Coaching Testimonials

“ Career Transition Coaching: I worked with Tom over the course of several months for structured guidance in order to make some critical decisions regarding the next steps for my career and education. Tom helped me link my past experience, key competencies and passions to narrow my job search to roles and organizations of greatest interest to me. He also helped me decide to return to school, which I am doing this fall. Tom was wonderful to work with -- a genuine person who delights in helping others discover their professional calling. ” ( Christine, Adult Transition Client, age 37 )

“ Leader Vitality Coaching Group: I have worked with Tom for over a year in one of his executive coaching groups for business leaders. His unique process focuses our group of independently-minded thinkers toward clear definition of our individual business issues, and draws out exceptional potential solutions from members of the group. The 90-minute sessions efficiently reach to the heart of the matter, and you leave with a concrete action plan. I recommend Tom to any organization that has smart, talented people who are not reaching their potential because they have not fully developed their capacities as leaders . ” ( Jamie Bradley, President, Sophwell Inc. )

“ Coaching Emerging Adults: In my work with Dr. Harvey I came to realize the importance of having long term goals and envisioning the future I want for myself. The thought of achieving my future dreams is thrilling. I feel empowered, and I'm confident that by practicing self-leadership I will get there. ” ( Gwen, Emerging Adult Leader, Age 23 )

“ Executive Coaching: The 360 process, including executive coaching, helped me to identify my strengths and weaknesses as a leader. The experience has motivated me to seek balance in my work and family life, and also has improved my ability to collaborate more effectively with my team members. Maybe the most important thing it has  given me is the confidence I need to excel in my professional life and feel really good about what I do! ” ( Administrator, Senior Healthcare Industry )

“ Executive Coaching: The Leader Vitality 36o feedback and executive coaching process  allowed me to see clearly where I want to go as a professional and gave me the courage to go after it with all by essence. It also helped me see common behaviors at work and in my personal life that tended to be self limiting. With Dr. Harvey's guidance, I've been able to modify my attitude and behavior in ways that will help me live a more fulfilling life. ” ( Senior Vice President, Healthcare Industry )

Leadership Team Development & Consulting Testimonials

“ President - Merrimack Health Group: The insight and information gleaned from our company's 360 and Professional Vitality experience has been invaluable.  I have witnessed the professional and personal growth of each member of my management team, as well as myself!  I believe this process will help us to make better decisions, create a positive working environment, and to ultimately fulfill our company's mission: to provide excellent care to our residents and their families. ” ( William Mantzoukas )

“ Executive Director - ISANNE: Tom is dynamic consultant, skilled coach and charismatic presenter. He has the unique ability to encourage professionals to truly look within themselves to self assess their core values and personal missions and turn their findings into transformational action. ” ( Douglas Cummings )

“ Doctoral Committee Chair: Dr. Harvey's extensive background in organizational literature, coupled with his on the ground experience as a counselor and leader, equip him well for his work with administrators, managers and leaders. His experience and ability to draw on it signal to his classes and clients that he has walked in their shoes. His conceptual sophistication allows him to bridge to relevant theory and to use it to extend and challenge the thinking of leaders and executives he's working with. His research into leader vitality, combining with his background as a counselor and his interests in organizational leadership, was ground breaking. ” ( Dr. Gordon Donaldson )

“ Senior Director of Marketing and Strategic Planning: Our work with Dr. Harvey has made a permanent positive impact on our organization. The Leadership Team Vitality 360 work enhanced our team's effectiveness. Clearly, the Leader Vitality 360 process was a catalyst for both personal and professional development. Tom's style is engaging style and thought provoking. He receives high marks! ” ( Renee Scudder )

Speaking / Teaching / Training Testimonials

“ Graduate Level Teaching: I thoroughly enjoyed the time that I spent as a doctoral student in Dr. Harvey's  Advanced Professional Semiar in Leadership. Tom brought great enthusiasm and energy to the class. He was extremely engaging, motivational, and informative. He was very clear at all times, everyone in the class understood exactly where he was going. Tom's objective was obvious, his intent was to make all of us better educational leaders. In my estimation, he succeeded. We (the cohort group) still speak about his class to this very day. He opened our eyes to emotional intelligence and the power of listening. He afforded us with multiple opportunities to provide input. Tom was truly an exceptional professor! ” ( Matt, Doctoral Student, age 51 )

“ Undergraduate Teaching: Doctor Harvey approaches teaching in a way unlike I have ever experienced. As a student in his leadership theory class I quickly learned how passionate he was about his work. He made me feel like his lessons about leadership were built around what I was experiencing, and I know my classmates felt the same way. As a freshman entering the new world of college this course couldn't have come at a better time. Through the semester I was able to identify myself as a leader, something I had  struggled with for as long as I could remember; I had never thought of myself as a leader.  I came away from the experience with new sense of confidence, motivation, and appreciation for the fact that I am a leader. I know I will use the knowledge and skills from this class for the rest of my life. ” ( Holly, College Freshman, age 18 )

“ Undergraduate Teaching: I had the privilege of working with Dr. Harvey through the first semester of my senior year in college. His seminar encouraged us to connect with ourselves and and each other in ways few of us had ever experienced and instilled in us the value of self-leadership. His guidance and support helped me through challenging times during my internship, and for that I am extremely grateful.  As a result of my connection with Dr. Harvey I became more aware of the values, beliefs, and qualities that make me who I am and boosted my confidence as an emerging adult leader about to enter the 'world after college'. ” ( Kristen, College Senior, age 21 )

“ Speaking: I recently attended one of Tom’s leadership presentations and was really impressed with his charismatic personality and message. He was very engaging and presented his signature concepts of leader vitality and life-work leadership in simple terms. He encouraged us to take a hard look at life and reflect on what we'd already accomplished (past), our vision going forward (future) and how that will shapes our actions in the present. Thanks for inspiring and energizing us Tom and giving us the useful tools to plan our work as leaders in our lives and careers! ” ( Rina Masih Naik, Partner, Marketing Design Industry )

“ Leader Development Seminar: I had the pleasure of attending Tom’s seminar, “Leading and Managing ME”. He is a great communicator who can captivate audiences while delivering crucial content on the subject of Leader Vitality. His approach to managing the most important organization in the world (ME) is invigorating, and his message provokes thought and positive action. If you want to energize your self, your team, or your organization, get in front of Tom Harvey! ” ( College Dean )

“ Doctoral Professor: Without a doubt, Tom is among the brightest students I have encountered in  my 23 years of university teaching. His command of the disciplines to which he has been exposed is dazzling, as is his seemingly insatiable appetite for further knowledge. Tom teases out implications, draws connections, and arrives at insights that escape many students. He is also one of the most pleasant people you will likely encounter. In short, it was a pleasure - truly a delight - to have had Tom in several of my classes. ” ( Dr. Theodore Coladarci, Doctoral Professor and Advisor, University of Maine )