“It was like changing the air in the room – incredibly beneficial whether dealing with a ‘big issue’ or improving group dynamics within the organization.” – David Macy, The MacDowell Colony
“A partnership with Tammy is easy and fun, because she’s a master teacher with a beginner’s mind. Tammy’s fluency with communication in every form is amazing. She helped this experienced writer handle a most difficult client with finesse.” – Liz Strauss, writer and business consultant, Chicago
“I feel so much gratitude for all you have taught me and pushed me to think about. At times the work was hard but it was so worthwhile and as I embark on my new endeavor I am more aware and much better prepared!” – Brenda P, coaching client
“Seacoast Women’s Week’s keynote speaker Tammy vibrantly kicked off our 2008 program with inspiration and humor…Kudos on a great presentation!” – Barbara Dunsford, founder, Seacoast Women’s Week
“I can’t tell you how grateful I am for all you have done for Second Nature and how you’ve inspired me! Your help in our…institutional transformation efforts are an important reason for the increasing quality of our work and our impact.” – Tony Cortese, Executive Director, Second Nature, Inc.
“I have been in many different kinds of workshops and trainings and have never experienced one so stellar in its perfection.” – Coco Kallis
“After being a part of Tammy’s awesome presentation, I realized that I can be in total control my buttons. It was a powerful revelation and a sure path to self-awareness.” – Cynthia Trottier, Public Service of NH
“I am reading a great article on the role of conversation in making strategic change and it reminded me of your great help to us at the retreat. It was, to my mind, our best retreat — freeing for me, provocative, and full with possibilities.” – Barbara Murphy, President, Johnson State College
“…You have a sixth sense about how forums will go. There were many things that I simply had not considered, and you not only alerted me to them, but also helped me come up with strategies to address them. The best two hours that I have invested in the entire project.” – Nancy Thomas, Director, The Democracy Imperative
“Humor! I haven’t laughed this much since I saw Robin Williams at the Comedy Club in L.A.” – Workshop participant
“Tammy is one of those rare people who can contribute heart and mind equally. She has the wits and compassion to look at a situation and understand the emotional needs of the involved as well as their professional needs. I would recommend Tammy highly for any mediation or teaching situation.” – Monique Van de Ven
“Her methodology was clever, insightful, and innovative. She was an effective teacher and mentor who understood the process of teaching and learning. I am so grateful to have known her” – Lee Whittier, American Kennel Club
“You provided excellence with little prep time, on short notice, and to a tough crowd. I couldn’t have hoped for better and you even impressed the old veterans.” – Paul LeBlanc, President, Southern New Hampshire University
“Tammy has an unbelievable knack of being able to take tough situations and make them manageable. She is able to enter conversations and situations and diffuse any tension while concentrating on the end goal.” – Jason Mayeu
“This training should be part of Life 101 class! Knowing how to navigate relationships is crucial and Tammy helped uncover some of the mysteries we all face in school, at home and in social contexts.” – Vermont BEST Initiative participant
“You provided an environment that made it feel safe to take risks, to explore difficult subjects and emotions. I look back on it as a learning experience which lead to self-awareness, positive self-talk and focusing on my successes.” – Donnamarie Carey
“Your presentation quality and affect is so effective. You relay information in such an accessible manner; participants leave having learned valuable skills and reached such useful understanding.” – Robin Picard, MicroCredit New Hampshire
“Without exaggeration I’d like to say that this has been one of the best educational experiences I have ever had! You modeled many of the behaviors needed by a good mediator — it is clear that you work from the heart and in the moment.” – Liz Gamache, City Manager, St. Albans, Vermont
“Dr. Lenski…brought clarity to complex and often controversial issues through her skilled probing and precise and timely summations. I can say without qualification Dr. Lenski is a true professional to whom I would entrust important undertakings unhesitatingly.” – Lee Mallen, The University of Vermont
“Tammy is the type of professor who goes beyond just teaching information and inspires her students. She truly makes you believe you can do just about anything with your education and provides you with the proper skills to begin on your path to saving the world.” – Cristin Ruddy