Testimonials

“I have worked with Dr. Lawrence-Hughes the past several years as a participant in a professional development group where she mentored us to develop and fulfil our next career milestones.  Every member of that group benefited from her expertise and training to advance our individual careers, while simultaneously gaining a strong peer network and accountability group.  Dr. Lawrence-Hughes also provided one-on-one coaching for me using the multiple techniques in which she is certified.  Take advantage of any opportunity to work with her.”

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 Dr. Chrys Egan

Associate Dean of the Fulton School of Liberal Arts and Interim Director, Center for the Advancement of Faculty Excellence (CAFÉ), Salisbury University

“Working with Dorine was an absolute pleasure. She entered my life at a critical moment when I was eager to grow professionally and prepare for a career pivot. My role at the time lacked the professional development, rigor, and challenge I craved. Dorine's exceptional listening skills, combined with her support, encouragement, guidance, and thoughtful feedback, helped me navigate my next steps with clarity and confidence.

As a coach with a deep professional skill set and an intersectional lens, Dorine understood the unique circumstances I face as a Black woman in professional settings. Her reflective questions and strategic coaching guided me through pivotal conversations, ultimately empowering me to accept an offer in a new industry. I am incredibly grateful for her insight and expertise.”

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Marissiko Wheaton-Greer

Assistant Vice President of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and Administration

“Dorine’s advice and counsel as a professional leadership coach has proven to be instrumental in propelling me toward my career goals in higher education administration. I look forward to continuing my professional coaching sessions with her as a new Dean in order to further develop my mentoring and team building skills. I’m so grateful to have her on my team!”

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Wendy Burns-Ardolino

Dean, College of Humanities and Social Sciences,

University of Houston-Downtown

”Dorine offered a workshop on followership for undergraduates in our leadership fellowship program. From the outset, she had students engaged in a collective followership experiment using sheets of paper and ended with some big embodied questions like "What kind of leader can I be to attract the kind of followers I want?" She was an intuitive facilitator, balancing a presentation that showcased her deep base of leadership research with discussion questions that were relevant to our fellows. Each activity was thoughtful and engaging and absolutely responsive to the Zoom fatigue that our students experienced this semester. As she wrapped up her session, my first thought was "we need to offer this again next semester"! I recommend Dorine as a facilitator and speaker without hesitation.”

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Mary H. Schlitt

Barger Leadership Institute, University of Michigan

“I highly endorse Dr. Lawrence-Hughes' coaching sessions. In 2020, she created small group coaching sessions for K-12 educators in UCLA's Women's School Leadership Academy. Enthusiastic feedback from participants indicated that Dr. Lawrence-Hughes provided tools that they found helpful to their own practice in schools and districts."

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Linda Rose, Ph.D.

Director, UCLA Women's School Leadership Academy

“As a result of the coaching provided by Dr. Lawrence-Hughes, I have been able to devise a professional development plan focused on preparing executive summaries and evaluating potential opportunities. These changes were vital as my role advanced from the local engineer level to the global business unit manager level. I am delighted with the advice and experience that she shared with me and am fully confident that I am prepared to meet the challenges that my new role will bring.”

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Darin Keith

Technical Business Unit Manager, Jabil Healthcare

"Dorine is an educator, leader, and coach who knows the right question to ask at the right time, getting at the root of whatever is holding you back from greatness at work and in life. I've appreciated her authenticity and sense of humor and her ability to encourage and challenge at the same time. One meeting with Dorine and you'll know you've found a trusted partner on your journey."  

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Annmarie Caño, PhD

Former Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, Gonzaga University

“Glad to provide my enthusiastic endorsement for Dr Lawrence-Hughes, an exceptional Executive Coach. Dorine's skill in asking deep, insightful questions is commendable, and has led me to profound reflection and clarity on overarching themes to drive meaningful progress. Dorine's approach strikes a masterful balance between empathy and empowerment, her approach nourishes and promotes a strong sense of autonomy enabling her clients to see the agency they have over their growth and development. Her expertise as a leadership researcher, combined with her genuine warmth, makes her an absolute pleasure to work with. Having Dorine as my Coach has been a transformative and deeply rewarding experience.”

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Cristina Eckhoff 

Lecturer - University of Michigan College of Literature, Science, and the Arts, University of Michigan Ross School of Business

University of Michigan, Barger Leadership Institute

“As I was transitioning careers, I utilized Dorine’s unique coaching skills to empower me to reach the next level in my journey as a professional. What I gained from my engagements with Dorine were not quick answers and standard platitudes. Instead, I was given a looking glass to see past the surface, providing a more precise image of areas that needed development. Dorine provides me with challenging perspectives and points of view along with the tools I need to evaluate circumstances that enable me to choose which words, actions, and direction I will use to allow me to become the best leader, influencer, and person I desire to be. I would not have the position I have, along with the skills needed for effective outcomes, without Dorine’s professionalism, insight, and willingness to challenge me to the next level.”

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Dr. Lori Peters

Assistant Professor and Program Director, Holy Family University

"When I worked with Dorine I brought to our coaching a work problem I had been spinning around for months. My work with Dorine provided deep clarity and forward motion. Through her coaching, I understood more fully what I was actually struggling with and what the path forward was for me. She held me accountable in a beautifully kind way to my own words and ideas and then supported me in finding a path forward. With her encouragement, I identified a solution with a deadline and she followed up with me to ensure I was remaining committed to what mattered to me. I not only resolved the situation and moved forward, but I did it with more clarity for myself. Dorine approached our coaching conversations with intellectual integrity, compassion, and a refreshing practicality. I highly recommend her support in your professional development."  

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Paula D. Wishart 

PDW Coaching