Recent Clients and Testimonials

I enthusiastically endorse Janice Kinder as an executive coach and team development consultant. Janice is an excellent listener with a talent for asking the right questions to uncover key issues. Janice approaches her projects in a methodical manner, focusing initially on understanding the problem before recommending a plan of action. During the process, she keeps development workshops and interactions tied to the key objectives of the organization. Janice has an engaging style that is pragmatic and not laden with buzzwords. In this way, she quickly establishes credibility, the foundation for her effectiveness.”
~ Justin Testa, President, Onset Computer Corporation

Our Administrative Council set a goal of making a good team even more effective as we tackle our ever challenging work. Janice Kinder, the consummate listener, astute planner and skilled facilitator, helped us refine that goal, improve our communication and strengthen our leadership skills. There were meeting sessions when the team arrived stressed and focused on other responsibilities, but left energized and re-committed to improving, even if that meant difficult conversations and changes in work habits.”
~ Cheryl R. Maloney, Ph.D., Superintendent of Schools, Weston Public Schools

FCHP engaged Janice as a an executive coach to help me deal with a number of management issues. Janice used multiple assessments and techniques to help me increase my self-awareness about how I was perceived by others. I became a more active and engaged listener; increased my confidence in a new leadership role; and perhaps best of all, was able to change behavior without losing the real ‘me.’ Janice was kind and professional. We fostered an excellent working relationship. The coaching sessions were incredibly eye opening. I have learned how vital feedback is to successful outcomes of coaching and to long-term positive impacts. My time with Janice flew by too quickly and I cannot say enough positive things about her.”
~ Pamela Cardaci, former Senior Director, Utilization Management, Fallon Community Health Plan

Janice has been instrumental in my growth as an effective executive, thereby strengthening my company as a whole. Her exemplary skills including critical listening, issue identification, and resolution development provided a successful process for me to approach nearly any management challenge presented. Janice is an ‘impact’ professional whose services and knowledge complement our mission and business model. I recommend her if you want to explore, unlock, and integrate your organization’s potential strengths and opportunities across staff, management, and executives.”
~ Tim Telman, President & CEO, Bank of Cape Cod

When our board embarked on its most recent strategic planning process, we were searching for a facilitator who would be task oriented, efficient and creative. We found that and much more in our work with Janice Kinder. Her direct style, sense of humor and unique ability to listen and reflect made our strategic planning very successful. Janice’s organizational skills and attention to detail made the day seamless and productive. All deliverables were thorough, timely, and on point. She is a consultant who truly listens to her clients and adapts her work to their needs.”
~ Mary Pat Messmer, CEO, Cape Cod Child Development Corp.

AppleTree Institute, a Washington, DC developer of public charter schools, engaged Janice Kinder to facilitate a series of meetings to build our capacity to achieve and manage rapid growth. Our organization managed 500% growth with increased quality over the following two years. I have also engaged Janice for executive coaching, facilitation of board and staff retreats, and to consult on governance practices. Janice’s philosophy is to serve the group. She facilitates with a level of ethics, intelligence, commitment and tenacity that is rare in the consulting world. Her insights on leadership and group dynamics add tremendous value to the process. I always learn from working with her.”
~ Jack McCarthy, Managing Director, AppleTree Institute

Thanks so much for your workshop on listening skills. It was very successful as indicated by positive feedback from participants. I heard as much complimentary commentary on your personal delivery style as I have about any presenter in my years as CRC Director. You have truly wonderful rapport with your audience from the first moment.”
~ Marianne Varney, former Director, Creative Retirement Center,
International College

What a terrific job you did at our workshops on Tough Conversations. I personally learned a lot and think you are a super presenter. I know the group loved it and I am quite certain it will be very useful to all of us.”
~ Andi Genser, Executive Director, WE CAN