Does The CQ™ System Work? You be the judge...

 

 

I started working with Suzanne in June of 2006 in order to build my groups.  At the time I had 11 CEO members and 8 Key members.  By my September meetings (less than three months later), I had 16 CEO members (which was our main focus) and 12 Keys.  Now, six months later, all of those members have stayed, contribute strongly and fit well with the groups.  And I’m now at 18 in my Key group and will kick off a Spouse group this month.

While those results are impressive, what Suzanne helped me with most was my attitude.  She was masterful—and quick—at figuring out where I was at mentally and emotionally and what was impeding my success.  She then worked with me to powerfully change my mindset and curb the automatic behaviors that weren’t serving me.  In my case, the biggest part was working on decreasing my “goal diffusion”—my tendency to take on too much at once.  (She calls it “shiny object syndrome”.)  She also helped me transform my selection interviews into true “selections” rather than disguised sales calls. 

Her approach is flexible and results-oriented.  Her focus is on your underlying mindset, so the learnings stick.  Suzanne adapted her style to fit with mine.  Yes, she’s great with impatient people like me and forceful at not letting you try to railroad her on anything.  (Not that any of you [Vistage Chairs] would do that….)

If you are committed to growing your groups and doing it with joy and momentum, I recommend her without reservation.

- Lauren Tanny

 

You gave me my power back. As a former long time CEO, selling was not my strong suit. I feel that I am in my element again now that I've made the shift. Now, I see candidates go from “show me” to “I want to prove that I qualify.” Their competitive nature takes over and they want to be sure I see why they would be a good member.

Throughout our process, you were always encouraging, supportive, and positive. Even when I felt like I was letting you down. When I became stuck, you put other things on hold and helped me work through exactly what was in my way with some very creative and powerful tools. The hour on the telephone went very fast and was filled with powerful and useful insight, suggestions, and support. And, my “telephobia” is nearly gone!

- Ed Cox

 

I want to share my recent success in building my CEO group. The group started one and a half years ago. I was able to build the group to ten members, but recently lost two of my founding members due to cash problems and hostile VC investors. As far as Vistage was concerned I was never more than eight, because we carried these two members for quite a few months. You all know what this means in terms of my compensation and the group not feeling stable or dynamic.

In late October I hired Suzanne Livingston to be my coach. Suzanne uses sophisticated measurements to see if you are right for the job and to help you overcome whatever Sales Reluctance thing you might have going on. She also is very selective about who she works with – being quite candid about not being able to help some people.

The biggest difference for me was a mindset shift. That change made all the difference. Since November I have signed on five new members in the CEO group and am now at 13. I have a selection interview next week – keep you posted. With my one returning member and the three who want to join, but later – I’ll be at 16 by April -- it would have already happened but my members insisted I slow down -- I was adding too many new faces too quickly! what a great problem to have!. (Note – I also told three qualified CEOs that I didn't think they fit in my group ).  I have also signed up five Key members and two TA members in the same time.

As I shared with Suzanne, I had a psychotherapy practice for 20 years and have participated in countless personal development courses and certification programs, and without a doubt her stuff is the best!

- Carol Kunik

 

Thank you! Thank you!  You are a blessing to anyone who has the opportunity to work with you.  I've worked with the best in the self-awareness business and you are right up there in your insight, your ability to create a safe space and to assist others to transform! The most significant things I gained as a result of our work together included:

Staying focused and hitting my group launch target of November

Gaining deeper insight and clarity on my challenges with goal diffusion

Developing significant clarity on the kind and quality of member I'm looking for

Having a willingness to be easier on myself relative to my personal expectations

Achieving much greater self awareness in many respects

And, it surprized me that what I really wanted from our work together went well beyond launching my new group. The interaction with you, the questions you asked, the tools and homework you gave me were all the best. It was so worth it! I gained much more than I expected!

- Lauryn Rice

 

Thank you very much for your excellent coaching . With your help I was able to develop the right attitude when I’m talking with CEOs in 1-2-1s and in front of a group as well. What is even more important, you rejuvenated my soul and my drive so I reallly enjoy more life in every aspects.  I also realized that I was the one who needed to change to make it happened.   You are welcome to refer me and what I've said to anybody and I’ll always be very grateful for the persistant support you gave me.

- André Turcotte

 

I just want you to know that I feel you are an extraordinary coach.  You see things in what I’m doing that I can’t see, and can point them out in a way that I can see what’s going on.  Then I have access to more than just a technique – I have access to myself, my experience, and my true desires.  I will always be grateful.

- Karen King

 

I attribute our success, in part, to Suzanne's insights and overall understanding of how to make positive long-lasting changes happen. She helped professionals that had been with us for more than 2 years double and triple their income.

- John Walker CEO

 

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