“Working with Greg Hessel on our Strategic Plan exceeded our expectations. He worked smoothly and effectively. He responded quickly to all concerns and questions. Mr. Hessel brought impressive expertise coupled with a sense of humor. He led two large group meetings maintaining enthusiasm while eliciting valuable feedback about our organization. The committee members (board and staff) found the experience enlightening and valuable. I highly recommend him.”



Barbara Ternes

Director

Parks Place Community Resource Center

Bellows Falls VT 

“Just wanted to tell you that that was the best training I have been to in the entire 26 years I have worked here.” 

Deanna Rounds

State of New Hampshire Employee

“Thank you so much for a productive day on Monday. Everyone on the Foundation staff was pleased with how the day went. We are extremely grateful for your just-right facilitation. Thank you for making the trip to CT!”

Mirellise Vazquez

Executive Director

Tauck Family Foundation

“This was excellent. It was a lot to cover in a short time, but I found it very helpful—even after 25 years of similar workshops. Well worth the time.”

Frank Foley

United Way of Burlington

“Thanks again for doing a great job with facilitating our retreat. As you could see, we have an energetic bunch! You managed very successfully to get us working productively and on track so that we could devote Day 2 to the rest of our topics and finish the retreat on time. Congratulations!”

Ellen McCarron

Chief of Park Operations

Vermont State Parks

“Thanks for an absolutely terrific training. As an attorney, I’ve come at conflict with a certain set of tools, acquired through formal training and on-the-job experience, that have had me involved in confrontational, win-lose mode of taking myself through disputes. Your training has left me with some new, simple (and at the same time sophisticated) tools for seeking win-win solutions to problems. Thank you very much!”

Geoff Yudien

Esq.

“The content and discussion were extremely relevant and useful for day-to-day communication. Great group exercises to keep us interactive.” 

Federal training participant

“Recently, I contacted Mr. Hessel about an extremely complex and difficult situation. This situation involved both systemic and interpersonal issues, and two of the parties had reached an extremely emotional and adversarial impasse. Nevertheless, Mr. Hessel was able to successfully resolve the interpersonal conflict as well as make recommendations for overall systemic reform. Both of the parties have indicated that they were extremely impressed with Mr. Hessel’s skills and would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone experiencing similar interpersonal conflict.

Since the mediation sessions, the two parties have interacted positively and professionally. The district is also working on the systemic changes that Mr. Hessel recommended. In brief, we have experienced very positive outcomes from the mediation services.” 

Edward J. McCaul, Ed.D.

Director of Pupil Personnel Services
Gardner Public Schools, Gardner, MA

"I liked the constant motion-the days went by so quickly, that I know I was engaged and interested with the information."

Debbie McGahie

PC Connection

“This was super! I really appreciate that Greg challenged us to step outside of our boxes and look at the way we work / interpret the world differently. This was really eye opening for me. I was afraid I wouldn't learn anything, but I so did.”

Emergency services training participant

“Greg’s ability to successfully mediate discussion and varied ideology, has increased collaboration and connection among all (Vermont Department of Health) partners. Greg is thoughtful in his planning, produces outcomes from the meetings he facilitates, is an excellent listener and extremely easy to work with on complex projects.”

Lori Tatsapaugh Uerz, MPH, NPN

Director of Prevention and Recovery Services

Division of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Programs (ADAP)

Vermont Department of Health (VDH)

“Regeneration Resources led a robust program evaluation for the State of Vermont’s interagency planning grant program, Better Connections.  Greg (and Bill) were thoughtful in their approach, engaging and expansive in their outreach, and offered both positive and critical feedback to improve the program’s effectiveness, access, and impact in local communities in Vermont. Greg’s research and writing skills, his ability to distill multiple stakeholder and partner perspectives, and his crafting of clear and actionable recommendations were impressive and will improve the future direction of the Better Connections program.”

Richard Amore, PLA/AICP

Planning & Outreach Manager
Community Planning + Revitalization
Vermont Department of Housing and Community Development

“Our experience with Greg could not be more positive. Greg is a friendly, open-minded, smart man. He understands the nuances of organizational dynamics. He is intuitive and his perceptions can be trusted. He is quickly available to Senior Management to answer questions or plan. He provides thorough and timely written reports and feedback when indicated or requested. He understands the difficulties in implementing change on a grand scale in an organization, and he is able to be flexible in developing a successful roll out of change. Greg has been a real pleasure to work with. I would highly recommend him without reservations to any organization seeking support in change management or team building. If you would like to talk more about Greg’s skills and the work he has done with us please feel free to contact me."

Gregory A. Miller, MD

VP Medical Affairs
The Brattleboro Retreat and Retreat Healthcare

“Greg’s careful work made the marriage of the two Westgate boards possible. And the solution has worked well ever since. I don’t remember what we paid him. But no matter – his help was invaluable!”

Byron Stookey

Former board member

Westgate

“Our goal was to institutionalize this initiative…. Thanks to Greg’s work, this initiative is widely viewed as a success and many of the tactics used over the past decade have become a part of our new culture. What has struck me the most about Greg is his ability to connect with anybody. From the frontline maintenance workers to the Secretary of Transportation.”

Scott Rogers

Former Director

Maintenance and Operations Bureau

"Several of our Board members have already told me what a fine and constructive retreat they thought we had last week, and I really want to thank you on behalf of the entire organization. You did an excellent job, and we appreciate it."

Laura Keith King

President
Greater Keene Chamber of Commerce

“Greg Hessel facilitated a series of organizational design meetings with a mixed group of artists and administrative staff in a rapidly growing and changing community arts education organization. Greg’s work with the Director and the group was challenged by mixed levels of apprehension about the current state of the organization and its impact of change on their voice in the organization. Greg very effectively gave the process enough flexibility to encourage open and honest communication and enough controls to get the work done within seven meetings. Greg is an outstanding facilitator who quickly understands and gets the participants to address the organizational and group dynamics for the purposes of achieving the intended goals. His work with our group was successful in achieving the primary goal of building an organization design for the future and in achieving the secondary goal of improving understanding and appreciation for individuals in the organization.”

Carol Batchelder

Executive Director
MoCo Arts, Keene, NH

"Thank you so much for facilitating our staff meeting. It seems as though you have gotten us over a hump so that at least we are now moving forward and are no longer stuck. I appreciate the thoroughness with which you approached our situation. I'm sure we will use you again next school year!"

Steve Crofter

Academy School

"Greg is a gifted coach who has helped staff with team dynamics, and me with executive issues. His mediation, negotiation, coaching and facilitation skills are interwoven with keen emotional intelligence and deep warmth and caring that leave us feeling held and supported through all sorts of complex and challenging matters."

Michelle Knapik

President

Emily Hall Tremaine Foundation

“This was wonderful, engaging, practical, and fun! I’ve been to a lot of trainings and I loved your activities and style. You made a challenging topic one that everyone can relate to and take action on!”

HR Training Participant

“Greg provided excellent leadership for our strategic planning process during a very challenging time in our agency’s history. I particularly appreciated his calm expertise and his lively and effective direction throughout the course of his involvement with us. His ability to hear and respect all the voices at the table while keeping us on an even keel was an especially welcome quality. I recommend him highly!”

Susan Bell

Executive Director
AIDS Project of Southern Vermont

“I have had several opportunities to work with Greg Hessel as a consultant and always appreciated the clarity he brought. I know first hand that family business endeavors are complex, and the kind of listening, restating, and guiding of the conversation that Greg does so well, is immeasurably helpful in untangling some of the inherent confusions that can arise for families working together.”

Katie Schwerin

W. S. Badger Balm Company

“I couldn’t wait for the survey. I wanted to tell you right away that this class is my favorite so far! This one felt so easily relatable and applicable to my workplace right out of the box.”

Alexandra Pastor

State of Vermont

"…just wanted to write to you to let you know how much I enjoyed the Conflict Resolution Training yesterday. You really did a wonderful job and I could really see that you are an expert in your field. You really got me thinking about the ways I approach (or avoid!) conflicts and you gave me the tools to do a better job. Thanks!"

Rebecca Roy

"I have attended many trainings throughout my 34 year career as an educator. I found this to be one of the best!"

Thea Warman

Jonathan Daniels School

"I was surprised that we were able to get that much done in the amount of time that we had. This was the best strategic planning session for a nonprofit that I've been a part of!"

Board Member

Community Action Partnership of Strafford County

"Just a short note to say thank you for a great conference. As I said in the beginning, I teach a lot of this stuff but you definitely enlightened me and made me look at my own part in ‘difficult interactions.’ It is so easy to blame problems on the other person, especially if they seem to have issues with a lot of people. You are a gifted teacher."



Norine Elliott

"I don’t think I have read (in my 4 years at the Endowment for Health) such a comprehensive report of progress! Greg Hessel’s report is incredibly detailed documenting the process used, stakeholders engaged, and specific problems identified. I think this document will be very useful to the team as you enter the next phase of this work and identify solutions. I applaud your efforts to “peel back the onion” and to try and find local solutions to the financial, collaborative, organizational and policy level challenges you have identified. Because this is such an exemplary report I wondered if you might be willing to allow me to share it with (others)." 



Kim Firth

Endowment for Health (New Hampshire)

“This was an excellent training to prepare you to investigate your own relationship to conflict and how better to resolve conflicts in your personal and professional life. The presentation was well structured and well timed and you treated all participants with respect. Thank you for the valuable information."

Lauren Axelrod

VT Americorps 

“One of the best investments we ever made was asking Greg Hessel to consult with our Board of Directors. He was able connect with us, quickly assess our strengths and weaknesses, and heal divisions. We’re looking forward to having him return for the next phase of our growth and development.”

Julie Maloof

President, Westgate Housing inc.

"Thanks again, and outstanding work (on the Irene Innovation Report). We are getting tons of great feedback. It's pretty exciting."

Scott Rogers

Director of Operations
Vermont Agency of Transportation

“Excellent workshop. I learned so much and feel like you fostered a great sense of community among participants immediately. Well done.”

Non-profit training participant

"Greg is VERY good!"

Board Member

Community Action Partnership of Strafford County

"Greg was able to maneuver through many conversations and topics with relative ease. Great use of time. Great command and understanding of people at the table."

Tim Dupre

Director of Volunteer NH