'Cheryl was instrumental in coaching and assisting me through a professional development opportunity. Her patience, focus and thoughtful questions helped me to better understand myself and the decision I was trying to make. Her ability to listen attentively and filter through the emotions to get to the issues and then facilitate a conversation that helped me work through to the solution. She was very effective in making me feel safe and acknowledged throughout the conversation which was done by phone. Cheryl also helped provide me with action steps so that I could continue the self reflection and use my learnings to apply to other situations.

I would highly recommend Cheryl as she is an objective sounding board who also gives specific and valuable feedback to encourage both personal and professional growth and development.'
Jody Kyle
VP Membership and Community
YMCA of Niagara
St. Catharines, Ontario

'We hired Cheryl Hobelaid to facilitate our strategic planning sessions, not to plan for us. The results were excellent. Cheryl demonstrates the skill and experience of a truly professional facilitator. She knows how to start, how to challenge participants, when to say nothing and when to paraphrase the essence of a complicated discussion. She listens with practiced care and speaks with wonderful insight. Our Board is experienced and outspoken but Cheryl facilitated a process that remained focused and yielded productive results. I highly recommend her services.'
T.J. (Tim) Cameron
Executive Director
Saint John Regional Hospital Foundation

"I have had the privilege of working with Cheryl over the past 2 years within a group setting as well as one on one. I have had the opportunity to experience Cheryl's abilities within my program/in corporate initiatives as a facilitator (strategic planning; meeting assessment; leadership workshops etc) and coach...she has done an excellent job in both roles.

I especially liked one technique she taught me as she coached me through a very difficult situation with two of my staff. I have been in a senior management position for over 10 years and have never encountered such a situation. I was amazed at how well one (only one required) session went with a remarkable positive outcome. Cheryl created a sense of trust and safety re: confidentiality, as I was coached through this session.

I have learned many things from her over the years. I always came away with at least one nugget from each encounter that can be used in my everyday and personal life!

I recommend Cheryl in either role as facilitator or coach. She has access to many effective tools plus her knowledge and experience enable her to provide the right service to help leaders/managers at all levels in areas where assistance is required.
Cheryl Swan
Admin Director:  Surgery /Anesthesiology / Integrated ICU
Atlantic Health Sciences Corporation

'Cheryl is an excellent coach. When dealing with situations in the department, I always think about the techniques Cheryl has given me. She has provided me with a very comfortable environment to discuss things. I would recommend Cheryl to any executive management team for coaching, organizational development and/or management resource.'
Lorraine Brown
Director of Human Resources
Atlantic Health Sciences Corporation

'Cheryl Hobelaid is able to help a group bring many divergent and sometimes contradictory lines of discussion into focus and clarity, to the benefit of everyone involved.'
Kathryn Hamer
Vice-President
University of New Brunswick Saint John

'If I had to describe my experience with Cheryl Hobelaid as a facilitator in one word it would be OUTCOMES!

As a group of business academics I am sure we were a challenging bunch. However, Cheryl approached the day with humor and confidence, instantly had control of the group and was able to lead us expeditiously from high-level goals through to specific action items in a one-day session. This was no mean feat. Cheryl was able to adapt quickly to changing needs within the group, enabling all voices to be heard and perspectives to be considered, while at the same time maintaining focus on the goals of the day.

Perhaps the greatest testimonial to her capabilities is the fact that instead of asking to end early and schedule another session later, the group was not only willing but anxious to stay late and finish up because they saw real value in the results that were emerging.

I look forward to working with her again soon as we move to face new challenges in our organization.'
Dr. Shelley M. Rinehart
Dean, Faculty of Business
UNB Saint John

'Developing a strong leadership team with a new CEO who has new expectations is always a challenge. Cheryl Hobelaid helped us achieve that goal.

Cheryl is a skilled personal coach and facilitator. She listens well, comprehending messages spoken and unspoken. Cheryl has engendered trust in her relationships, resulting in individuals taking risks with their honesty in exploring their performance. Cheryl is able to challenge individuals to stretch beyond their comfort zone and to support them, which has resulted in personal and professional growth.

I am very pleased with the results Cheryl has achieved in our organization. Her integrity in respecting confidentiality has been solid.'
Dora Nicinski
President & Chief Executive Officer
Atlantic Health Sciences Corporation

'We were going through a tough transitional period and through strategic planning, Ms Hobelaid helped focus our energy on what's important. Her passion for her job was contagious'.
David Yeung
Plant Manager,
Ethyl Canada Inc.

'You have had to work in a very ambiguous situation and have contributed much in the short time you have been here. The London Health Science Centre has benefited from your contributions.'
Paul Faguy
VP HR
London Health Science Centre

'Our operation went through a very difficult period of transition and Cheryl led us through this difficult period with a great deal of tenacity and perseverance.'
John Sloan
Chairman of Board
Pathways Skills Development & Placement Centre

'We have been impressed by Ms. Hobelaid's ability to affect organization change and by her success in assisting the organization to achieve its financial objectives.'
Robert Hahn B.A.,CGA
Gordon Hardcastle Chartered Accountant

Cheryl's facilitation skills were excellent!  She made us feel that we had the answers within ourselves to work as a team and to excel as a company.
Cheryl possesses the ability to listen to everyone's comments and capture the essence of our communication. She summarized all comments in a way that made everyone feel that their participation was valued and their comments were heard.
Ann Marie Moran
Owner
Pollutech Enviromental

'I have been in the healthcare field for over twenty-five years. I am well educated and have had a wealth of experience. This is the first time I have had the benefit of working with a Coach and for me it has been one of the richest personal/career development opportunities I have been afforded. I would highly recommend Cheryl to any organization that values their employees and wishes to engage them in order to become more effective in fulfilling the mission.'
Nancy Savage
Vice President Patient Programs
Atlantic Health Sciences Corporation

'For me this was a new experience and one I approached with some uncertainty. Cheryl's interpersonal and professional coaching skills quickly laid any concerns I had to rest. She has been invaluable in helping me explore personal qualities and boundaries that influence my work (both positively and negatively) and how I interact within the dynamics of the Executive team.
Kenneth W. Baird
Vice President, Clinical and Facility Support Services
Regional Health Authority 2 - Atlantic Health Sciences Corporation