Executive Forums

“I got tremendous value from the round table. Over the next month I implemented strategies we discussed and saw immediate noticeable improvements. Thank you!”

“As a result of our work with HIGOL, our organization was able to develop a three year strategic action plan and framework that is forwarding looking and positions us to approach our work more holistically for the future. The most significant change was that we experienced increased cross functional collaboration and leadership development as a result of HIGOL's framework for the strategic action planning process. HIGOL's understanding of our work, challenges and strategies discussed was such that the team functioned as if they were an extension of our own staff.”

“I’m proud to say that during our working engagement, our organization’s net revenue increased by 50%, and her team based infrastructure techniques improved our business operations between staff and management. Teri, is a gift that keeps giving and having her on your team is a dream come true.”

“The total (unexpected) new funds yielded while working with HIGOL was over $1,655,000, more than a quarter of the original assets of the organization. HIGOL very quickly learned the business, situational context, and personalities to help advise on the best approaches to address challenges and implement successful strategies. They were very professional and had a broad array of expertise and ability to pull in additional consultants as appropriate to address all of our needs as a one-stop shop.”

“The consulting services providing me with both a broader and deeper lens from which to view my current organizational challenges and leadership approach. With that new context, I was able to get clarity on some vital next steps for my organization and the trajectory of our work. The most significant change is that we were able to move from confusion and complexity to clarity and focus. Working with HIGOL was an extremely valuable experience.”

“The HIGOL team asks the questions we don't even see. The most significant change is our team is starting to think differently.”

“Teri is a true confidant, mentor, encourager, thought leader and advisor. We engaged in both strategic planning and executive coaching for an 8-month period when I was Executive Director of Farmer Foodshare. She helped me step into my role as a new leader. She and her team helped the staff and board coalesce around a strong vision and then develop a strong action plan to manifest that vision at a time when the organization had many different voices and opinions about our future direction. I would highly recommend working with Teri and her team at HIGOL to help your organization gain alignment and grow.”

“Teri is a remarkable coach and teacher who brings a unique combination of business expertise and scholarly leadership techniques that turns good leaders into great leaders. She has a talent for getting folks to step out beyond their comfort zones and grow emotionally and intellectually. Teri’s work with our local nonprofit leaders has been groundbreaking.

“I would recommend this Intensive to any executive leader in High Point. Just to navigate with the HIGOL team is going to be a good investment for anyone. They shared invaluable management tools with me as I established my leadership at CIS. It has enabled us to grow revenue and significantly adapt our services in COVID.”

“There is no question that Teri has played an integral role in making Male Contraceptive Initiative what it is today. Her natural leadership and mentoring skills serve as a base asset to anyone with whom she works. However, it is her depth and breadth of knowledge related to business philosophy and practice that allows Teri to develop bespoke strategies that support organizations in achieving their unique best. It is this thoughtful approach, as opposed to forcing organizations into a single structure or strategy, that sets the stage for healthy, sustainable organizations.”

“Teri got me to focus on ambitious goals for the organization and a vision for what North Carolina can become. She helped me connect the vision to the specific nuts and bolts of how to achieve it – fundraising, management and staff structure, board development – so that the vision isn’t just a concept. She challenged me to think about things in a way that took me out of my comfort zone, which helped me and the organization grow. We are poised to have a banner year in revenue generation, land conservation and community engagement with environmental stewardship.”