I invited Ilona to present techniques on handling Difficult Conversations to a roundtable group of seasoned senior executives. They were impressed by her knowledgeable command of the topic and her credibility. She provided them with very practical and useful techniques that could be applied immediately to their own employee issues. Within the first week of her presentation, I’ve heard positive results from applying the techniques. I was impressed by her ability to create a “dialogue” with the group on the topic versus simply “educating” them, which is essential for senior audiences.
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Carin Gendell Forum Leader at Renaissance Executive Forums
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Thank you very much for a terrific presentation and facilitation of our World Café. At my weekly management team staff meeting today, your portion of our two-day program stood out as one of the highlights. Feedback has been positive, with folks really enjoying the opportunity to work together in developing solutions.
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Senior Executive Government Agency
My manager rated my performance for FY14 as “Materially Exceeds Expectations,” which is the highest rating. I wanted to thank you for all your guidance and help this year. I owe this rating in part to your mentorship and coaching.
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Senior Leader Commercial Transportation
Over the past several years, Ilona has provided exceptional support as a coach, performance management consultant, and developer of training content. A great resource.
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Mark S. Fanning, Senior Vice President, Human Resources and Administration American Institutes for Research
Ilona demonstrates excellent skill in providing individual and organizational advice to senior executives. She is the ultimate professional who can be counted on to deliver the best in understanding, assessing, and helping to redesign organizations in some of the most difficult and complex situations.
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Connie Harshaw Human Resources Expert and Consultant
Ilona has worked with us at FMP for over five years, for a number of clients, and has been outstanding. Ilona quickly earns the trust of top leaders and is extremely effective at mobilizing leaders and getting them to take the difficult steps necessary to effect change.
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Tim Barnhart, Founder and Chairman of the Board Federal Management Partners, Inc.
We hired Ilona to guide the leadership of our rapidly growing consulting practice. We desperately needed guidance as our business and staff scaled to new heights, our clients demanded more attention, and competitors quickly imitated our great ideas.
Ilona helped to develop structure, create a manageable path forward, and allowed us to remain in control of our destiny. It was an absolute blast and we thank you Ilona!
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Michael Euripides, Director of Business Strategy Impact Makers
Ilona was my executive coach. Ilona’s approach to developing my leadership skills involved an in-depth study of me as an individual. She helped me develop an action plan to develop leadership by addressing specific areas (e.g., communication) and by improving my own well being. Completing the plan prepared me for assuming the role of a senior executive leader. In addition, my most recent 360° assessment has demonstrated an improvement in all my leadership competencies. During the coaching process, I was extremely impressed by her ability to identify areas of concern and relevant research (including self-help guides), and to use that research to customize a plan for me. That plan resulted in immediate as well as long-term improvements as a leader and person. I recommend her to anyone who strives to be a better leader and team player, and to organizations who are committed to strengthening their leadership teams.
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Senior Executive Federal agency
Most recently, I had the privilege of working with Ilona on an organizational development and culture-building program for a new federal agency. Ilona brings a passion for individual growth and organizational development to everything she does. She is brilliant at helping clients to see the path ahead and anticipating and removing potential obstacles. She’s an excellent group facilitator and participants in her programs leave with rave reviews.
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Deanna Banks Independent human capital consultant
I had the opportunity to work with Ilona and found her to be professional and an excellent coach. Ilona is able to listen, comprehend, and provide clear feedback. Her experiences bring sound recommendations and she is very helpful in finding the right paths for her clients and their staff. I would recommend Ilona.
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John Shanks, Director of Law Enforcement Relations National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund