Baker & Daboll

I had the opportunity to work with Todd for ten months and in that time experienced more personal and professional growth than ever before in my 20 year professional career. Every expectation I had prepared for in my quest to go from a good manager and leader to a senior executive was exceeded by Todd. In fact, my direct reports and the organization's national leadership team have commented on positive professional growth without even being aware of our business relationship. Todd was instrumental in assisting me and the organization in reaching our common, ever changing goals and objectives. Whether short term or long term, his commitment to our partnership was critical to the Ohio Chapter and my personal success. Together we have solidified my future capacity to sustain our rapid growth and to ensure future successes. The Executive Coaching experience enabled me to explore, refine and practice executive level competencies that are critical to my future as an executive leader and without doubt had an immediate impact in every aspect of this complex business, my life, and career. He allowed me to believe I could make these behavior changes sustainable and he also built my confidence by constantly re-enforcing every small victory I achieved along the way. In addition to the resources Todd made available, he also helped me understand myself and how to adapt to any situation I encounter.

Baker & Daboll was instrumental in the further development of my leadership skills. Sixteen years in leadership positions, and I had never focused as much on understanding what truly motivates an individual as I did with Todd. I expected to improve my coaching skills. I didn't expect to learn so much about myself in the process. Todd challenged and pushed me to look deeper into situations and past my comfort zone. He has an intrinsic value about himself, and always seemed to know when there was something more during our coaching events. I strongly recommend Todd and Baker & Daboll to everyone looking for challenging and exciting executive coaching.

(Describe any changes you have seen in your style as a result of your coaching experience.) - Improved my listening skills, awareness of co-workers, learning style and facilitation skills. - (What specific learning are you applying and how has this lesson improved your effectiveness?) - Facilitation skills. Build consensus. Working on the same priorities as my boss. (What has been the most useful aspect of your coaching experience?) - An understanding of my Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT).

I had a very positive experience with Todd as an executive coach. He is knowledgeable, smart and has a rich range of experiences to draw from. Todd's military background and work he has done with P&G was a great combination to understand the P&G organizational culture and provide leadership examples from his military background. Todd has a great ability to connect, touch, move and inspire you. He is a skilled listener and asks the right questions to make sure his understanding is accurate. Through a series of discussions and assessments I am now more self aware. He took me through steps that led to a perception change on how others view me and increased my effectiveness. I use the tips that Todd taught me daily in my job and with my direct reports.

Todd was instrumental in increasing my self-awareness of my strengths and opportunity areas in managing an organization of eleven direct reports and significantly improved my collaboration style within the Personal Care Leadership Team. The changes he helped me make around my working style in five months increased my confidence as a leader and led to my promotion. I am forever indebted to Todd for helping me achieve my goals.

I really enjoyed meeting weekly with Todd. Todd pushed me and challenged me at a time when I didn't want to necessarily be challenged. However, with Todd's help I feel I was able to address certain areas of my personality and professional approach that were outside my usual style. I'm excited to move forward in my professional career feeling that I have a resource (Todd) that I didn't have before. None months ago I wasn't sure coaching was for me, but I was looking to try something different to learn and grow. This journey of professional self-discovery is having an impact not only in my professional career, but also in my volunteer life as well as my personal life. Thanks Todd!

Todd has worked on several projects for us. I am always amazed at how well he has come to know our business and has established himself as a trusted advisor. Todd is intelligent, insightful, and dedicated to producing great results. He is a top notch executive and business coach.

Todd, Thank you again for permanently changing the course of my life. I'll always wish that I had been through this coaching experience with you ten to fifteen years earlier in my life. I can only imagine about the opportunities that I could have capitalized on. You're the best and I'm also looking forward to staying in touch. Steve.

I am grateful for your help, insights and ability to (tactfully) challenge me during our discussions of the past couple years. I look forward to work with you again. Thanks again for all of your help.

Baker & Daboll, LLC was selected to provide executive coaching services based on their professionalism, experience, and proven methodology. And the choice to work with the President and CEO of Baker & Daboll, LLC, Todd A. Uterstaedt, was an easy one for me. As early as our first meeting Todd and I struck up a great rapport. Coaching depends on a working relationship based on trust. Todd established a basis for trust in the first five minutes and worked hard for over 6 months to continue to build that trusting relationship. I count him now and will continue to see Todd as my most valued supporter. You just know that Todd is there for you. He gently but purposefully brings you back to action. With such an insightful, skilled and polished coach supported by an incredibly detailed methodology based on your strengths (not your weaknesses) - you cannot help but improve your leadership performance. Todd is a resolute professional and all-round good guy. I am delighted to stand as a reference for the work of Baker & Daboll, LLC in general and Todd A. Uterstaedt in particular.