Next Level Business & Professional Coaching

"I read your book on the airplane - it's terrific. I really liked the layout and thought it was very user-friendly. Great work!!"

Ariella Davis
HR

"When I first called Dorene, I knew I needed help with my work life. Little did I realize the positive impact that call would have on my whole life. At the time I was working all the time, never said no to my boss. I took few vacations and often, the pre-vacation wrap-up was so stressful that it almost wasn't worth the vacation. My family life suffered and I had no personal time. With Dorene's guidance, I dug deep to identify the source of my work problems. We then worked on identifying clear objectives and acting on achieving those objectives. I won't say it was easy. It was difficult to admit my role in my problems. It was scary to act on correcting them. The liberation of making the change is worth it. My whole life is better. I think the bottom line for me is that I respect myself more."

Kay

"Dr. Lehavi's coaching helped us to communicate more effectively especially around our different perceptions and work styles. As a result, we have become a more effective, smoother running partnership with increased trust, respect and reliance on one another."

Founder, Mario Gallo, Pres. and Founder, Adam Libman, CEO
Inner Circle Networking Association

"Dorene's insightful questions helped me realize that my priorities were actually different than what I had been telling myself. This provided a foundation for continued self realization and a more successful career than I had enjoyed prior to my work with her."

Paul Hempel, Esq.
Waltham, MA

"Dr. Lehavi helped me clarify each step in the decision making process beginning with whether or not to start a new business to choosing a compatible partner. She cuts to the chase, simplifying what seems complex, making it obvious what needs to be done."

Pauline Raschella, Pres.,
Raschella Collection

"As a happily married couple in a business partnership, we brought a healthy compatible attitude to all our business endeavors with each other. But under Dorene's expert tutelage, we found we weren't communicating as effectively as we should have been. We also discovered that we needed her outside expertise to guide us through several steps at improving the way we market and project our company image. Her candor opened new opportunities we would not have realized and issues we could not have openly addressed without her."

Sydney Weisman
Weisman Hamlin Public Relations

"As the other partner in the firm, I came to Dorene Lehavi and 'coaching' with a healthy skepticism. After all, we've been in business for a long time, we have enjoyed a measure of success, and we've kept a good marriage good, too. What could coaching possibly add?

Well, here's what Dr. Lehavi's extraordinary coaching gave us:

a level of professional communication between us which never existed before and which has made our day-to-day work more effective, more efficient, and far more enjoyable.
a new web site, new business cards, a brochure in design (we had never had one before coaching), and a new Company Profile which is by far the best description of the firm, and the best sales piece for the firm, we've ever generated (that profile is the direct result of a single coaching session)
a positive attitude about the value of our work and our professional stature which either did not exist or which we simply would not have discovered without coaching. That attitude led us to pitch the first potential client we encountered, post-coaching, at a level of compensation higher than any we've ever quoted and we feel terrific knowing that we deserve the figure we quoted.

I have rarely been as impressed with a professional as I am with Dorene. She has been positive, intelligent, thoughtful, and supportive. She has also pushed us (she gave us homework!) to a level of self-esteem which, in retrospect, we clearly should have had and nurtured all along. My skepticism has been supplanted by an enormous measure of respect and admiration.

I cannot recommend this coach strongly enough -- if you're in a partnership, a small firm, or a successful business of any size which could or should do better, work with Dorene Lehavi."

David Hamlin
Weisman Hamlin Public Relations

"Dorene focuses on what truly gives a person satisfaction in his or her work, and helps eliminate those things that mean little at the end of the day."

Roger Furman, Esq.

"Dorene is a very insightful listener. Her coaching has helped me find the courage and honesty to see who I am, to acknowledge my accomplishments, and to understand the source of my insecurities. Thanks to Dorene, I am overcoming my fears and have begun building a sound financial strategy for living the kind of life my family and I deserve."

Cenmar Fuertes, Founder & President
Sparkle, LLC

"When one realizes that he or she has hit the proverbial wall in practicing law, obtaining the assistance of a coach can be a helpful start to a breakthrough. Having felt the effects of confronting this wall (self doubt, panic, etc.) I have greatly appreciated the assistance that Dorene Lehavi has provide me in seeing that change, while unnerving, can be a good thing. Most importantly, Coach Lehavi has lead me to a place where I can take the time to explore my next career path, keeping in mind my unique talents and interests, rather than simply the needs of an employer or client."

DH, Esq.

"Thanks, Dorene for all of the advice and insight. As I mentioned during the meeting, my intentions in attending was to obtain information for my law students and graduates, yet I never imagined that I would gain insight into my true passion - being a journalist! A journalist is WHO I am, a Career Director is WHAT I do. I will continue my freelance writing. Thank you so much for that insight!!!"

Sandra Matthews

"The consulting work of Dorene Lehavi, Ph.D. has immeasurably advanced our work, taking this non-profit organization to the next level. In a thoughtful and personable manner, Dorene studies your needs, prepares a concise plan of action, and meets the goals we set. Her experience as a social worker and therapist adds considerably to her already empathic ability to get to the heart of every business matter."

Jordan Elgrably, Founder, Executive Director

"On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Social Work Treatment Service I want to thank you for your superb facilitation of the Crisis Meeting last Sunday. Your knowledge of the business to be accomplished and your "people skills" were evident."

Sharon Weiss, LCSW, Executive Director

"I wanted to let you know that I turned down my first job offer, thanks to you! Our group and personal sessions gave me the confidence to sit tight for the right position that will value me for what I have to offer and that will provide meaningful, engaging work."

Judy Louie, Esq.

"You are amazing! You made me interested in myself! I am thirsty to do the homework. It never felt like an obligation or a responsibility. I felt I was cheating myself if I didn't do it. It was pleasant like looking forward to a favorite tv program or novel to find out what was going to happen next. It's exciting."

Jack Neer, Sales

"Dorene was always encouraging. She provide me with excellent feedback on my professional goals. Most importantly she helped me approach my new job with a clear, focused vision."

Heather Davis, Esq.

"Thank you so much for letting me attend your career coaching classes. I have learned very much from you although I only attended two times. I hope I can have the opportunities to repay you some day in China."

Chengyan Lu

"You have been a wonderful role model. You always came to meetings with an agenda and clear sense of what you wanted to accomplish. Your meetings were short and to the point. We accomplished more in our 30-45 minute meetings than some others taking three times as long. You kept everyone informed and delegated appropriately."

Nancy Weil Brown, MA Coach

"Your newsletters are a welcome break from legal news!"
Cheryl Handel, Marketing Manager.

Howrey Simon Arnold & White

"You are an energetic, loyal, and caring woman. Your clients are lucky to work with you!"

Kendall Summerhawk