Client Quotes

CWE is proud to highlight just a few of the companies we’ve served over the years.  Please take a few moments to read some client quotes (below) to see what others say about us – in their own words! 

For Women and People of Color

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!  After your teachings, I now know how to transform my dreams into my reality. 

The pearls of wisdom that you shared with us, coupled with application principles to apply these key learnings, was invaluable.  Going forward, I now know how to establish more strategic relationships, develop better work-life balance principles for myself, and I will value the experiences of growth that adversity brings.  Thank you for helping me establish a clearer life-vision of where I want to grow personally and professionally!

-Lauren Dorsey, Store Team Leader, Target

I wanted to thank you for the excellent training that you have provided…I have significantly benefited from your tools which resulted over the last 2 years in a couple of promotions, turning my performance reviews from average to extraordinary, winning several division and global awards for outstanding performance, and being recognized as a future leader.

-Jamila Cutliff, Region Finance Manager, Frito-Lay Central Gulf

I would also like to say a big thank you to Trudy for an exceptional course! Her professionalism, dedication and support were amazing. She made the course very real and tangible, fun and yet serious, full of great practical examples that we can easily remember and apply. Trudy made us feel valued and was always open and available to help with any questions or concerns.

-Olga Espira, Senior Engineer, Intel

The Dallas/Fort Worth Chapter of Women’s Transportation Seminar benefited greatly from Trudy’s insights.  As professionals in the transportation industry, Trudy challenged chapter members to take our professional lives to the next level and offered tools that will enable us to do so. 
 

-Monique Pegues, Director of Government Relations, Fort Worth Transit Authority

On Diversity & Inclusion

I have participated in several programs facilitated by Trudy.  She is truly an inspiring and energetic presenter.  The program she customized for SUPERVALU sparked people to action by helping them recognize their own biases and a call-to-action to build and foster diverse teams.  We continue to look to Trudy when we have a need for a speaker on diversity.  She is undoubtedly the best out there!

Trudy, your ability to connect with your audience and flex your presentation style provides you the "agility" that we all seek in regards to leadership excellence.   Thank you for giving PFSS your very best and moving us forward in our D&I journey.   I shall long remember the afternoon!   Your message of setting the "tone" of inclusion and leveraging our diversity provided us all something to reflect upon…and hopefully own! 

-Dianna Wyatt, Sr. Group Manager, Customer Financial Shared Services, PepsiCo Financial Services

On Leadership Development / Training Leaders

Your presentation at the ICF conference in Las Vegas was absolutely one of the most enjoyable, content-rich sessions I have ever attended!   I would nominate you for the keynote role!   Your research, insight and delivery was motivating and full of thought-provoking ideas.  Excellent!

-Barbara Yarbrough, IBM Sales & Distribution, Certified Professional Coach

You have such a wonderful, confident style, and you are able to demonstrate passion and enthusiasm while being direct and articulate. A great combo!

-Eva Kohn, Senior Vice President, Strategic Sales, Valassis

Trudy Bourgeois opens doors for her participants that most people would consider shut.  Her programs are based on audience participation and prove to be fulfilling and participants leave ready to take action.   Trudy actually thrives on audience participation where she can provide insight - which is spot-on.  Participating in a Trudy Bourgeois' program is one of the most worthwhile experiences I have ever done.

-Armand Sawyer, Senior Manager, Packaging Procurement, Kraft Foods North America

Trudy has the right blend of knowledge and inspiration. The workshops that you have delivered for the Texas Workforce have been outstanding.

-Curtis Stanford, Senior Director, Texas Workforce

Trudy's insight on the changing workforce and the need for a new style of leadership was exactly what my organization needed to begin to formulate a culture where the 21st century workforce can be optimized.      
 

-Wayne Jackson, Vice President, Nestle Purina Pet Care

On Coaching / Mentoring / Sponsorship

I’ve come to realize that my time with you is now ‘up’ – it’s a sad realization because I thoroughly enjoyed our time together, but exciting at the same time because it means I’m on to the next step in my journey.   I want to take a moment to express to you how grateful I am for your guidance over the last year.   I now realize how important alignment and business relationships are – and have experienced first-hand the difference it can make in my career.   I am no longer hesitant to ‘step up’ and show everyone the great business mind I have to offer.  Thank you so much for helping me find myself!  

-Stacy Finley, Marketing Development Manager, Nestle Purina Pet Care

I have learned the importance and the power of developing a personal branding strategy. Thank you for helping me develop practical strategies that have translated into personal and professional value.

-Julie Washington, Vice President, Jamba Juice

On Employee Resource Groups / Employee Engagement

You have a gift to take very complex issues - like change - and serve them up in a way that individuals, teams and even organizations can put into meaningful action plans.  The work that you have done with Rockwell Automation has sparked a true change journey.  We look forward to our continued partnership.

-Susan Schmidt, Senior VP, Human Resources, Rockwell Automation

We owe the evolution of our women's employee resource group to The Center for Workforce Excellence.  The workout process, the business approach, and creating a link to the business have been instrumental in our group moving from a grassroots effort to a resource for our organization.  We are now creating a learning culture and working on solving meaningful problems like work-life effectiveness, building diverse leaders for the future and moving from a pay-for-face-time culture to a pay-for-performance culture.  Our partnership with your organization has been the key in this effort. 

-Paul Glenn, VP of Human Resources, Kroger

From Meeting Planners

In another life, Trudy would have been a preacher – all fire and determination!  She invests the same excitement, energy and expertise in creating content and flow for the conferences we’ve produced with her over the past five years.  She envisions and delivers ‘big picture’ results, ensuring goals are truly realized for attendees and sponsors.  In addition, Trudy maintains a keen focus on important details required for the presentation of a first-class event.   She’s thoughtful, intentional, thorough, resourceful, and I look forward to many more opportunities to work with her.

-Carol Walden, Vice President, Event Experiences

The partnership that we have with CWE in the design of the Network of Executive Women’s Multicultural Conference and Executive Leaders Forum is nothing short of outstanding.  Trudy, you and your organization are not only helping to drive change in the consumer goods industry but your passion for developing women is being realized in the creation of C-Suite leaders who will be able to help their companies experience sustained success as a result of the insights, strategies and competencies that are shared at these conferences.  You are truly a valued-added partner!  Thank you.

-Joan Toth, President and CEO, Network of Executive Women