Work Invigorated Testimonials
Read what some clients have said about their coaching experience at Work Invigorated.
“Working with Kimberly at Work Invigorated as my leadership coach was an incredibly valuable experience. She made our conversations engaging and insightful from the very beginning, starting with an Enneagram assessment to understand my core personality traits. Nearly everything we discussed thoughtfully tied back to those tendencies, helping me see patterns in my leadership style. Kimberly listened deeply and grasped the complexities of our organization with impressive speed. She had a remarkable ability to identify the underlying structures of challenges before offering feedback – highlighting both what I was doing well and where I could improve. I looked forward to our sessions each week. Through her guidance, I clarified my core values, defined my goals, and built a clear path forward. I would absolutely hire her again as a leadership coach.”
Frank Jacobus, AIA, NCARB
Higher Ed Professor, Department Head & Chair of Integrative Design
“Kimberly is amazing to work with! I have had the good fortune of being a client of Kimberly during my time working for a Regional and National Canadian Bank. Kimberly is an excellent facilitator, coach and mentor who helps you think through tough business problems. She is able to set the stage for you to think outside the box to get new projects & programs off the ground. What I appreciate most about Kimberly is her ability to be mindful & listen and really dig into the root of one’s challenges. If you are thinking about how to improve innovation, culture or looking for business coaching, I would highly recommend you speak with Kimberly.”
Scott Riddell
Commercial Banking Manager & Entrepreneur
“I worked with Kimberly over the course of several months, as I was learning more about my career in development and thinking about career path options. Kimberly was supportive, radically candid, and provided healthy debate to my decision making and viewpoints. In addition, we worked on best methods of not only articulating my strengths, but to learn to be vulnerable and how that can help me professionally as well as personally. I’m happy to say that I have grown as a fundraiser as well as individually with her guidance.”
Jason Godinez
Director of Development and Alumni Relations, Schreyer Honors College
“Each session, Kimberly led our cohort with mindfulness so we were all present and aware; the exercises she practiced with us carried over into our daily lives to become habits. Through Kimberly’s guided imagery and relaxation sessions, I have found I can relax the mind and body with ease and reduce anxiety and stress.”
Kary Milan
Higher Ed Director of Development
“Kimberly’s coaching is exceptional – honest, real and transformative. She inspired and challenged me to reflect deeply on where I’ve been and to clearly visualize the path ahead.
Each session was thoughtfully curated to meet my unique needs, blending structure with flexibility, and truly exceeded my expectations. I am moving forward in my life – professionally, and personally — with clarity, confidence and alignment.”
Kikora Franklin
Dept. Head of School of Theatre, Penn State
“I worked with Kimberly and her colleagues in an exploration of what was possible for my organization. What I loved was Kimberly’s ability to help me expand beyond what’s familiar. Our conversations always stretched further than the parameters of work, as did our experiences together. Each one was unique, filled with fresh perspective, and led to significant creativity for myself and my team.
There are certain people who remain in your life beyond your time working together. Kimberly is one of those people.”
Alyson DeMaso
Former VP Learning & Capability Building, The Estee Lauder Companies
“Kimberly is an incredible facilitator of self-discovery and growth! Her calm and focused approach to each of our sessions was so impactful. She truly ‘gets people’ and knows how to help others see themselves and their possibilities in a new light. I loved having the opportunity to learn and grow with her direction. I highly recommend her services!”
Michaelean McCormick
Healthcare Philanthropy Practitioner
“This is my first role as a CEO, and I was looking for someone to help me prepare for the challenges ahead. At the time, my HR team recommended Work Invigorated – and I’ve been working with Kimberly ever since.
She’s helped me identify and lean into my strengths, stay focused on what truly matters, and see things I wouldn’t have noticed on my own. Kimberly brings a wealth of experience from working with a wide range of businesses, which has given me fresh ways to approach problems from multiple angles.
She’s especially strong when it comes to culture, values, and the Enneagram – offering insights that are both unique and efficient, particularly when communication is at the root of the issue. Kimberly also has a talent for tailoring her approach: in my case, that means using structured, logical arguments and being clear and direct when it comes to areas I find less intuitive, like emotions.
I wholeheartedly recommend Kimberly to any executive looking for a thoughtful, experienced partner to talk things through with.”
Darya Zelenina
CEO, VMS Software
“I benefited from Kimberly’s coaching over several months in a team setting. She used her natural authenticity and energy to enhance and develop leadership skills in all of us. She enabled a mutual positivity so that each of us felt comfortable to give and receive feedback with open minds and hearts.”
Julia James
Former General Counsel, Thermo Fisher Scientific
“Kimberly isn’t just a professional coach, she’s a life enhancer and energizer. When I began working with Kimberly in professional coaching I was emotionally drained, and my professional life lacked the peace it needed to be my best self professionally and personally. Kimberly coached our group through various sessions that lead us to discover mindfulness in our lives and bring peace to our souls. Furthermore Kimberly is amazing in her craft of meditation whether it be in person or virtually. Kimberly helped me center myself!”
Mark Sunday
Penn State College of Medicine Development and Alumni Relations
“Kimberly’s thoughtfulness in cultivating a space where my mind can be clear, centered, and in the moment helped me to get into the right headspace where I can leave behind any baggage that could cloud my judgment and hamper my growth potential.”
Mark Golaszewski
Senior Multimedia Designer
“Taking the iEQ9 and working with Kimberly to process my results was personally and professionally eye-opening for me. While I took insight away from my report, it was the follow-on coaching and processing I did with Kimberly that was a game changer.
Kimberly took the assessment insights and challenged me with them. She helped me to test how they applied to my professional and personal life. Kimberly listened intently. She pointed out patterns and shared them with me. Her support through a cathartic moment is something I won’t forget. I greatly valued her candid yet empathic coaching style throughout this process.
I am a certified facilitator of several leadership and personality assessments, and I have learned about myself through each one. But the power of the Enneagram and its ability to expand my self-awareness and help me to work/ live more effectively with others is unparalleled. I highly recommend it and Kimberly as a coach to maximize your insight and application.”
Jill Helmer
Executive Coach / Org Development Professional