Testimonials

Coaching is built on trust, and anything that we discuss during coaching is kept confidential.

Below are the experiences of clients who have given their permission to share a glimpse into their journey. Their names have been removed out of respect for their privacy.

  • "Holly Cervini is the essence of what we all long for in a professional coach. I am the grateful and inspired recipient of Holly's talent through her generous giving of her time and talent to American Corporate Partners (ACP), a non-profit dedicated to bolstering veteran and military spouse employment through professional mentorships. When I signed up to participate in ACP's mentorship program, I waited a long time to be paired with Holly. Wow, was she worth the wait! From our first meeting, Holly proved her tremendous competence as an empathetic listener, a knowledgeable coach, and a creative thinker and problem-solver. For the first time in my 30-year professional career, I found in Holly someone who truly listened, asked questions, and met me exactly where I am in my personal and professional journey. From a place of understanding, she compassionately guided me to see where I want to go. She showed up meeting after meeting prepared to listen, to assess, to offer concrete tools and actions, and to encourage me in ways I did not even realize I needed to be encouraged to build toward my full potential. As a coach, Holly provided me with a positively life-changing experience. Anyone and everyone on the journey to be the best version of themself - in either professional or personal endeavors - will benefit tremendously from a coaching relationship with Holly Cervini. "

    - Associate Professor

  • "I have had the privilege of knowing Holly personally, and then professionally, for 20+ years. Anyone who is lucky enough to engage with her in any capacity will know that Holly has the absolute highest standards of integrity and quality. She is whip smart, and funny to boot. Her passion for faith-based Executive Coaching is so deeply rooted that her clients could not ask for a better partner on their path to wellness and leadership excellence. Every conversation with Holly is like a spa visit for my soul."

    - Professional Coach

  • "When I first met and decided to work with Holly in a coaching relationship, I really wasn't clear on exactly what that would look like or what I would gain. This is what I have experienced: a positive, safe, non-judgmental relationship; someone who is in my corner in a unique, objective way that no one else can be; a wise person to clarify goals with and troubleshoot challenges; and someone to hold my accountable so that I am the best version of myself both at home and at work. What I really love about coaching is that I get to chart my own path and yet there is someone there with a flashlight to help me not get tripped up by the blind spots in my wiring or perspective. I am grateful that she puts spiritual capital very high in importance, because that is a core value that we both share. Holly sometimes refers to herself as a "secret sauce" for high performing leaders. I totally get that now. I thoroughly recommend Holly in her coaching capacity and, more importantly, I am grateful to know her as a person. Any leader who wants to maximize their full potential in reaching their goals would benefit from collaborating with her."

    - Social Media Marketer

  • "Holly Cervini, is the consummate caring Professional Coach. I have had the pleasure of witnessing and having also the experience of learning from Holly in a "coaching environment". She is a trusted advisor and couches her comments with care and sensitivity. I find Holly to be very intelligent and accurate with her evaluations and use of tools, such at Myers Briggs, Disc, and many others. She displays most, if not all of the key Leadership qualities found in only the best. I stand at the ready to discuss and or clarify any points referenced in my highest recommendation for the work and personhood of Ms. Holly Cervini."

    - Marketing & Sales Partner

  • "Holly is remarkably insightful and her ability to channel many perspectives is priceless! She has mastered the art of realism sprinkled with encouragement, all while keeping me accountable for taking actionable steps toward my goals. Working with Holly has been my favorite investment in me!"

    - US Army Veteran

  • "I worked with Holly for 10 months during multiple unexpected life pivots, personally and professionally. Holly was a huge source of support with wise guidance, practical resources, and strategic frameworks to help me better manage my life and live into my key priorities. Professionally, Holly helped me navigate through complex situations at work, including managing a difficult workload, job loss, search and onboarding into new job. Personally, she helped me to identify key priorities, find better balance with work, health and family. One of the things I most appreciated was her true holistic approach and the ability to talk openly about all spheres of my life: spirituality, health, family and work. She was a great listener, kept great notes so was able to pick up seamlessly in every session, and continued to bring up original objectives to see how I was tracking to my fundamental goals for the coaching relationship. I highly recommend Holly!"

    - Director, Advertising

Personal Note: Did you notice the the picture at the top of the page?

Now that I spend the majority of my time in the bustling DC metropolitan area, I’ve come to love the beautiful cherry blossom season.

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