Bank

  • "With Chris’ support I’ve truly experienced a revitalization. His method is structured enough to overcome inertia and have a real impact, but flexible enough to allow us to adjust to the dynamics of life and what makes the most sense for my situation. With Chris’ help, I’ve taken greater control of my self-identity and what I spend my energy on. I know I am showing up as my best self more often than not and having a positive impact on the people around me."

    Christopher Brody, Marketing Director, Mars

  • “Abby’s mindfulness program had the structure I craved as an outcome-driven, action-oriented person. She shined a light on parts of me that I didn’t know existed. She didn’t try to ‘fix me,’ rather we sought to understand through gentle curiosity. Abby has given me the tools to continue this work on myself. I’ve noticed a shift in how I process things that are out of my control. This has been particularly powerful during the pandemic. Rather than reacting with anger or indecision, I’m able to maintain equanimity and move forward with clarity, all thanks to Abby.”

    Gabriella U., Product Manager at a Fortune 100 Financial Institution

  • "I have worked with other coaches, taken leadership classes, meditation programs, and much more over the years – and working with Chris was by far the most effective and transformative experience I’ve had. Working with Chris has made me more grounded and present in my personal life, and a more energized, creative, empathetic and effective leader at work. Chris is warm and easy to work with, has a great way of connecting and an excellent sense of humor. "

    Ineke Mushovic, Executive Director, Movement Advancement Project

  • “I was shocked how transformative Abby’s work was for me. It struck the perfect balance of being structured and fluid; empathetic yet guided. Paced in a way that I learned a lot and could immediately apply it to my own life. Abby helped me to become more self-aware and intentional throughout my daily life — which has allowed me to bring more of my entire self to every moment."

    Ryan H., Senior Designer at Google

  • "Chris helped me define and articulate my values so that I could live my life more fully, and envision a bolder future for my career, my health, and my family. He’s a master communicator whose approach to vision and strategy is action-oriented, inspiring and fun. His leadership was a gift."

    Jena Thompson Meredith, former Vice President of Business Development, The Conservation Fund

  • "Chris combines strength with stillness. He’ll patiently prod, pushing you to reflect on your why, examine the what, and explore several how’s. In the moment, you’ll be challenged. Throughout the journey, you’ll be rewarded.”

    Jeff Kirschner, CEO, Litterati

  • "Time and time again, I've been struck by how much Chris genuinely cares about his clients. He has helped me to discover what brings me to life and — just as importantly — what doesn't. I don't think I could recommend him more."

    Ada Wan, People Strategy and Operations, Google

  • "Chris could often see and hear things in our discussions that I didn't — what made me excited, what made me tick, what risks I might have been needlessly afraid to take. What's more, Chris is quite simply a kind individual with extreme empathy, and was able to lift me up in my lowest moments of confidence. I couldn't recommend Chris enough!"

    Kate Ward, CEO, The Dipp

  • "What makes Abby different from other team coaches is her human-centered approach, her openness and ability to bring people in and participate. People walked away believing they had a part in writing the vision and mission. Before working with Abby, I never thought trust was so important. I was a results machine. I just wanted to move forward. I had anxiety about if we're going to get it all done. I realized after working with Abby that if you take the operational approach, you may check the box and get it done, but, there's no action, empowerment or enablement on the other side.”

    Kristina B., VP of Product Development at a Fortune 100 Financial Institution

  • "Abby will change your life, and help you get to know yourself in a way that will unlock your potential to make deep, lasting changes."

    Head of Product Management at the Innovation Lab for a Fortune 100 Financial Institution

  • “Abby's approach to coaching and leadership was unlike anything I have ever experienced. It led me through an introspective journey designed to expand my potential. Abby laid out a syllabus that would guide us through the individual, team, and organization strategies on our challenges and goals. I thoroughly enjoyed discussing these insights with my team members during. These discussions led to improved understanding, cordiality, team cohesion, and most importantly, trust. It gave me tools I did not possess, and sharpened and brightened existing ones."

    John M., Software Engineering Manager at the Innovation Lab of a Fortune 100 Financial Institution

  • “As someone who had already experienced the life-changing power of mindfulness meditation and had been working on building self-awareness for a long time, I was skeptical about how much more I could grow. But my work with Abby opened my eyes to concepts I'd never heard of before and brought together many tools I knew about, but hadn't used in conjunction with each other. This combination of new material and thoughtfully sequenced learnings and techniques unlocked many other levels of growth and understanding that have helped me make significant progress — making me a better leader, mother, friend, and person. I've built a foundation of confidence and trust in myself that has supported me as I stepped into a bigger and more complex leadership role. These are deep, lasting changes that have improved my quality of life both personally and professionally. Abby's warmth and compassion and flexibility to adapt the materials to the challenges my team was facing allowed us to show up and give our all to this investment in ourselves. If I could do it again, I would in a heartbeat so I could squeeze every drop of goodness out."

    Kate T., Head of Design at the Innovation Lab for a Fortune 100 Financial Institution

  • "Working with Abby has made me a stronger employee, friend, and partner. The most impactful result of working together was learning to understand how my mind works. Now, I am able to separate negative thoughts from my greater perspective rather than getting lost in a negative spiral. I have an easier ability to avoid getting caught in the moment emotionally and am less reactive as a result. I had originally thought the mindfulness tools would just be a bonus to the coaching but the mindfulness tools have ended up being incredibly helpful long after our coaching engagement for both my mood and my ability to handle the stresses of the new normal. In addition to these tools, I also loved the format. Abby provided readings and time to internalize what I was learning. Even after my coaching sessions, I still look back to the activities and readings to further my understanding."

    Nina S., Sr. Product Manager at Geometer