Kathy Eckles, M.A.

"Kathy Eckles is one of the most skillful facilitators I have ever met. She combines sensitivity and a great psychotherapeutic knowing with clarity and a huge love for mankind. As a teacher she is inexhaustible. She makes me dare to do new things! And she makes space in a group where there is a place for everyone."
  –   Janna Stromberg – Clinical Psychologist, Psychotherapist – Stockholm, Sweden

"Kathy Eckles is a master teacher whose process matches her content. Participants hadn't expected to be jazzed by organizational development learning, but found themselves drawn in by Kathy's teaching style as well as     her ability to express her ideas in the language of our discipline. She was well prepared and gave our group time to respond to her proposed agenda so she could adapt it to best match our needs. She continued to check in with the group throughout our time together, adapting as we went. At the end of the workshop, the group was energized with new ideas to take back to the workplace. It was a splendid experience, and we will be glad to invite Kathy back to work with us again!
  –   Rev. Mary Martha Thiel – Clinical Pastoral Education Supervisors' Conference – 
                                                        Concord, NH

"I admire your skillful weaving of individual concerns into common / universal concerns . . . and your listening behind the words to the unspoken content."
  –   Ron Hindelang, Ph.D. – Chaplain / Clinical Pastoral Education Supervisor, 
                                                    Brigham and Women's Hospital – Boston, MA

"Your presentation materials were exceptional – complete with a thorough outline and understandable notes for future reference. Your timing and teaching pace was respectful of the group’s learning curve – a group that was quite frankly riveted by your extraordinary command of both the material and the techniques. In short, you lived up to your promotional materials and your energy and enthusiasm were delightful and contagious!" 
  –   Merci Miglino – President, International Coaching Federation – Albany, NY
                                      Author of From Doormat to Diva

"Linking the Enneagram and Love gave it a health and strength orientation that flowed from Kathy's authenticity. She made it possible for us to share openly with no judgment. There was much respect for everything we shared; no wrong answers."
  – Sandy Machson – Life /Career Coach, What's Next Coaching – Cambridge, MA

"Our CPE Supervisors Conference was engaging . . . and you modeled how we can engage others! You presented with warmth, creativity, organization, and excellent clarity in language I could understand. The material was relevant and applicable to what I do on a day-to-day basis."
  –   Rev. Sharon Frank – Chaplain / Pastoral Educator, 
                                              Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center - Lebanon, NH

"Kathy, thanks for another terrific session! You modeled the power of opening communication in situations where it would tend to close down. Great job navigating the dynamics of one person telling their story, creating space for the rest of the group, and making teachable points. Thanks also for the rich handouts; so helpful in furthering our ability to interact with presence, curiosity and respect for all."
  –   Cindy Steinberg –  American Chronic Pain Association,  New England Director

"Kathy, the retreat week with you was one of constant invitation into the Divine in all its forms, from the prosaic day-to-day to the deep spiritual powers present within and around us held by the sacredness of the land. Your steady, loving attention and inspired guidance and support allowed me, and I think all of us, to risk facing the difficult and sometimes darker sides of myself and to hold a steady course within deep truths. You modeled a consultative leadership which gave each of us a voice and a place, very important. Your joy in everyday things is contagious, and you invited us into noticing, giving meaning to each and every moment (no small thing)."
  –   Sue Gettenstein, Ph.D. – Psychotherapist – Toronto, Canada
 
"Kathy Eckles is one of those rare beings whose teachings transcend course material, and invite truly deep insight, connection and transformation. An intensive ten-day transformational training became a beautiful and intuitive dance, whose rhythm and tempo she pitched perfectly to my needs, aspirations and character. I arrived with what I thought were high expectations: these were far exceeded."
  –   Tony Dickinson – Writer, Photographer, Healer – London, UK 

"Kathy Eckles – a truly compassionate, knowledgeable and gifted individual. Her teachings will captivate your heart and mind. Like a conductor leads an orchestra, Kathy knows each person as an individual gift, and guides them to full potential, enabling each to be enjoyed in perfect harmony with each other. The essence of her teachings will awaken you soul."
 –   Irene Weinstein – Director of Operations, RMA, Inc. – Warren, NJ