What Focus Forward Clients Are Saying:
“Finding a great coach in the sea of coaches
that are out there is a difficult task. Kirsten is one of those great ones.
I cannot say enough about the wonderful work she has done with my clients. I
get unsolicited rave reviews.”
Gino
Wickman, Author of
Traction: "Get A Grip On Your Business" ,
President
at EOS Worldwide
and creator of The Entrepreneurial
Operating System (EOS)
"Kirsten Ross is an answer to prayer. As the Medical Director of a
non profit Pediatric Medical and Rehabilitation Program that reaches
out to Children with Disabilities and their families, there is a
continual need to be not only a great physician, but a great
organizational leader. The challenge of casting vision and
"leading up" to hospital administrators, philanthropists, and societal
leaders can be daunting.
Kirsten's coaching is transformational.
Through tangible action steps implemented after each coaching session,
I am not only becoming a more effective leader, but more importantly,
a more effective agent for societal change.
Our hospital believes that our Program can
become a National Model for how Children with Disabilities and their
families can be supported and cared for on their life journeys.
Kirsten's skill in unveiling the "best me," allowing me to "lead from
the platform," has me believing that I may just be able to take us there."
Dr. Susan Youngs
“Kirsten's
unique ability to clearly and quickly identify roadblocks to success and
then provide powerful coaching to break down barriers has made a profound
difference for McKinley. She is expert at guiding leaders through the most
difficult and pervasive challenges. It is a testament to her abilities that
she does so with the constant respect and gratitude of her clients, as
well. We consider her to be one of our most trusted advisors.”
Karen Andrews
Chief Administrative Officer,
McKinley & Assoc., Inc.
“Kirsten is a wonderful coach and problem
solver. Her ability to drill to the core of the matter is exceptional with
excellent suggestions to work through the issues. I would recommend Kirsten
in all business and personal matters. Sessions with Kirsten will effectively
improve all of your abilities to increase your productivity and
communication.”
Paul
Redpath,
Vice President, TF Barry Co.
“When I started with Kirsten I
wasn’t sure how she’d be able to help me and my business. The first phone
call I told her about several issues affecting my office and the moral in
it. Kirsten stated she wasn’t worried at all and we slowly worked through
the negative issues at my clinic. She also helped me address the leadership
issues. It was like pealing an onion back, one layer at a time. Over 6
months she helped me gain more confidence and empowered me to lead my
employees and clinic better than ever before. As we changed to a more
positive atmosphere the things she said would happen did. I now have a more
positive clinic and have started to enjoy working in my clinic again with a
new energy and empowered feeling. I would recommend Kirsten and her Drama
Free Work Coaching to any employer.”
Dr. Eric Lambert
Owner
"Before working with Kirsten, my voice
was not heard. As a business owner I had a difficult time with staff
compliance and expectations. Through her practice building workshops &
facilitated conversations we were able to come together as a team and I
was able to become the team leader & boss I knew I always could be.
From a personal life coaching point,
Kirsten has helped me see what matters and forget about the past and move
toward a brighter future.
Dr. Rosemary Batanjski,
Owner Complete Care
Chiropractic & Be Well in Birmingham
When I first
began working with Kirsten, I was not satisfied with the things that
happened to me. Through her very powerful coaching, I became aware
of my choices and also more tuned to those around me. With
Kirsten’s’ help I have developed into a more effective leader and a
better husband.”
Kevin Shell,
VP Sales, Asphalt Specialists, Inc.
"If you have more than one person
working in your office you need Kirsten! The improvement of
communication and ease in the office are immediate. Ms. Ross brings
results to any goals facing a business present and future. My
personal challenge in communication was addressed and tailored to
benefit myself with others in my working environment. It is a must for
any physician desiring best patient care with office support and
efficiency. I will never be without this service."
Dr. Featherstone
Owner, Universal Sciences
Institute
“Kirsten is a true
visionary. She brings precise direction and guidance to all projects she is
involved with. She has a passion for her work that is refreshing and
contagious. I have had the privilege of collaborating with her in many
different areas, and I have never felt so inspired!”
Eric Kersanty
Owner Healing
Branch, Therapeutic Massage
"Starting my new business, Kirsten
was able to help me with the necessary tools required for human resource
management. She produced a human resources manual/compliance log which
will help me from the start with my new employees."
Dr. Milica Dobrich
Owner
"Kirsten
helps you realize that anything is possible and helps you achieve your
full potential."
Dr. Stopa,
Owner Main Street Family Chiropractic
“My life coaching experience with Kirsten was
extremely helpful and I still use the skills I learned with her. She is a
great life coach and I definitely highly recommend her!”
Marie-Helene
Roy-Gagnon
Scientist at CHU Sainte-Justine
Research Center
“Kirsten has helped resolve many interoffice
conflicts and tensions in very quickly. The office runs smooth and more work
gets done. She does a great job.”
Nicholas
Tonkin,
Director of Corporate Wellness, Be Well and Owner, Engineered
Athletics & Fitness
I really enjoyed working with Kirsten, she
assisted me in getting my business off the ground and really assisted me in
organizing my ideas. I am now armed with the tools to make my business
viable and profitable. Thanks.”
Charmaine Fuller
Business Owner
"Working with Kirsten taught me
how to focus on what was important. Listening to her in workshops made
me realize I needed to change my focus and my career. Since then I am
working on my training as a life coach and have opened a new business."
Kristina Dukic
Be Well Clinic Director & Intrinsic
Life Coach
“I have been working with Kirsten for
over six months now and can't begin to tell you the countless number of ways
our sessions have impacted my life for the better. I LIVE CONSCIOUSLY NOW.
I take control of my decisions, I manage my energy, I set appropriate
boundaries and communicate them effectively. I am happier and more focused
than I've ever been. Kirsten's strategies really DO work!!!”!
Leslie Lynn
Smith,
Vice President, Director of Major Transactions & Legal Services
“Kirsten and I worked together at Henry
Ford Health System in the Human Resources area on a number of
initiatives. I was always impressed by her ability to understand
complex issues, identify unique solutions, and manage the necessary
steps to drive to completion. I would welcome the opportunity to
work with her again.”
Pete Luddy
HRIS Technical Manager, Sears Holding
Corporation
"Kirsten was an incredible
motivator and more importantly was able to put together training that
specifically met our needs in a short amount of time! I was very impressed
as were my associates."
Jamie, Exec.
Regional Vice President
"Kirsten's approach to "Being on the
platform", allowed me to always think of being in the center of the audience
and taking ownership of my words. There was a lot of junk in the way of
being the best manager possible. Clearing out the junk, allowed for myself
and others in my team to focus in on the important things such as our
operations, customer service, and the big picture of our department for the
City of Muscatine."
Laura Liegois,
Solid Waste Manager, City of Muscatine, IA.
“Kirsten is one of the most passionate hard
working people I know. She has helped in writing, organizing and editing my
various business websites content. She is a do-er and gets things done with
a laser focus to detail and attention to deadlines. I would recommend
Kirsten to anyone that wants to work with a person that 'flat out' gets
things done.”
Eric J. Vogel,
Owner Vogel Social Media & Vogel Soccer Mastery
"Working with Kirsten allowed me to develop new skills
and to unleash possibilities within myself. If you put the dedication into
the partnership and are open to exploring change within yourself you can
emerge from the experience with incredible confidence. Thank you Kirsten
Ross for allowing me to see the possibilities."
Diana L. Kern,
Director of BoardConnect(c), NEW
“Kirsten assisted me in the developing and
structure of my Cultural Diversity business and training. She took the time
to share with me the various forms of marketing and networking that would be
imperative for the success of my company. Kirsten is very knowledgeable and
offers excellent business approach strategies. I highly recommend Kirsten
for consulting and support services.”
James Friedman
Owner, Greater Life Ministries,
Chaplain, Eastpointe Police and Diversity Consultant
“Kirsten truly helped me become the leader that
I always knew I could be. She created a "drama-free" work zone for me that
has been successful and has dramatically improved my work place as well as
my personal life. She has made me more accountable for my actions and led me
to a more purpose driven life!”
Dr. R. Batanjski
“I had the pleasure to work with Kirsten for 2
years as my professional coach. She is able to core through the noise down
to the key issues and guide you to clear decision making processes. She is
extremely effective in building teams and strong leaders. I hope to continue
to know Kirsten for years to come.”
Karen Walworth, Director of Marketing and Sales at
Shadow Investigations
“Kirsten is a clear thinker and has the ability
to conceptualize the best approaches for completing tasks and getting the
job done. In the development of her business, Kirsten proved to be very
thorough in her planning and demonstrated the ability to effectively use
ideas and feedback. In turn, I have found that I could completely trust
Kirsten’s ideas, suggestions, and expertise. Kirsten has an array of
personal characteristics that enhance her professional skills. She is
affable, friendly, and engaging on a number of everyday as well as
professional topics. Kirsten is extremely motivated and enthusiastic in both
her business as well as her personal projects outside the context of the
work environment.”
K. C.
Lazzara, PhD, Owner
at Horsepower Psychological Services, PLC
“Kirsten has been coaching with me for a year
and has helped me view business and personal aspects from new and refreshing
perspectives. She has been professional, yet genuinely concerned with both
aspects of my life and has helped me ...help myself. Which is a quality that
you would most seek in a career coach.”
Mary Coyne,
Manager at
McKinley & Associates
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