*****TESTIMONIALS*****
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING!

Whether through consulting, coaching, speaking, training, or simply a meaningful conversation, my goal has always been the same: to help people see new possibilities, take action, and move forward with greater confidence, intention, and momentum.

Over the past 20+ years, I’ve had the privilege of working with corporate teams, business leaders, professionals, job seekers, and students across a variety of industries. Along the way, I’ve trained, consulted with, coached, and presented to hundreds of individuals and organizations on topics ranging from workplace experience and leadership to personal branding, career growth, and professional development.

Throughout this website, you'll find testimonials connected to specific services and experiences. Below are additional words shared by people I've had the opportunity to work with over the years.

For more on what it’s like to work with me,

Please explore my LinkedIn® profile and recommendations section.

  • “…I've seen G speak to groups on topics such as how to effectively use Linked In and other related employment topics and she truly engaged the audience and was fully connecting with them. She has that unique ability to "light up a room" as soon as she walks in. I am quite sure she would bring all of these attributes to a workplace, which would be much better with the addition of G. If she were a football player I'd call her a 5-star recruit!.”

    ~Dennis Hoffman

  • “…If you need a brilliant and energetic Human Resources guru, bring “G” to your team. In less than an hour, she provided me with easy action steps to improve my LinkedIn profile, create posts and produce a video that showcased the “genuine Laurie.” “G”’s energy imploded so much that I was able to turn my next Zoom session into an informal interview. She is your next Rock Star!”

    ~Laurie Oken

  • “I would recommend G highly to be a podcast or a LinkedIn live guest…She is an excellent communicator and she can talk about various topics. Ask her about employer branding, online visibility, Gallup strengths coaching, YouMap, etc…I have heard very positive feedback from people who saw the recording of the interview. I'm looking forward to the next opportunity to collaborate with Gehan!”

    ~Tiina Jarvet

  • “Gehan (G) was a guest on our live show and she made a big splash…She brings this amazing vibe that really gets the audience excited. It’s like she lights up the room and makes the whole experience more engaging. When Gehan talks, people don't just listen, they really connect with what she's saying. Plus, Gehan is the kind of person who fits in anywhere she goes. She's professional but also really fun to be around. For anyone looking for a great guest for their show or podcast, I can't recommend Gehan enough. She’ll bring great ideas and energy that will make your show a hit.”

    ~Rollis Fontenot III

  • “Gehan radiates enthusiasm, positivity, and warmth…Within minutes, G was sharing ideas on how to make my (Canva) presentation better. I hired her to complete the presentation and she did not disappoint! She is gifted and she was able to bring my vision to life. In one day, she accomplished more than I had in weeks. If you have any Canva or marketing-related projects I highly recommend contacting G. She is very easy to work with and talented!”

    ~Lori Knudsen

  • "If it's a dose of positivity coupled with real world HR counsel you seek, you can't really get much better than G. She just gets it! After over two decades in senior roles in HR, her advice helps set you apart: whether you're a job seeker in transition, or an organisation looking to modernise its HR department...I also had the pleasure of having G as my co-host on my weekly LinkedIn Live, and she positively crushed it... Looking for no BS HR advice? Stop the scroll. Better call Saul. Errr... G. Better call G. :-) "

    ~Sonal Bahl

And one more example of the magic that can happen when we better understand what makes us uniquely us...

Many thanks to my stepson, Austin Ardanowski, for unexpectedly sharing his own CliftonStrengths journey on one of my LinkedIn® posts. His authentic reflections on growth, self-awareness, and embracing his strengths resonated with many people.

(My #1 CliftonStrengths theme, Responsibility, would also like the record to show that I did not ask him to write any of it 😄🙏🏻)

A smiling man and woman taking a selfie together indoors.
A smiling man and woman taking a selfie together indoors.

“One of the greatest strengths everyone can have is the ability to be introspective. Learn about yourself, find ways to explain the unexplainable, and find ideas that spark your ability to grow…The tools like strengths that Gehan shares aren't super secret magic, but they allow you to approach experiences in new ways, and with concrete mental ideas…It was a great time. Gehan is an amazing motivator, has special skills when working with people, and wants to give the tools to bring out the best to everyone she meets. She wants to build everyone to grow themselves by giving them the tools they need to succeed…”