I've taken a few Leadership-related courses and this one, by far, provided a different perspective on what "leadership" actually means. I have quite a few take-aways that I can implement with my group to improve not only morale, but also try to spark a creative outlook on individual development through coaching.

The whole approach to focusing on the person and how a problem affects them, vice focusing on the problem and solving it, really resonated. I'm a problem-solver by nature, but allowing my team to solve their own problems by offering a path to get there (coaching), is a really important focus for leaders. That whole concept opened so many ideas for building actual teamwork through accountability.

I am really going to practice setting aside my need to solve all problems and use the coaching techniques I learned in this course to help my team find solutions for themselves.

- Supervisor, NavFac SW

Rebecca has a real talent for connecting with Marines on the topic of leadership, team building, and culture. As a leader, I learned a great deal from hearing my young officers open up in the context of her facilitated discussion. In collecting feedback from the entire group that attended the session, everything I have received has been incredibly positive. They will continue to debate, discuss, and brainstorm with one another for weeks to come.

- Brad, Operational Leader, USMC

Dr. Hannagan completely exceeded my group’s expectations. As a leader of 420 individuals, I asked Dr. Hannagan to assess where we were as an organization and how we could be better. Individuals were willing to openly share their perspective on what we needed to work on and what was working well because of her facilitation. She gave [the group] insight on how important everyone is in the group, unit, organization, etc. Pausing, thinking, and evaluating not only makes a person better, but also assists an organization in facilitating change to become something better.

- Mike, Operational Leader, USMC

This course just felt different. My definition of myself as a supervisor to my team members changed drastically - I'm not only their supervisor, but I'm also a leader, which means making sure they have what they need, especially the ability to solve their own problems and become self-reliant. I've got that awareness now, and the basic tools and practices to do accomplish that.

- Supervisor, NavFac SW

Dr. Hannagan’s lifetime of study, exemplary character, and professional background make her a true gold mine of wisdom and counsel. She is a learner and a listener who appreciates that every environment is different and there are no simple answers to complex leadership challenges. She is thoughtful, has a great sense of humor, and communicates in a humble and relatable manner. She is one of a handful of people I would turn to for advice or counsel if I was leading an organization or project.

- Scott, Professor, USMC (ret)

I appreciate the tools provided to move forward on actions, plans, accountability, etc. to manage and be part of successful teams.

Moving forward, I am going to incorporate my team in a more collaborative way to build the team stronger since my team is spread across the nation.

Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience and allowing the training to have structure but unfold organically - it made for many many take aways!

Supervisor, NavFac SW

I loved the give and take of our conversations during the training sessions. It allowed me to take the material in, process it, share my thoughts and experiences, and also have my perspective broadened through hearing insights on the material… I found the storytelling element of explaining and synthesizing the material quite effective. Rebecca was a fantastic instructor and coach! I left our sessions a better leader, coach, and professor. Thank you!

- Steven, Coach and Professor, USA (ret)

The value of the culture assessment, for me, was validation of everything we have been working on as a leadership team. Above and beyond that is the time Dr. Hannagan spent with our Marines, and the value isn't just in terms of those conversations and what those who were present learned from each other, but all the conversations that ensued and will continue to happen as a result. I believe there will be positive effects in the weeks and months to come.

- Michael, Operational Leader, USMC

The practical coaching exercises and the free flow case method of teaching that enabled the students to think. Instead of pushing a lot of stuff down their throats.

I intend to practice what I learned and apply the leadership training to my work and how to interact with people.

- Supervisor, NavFac SW

For me, what was really valuable in working with Dr. Hannagan was getting those perspectives. We leaders could sit in a room with our junior Marines and ask questions and just wouldn't get those insights. I appreciate that what we have learned is immediately actionable.

- Josh, Operational Leader, USMC

I have experienced important and powerful forward movement in being able to do what I need to do as a leader at this level as a result of leadership coaching. The questions my coach asks do not feel like they are coming from an interest in achieving an outcome or fulfill a client-based relationship, but rather a fundamental interest in the topics I bring to coaching. Dr. Hannagan creates a non-judgmental space separated from the flow of the workday and that is absolutely necessary to do the perspective taking and reflection that leads to the growth and performance I have experienced.

- Thomas, Executive Leader, Defense Organization