“Sometimes a coach offers encouragement. Sometimes a coach helps brainstorm. Sometimes a coach gives you a kick in the pants. Esther knows how to do all of those extremely well, but especially the kick. She listens, takes notes and makes you feel heard. But if you’re wallowing in helplessness, self-pity, ego or confusion, she will lob the difficult question over, turn silent and wait for your self-awareness to emerge. When it does, it’s a wonderful epiphany. If that fails, she might kick a little harder, but she never leaves scars. I treasure my year with her.”
Mike Lupo
Senior Director Digital Products [previously Managing News Editor]
Atlanta Journal-Constitution / AJC.com

“Not only is Esther extraordinarily bright, but she has the knack for balancing probing questions with insightful recommendations. Her style and methodology have led to tremendous personal growth and professional success.”
Ellen Dracos
Director, Professional Marketing
The Home Depot

“What separates Esther from others in her field is her open, no-nonsense approach to management development and the follow-up she insists on pursuing during the course of the development plan. It sounds simple and to-be-expected, but it doesn’t always happen this way. Esther gains the respect of those she works with by showing good judgment and making strong recommendations and plans for action.”
Bob O’Leary
Cox Communications

“I have turned to E. Powers and Associates on several occasions to help improve team and individual effectiveness. When one of my highest potential leaders was achieving goals at the expense of peer relationships, Esther took on the role of personal coach. Greater self-awareness led to improved collaboration and improved results for all. When a reorganization resulted in many new functions and new players in key roles, E. Powers and Associates helped us revise our objectives and define a set of leadership principles to hold each other accountable. The result was a focused leadership team that significantly improved organizational performance. Whether you’re looking to improve individual or team effectiveness, E. Powers and Associates can help you identify and resolve the underlying issues, creating a foundation for better business results.”
Dan Traynor
CIO

“Esther brought a rare balance of method, flexibility and determination with which she infected the whole team, and produced a result beyond expectations.”
Alan McKinnon
Director of Laboratory
Unilever Research

“Esther Powers has been a critical part of my leadership development at Cox/Manheim. I loved working with Esther because of her listening skills. She listens to what you say, how you say it and then notices what you don’t say. Her insights and determination for me to find work-life balance were probably the most important part of my journey. With it, I have been able to focus where I need to focus at work and be successful. I cannot thank Esther enough for her guidance and her support throughout the years. I consider her not only a coach but a mentor and friend.”
Susie Heinz
VP, Major Dealer
Manheim

“What sets Esther apart from the rest is her ability to correctly identify organizational and people issues and facilitate their resolution. She helps executive teams set and achieve common goals.”
Trish Hollar
VP, Human Resources
Vista IT

“Invaluable guidance through the acquisition of my company proved instrumental in its success, both professionally and personally. I highly encourage entrepreneurs to seek her coaching expertise and insight.”
Dan Simpkins
President, CEO & Founder
SALIX Technologies, Inc.

“I have had the pleasure of working with Esther Powers on a variety of issues. She is able to help the organization’s leader define a vision of success, identify gaps and create a practical change plan to move forward. A skillful facilitator, she quickly grasps the workings of the business and helps leaders discern and address cultural and people barriers to change. She consistently holds the team accountable for follow through on action plans, so momentum is maintained.

She masterfully uses assessments and direct observation to bring the client new insights on their behavior and its impact on others. She motivates, confronts, challenges and supports appropriately to enable the client to make the desired changes.”
Dianne Davenport
VP Support Services
Institute of Nuclear Power Operations

“During our coaching sessions, Esther had an extraordinary ability to tie notable work developments back to the original behavior analysis that was performed at the program start. She was able to get at what sits beneath the surface.”
Jay Rolls
SVP, Technology
Cox Communications