Testimonials

 ”Ultimate facilitator to inspire your group to achieve breakthrough results, gain new insights, remove roadblocks and achieve what might have appeared to be impossible results prior to Kimberly’s leadership. Kimberly leads from the front and adeptly works with groups to gain their trust and confidence. She uses humor and scientifically proven methods to begin the critical work of helping groups get unstuck and see their own greatness. I have worked with Kimberly for more than 20 years and she consistently exhibits an interesting combination of courage, practicality and generosity. Kimberly has my utmost confidence and I will absolutely hire her again. Thanks Kimberly. You Rock!”  — Carol Smith, CEO Exceptional Wines

“Kimberly’s ‘Leading From Any Chair’ workshop is the single most powerful class I’ve attended, and the highest rated class I’ve participated in. Her teachings have fundametally changed me as a leader, a coach, and a team member.” — Lesley Kew, Intuit

“Kimberly Wiefling recently conducted an outstanding workshop at Stanford University, on the topic of engineering in the face of very large, complex problems, as part of a new graduate-level course I’m teaching on Engineering and Climate Change. The way Kimberly helped the students experience the frustration of an “unsolvable” problem and then helped them experience how such problems are solved was brilliant. Kimberly’s approach is so lively and fun that even while you are gratified by her terrific results, you might miss the underlying truth that these great results come from a deep understanding and application of up-to-date research on the most effective ways to help people learn. But make no mistake, she’s using that knowledge for you. Kimberly is outstanding. If you need to jump-start a creative process or to make a group’s problem-solving more effective, hire her!” — Dr. Leslie Field MEMS consultant. Consulting Prof. Stanford EE Dept. Founder Small Tech Consulting, MEMS Insight, Ice 911 Research

“Kimberly, it was terrific working with you in my two-day Strategic Innovation session at my retreat center, Vista Gardens, for my Japanese client, Daiken Construction. As they said when leaving, our consulting and facilitation of their development of a breakthrough strategy for their two new divisions gave them numerous innovative strategic ideas and high clarity on their longer term strategy and immediate next steps. You were highly supportive, offered innovative ideas, generated high energy, captured concepts real time in PowerPoint, and displayed Japanese business and social skills that were wonderfully appreciated by both our client and me. Thank you.” — Jim Bandrowski, President, Strategic Action Associates

“Kimberly took me to the next level in taking on a leadership role. She encouraged me to success.” — Sherry Parsons, Executive Administrative Manager, Earthbound Farm

“Kimberly is a whole energy level unto herself. I call it the “Kimberly Factor”. Her passion to give, teach and mentor excels people, programs and companies.” — Bonnie Savage, CEO Assistant, JDSU

“Kimberly Wiefling of Wiefling Consultants was my last instructor in completing my two certificates in Project Management, yet by far she was the most inspiring, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable instructor of both PM series of classes, particularly in developing my negotiation skills. I’m very grateful for the opportunity to learn from such an expert first hand.” — Miguel A. Silva, SCVWD

“Kimberly helped me create an actionable list that was pure gold. Taking the time to work with Kimberly forced me to articulate the challenges I face and talk through possibilities.” — Aylon Engler, CEO and Founder, BetaSphere Professional Associations

“You rocked the house with your presentation this morning on effective communication styles! Because of your energetic yet sensible and practical approach, some very conservative people in the room showed a new side of themselves. This is a tribute to your energizing delivery about how to better communicate and more effectively lead. My hat is off to you!” — Linda Holroyd, CEO Fountain Blue

“I really liked your workshop and see great possibilities for using “breakthrough thinking” in other settings in both the corporate and educational worlds.” — Andrea S., Live Oak Elementary School District

“For Believing in us, showing up, and helping us realize our dreams – we thank you.” — Mindy & Ray, TOCWM

“Thank you so much for the insightful, inspiring, and useful talk this morning. You have a real talent!” — A.S.

“I just wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed your seminar. Last night was a breakthrough for me. All of my negativity is gone, and I have been able to plow through so much stuff today. I am a dynamo!” — S.H.

“You provided me so many gifts yesterday. I feel like a large weight has fallen from my back. I’m smiling and feel better about having some direction, thank to you!” — P.R.

“Thank you for inspiring me to be the leader I aspire to be. You are a great model of the courageous leadership philosophy in action.” — J.R.

“You were so helpful in giving us food for thought with the many processes we need to put in place. Thanks!” — Carol Holmes

“Your e-mail is inspiring. You are inspiring. I’m bawling my eyes out right now just from pure awe. When I think of what we have accomplished over the last five years, who would have guessed? Thank you for your support in this Kimberly . I really mean it when I say that I could not have done it without you – because I wouldn’t have had the vision, or the courage. I really appreciate all you have given to my dream – and continue to give.” — Brenda K., Elite Horse Clothing

“If you have the opportunity to take a workshop with Wiefling in person, don’t walk, RUN to sign up at your earliest opportunity. Her classes are Fun, Entertaining, high energy, and you learn some of the most incredible things. Don’t miss it. The only downside to her class is that everything else you take thereafter will pale in comparison. One of the finest class experiences I’ve ever had.” — Dan in California

“I cannot tell you how grateful I am to have an experienced professional like you at my side to launch the Consulting Special Interest Group tomorrow. The agenda looks great and I am convinced that we are well prepared for a productive and successful meeting tomorrow.” — Patricia B., Emerald Hills Strategy Consultants

“It is delightful to have you work with us. You are already having a positive impact on the whole project situation.” — Natasha S., Replay Networks

“All the advice you gave me during our last meeting is paying off. Who could believe having a white board would do wonders – - just as you said. . . . this afternoon my manager said “You’re so organized and such a good communicator.” — Patty Boone, Hewlett-Packard Co.

“Kimberly is one of the most enthusiastic and up-beat people I have ever worked with. She is driven by the belief that it is more than her job, it is her obligation, to make those around her successful. She is an exceptionally quick study with a firm grounding in science and engineering. Kimberly . . . easily identifies choke points to progress as well as opportunities for leverage. She is a model of persistence . . .” — Ron H., Candescent Technologies Corporation

“Not a day goes by here when I don’t use something I learned in the “Leading From Any Seat in the Org” class that you taught here last year. In fact, the manager of one of the folks who went through the class last year said his employee was transformed by the experience.” — Lesley Kew, Intuit

“Your workshop was one of the most influential one I ‘ve ever experienced” Ken Tachi, ALC Education, Japan

“The door was opened to improvement where process is no longer a four letter word. I would love to work with you again sometime.” — D.C., VP of Manufacturing

“Kimberly facilitated executive offsite strategy meetings, provided executive coaching, and managed a product rollout project at Rockliffe. She’s incredibly dynamic, insightful, and motivating, with an incredible skill at using humor to get people to understand and accept what they otherwise might not. I wouldn’t hesitate to bring her into any situation where management consulting was needed.” — Chuck Berg, VP of Engineering, Rockliffe, Inc.

“Working with Kimberly was both energizing and enlightening. She has an uncanny ability to help you organize your own thoughts and ideas, then help you apply these ideas to accomplish your goals. My time with Kimberly was well spent!” — C.T., Product Development Manager, Agilent Technologies

“This book unabashedly puts forward a new, unambiguous, non-shrinking, and ultimately empowering view of what we all as project managers should commit to be and do every day in our project roles.” — Cinda Voegtli CEO, Emprend, Inc. President of ProjectConnections.com

“At last, someone has come along who rejects the bland world of ‘blah blah blah’ project management books that live in the academic ether. Scrappy Project Management has given us the REAL ‘dungeons and dragons’ equivalent of achieving a SUCCESSFUL project despite the odds and oddities of company culture. Kimberly Wiefling tells you how to fight for what’s right and stop being spineless without getting the worst of it. Put this spine on your bookshelf, or in your survival kit. This is THE resource for the power starved PMs who need to learn how to street fight for resources, deal with customer insanity, and dodge the falling rocks as you stay on top of everything. A fighting spirit and a confident strategy is the RETURN ON THIS INVESTMENT.” — Michele Jackman, Michele Jackman Enterprises and Adventures, co-author of Star Teams, Players

“Your book is going to help people survive the corporate zoo that is project management!” –- Brenda Keiner, CEO, Elite Horse Clothing

“If you want to build energy, velocity, and momentum toward an outrageous goal, Kimberly’s Scrappy Project Management is just what you’ve been waiting for to help you get those results with more pleasant surprises and fewer disappointing shocks along the way.” — C. Comaford-Lynch CEO, Mighty Ventures, author of Rules for Renegades

“I wanted to let you know that what I imbibed from you during the course has been of IMMENSE help to me and that I’ve put it all to good use. I started my own company and have been running it successfully for the last one year or so, introducing a totally new service concept to the challenging markets in India. (http://www.autovega.in ) Thanks a lot for your contagious enthusiasm!” — Ashish Joshi, Co-founder and CEO, JK AutoVega Mobile Car Services Private Limited

“Kimberly took me to the next level in taking on a leadership role. She encouraged me to success.” — Sherry Parsons, Executive Administrative Manager, Earthbound Farm

“Kimberly is a whole energy level unto herself. I call it the “Kimberly Factor”. Her passion to give, teach and mentor excels people, programs and companies.” — Bonnie Savage, CEO Assistant, JDSU