Lorie is an expert in communication and leadership development. She delivered a three-part training series for our leaders and staff focused on building a culture of respect and accountability. Each session combined clear instruction with hands-on practice using a practical communication framework to navigate difficult conversations, address conduct concerns, and hold accountability conversations. Lorie took the time to get to know and understand our group and tailored her training and deliverables to meet our specific needs. Skill development, participant feedback, and coaching were intentionally integrated into every session, enabling participants to apply the tools to real workplace situations. As a result, leaders and staff gained greater confidence, consistency, and a shared language for respectful and accountable communication. I personally gained a deeper understanding and skill set that I implemented immediately and will continue to use throughout my career. I strongly recommend Lorie to any organization seeking to strengthen communication, foster respect, and build accountability at every level.
ERIC NIELSON, General Manager, South Placer Municipal Utilities District
Lorie is an excellent trainer. Her three-part leadership training equipped UAII leaders with the skills needed to successfully develop and lead teams and effectively navigate challenging workplace situations. Lorie masterfully combined instruction with demonstrations and practice sessions. Our leadership team, instead of merely learning about strategies and best practices, implemented strategies and best practices while receiving Lorie’s supportive coaching and feedback. Lorie did more than instruct our leaders, she transformed them and their leadership.
LETICA VERDUZCO-TOM, Executive Manager of HR, United American Indian Information
Lorie provided a communication training for our Pilgrim Place leadership team in addition to our housekeeping, maintenance, and grounds departments. Her training approach was well-received and had a positive impact on staff. She created an avenue for us to celebrate our strengths and to establish a clear purpose. Lorie provided tools that we were able to implement immediately. They have helped us better express and address concerns at all levels. As we continue to apply these skills, we are building a workplace where people feel heard, safe, and valued. Lorie’s impact has continued after her training. By incorporating her Safe Conversations Communication Framework into my harassment training, staff practiced respectfully addressing attitudes and actions that erode culture and strain working relationships. Employees are now able to hold each other accountable while creating a safe and positive working environment.
ODIE TOLLEFSON, Vice President, Human Resources, Pilgrim Place
Lorie is a truly talented and inspiring trainer. I had the pleasure of working with Lorie to bring a series of her Safe Conversations workshops to the nonprofit Sacred Heart Community Service. As a presenter, Lorie is engaging, organized, thorough, and articulate. In particular, Lorie was immaculately prepared because we'd been able to talk in depth about our needs and questions in advance, and then throughout the series Lorie wove in participants' feedback to provide a very tailored experience. The participants loved her and, personally, I gained knowledge and perspective I know I'll use throughout the rest of my career. Thank you Lorie!
ANNA KOSKI, HR Manager, Sacred Heart Services
Lorie Reichel-Howe gave an excellent presentation to the College of Adaptive Arts staff training this month. Her presentation was helpful and well-received. She is a professional, engaging, and very effective facilitator who helped the staff to understand their strengths, gave them professional tools for engaging in difficult conversations using a growth mindset, and gave participants the opportunity to practice and role play various roles. I am so very pleased and honored to be able to recommend her services - please don't hesitate to reach out to me directly if you'd like more rich input on her excellent presentation.
DEANNA PURSAI, Executive Director, College of Adaptive Arts
Lorie Reichel-Howe gave an excellent presentation to the College of Adaptive Arts staff training this month. Her presentation was helpful and well-received. She is a professional, engaging, and very effective facilitator who helped the staff to understand their strengths, gave them professional tools for engaging in difficult conversations using a growth mindset, and gave participants the opportunity to practice and role play various roles. I am so very pleased and honored to be able to recommend her services - please don't hesitate to reach out to me directly if you'd like more rich input on her excellent presentation.
MONTE FISHER, Divorce Recovery Leader at Menlo Church
Lorie presented an incredible "Creating a Culture of Respect" webinar for our Public Sector HR Association of Southern California (PSHRA-SC). Lorie received outstanding feedback from participants, and her session was one of our best-attended events! Lorie's insights and practical advice clearly resonated with the audience, and attendees left feeling equipped to create real change in their workplaces. I deeply appreciate the time, energy, and knowledge Lorie shared with us. Her passion for fostering respectful and accountable work environments was evident, and that made the session both engaging and impactful. Thank you, Lorie, for partnering with PSHRA-SC. I look forward to the opportunity to work together again in the future!
SAREEN BAGHIKIAN, Board Member and Program Chair, Public Sector HR Association
Lorie has presented two webinars for our membership “Conversations in the Workplace – Coaching Managers to Transform Workplace Culture” and “Making Difficult Conversations, Safe Conversations: Powerful Communication Skills for Women.” She is an excellent presenter and gave our attendees a communication framework to safely and effectively address difficult and conflict-filled workplace situations. Instead of just telling people what to do and say, she showed through example how to effectively handle these types of conversations and gave everyone a framework that they can use to tailor their own conversations. I would highly recommend her to any organization!
KATHY HILL, Women In Technology Webinar Manager
Lorie Reichel-Howe in an excellent communicator and trainer. She has done two webinars and facilitated an HR Round-table for the SHRM Northern California Community (HR Professionals). She has presented “Safe Conversation: Coaching Managers to Transform Workplace Culture” and “Making Difficult Conversations, Safe Conversations." Lorie uses a communication framework that was very helpful to attendees when communicating difficult conversations. During the HR Round-table she used role-playing to help attendees with examples of positive communication to solve issues. Lorie is a pleasure to work with and has a passion for training and helping others. I would highly recommend her for your next event or professional development opportunity!
GINA AYLLON, Executive Director of Northern California
Lorie provided real life communication strategies on how each of us can positively communicate effectively and honestly with our coworkers, as well as, our family, friends, and partners.
JANE FAN, Next Concept Human Resource Association, Santa Clara Chapter Programs Chair
Many business manuals and leadership trainings tell you to deal with conflict, rarely do you find training and a trainer that shows you how and coaches you through the process. Lorie provided Rimini Street with practical and powerful skills for effectively addressing tough issues with colleagues. Lorie’s ability to connect relationally with us made each member of my team comfortable practicing dialoguing in real-life conflict-filled work scenarios.
DARREN REMBLENCE, Vice President, Global Security & Compliance, Rimini Street Inc.
Lorie delivered a training to my staff of 145 with professionalism, enthusiasm, and empathy. The staff felt the material was relevant to their needs and easily accessible. Many said they would try to apply the new strategies they learned that same day. I know we are all looking forward to our next opportunity to be trained by Lorie!"
KATHRYN VELAZQUEZ, Managing Director, City Year San Jose, Silicon Valley
Lorie provided what all leaders need: training in effective communication and tools for managing people and ensuring that teams are functioning smoothly.
CHRISTINA VOGEL, Chief Operating Officer, Synergy Academies
Lorie Reichel-Howe is an empowering force. Her trainings not only provide the tools one needs to successfully connect with others, but she embeds practice of the tools shared in her sessions – which equips one for success at work, home or other environment. In a few short hours of her conflict training, I felt tremendous growth in my communication skillset. But even more, I experienced the epiphany of “Wow, I never thought of it that way.” And that moment of a-ha will resonate with me, and impact how I can relate to others
MARFRISA GERONIMO GIPNER, President, Mid-Peninsula Palo Alto Junior League
It has been a pleasure getting to know Lorie Reichel-Howe and her wealth of experience. Lorie consistently demonstrated a high level of professionalism in her collaborative approach toward constructing a conflict management workshop for us. Throughout the process of planning the workshop, Lorie asked great questions and was able to listen and respond with relevant and up to date research around conflict management. Lorie was able to develop and deliver content that was relevant to the needs of our leaders. Further, Lorie demonstrated the utmost care in assessing her performance by developing and administering her own assessment tool for our leaders to reflect upon.
BOB JUST, Assistant Director for Leadership Development, University of San Francisco
Lorie provided two powerful training sessions for Canoas staff. In a short time, Lorie captivated staff with her energy and enthusiasm, impressed us with her depth of knowledge, and empowered us with strategies that increased both individual and organizational success. Lorie knows how to connect with people. She validates the challenges professionals face in the workplace. Lorie inspired and skillfully trained us to successfully and respectfully respond to conflict.”
BARBARA KEESAW, Principal, Canoas Elementary
Lorie’s training was a gift to the teenage girls participating in the Entrepreneur Make-Up Program. Lorie validated the conflict teens face. She helped participants develop skills for effectively responding when pressures are high, relationships are at risk, and when actions and decisions have serious consequences. With Lorie’s coaching, adolescent girls clearly and respectfully articulated feelings, concerns, and the impact of behaviors. I believe that as these young ladies use and further developed these skills, they will experience increased success in school, in relationships, and in life. Thanks Lorie, for providing such a life-impacting training for today’s youth.”
JENNIFER ERICKSON, City of Santa Clara Gang Resistance Program Task Force