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Dr. Somjee created and facilitated an engaging workshop to our Team of Executives on workplace culture. She was extremely thoughtful in her approach and really tailored the experience to our needs. Her ability to get the conversation going was impressive! Dr. Somjee provided the Team with a workable roadmap, and captured key concerns from the Team that provided key insights on what improvements need to be made across the organization. Dr. Somjee was a wonderful addition to the Executive Retreat and I would absolutely recommend her!
Amanda SucatoCentral Hudson Gas and Electric Corporation
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Lubna Somjee was brilliant in her consultant work with the Office Student Growth & Engagement at Vassar College. Gently guiding us through a team leadership retreat so we could discover leadership pain points specific to our organizational context, Lubna then thoughtfully had each of us hone in on a leadership blueprint in order to develop an action plan to move us to the next step in our work -- independently and collectively.
Wendy Maragh TaylorAssociate Dean of the College for Student Growth & Engagement, Vassar College
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I had the privilege of working with Dr. Somjee as my executive coach during my first year as CEO. Dr. Somjee's blend of insight, guidance, and strategic thinking was deeply impactful to my professional and personal development.
Dr. Somjee was able to understand my leadership style, challenges, and future goals and her thought-provoking questions encouraged me to evolve. Through constructive conversations, she helped me identify areas for improvement and provided practical tools to enhance my effectiveness as a leader.
Dr. Somjee has a genuine commitment and excitement for her clients’ progress and fosters a trusted partnership that allows for open dialogue and vulnerability. Her coaching style is compassionate and results-driven, creating an environment where I felt empowered to set goals and tackle them with confidence.
Working with Dr. Somjee has not only elevated my leadership skills but has also positively impacted the overall dynamics of my executive team. I highly recommend Dr. Somjee to any executive seeking a coach who is not only knowledgeable and experienced but also genuinely invested in their success and personal growth.
Leah FeldmanCEO Family Services
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Dr. Somjee worked as a thought partner with our team to help us think through an important decision. She met individually with our executives and key department heads, established strong relationships, and quickly understood our history, challenges and needs. Facilitating meetings with our executive team, she used a process that was thoughtful and provided clarity by identifying our pain points, strengths and shared her insights.
AdministratorHealthcare organization
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It is with great pleasure, on behalf of the American Heart Association, that I recommend Dr. Lubna Somjee for her outstanding guidance and leadership. Over the past six years, I have worked closely with Dr. Somjee on a program designed to re-energize women to prioritize their heart health. The program, formerly known as, BetterU, is specifically focused on women recognizing signs of their number one health threat -- heart disease – and taking action to reduce their risk factors.
Danielle SchukaRegional Director, American Heart Association
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Dr. Somjee’s professionalism, expert knowledge and down-to-earth manner make her a standout consultant and valuable investment. Her insights are eye-opening and next-steps workable, opening the way to a higher level of communication, relationship-building and accomplishment.
Filomena E. FanelliCEO/Founder, Impact PR & Communications
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Working with Dr Somjee has been invaluable to advancing my career. Her assessment and feedback were helpful in pinpointing my strengths, and areas that needed further development. The insights and practical approach she utilized allowed me to adopt critical skills, and confidence, to a new management position overseeing a much larger team that I was used to. Additionally, she guided me to clarify what I wanted and needed from my career more broadly, and how to leverage my interests, strengths, for the needs of the company. This resulted in taking on a new team and being able to increase retention, increase morale and productivity.
Senior Manager, national technology firm
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For many years, Dr. Somjee has given of her time and talent to The Chamber Foundation, Inc. Dr. Somjee has presented meaningful talks on stress management, managing organizational issues, vertical development, and emotional intelligence to The Chamber Foundation’s Leadership Dutchess program. Through her participation as a committee member of the Foundation’s Professional Development Programming Committee, she consistently provides insight and guidance along with feedback on program sessions, makes suggestions on how to modernize programming, as well as encourages discussions on long-term goals. Dr. Somjee has also provided input on the mentoring component of the program and diversification of the class, including best practices on how to do so.
Through Dr. Somjee’s contributions, our participants are afforded stronger programming allowing for deeper growth both personally and professionally. I value Dr. Somjee’s knowledge, insight, and professionalism and thank her for her continued partnership.
Nicholas ShannonExecutive Director, The (Dutchess County) Chamber Foundation
