Praise

In their own words

Leaders just like you

The best leaders constantly strive to learn and grow. Here are some incredible leaders that I have had the pleasure of working with. I hope you see the potential for you and your organization in their experiences.

As a CEO having turned around and led the growth of numerous global companies, I know firsthand the challenges and opportunities that come with leading organizations. Mahan is one of those rare individuals that can combine strategic thinking, while engaging a broader team in the execution of strategy necessary for organizational transformation and delivering breakthrough results. As you look to lead your organization to greater heights, I wholeheartedly recommend engaging with Mahan and seeking his counsel. It will be one of the most valuable investments you can make in your organization’s future success. Over the years I personally found his insights to be of tremendous value and I am sure you will feel the same way and see it in your results.

Peter Handal, CEO and Chairman of the Board at J4P Assocites, Former CEO SmartSource and Former CEO and Chairman of the Board at Dale Carnegie Training

I have been fortunate to receive Mahan's counsel in business as a member of my company’s advisory board for a number of years. His advice was invaluable and his unique experience as an international consultant provided a deep level of knowledge into everything from HR, marketing, systems, processes, and strategy. His participation on our board contributed significantly to the growth of our firm. Mahan is bottom line oriented and leads with an empathetic partnering leadership approach that results in buy-in from all team members and over achievement of goals. In terms of leadership training, Mahan is the first person I go to for guidance on both critical strategic and sensitive matters. He’s incredibly gifted in his ability to understand the perspective of all stakeholders and to help leaders craft a strategy and action plan to achieve the desired results.

Craig Strent, CEO of Apex Home Loans

I attribute many of the skills I gained through the years to the coaching of Mahan Tavakoli. Mahan has a unique ability to understand people capabilities , analyze business challenges and come with solutions that are practical and that can serve as a basis for further organizational development and growth. While many executives or consultants can excel in either strategy or execution, Mahan is extremely competent in both. Since founding of my company, Mahan's coaching has helped us achieve unprecedented year over year growth for many years in a row.

Ahmed El Daly, Founder of Engineeius

If you are truly committed to building a better company, then you need to work with Mahan. Yes, he is a brilliant strategist and sees things others don't and has the innate ability to distill strategic issues down to simple executables. Yes, he is a gifted coach who can engage leaders and their people to give their best. And yes, he is an amazing essentialist, who helps companies focus on what will provide results and remove complexity. But having worked with Mahan and worked on many projects with Mahan, his greatest gift is how deeply he cares for the companies and people he works with. It is genuine and it is powerful. He is passionate about your success and will do whatever it takes to get you there. In short, he is an exceptional human. If you want someone who will really get in the boat and row with you to shape a healthy and prosperous company, have a conversation with Mahan.

Triana Newton, Director of People and Culture at Harvest One

In 44 years as an executive recruiter and advisor to senior executives on their talent strategy I’ve seen the challenges and opportunities that come with leading organizations. I have known Mahan for more than 25 of those years. I’ve seen him rise through the ranks of Dale Carnegie globally, through his many impactful leadership roles in the broader community, and the development of his organizational coaching and consulting practice. Mahan’s counsel on strategy, operational execution, and organizational culture enables leaders to unleash the potential of their people and take their organizations to new heights in the face of the extreme disruption and changing competitive environment of today.

Lyles Carr, Senior Vice President of The McCormick Group

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