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Andy McCawley - Vice President Afghanistan Program - Alenia North America.
former Commanding Officer USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN CVN72 (One of Only 10 Nuclear Aircraft Carriers in the World)
My own career change might exemplify a complex and sharp professional transition. Marcia Fawcett played a key and invaluable role in coaching me towards success in my career change, and both personal and professional growth. She is observant and keenly aware of both the details and the larger context of her client’s situations. Her questions to me were always incisive and thought provoking. They did not always or even generally make me comfortable, but searching to answer them was a valuable learning exercise. Marcy helped me grow, learn and expand my thinking, and understanding. She is a visionary and has my deepest respect and admiration. I would enthusiastically recommend her services to any leader or executive in transition, or an executive seeking greater personal and professional growth.
Terry Bailey – SVP Sales & Marketing – Evergreen Solar, Inc.
Marcy provided excellent coaching to a valued team member resulting in a noticeable increase in self-confidence and independent action. The skills improved will continue to pay dividends for the individual and the company. Great Results, Personable, Expert
Peter Shepard – Vice President of Business Development, Novomer Corp.
I have hired Marcy a number of times over the past five years and found her to be an invaluable resource as an executive career coach. She brings tremendous energy and enthusiasm to each assignment and takes a personal interest in each of her client's success. On the job, she can help you navigate difficult organizational or management issues, and in career transition, she can help you develop a strategy, offer encouragement, and push you to achieve your goals. I have and do recommend Marcy without reservation to anyone who is interested in achieving their personal best. Great Results, Expert, Good Value
Larry Felton - Sr. Director, Wafer Fabrication Engineering and Science - Evergreen Solar, Inc.
Marcy has helped key technology development managers develop an awareness of how their unique temperament, perspective and management style affects the performance of senior engineers and scientists. Her work has led directly to improved performance for both the managers and their direct reports, and yielded tangible results for our organization. Great Results, Expert, Creative
Gary Pollard – VP of Human Resources – Evergreen Solar, Inc.
Marcy has been an invaluable resource during my tenure at Evergreen Solar. She has the unique ability to help mid to senior level employees, as well as senior scientists (Ph.D.), recognize and build awareness, confidence, and change attitudes or perspective that has delivered very positive results for Evergreen. Some of the competencies in which she's demonstrated successful results are: communication, team work, assertiveness, presentations, self-confidence, coaching & developing staff, and management tactics (organization/time management, motivation, feedback, delegation).
The feedback I’ve received from Evergreen Solar employees that have worked with Marcy has been very positive, even from one employee who was initially hesitant about the time commitment/benefits of coaching work! This individual is one of her enthusiastic references now based on the significant successes he's achieved. Marcy has a real strength at developing an honest and trusting relationship with the employees she coaches as well as the employer/boss. She develops a realistic project & development plan, and communicates with everyone involved regularly on the status of the project. We at Evergreen Solar, and all of her coaching clients, have benefited significantly by utilizing her skills and expertise.
Jos Scheffelaar, Principal/Founder, Scheffelaar Consulting, LLC, International Business Consulting
I first worked with Marcy Fawcett when needing a career change after the infamous bursting of the Internet bubble. She shared her unique understanding of the underlying processes and psychology involved in professional networking. Marcy doesn’t just teach the basics of networking, but helps you understand how/why the techniques she recommends will be more effective. We’ve stayed in contact through the years, and she continues helping me with valuable advice and introductions as I grow my business.
Minh Le - Manager of Technical Staff at Evergreen Solar,
Marcy is an incredibly insightful coach that has been instrumental in my development as a manager and leader of senior scientists and technical professionals. Through our discussions of new situations and challenges, she led me to discover new ways to look at the world and challenged me to try new strategies when interacting with my team, my peers, and senior management. This led to remarkable improvements in the performance of my team and our impact on the organization. Great Results, Personable, High Integrity
Bhaskar Banerjee, Vice President, Application Architecture, Fidelity Investments
Marcy is one of those rare executive coaches with incredible talent and insights on career management and progression, wide ranging contacts and ability to connect, practical resources and tools for effective assessments and career planning, coupled with enthusiasm and strong commitment to client success.
Bob Katz, President - Financial Analysis and Control Technology Services (FACTS)
Since working with Marcy in 2003, I have found her executive coaching practice to be highly motivational and rewarding, owing to extensive subject knowledge and networking contacts, leading to successful business introductions and strong ROI to all of her clients.
Bob Mountain, COO Quantia Communications
I’ve known Marcy for almost 3 years and have found her to be incredibly well-connected, consistently responsive, and all-in-all a pleasure to deal with. She has a tremendous amount of experience in her field and combines that with a common-sense approach that makes every conversation with her valuable.
Rob Janoch – (former) Senior Member of Engineering Staff at Evergreen Solar, (now) Principal - Janoch Engineering, LLC
Marcy was instrumental in coaching me through the process of finding a new career. I didn’t know what I wanted to do next, just that it was time for a change. Marcy gave me process steps to see what the options might be, helped me think this through and evaluate what the differences would be so I could decide what my preferences were going forward. Once I made the decisions, she coached me through the entire process of getting here, step by step. Marcy is energetic, driven, driving; approachable, friendly, empathetic, and was always focused on ensuring my success. She always worked to ensure that I was thinking things through clearly, and that I didn’t loose the focus. She challenged me in writing, but the resulting resume is worlds above the one with which I started. I’m convinced it created opportunities for me that I would not have had otherwise. Marcy kept me energized and motivated to get out there, and make the calls, but she also knew when to back off, give things a break, and even when to help repair a bruised ego (happens to the best of us in a job search!)
I have started an independent consulting business after many years of working for corporations. Only time will tell if it is truly successful, but so far I believe I am making meaningful contributions and I am truly enjoying what I am doing. Marcy has been and continues to be a coach and confidante, and an essential part of my career growth.
Leonard Cuzzupe - former GM -Sales for Signature Motors (Pre-owned Luxury Cars), now GM - Sales for Luxury Watch lines for Alpha Omega Jewelers
Marcy coached me through a recent career change. Having a diverse background in many industries made it difficult for me to know what direction I wanted to go. She gave me a customized approach and coaching me through the process that drilled through the years of experience to core skill sets and helped me identify my preferences and priorities for going forward. The she coached me through steps to do the analysis of what parts of my experience made me marketable in the new areas I decided to target. I had no idea how difficult it was to condense a 25 year career into a concise two page resume, but Marcy made it possible and the resume worked really well! I love my new career and it offers many outstanding opportunities. Thank you again for your assistance and please feel free to use me a professional reference!
Kathleen L. McGirr - former SVP of HR, Fidelity Investments (retired)
A few years back, while I was running Staffing for the largest financial services business in Boston, we were regrettably faced with some downsizing activity. Managing outplacement services fell to some of my in-house team (supplemented by external resources brought in to help). In the course of that activity, I ran across Marcy Fawcett, whom I had also known slightly in a prior professional venue. After the executive outplacement “center” was closed, we surveyed our former employees to see how the services had helped them. Interested in this feedback, I read every individual commentary – a 3” binder full of them. What struck me at the time was the number of times Marcy Fawcett was individually called out by name. The comments read something like these – “she always listened; she was always there for me; she was creative in helping me think through what my options might be; she stayed with me to the very end; she kept me positive when I started to get down and did it in a way that was genuine and productive, she was the consummate professional throughout – no one cared about me more than she did!” Not verbatim comments to be sure, but I can assure you that was the gist of the remarks and it was indeed notable that she was called out so frequently. I know enough about Marcy to know that she is all of the things that were written and more!
Kristen Dixon, formerly VP Fidelity Investments, now AVP with Fortune 100 Financial Services Company
Marcy brings a wealth of knowledge about the changing environment for job searches. She keeps current with changes in hiring strategies and kept me on track to meet my personal goals. She taught me the importance of developing a job search plan and sticking to it. She pushed me to think outside of my comfort zone and evaluate where I wanted to take my career. She listened to me and gave constructive criticism to help guide me though the job search process.
The importance of networking to the job search process was impressed upon me and that is what ultimately helped me land my current position. Once the offer was made, Marcy coached me throughout the hiring process and shared insightful and helpful perspectives. Marcy’s support and guidance allowed me to have a relatively pain-free job search and negotiations. Thanks again, Marcy, for your insightful and encouraging guidance.
Paul Ressler, Vice President, Hosted Services at Hart-Hanks
I have known Marcy for over 9 years, and have found her to be extremely knowledgeable about the job search process. Her energy, enthusiasm and many long-term business relationships results in very high quality service and introductions for her clients.
Bruce Glabe, Chief Financial Officer – Appalachian Mountain Club
I’ve known Marcy Fawcett as an executive search and workplace expert for over ten years. She is a rare breed of professional who is able to combine a depth of experience and associations with a creative and pragmatic approach to problem solving. She seems to tailor her approach to each engagement, combining both tried and true methods with creative new approaches, innovative research and intelligence, and an ‘innate ability to size up the people dynamics’ that always factor in.
Recently I had the opportunity to work with Marcy on a key executive recruiting effort after my own transition from high tech to the non-profit world. She quickly developed an understanding of a highly specialized need that was well outside her typical practice area. She was able to rapidly provide us with insights and candidates that resulted in an exceptionally successful hire. Her services outshined the help we received from several other presumably more “expert” sources more familiar with the industry. Working with her on this project really underscored for me that when Marcy commits to an assignment, it gets done well!
Peter Shepard - President/CEO of Nylon Corp. of America (Nycoa,) formerly VP/GM for Inkjet Colorants Div. of Cabot Corp., now
I’ve known Marcy for several years. She was a huge help to me when I was on a job search a few years back. Her energy and enthusiasm, along with a genuine interest in understanding exactly what I was looking for really helped me keep my search focused and energized.. Along the way, a few seemingly interesting assignments came my way and she was a terrific coach and sounding board. Her open and frank input about these tempting opportunities helped me to realize why they weren't necessarily the best fit for me. This really helped me to be honest with myself and hold out for the right opportunity. Marcy's professional approach and detailed knowledge of the transition process will help you find the best opportunities and make sure you present yourself in the most favorable light.
Senior Director, $1B Global Technology Research Company
After a successful executive marketing career in the technology industry I was faced with the need to assess my capabilities and transition to a new position in a very challenging job market. At first, I thought I was well prepared and had the necessary skills to secure a new position on my own, but fortunately I had the opportunity to work with Marcy. Marcy was exceptional and invaluable, pushing me to a much more strategic level of preparation and thinking throughout the process. I truly enjoyed working with Marcy. As she rapidly understood my strengths, weaknesses and interests, she became a trusted level of support and guidance. As a coach she was able to balance encouragement, while providing critical, insightful comments and challenges that pushed my thinking and approach to the next level. She was invaluable in helping me focus and execute on my career goals, from developing a tight focused resume, to negotiating and accepting the offer. She also introduced me to some great people in the process. Marcy, thank-you so much!
William Dwyer - CFO of American Resource Staffing Network-
My reference (whether written or verbal) would include Marcy’s abilities to motivate, lead, suggest, network, criticize, cajole and most importantly provide hope. I recall our afternoon gatherings and joke about next in the “pit” – it was always with a sense of learning, achievement and improvement – she was never hesitant to challenge!! I have only fond memories of those times in spite of riding the roller coaster. Marcy was able to depict, in advance, the emotional experience/exercise I would encounter as an executive looking for his next career opportunity. Marcy saw accepted and challenged by not only the those with egos and confidence, but also those with doubt and hesitation.
Tim McMurrich – Former Vice President, Sun Life Financial
Being “between jobs” is not fun. Marcy helps to turn this state of affairs from a situation into a process, on both an emotional and a tactical level. She understands people’s feelings of vulnerability and uncertainty so – with kindness but firmness – she moves each person past those feelings to help them identify the (process) steps they must take to create new opportunities for themselves. Marcy can be tough. She probes, and challenges you with great questions. She asks “Why?”, “How?”, and “What’s stopping you?” She makes you get specific about things that you might prefer to leave vague, but that will always be obstacles to your advancement if you let them remain undefined, and don’t confront them. But tough as she can be, Marcy is never too tough. Her ever present smile and warmth convey her genuine desire to help people and the great satisfaction she derives from each person’s progress and success!
Bob Katz - President, Financial Analysis and Control Technology Services (FACTS)
While working with Marcy as a career coach, I have found her “kick-butt with a smile” approach to be highly effective at channeling and motivating executives with varying personal styles toward the end goal. Marcy’s unique ability to use varying motivational techniques as well as her indefatigable, uplifting presence contribute to a positive, transforming experience for those so exposed. I now have to add another element to my list of criteria needed to be a successful executive: fast, friendly, flexible, focused and Fawcett.
.”Managing Director – ADP
Marcy Fawcett truly understands all facets of career coaching. She provided a unique perspective and invaluable insight throughout all stages of my career change and job search, from my own search business for many years to successful reemployment. Marcy's coaching helped me re-assess my strengths and develop a powerful strategy for my search. Her guidance through each step from developing a strategic focus, to writing a powerful resume, and coaching through each step was spot on. Her ability to quickly bring me back to my focus when that ‘vortex of offers’ makes it confusing kept me firmly on my chosen path. Her patience, professionalism and sense of humor really distinguish her in the coaching field! I knew I was working with an exceptional coach and trusted confidant, throughout my search.
Richard Noonan, VP Fidelity Investments
I met Marcy a few years back during my first job search after 15 years with the same company and let me say she left quite a positive impact on me, both professionally and personally. Marcy was instrumental in helping me regain my confidence and energy for the process. She is an extremely motivated and upbeat person and one who ensures you succeed! During the ups and downs of the process, when I was about to give up, Marcy was there to “pick me up”. She always knew when to challenge or support throughout the process. She coached me through the process of drilling down through 15 years of experience to identify my core skills and accomplishments and to articulate them in a powerful but succinct way. She had a way of challenging my thinking to take it to the next more valuable level. Her techniques helped me to be where I am today. I learned a lot from Marcy and I have used her approach and style in helping others during their tough times. If I had to sum it up in a few words what I saw and still see in Marcy it would be trust and respect.
Eric Bartholomae, formerly - CFO at Fidelity Investments
Marcy is the perfect all-round professional to help an executive with a search. She approaches any given search in a disciplined way, applying an efficient and proven process. Throughout, she ensures that the client gets real traction, and along the way she shares objective and candid feedback on your progress. And all the while she is a pleasure to work with.
In addition to providing coaching through the process, perhaps her greatest strength is in refining the details in every element of the transition. As a direct result of the breadth of her experience, Marcy’s perspective is invaluable. Having analyzed all facets of the job transition process in coaching executives over 15 years, Marcy is the perfect coach when it comes to both the strategy and tactics of finding and landing the next opportunity.
Bill Scott, Genuity, Inc., VP of Operations Assurance.
I was one of Marcy’s difficult “clients”. Having always enjoyed success in executive roles, I naturally assumed success would come easily in job seeking. It didn’t. Successful job search meant learning new strategies and skills. Marcy’s experience and savvy taught me worthwhile lessons from overall strategy, to tactical details, and for everything in between. She’s also very attuned to the experience of job search and helped me be aware of my feelings and how to manage those successfully. Marcy brings contagious energy to her coaching work along with a ready smile. She’ll challenge you to be your best!
Stephanie Danielson, Director, Marketing Strategy, Fidelity(Formerly)
Environmental Scientist- Nover-Armstrong Associates, Inc.(Currently)
For me, Marcy’s key strengths were her comprehensive understanding of the search process and the importance of having a plan of action, staying with the plan, but allowing enough leeway to stay sane, but not stray. She is very caring and as such, very willing to share her knowledge and experience to see that everyone she works with is on track to succeed at their goal. It’s clear that the high standard she sets for the people she works with, is the same standard to which she holds herself.
Tom Simeone, former VP Strategic Sourcing, Fidelity Investments.
Marcy makes you take a hard look at yourself, what you have to offer, what you have achieved, what you want, and then helps you to build a strategy to achieve it. Marcy doesn't let you sit still, she challenges you to keep you moving forward and provides insight along the way.
Harold “Ted” Baker, -Former Director, Benefits & Services, Prime/Computervision.
Faced with a considerable reduction in workforce, after reviewing alternative approaches the corporation decided to provide comprehensive outplacement resources internally .A major international consulting firm was contracted to provide guidance in establishing the program, Marcia Fawcett was designated as Consulting Account & Project Manager.
Ms. Fawcett provided complex outplacement services directed at all levels of the organization at several corporate locations. Her excellent inter-personal skills, organizational knowledge and above all her patience, tact and professionalism were always in evidence.
The result was that the corporation was able to provide employees with a strong support system at a critical point in their careers. Throughout the project Ms. Fawcett stayed connected to the corporate vision and constantly offered ideas and counsel for improving the project. Without her support and guidance, it would have been impossible to turn a negative employee relations climate into a positive one.
Paul Demko, VP of Product Development, Symantec Corp/ On Technology Corp.
“I first met Marcy Fawcett 15 years ago as part of DBM’s executive outplacement service. In addition to a multitude of seminars and classes, I was assigned a counselor with whom I met once a week. As a VP of the firm, Marcy was “managing by walking around.” She perceived my dampened spirits and skepticism and asked how I was doing with the job search process. My response was a meek, “OK.”
Although I attended all the resume classes and worked individually with my counselor, I continued to be stubbornly confident and proud of my original resume; after all, it had worked for years! Marcy asked to see it. Very kindly, but firmly, she convinced me that it was not the best I could do. In the process of developing a new resume with Marcy’s coaching, I sensed her genuine interest in helping me and my career development. With her encouragement, I regained confidence in my background and accomplishments and transformed that confidence into my much-improved resume. I also received two job offers! In retrospect, Marcy converted my job loss and the outplacement program into a major positive inflection point in my career.
One of the concepts that I learned at DBM and that Marcy strongly reinforced was the importance of networking -- all the time. Marcy has maintained contact with me since DBM and has over the years introduced me to new professionals who have proven to be valuable members of my network. As I progress in my career, I stay in touch with Marcy. She knows me well and asks insightful questions to help me clarify my goals and perspectives on the changes I am contemplating. She is an invaluable advisor.”
Dick Benton, Senior Consultant, Glasshouse Technologies Inc
I have known Marcy Fawcett for some 15+ years. During this time I have been both a client, and a partner "in networking”. Marcy first helped me in the difficult early 90's when so many large technical organizations were crashing. I met Marcy in DBM’s executive services and despite the fact that I was not assigned to her, she saw the unique challenges I faced and stepped in to offer assistance and counsel above and beyond the outplacement structure. This assistance was instrumental in my quickly finding a new role. Subsequent to that I partnered with Marcy in her work at WECAN, a volunteer initiative she led for unemployed people seeking new jobs/careers. Although this group was defined as a volunteer initiative, my observation was that Marcy's facilitation, motivation, and sheer exuberant personality were the keys to the success this group enjoyed in helping its members find new jobs over the years of its operation. Subsequent to that, I had the pleasure of working with Marcy in a number of individual cases, assisting her colleagues in one-on-one sessions of networking in their career search activities. During this time, Marcy freely provided me with excellent coaching, as I too changed roles on a number of occasions. My ability to land excellent positions was in no small part due to Marcy's coaching.
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