Our coaches use content and tools from the Leavy School of Business at Santa Clara University’s My Own Business Institute (MOBI) to help new entrepreneurs launch successful businesses. Our coaching aligns with MOBI resources, including free online courses.

Here are what some past participants had to say about working with our coaches to start their own businesses:

“To put it simply, this was a demonstration of excellence in coaching. In my 35+ year career, I’ve never had a better coaching experience. Christopher Fletcher is an amazing person with the unique ability to help people improve their lives. I’m very grateful for the opportunity to work with him.”

“Suzanne Thoren Waller was wonderful to work with and she helped me in countless ways to get my burgeoning consulting business off the ground, hold my hand when I was doubting myself, and challenge me to develop new approaches and skills. I felt that Suzanne cared about me as a person and was invested in helping me to succeed. Thank you, Suzanne!”

I had the wonderful pleasure of working with Linda Baptiste as I transitioned into retirement with an interest in embarking on a new journey as an entrepreneur. Although I was unable to complete the program due to personal reasons, Linda provided exceptional guidance and support during our time together. From the very beginning, Linda and I had an instant connection. She was attentive, empathetic, and fully dedicated to helping me achieve my goals. She tailored her approach to fit my unique situation offering valuable insights and practical advice. Linda did everything she could to ensure I felt supported and understood. Even when life got hectic and I struggled to keep up, Linda remained patient and encouraging. She provided a safe and non-judgmental space for me to explore my ideas and challenges. Her professionalism and genuine care for me as an individual set her apart as an outstanding coach. I am grateful for the time we spent together, and I believe anyone looking to make a significant career transition would greatly benefit from her coaching.

“I appreciated how Impact Group selected a coach for me who had relevant legal and C-Suite experience. Mine was not a typical engages I contemplated whether to fully retire or seek board or consulting work and Banks Pecht was very helpful as I navigated my options.”