Testimonials

We have countless evaluations, reviews, testimonials, feedback and reflections from participants in training and coaching programs. We are excited to pull those together and share those- as the best way to get a sense of what we do, and how we do it, is through hearing from those that have experienced it!
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“As a CEO of a mid-sized not-for-profit, I have had many occasions to hear inspirational trainers across the country and abroad, however Carrie Stack surpasses them all. Carrie has the amazing ability to impact each of my 120 staff members as if each was the only person in the room. Her messages resonate with individuals from all walks of life and inform one’s professional and personal life equally. Carrie returns to Pathways once or twice a year by popular demand, each time leaving a stronger, more resilient and unified team.” Sue Todd, CEO, Pathways for Children, Inc., Gloucester, MA

“Carrie has a tremendous reputation in the field, as both a trainer and a coach.  She is a dynamic trainer with the unique ability to  successfully work with diverse populations- from teens to senior managers.  Her work is rooted in finding the positive/strengths and building from there, which is an important foundation for agencies to support staff and build programs. It is rare to find someone that is able to integrate an extensive background working in the field, with such solid training skills.” Margo Casey, Executive Director, North Shore United Way, Beverly, MA

“Carrie is one of the professionals that keeps me going! Her enthusiasm, insight, directness and overall brilliance has helped motivate me to grow as a manager. She is a master trainer and talented personal coach, and every nonprofit should do themselves a favor and engage Carrie’s services.”  Jim Ryan, Director, Northeast Center for Healthy Communities

“I have been going to trainings for 40 years and I don’t have ‘a-ha’ moments anymore. Today I had five of them in your training!” Lee Woodbury, Deputy Director, YWCA of Greater Lawrence, Lawrence, MA

“Carrie has boundless optimism which is balanced by sharp, critical analysis of any situation.  She comes into the room and people are immediately engaged by her down-to-earth manner.  Our staff wants to “come along” with her because she infuses a “can do” attitude and clarity of mission into whatever goal-setting or team-building tasks lay before us.  She currently is working with individuals, small teams and the whole staff of RAW.  She deftly assesses the current position of whichever part of our staff she is working with, and gets right to the issues, helping to identify their assets, short- and long-term goals, and helps to craft practical action plans. Her emphasis is on plans that are living entities, not forms to be filed away. Her reputation proceeds her, she is held in high regard by every Executive Director and management team leader with whom we have spoken.” Kit Jenkins/Executive Director and Mary Flannery/Founder, Raw Art Works, Lynn, MA

“Carrie has an uncanny ability to sear positive and powerful images in my brain that stay with me long after the training has ended.” Caroline Haines, Chief Operating Officer, Pathways for Children, Inc., Gloucester, MA