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HR Bain, Chief Executive Officer

Bert worked with me to design and tailor a curriculum geared to meet the specific needs of my organization and the individuals on the leadership team. He is a consummate professional and trainer who delivers the curriculum through a variety … Continue reading

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David W. Cook YPO-WPO

I have worked with Bert Parlee for the last year in his role of Senior Advisor at the Stagen Group in Dallas, Texas. I have found Bert’s insights, experience and intellect to be of high value to me in my … Continue reading

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Kelly Snodgrass, Albany NY

I chose Bert Parlee to be my coach after watching him facilitate an Integral Workshop in New York City. His presentation was excellent. His leadership was inclusive and inviting; his presence warm and personable. I could not imagine a better … Continue reading

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Leo Burke, Program Director, ND Integral Executive Education

For the years that Bert has served as faculty in our Notre Dame Integral Executive Education MBA program, he has offered powerful learning regarding the complexity of challenges that accompany real change. His areas of expertise involve his understanding of … Continue reading

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Lynne D. Feldman, Esq. Director, Integral Education Center

Now for something totally embarassing to Bert—a client testimonial! I met Bert Halloween, 2002 at SDi training with Don in Boulder. It was the first time I had ever met another integral person, and there was an entire room full … Continue reading

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Marcy Deluce, San Francisco, CA

My husband and I have been working with Bert for six months now. When we came to see him initially, we were really close to giving up. We had seen other counselors and coaches both as a couple and separately, … Continue reading

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Richard Karpel

Bert Parlee is helping me during a critical point of my development as a leader. He is resourceful, kind, generous and perceptive not only of my stated needs and wishes, but also insightful of the ways I get in my … Continue reading

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Rick Fort, President, ESM

I first had the pleasure of experiencing Dr. Parlee’s talents when I enrolled for a weeklong training he led on Leadership in Westminster, Colorado. I was so impressed with his ability to weave world-class, cutting edge information with powerfully designed … Continue reading

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Robin Reinach

Bert Parlee is a wise and compassionate coach. His insightful questions have helped me unravel complicated tangles of thought, emotion, and behavior to reveal a path of growth congruent with my most authentic self. With kindness and steadfast encouragement, Bert … Continue reading

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Jim Loving, IBM: Business Executive Development.

I met Dr. Bert Parlee in 2004 when he was leading an Integral Transformative Workshop in Colorado. Years later, while I was seeking ways to become “unstuck” regarding my transition to a new challenge after decades with IBM, I reached … Continue reading

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Kelley Snodgrass, NY

I continue to unfold and transform in ways that are truly awesome. Working with you has been simply brilliant. You are a blessing in my life.

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Robin Reinach, NYC

Bert is a wise and compassionate trusted advisor. His coaching has profoundly impacted not only my own life, but also the lives of those closest to me.

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Jon Palarz, L.A.

Bert’s remarkable range of understanding informs how my career development must be aligned with my personal and spiritual growth. His guidance has facilitated great optimism and practical problem-solving.

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David Cook, Executive Director, YPO

I have worked with Bert Parlee for the last 7 months in his role at the Stagen Group in Dallas, Texas. I have found Bert’s insights, experience and intellect to be of high value to me in my role with … Continue reading

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Clint Pardoe, Author, “The 4 Secrets to College Life Success”

Bert is both compassionate and brilliant. Whether you are looking to become more healthy with where you are or transcend to the next level, I highly recommend partnering with Bert in your journey.

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Bryan Dyson, YPO Forum Officer
, OKC Chapter

I wanted to thank you for the week long training and coaching you conducted for the various groups in our chapter. You were definitely the man for the job! I was very worried that one person wouldn’t be able to … Continue reading

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Brian Schultz, CEO Studio Movie Grill YPO Dallas Chapter Chair

I have benefitted tremendously from Bert over the years. In my role as Dallas YPO Chapter Chair and Board member, I received great feedback from our members and spouses regarding Bert’s forum retreat facilitations. Bert provides both a secure and … Continue reading

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Colleen Young, Director of Training Education Sales Management

Bert Parlee is an amazing instructor that provided an abundance of content that can be applicable to any profession. As a participant, I was delighted to see our management team move from a group of working individuals to a leadership … Continue reading

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David W. Cook, Executive Director, YPO-WPO International Events Team

In my leadership role with YPO (Young Presidents Organization), I have worked with Bert Parlee for the last 3 years in his role Senior Advisor role at the Stagen Group in Dallas. I have found Bert’s insights, experience and approaches … Continue reading

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Reggie Dupre, CEO, Dupre Logistics, LLC., Lafayette, LA

Bert has helped my senior management team and me personally. He aided each of our executives to become more aware of our strengths and weaknesses, and how to better play to each other’s strengths. He enabled us to see different … Continue reading

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Stephen Lerer, Chapter Chair, Dallas WPO

Our WPO Dallas Chapter is appreciative of your excellent work in helping to kick off and facilitate the first meetings with new forums (both member forums and also NextGen forums). Members of the young adult forum were inspired, and told me … Continue reading

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Leo Burke, Program Director, Notre Dame

For the years that Bert has served as faculty in our Notre Dame Integral Executive Education MBA program, he has offered powerful learning regarding the complexity of challenges that accompany real change. His areas of expertise involve his understanding of … Continue reading

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Rick Fort, President, ESM

Bert is not only a world-class professional trainer, but he does so with a confidence that is complemented by highly attuned interpersonal sensitivity and empathic attunement. People are drawn to Bert as a person, enjoying his openness, authenticity and warmth. … Continue reading

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Vince O’Brien, President, ESM

As a large enterprise level organization moving towards increased global complexity, we needed larger, more empowering frameworks within which to manage our many complications and contradictions. Bert introduced us to Polarity Management and related Integral mental models, allowing us to … Continue reading

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Wayne Reid, Manager: Transformation and Implementation, Government of British Columbia, Provincial Services

In 2008 I was fortunate enough to participate in one of Integral Institute’s Leadership Seminars that was facilitated by Bert Parlee and other world-class integrally informed thinkers. I was so inspired by Bert’s leadership skills and presentation style that I … Continue reading

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Clayton Smith, CEO, Smith Management Inc., Dallas

Our “next generation” management team training program has been a much smoother process due to Bert Parlee’s expert leadership. There is no doubt in the owners’ mind that Bert has been successful in ways that went beyond the current owners’ … Continue reading

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