Clients

“Kerry is savvy, honest, and inspiring. She very deftly helped me explore ways around and through some enduring roadblocks; within a few weeks I was off the starting block and moving forward in new and more fulfilling directions. Every minute with Kerry was time well spent!”

Tom Clynes , Contributing Editor, National Geographic Adventure

“Kerry is an engaging and motivating speaker and leadership trainer. Her approach is fresh, inspiring, and hits the mark!”

Allan Goldberg, MD, Board of Governors, American Red Cross

“Kerry is an excellent coach, with a well-rounded style for impacting the growth and balance of her clients. It was not always easy to delve into areas that needed focus and reflection, but the impact of the outcomes were huge. Kerry is a thoughtful leadership coach. Impacting my “whole” life was a critical need for me, and the changes became joyful. I had not taken this approach before, and as someone who has been in business for a few decades, I was surprised at how important this became.”

Shelia R. Cleary, Associate Vice President, National Life Group

“I was impressed with Kerry’s content and I knew this was what I was looking to bring to the management team. Kerry helped us develop an interactive, fast-paced comprehensive training for conflict management. A “before and after assessment” measured substantial change in competency and level of mastery in dealing with conflict for the management team. Kerry is a pleasure to partner with and we have invited her back several more times.”

Virginia Houle, Senior Human Capital Business Partner, Markem-Imaje Corporation (A Dover Company)

“Watershed Coaching was instrumental in helping our worldwide group redefine how we are providing our legal services and how we work and cooperate amongst ourselves. The results were real, quick, and significant.”

Jonas Bruzas, Senior Counsel, Business Units, Kraft Foods

“As a start-up fintech company with global operations, customers and partners, we are constantly strapped for time and resources.  Kerry facilitated our leadership team through an eye-opening team process that has given us tools and resources to streamline communications and cultivate trust, resulting in greater clarity of our roles and responsibilities, improved cross-collaboration and keeping us oriented toward our commercial goals and our mission.”

Amit Sharma, CEO, FinClusive

“Our work with Kerry helped our leadership team grow as a team, and as individuals. Truly, from being unable to have a conversation to the ability to hold conversations, make decisions and lead as a team, Kerry gave us the ability to pull the organization together. She really provided us with the perceptions, tools and skills we needed to make this happen. Individually, we have learned to recognize our own successes and are promoting a positive (successful) culture (with success!) This work made immediate and lasting impacts.”

Terry Senio, Associate Director, The Collaborative for Educational Services

“Kerry’s approach to personal leadership coaching is client- and situation-centric while also incorporating tested methods that are widely applicable. She deals with the whole person – how one can thrive at work and in life – with a balance of warmth and rigor. The benefits of working with Kerry show up in both the near term and with practice and perspective. The insight and skills gained from an engagement with Kerry resonate long after the official work is through.”

Senior leader, Dartmouth College

“As someone who has been in leadership roles for much of my life, I was impressed with Kerry’s support to make my new goals become a reality as I transition into this next phase of my career. She skillfully balances rigor with compassion, and I thoroughly enjoyed working with her.”

Jeanné Collins, Superintendent, Rutland Northeast School District

“Kerry is not only highly organized and knowledgeable about the topics on which she presents, she has a dynamic presentation style that adapts and suits a variety of learning styles. I have highly recommended Kerry numerous times!”

Joan Misek, Director, VHCB AmeriCorps

“Kerry is a consummate professional, and highly effective in engaging participants in trainings. Her preparation is extensive, and her materials are comprehensive and inspirational.”

Maria Basescu, Communications and Government Affairs Consultant

“I highly recommend Kerry as a workshop instructor. The group gave her glowing reviews. We’d be thrilled to have her back!”

Ron Page, Society for Human Resource Management, Keene, NH

"Kerry is a thoughtful and talented leadership coach and facilitator. She inspires her clients to excel and grow in ways you could not imagine growing. Her approach is innovative and unique and I have enjoyed working with Kerry. Her passion and kindness make her a joy to be around and she inspires whoever she is working with!"

Sarah McCall, Executive Director, Emerge Vermont

“We required Kerry's assistance with communication issues occurring within the organization. The results were excellent. We have since experienced better mutual understanding and cooperation from the participants. We recommend her fully, and believe that your experience will be equally impressive.”

Dane Rank, Administrator, Thompson House Rehabilitation & Nursing Center

“Our staff were fully engaged, entertained and challenged by Kerry Secrest’s fantastic leadership workshop. Kerry was an inspiration for all of us, and we appreciated her contagious enthusiasm.”

Misha Golfman, Founding Director, Kroka Expeditions

“The difference between good and great organizations is leadership. Watershed Coaching had the expertise to design and deliver an effective leadership development curriculum over the course of a year to our entire management staff. As a result we were able to demonstrate improved performance across the spectrum of leadership competencies.”

Rick Palmisano, CEO, Northern Berkshire Healthcare

“Kerry helped uncover my best nature and aptitudes, allowing my unique style of leadership to flourish, rather than trying to mold me into a stereotypical leader I never imagined I could be. It has been a sustainable shift that has affected many aspects of my life.”

Christine Takacs, Owner, Rapt Creative

“I came to Kerry seeking support and guidance for a professional transition. She provided me with a holistic and supportive process for identifying my strengths as well as tools to acknowledge and respect the roles that my head, heart, and gut all play in daily interactions and in my decision making. The personally-tailored opening retreat was the perfect way to start my journey with her. I highly recommend Kerry as a coach.”

Whitney Brimfield, CEO, Spark Point Fundraising

“Kerry is a fantastic coach. She balanced practical business resources with whole body awareness and development. I chose Kerry because of this holistic approach and because I knew that she would challenge me to focus on my biggest challenge areas, even when I did not want to. I am both a stronger leader and a more well-rounded human being because of my experience working with Kerry.”

Erika Schramm, Director, Human Resources, VEIC

" I've been working with Kerry in her Executive Coaching program and it was a wonderful journey in my career development. She clearly has career management experience working with senior leaders internationally. Her multicultural awareness proved to be extremely useful and we've built a trusting relationship quickly and efficiently. I have to admit she did a great job challenging me to think differently starting with improvement of self-awareness skills. In addition, assessment methods used were highly effective in identification of both strengths and opportunities for development. This program encouraged me to explore different leadership styles that directly improved my personal and professional capabilities. I would highly recommend Kerry.”

Mantas Paskevicius | Executive Vice President, Strategic Staffing Solutions International

“When I first began Kerry's coaching program, I was unsure what it would entail and I what I would learn. I'm happy to say I've learned a ton! I became more self aware, gained confidence in my leadership abilities, and most importantly learned how to be present in everyday life. Her coaching style is like no other. She's kind and compassionate and has a special way of brining awareness to areas of improvement.”

Sara Farmer | Market Vice President (Mid-Atlantic Region)

“A transformational journey that pays dividends in exponential terms. I observed substantially improved work relationships, clearer delegation and improved personal accountability with less conflict. These skills are essential for maximizing human potential and for enhancing long-term success and satisfaction in any field. Two thumbs up!”

Dave Delano, Chief Information Officer, Northern Berkshire Healthcare

“For ten years I felt trapped in a job I had loved because I didn't know how to move on. As my leadership coach, Kerry guided me through the complex process of endings and completions and introduced the purposeful pause to me. I couldn't have/wouldn't have traveled this amazing journey without her!”

Elisabeth Kulas, former non-profit founding director

"My experience working with Kerry as I transitioned in to a new role, not only helped navigate a number of challenging variables but also allowed me to develop a new set of tools and disciplines to further support my professional growth. I am truly grateful for the relationship with Kerry and feel, without a doubt, I am an improved leader that is more balanced, intentional, and present in all aspects of my life."

Chris Byron, Market Vice President, Strategic Staffing Solutions

“Kerry's coaching provided me with great insight into my management style and strengths. The tools she provided allowed me to become a much more effective leader, resulting in my professional success and appreciation for the work I do. I would absolutely recommend Kerry to both senior and junior executives seeking new knowledge and improved leadership skills.”

Sue Gancarz, Northern Berkshire Healthcare