Executive Success Stories: Testimonials
“Todd’s greatest strength is his infectious energy. From the first moment, I knew Todd was running at a high tempo, but also listening and observing with uncanny depth. Todd’s coaching helped me understand my innate strengths and magnify them with a clearer understanding of the areas I need to compensate for. Todd is a teacher at heart. His foundational lessons transcend the workplace and have helped me communicate more clearly with everyone around me.
I highly recommend Todd as a coach for his ability to energize, understand and provide actionable feedback that can affect every facet of your work and home life.”
—Luc Leven, Sr. Manager Information Risk Management, Staples Inc. & Former CISO Proteck Valuation Services
“I found myself in a politically charged environment shortly after joining Express Scripts. I began questioning my decision to join the company, as it was affecting my personal life. I asked Todd if he would be willing to work with me to improve my standing within the organization and gain more influence with the leadership team.
Todd worked with me to improve my communication style, enhance my visibility within the organization and improve senior leadership’s perception of the value brought to the company. I credit Todd’s coaching and the time he personally spent with me for the increase in scope and responsibilities I achieved over the years at Express Scripts.
I am definitely a more self-assured and polished leader with the confidence and ability to influence and shape my work environment.”
—Anthony Zizzi, Founder Z-factor Consulting Group & Former Senior Director, Express Scripts
“I owe Todd a big thanks in my career development for pushing me to the next chapter of personal growth. While we worked together Todd helped me realize my strengths in team management and collaboration, in particular, his coaching helped me improve my communication and leadership skills. Todd gave me the tools to help me break down complex problems and solutions, I now use these tools to communicate and give counsel more effectively with peers, direct reports, and my seniors. While working together I learned valuable skills not only in effective leadership and communication, he also coached me on the development, implementation, and maintenance of a continuous improvement paradigm both for my team and my career. Using the tools I learned from Todd, I've been able to continue to develop my career, my team, and my own personal growth.”
—Andrew K., Director, Business Planning and Analysis, Pro Teck Valuation Services
“Todd’s impressive knowledge of management strategies combined with his real world corporate and business experience helped guide our leadership during a critical time of transition in our business.
His ability to intuitively recognize behavior patterns and personality traits proved to be invaluable as we restructured our team to be more efficient, productive and happy. Additionally, Todd help me personally adjust and prioritize my responsibilities to achieve a better work-life balance with delegation tactics and goal setting.
I highly recommend Fortitude Executive Coaching for any management/leadership team facing corporate restructuring or turbulence, regardless of business size.”
—Nancy V, Director, VanNoppen Marketing
“I've had the pleasure of working with Todd Gerspach as my business coach, and I couldn't be more thrilled with the results. Todd brings a unique and holistic approach to coaching that sets him apart. From our very first conversation, it was clear that Todd's understanding of business dynamics extended far beyond the surface level.
One of the things I appreciated most about Todd is how easy he is to talk to. He creates a welcoming and open environment where I felt comfortable discussing even the most challenging aspects of my business. Todd's intuition is truly remarkable; he has a knack for cutting through the noise and getting to the heart of the matter.
What sets Todd apart is his wealth of experience. As a former C-level executive and a Marine, he brings a depth of knowledge and perspective that is invaluable. His insights into leadership, strategy, and decision-making have been instrumental in guiding me through various business challenges.
Working with Todd has been transformative for both me and my business. I've gained clarity, confidence, and actionable strategies to drive success. I wholeheartedly recommend Todd to anyone seeking a coach who not only understands business but also understands people. Thank you, Todd, for your guidance and support”
—Johan Arenas, CEO, Love Project Specialty Coffee
“Leadership is the sum total of who you are. Leaders are developed, not born; anyone who follows their internal compass can become an authentic leader.”
— Bill George
Work with Harvard-trained Organization Behavior Specialist and Rutgers-trained Executive Leadership Coach, Todd Gerspach, to improve your personal and organizational performance. Let’s start a conversation.