READ A FEW TESTIMONIALS
Read these testimonials of how Chuck has helped many businesses solve the RIGHT problems by asking the RIGHT questions to achieve Large-Scale Growth for their small business:
- I’ve doubled that monthly income, I have three employees,
- I’ve published a book, and
- I’ve been named Chief Legal Officer of a rapidly growing global company,
while still managing my solo practice. It would appear that working with Chuck is as good for the soul as it is for business!
JAMES VOIGT - AUTHOR OF "GOING SOLO" & VOIGT BUSINESS LAW, LLC
Chuck’s work in understanding the root cause of my communication issues and his skill in working through these issues is to be applauded. His preparation, ability to listen and offer up the right questions for me marked the real strengths of his approach. The craft of coaching is interesting in that, done right, it places a unique demand on the coach to pull out the insights needed to make breakthroughs. He did a fantastic job at that.
JIM KAISER, COMMERICAL AUTO CLAIMS LEADER, PROGRESSIVE INSURANCE
"Specific areas of Our work together that made a difference for me included you’re getting back to me consistently; you were organized and worked with our schedule. This make a difference for me in that you kept us on the ball, allowed us to get it down quickly. The impact of your work resulted in a business plan that will allow us to achieve our main goal and objective: a business loan for $750,000.00." MARK AINLEY, COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE BROKER
"You have helped me to define my key objectives, as well as what I need to be doing day in and day out. There are many responsibilities in running a successful Real Estate office including: agent recruiting, retention, and overall increasing the office revenue. You have helped me to reach a 100 % of my objectives. As a result, our office is having a record year in sales." JOHN M, RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE BROKER/MANAGER
"In the year that we worked together, the Clinic successfully moved 75% of its operations to a new building, within a 6-month timeframe. We also achieved compliance regarding medical records completion requirements. Since then we have successfully dealt with the many challenges facing a multi-specialty group practice. Personally, I shed 35 pounds, and my family has adjusted to my management role." DON HOFFMAN M.D., CEO MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP HEALTHCARE PRACTICE
"Since our work together, my practice has flourished. I have gained new clients, maintained longer lasting relationships with existing clients and have added a support person to help me in the administration of my growing business. Additionally, I have assumed the leadership of a professional association and have increased its membership, revenues, and program quality." DENNIS B, MARKETING CONSULTANT
"What I specifically found satisfying about our work was the filtering (or different perspectives) about my situation. It allowed me to come to grips with the anxiety I had. You helped me through those issues. I also appreciated the tools; take always, materials, reference points, exercises, and articles. Because of our work, I have more self-awareness of my developmental areas. Blind spots were recognized; it opened my eyes to areas I needed to work on. Because of my efforts, we have improved the financial position of the corporation by millions and millions of dollars." STEVE V, CHIEF FINANCE OFFICER, MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP HEALTHCARE PRACTICE
"I especially appreciated the way you quickly presented a variety of management tools and examples of how other people used them. I picked the ones that will work for me. Your method worked with my style. As a result of the work we did I am able to implement a more thorough decision-making process. I utilize the leadership style that is right for the situation. I set clear expectations for my staff. I keep adding to my "Lynn processes". I have the tool set to build the "A" team. I have become more comfortable about giving feedback to staff. I have a process to stack new opportunities that is based on my values." LYNN B, MARKETING EXECUTIVE
"Regarding your services, what made a difference for me was the action plan. Having a goal and defining what the goal is, then I can actually plan. I broke these things down: what is my goal, what do I need to accomplish it, and what action am I at? Before I was shooting from the hip. Now I can sit down and think through things before I start reacting to things. It is making my job easier; I am getting feedback from below. There has been a 65-70 % improvement in efficiency. We are still short personal, and we are still getting the job done. I have more time to communicate with the people and they appreciate it more; and the bosses appreciate it more. We are working more as a team instead of as fire department. Now I can help my people take the time to do things right. The traffic will be smooth!" HENRY MARTIN, GOVERNMENT AGENCY SUPERVISOR
…Your advice had a positive impact [on the way I lead]. You explained the why we do something as well as the how we do it. It gives me clarity in my leadership…You encouraged me to do what was right and what was needed…The impact is that I have more clarity around ‘the what’ that I am doing and ‘the why’ that I do it. COLIN CHRISTENSEN
I was particularly satisfied with the way you helped me to think outside the box, and the structure you gave me to stay on track to implement my new ideas. As a result of our work together, I received the Best High Achiever Award from the Sales and Marketing Executives of Chicago for the Year 2001. I am currently one of the top performers in the financial planning business. And I have more tools that I use every day to stay in better rapport with my clients and provide them with better services. CHAD COE, RFC PRESIDENT
"As our facilitator, you kept track of the details while not losing sight of the big picture. Our organization has transitioned from a seat-of-the-pants approach to replicable activities and processes. I now see a way for me to make a graceful exit from the organization." STAN PISKORSKI, WINDY CITY PROFESSIONAL SPEAKERS
BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP REVIEW
I’ve had two major life-altering revelations in working with Chuck Scharenberg over the last three years. After going solo in 2018, the structure of a traditional workplace evaporated and I needed to become effective on my own. Chuck redefined what I thought it meant to “become effective”. After scouring all of the typical online motivational messages, I thought that becoming more effective meant fundamentally changing the way I worked. In my mind, I was the problem and changing me was the solution. That failed. Chuck worked with me patiently (very patiently) for months to gain a clear understanding of how my mind worked. Then we simply worked together to design a work process that plugged into the way I was already wired as opposed to forcing changes to that wiring. For the first time in my professional career, I stopped seeing myself as a problem in need of a solution. Instead, my unique wiring was my biggest asset. I just needed to use it correctly. Thinking like this wasn’t even on my radar in my self-help obsession. This fundamental change has not only made me more productive, but far more appreciative of my true character. I’m not longer constantly trying to “fix myself”. Once those changes started to take hold, success (as traditionally defined) quickly followed. But I was faced with a problem. The practice was quickly growing beyond what I could handle on my own. I have more than doubled by annual revenue since I started working with Chuck. This is great success. And “success” requires that you grow. This means growing revenue and growing the client base. One of the reasons I went solo was to avoid all of that growth. So I was stuck. But Chuck has helped me to redefine “growth”. Perhaps instead of increased revenue, it means increased time with my kids. Perhaps it means increased focus on my health, on my marriage, on my spiritual walk. Revenue is just one measure of growth, and probably not even a very good one. Between these revelations of working within my wiring and redefining the concept of growth, Chuck has fundamentally changed the way I practice, and the way I live. He is an invaluable resource. JAMES VOIGT - AUTHOR OF "GOING SOLO" & VOIGT BUSINESS LAW, LLC.
Chuck has an incredible way of asking just the right questions to delve deep into what your intended goal is, what’s most important to you and what is getting in your way.
He delves deep into challenges with clients to really discover what is at the core instead of just asking surface questions. He makes you think and get to the cause of what is getting in your way instead of just treating the symptoms.
I have worked on projects with Chuck and have seen his skills in action working with teams and facilitating group sessions. His ability to ask poignant questions has put us directly on course to our goals and saved our group hours.
Chuck also understands that one size does not fit all. He is very thoughtful in his listening to understand his client’s unique challenges.
Chuck has the experience and knowledge to ask questions that get to the bottom of what is getting in your way and guides you to implement the best path to get you and your company where you want to be!
DEBBIE VYSKOCIL - PRESIDENT - OPTIMAL EDGE PERFORMANCE
It is a pleasure to write this testimonial. We have known each other for over 10 years and I have worked with you as coach and Engagement Manager. I have always found you to be the utmost professional in your communications, work product and follow thru.
You were one of the first people in the Dell coaching pool. You worked with about 10 leaders and achieved a coach satisfaction rating of 4.43 out of 5. Some of the comments are very complimentary:
- Identifying in an honest and direct way what areas I need to focus on.
- Chuck has been very helpful providing advice on real life working environment issues and/ or opportunities that can be used to better internal perceptions of career development.
- Also, in terms of something to continue doing, Chuck has made reference to individual styles (Myers Briggs or Social Styles) and uses that to manage our relationship. For example, he noted that I am an Analytical and therefore it would be ok for me to reflect on a particular question or issue before responding. I appreciate that kind of consideration and acknowledgement of my individuality.
- Chuck does a nice job of honing-in on areas of opportunity. He remains very practical.
- Chuck did a nice job of presenting strategies for growth plan.
I recall you were our very first Engagement Manager. You helped to work out all the processes and procedures we needed to get this important aspect of our business going smoothly. You took on Google as an account which was very challenging. You worked diligently with this client to understand their needs and address them. You later took on Panduit, again working hard to know them well and translate that into action we could take to serve them best, and expanding your focus and creativity regarding business development and client relationship skills. You served as their thought leader regarding the executive coaching process. I believe it set a foundation for future business.
You also facilitated a Mastermind class on EM’s that effectively coordinated discussion among engagement managers nationwide, allowing them to address and resolve current EM process issues going forward. We now have over 20 people in this role!
The impact you have had on the CoachSource brand is immeasurable Chuck. I feel very comfortable sending you out on any engagement, knowing that you will represent the CoachSource brand very professionally.
Again it has been a pleasure working with you and I hope to continue for many years into the future.
STEPHEN E. SASS - MANAGING PARTNER, CFO COACHSOURCE, LLC.
I am writing to recommend Chuck Scharenberg as a professional coach at Dell. Over the course of 18 months, I had 5 different leaders at Dell. What Chuck helped me unpack was their different leadership styles, and seeing things from their point of view. He provided me with tools and a methodology that I can use in any part of my career. He also helped me prepare my goals and objectives having leader buy-in early, and as part of the process. This helped me to establish a great working relationship with my leaders from the start. Chuck was very structured and organized. He started and ended meetings on time, and was an active listener. He helped guide me to the next step in my career at Dell. He’s a great asset to the coaching staff. JOELLE BENSON
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