Testimonials
Participant from Anne’s Leadership Keynote
Speaking
“After holding events for over 15 years, it is challenging to find a speaker with a message that is unique and different for our group. Since Covid-19, we’ve pivoted to virtual events and Dr. Anne Harbison’s very professional virtual presentation.
“Never Waste A Crisis – From Surviving to Thriving” really resonates with what business owners are going through right now. We received numerous compliments on her presentation and on how well she connected and impacted our attendees.
If you are looking for a speaker for an upcoming virtual event your clients will congratulate you for wisely choosing Anne as your featured speaker.”
Founder - Royalty Rewards
“Thank you so much for joining our meeting to speak with our leaders about the challenges we’ve all experienced during this past difficult year. We appreciated your insights for surviving and thriving together.
Your heartfelt delivery created a safe setting for all of us to pause, reflect and share our own experiences. The session left people feeling grateful for just how resilient we have become and more in tuned with how we can continue to support ourselves and one another in the days ahead.
One of our leaders wrote later, Anne was a great speaker, bringing just enough emotion into the conversation in a professional way to help us relate at a more personal level.”
National Director of Learning & O.D. - Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health
“Anne is not just a skilled presenter; she is a master facilitator. A true educator at heart, she helps managers and leaders think deeply about what they are doing and why --- and how to transform their organizations in the process.”
General Mills, Global Team Lead
“I want to thank Anne for sharing her story and honestly, I don’t think anyone could have better captured what we are feeling as a team and what we are trying to achieve here. Thank you, Anne - that was amazing”
Medical Affairs Leader, Daiichi Sankyo, Inc
consulting
“Anne is the ultimate professional. If you or your executive team are looking for a true expert and truth teller, you should consider Anne. She has accelerated my growth as a leader and my team’s ability to expand our influence, collaboration, teamwork and effectiveness.”
Disney Partners!, President and CEO
“When it came to our attention that many women in our organization didn't feel they had the sort of opportunities in our company that men had, we hired Anne to see if we had a problem...we did.
Combining humor, intellect, honesty, and vast knowledge, Anne helped us bridge the gap and, in so doing, brought our entire team closer together.
I've had many experiences with consultants, many pretty mediocre. But Anne was the most impactful consultant ever, not only organizationally, but personally. Added bonus: she is a wonderful human being and I consider her a friend to this day.”
CEO Glass Design
“Anne Harbison has done excellent work as a coach, confidant, and difference maker for our company. She is easy to work with and takes the time to get to know a company, its culture and people.
I seek her advice and wisdom in making my decisions. She is an asset to the companies with whom she supports and engages.“
Cargill, Chairman and CEO
“You will be a better person, professional, colleague and friend by working with Anne. She challenges leadership teams while finding the right dose of nurturing support to push everyone to new thinking and results. I highly recommend partnering with her.”
President of Stanley Health; former President of Medtronic Advanced Energy
team development
“Anne has an uncanny ability to be thoughtful and inspiring, always encouraging new thinking and new ways of working to drive results. She brings humility, humor, and a sense of fun to every session.
My team is singing her praises, and the immediate changes in their behavior and outlook is apparent!”
Managing Partner, ZRG Partners
“Anne Harbison is a true guru in leadership development. I have had her work with two of my teams in the past and she is able to work with executive level individuals through teams of early career individuals. She has a breadth of experience in both theory and practice making her training and coaching not only powerful, but also incredibly effective!”
VP and General Manager, Philips
"Anne's work was inspiring. She has a way off pulling the best out of all of us. Not only did she help us advocate for our personal needs but enabled us to focused on the needs of others making us a stronger inclusive organization.”
Founder, The Tony Sanneh Foundation
thought-leadership
“Anne Harbison gets the Nobody Else award in terms of leadership, culture and people development. I have known Anne for over a decade (and have seen her in action as a fellow-collaborator) and "nobody else" I know brings the level of insight, thoughtfulness, and relevant experience to the types of "complex" challenges we face today in our organizational life. Whether as a guide on the side (coach and consultant) or a sage on the stage (speaker) Anne brings a unique, time-tested wisdom to her work.”
Mike Morrison, Dean of University of Toyota
“OK, here is the deal....Anne is the real deal. I am both a fan and a recipient of her amazing leadership and dare I call it, humanity development work. She is real, raw, passionate, on fire with commitment and super fun too! And another amazing quality is the pace at which she moves...you can count on being moved to move and being inspired to want to move. Anne is a perfect blend of the essence and the power of Brene Brown, Mother Theresa and Erin Brockovich. I would be in a Anne Harbison room anytime anywhere!”
Rick Tamlyn, Author of Play Your Bigger Game
“Anne’s leadership insight is extraordinary. Her depth of knowledge and experience is exceeded only by her passion for helping others accelerate their own leadership development. She is both passionate and pragmatic in inspiring her clients to new levels of action.”
Debra France, EdD; W.L. Gore, Leadership, Culture, Development
author
“For years, Anne Harbison’s ideas have helped me and others navigate through difficult times. I’m thrilled that her wise words are now available for all to embrace. Read it, apply it, grow through it.
Tal Ben-Sharar, PhD; Author of Happier, No Matter What: Culitvating Hope, Resilience , and Purpose in Hard Time
“Anne Harbison combines her intellect, experience, humor, and compassion to coach and advise leaders on the vital topics of business and life. Never Waste a Crisis is a must read for anyone who is serious about self-improvement and development.”
Dave MacLennan, CEO and Board Chair, Cargill
“Anne Harbison’s wisdom is timeless and her authenticity is palpable. Never Waste a Crisis will inspire and engage you to reframe crisis and grow from it. Her message will leave a lasting impact.”
Anne deBruin Sample, CEO, Navigate Forward