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Results that Matter
In addition to the Strategic Planning facilitation Black Fox Strategy does for our board of directors and senior leadership team, I engaged Erin several years ago to do a 360 assessment the organization and our larger management team. The results provided a wholistic picture of where we needed to grow and strengthen our team and internal processes.
~Dena Sommer-Pedebone, CEO, GANA-A'YOO
Working with Erin Sedor of Black Fox Strategy for the past five years has been an amazing experience. Erin professionally guides our board and senior management staff to meet the ongoing challenges our organization faces, while at the same time helping us recognize our inherent strengths and tremendous progress. She is a skilled facilitator, who can synthesize varied sources of information and input in real-time. Erin produces strong visual and written products, which guides our organization in the form of our strategic plan. We value our partnership with Black Fox Strategy and look forward to many more effective planning sessions.
~Dr. Jessica Black, Fairbanks Native Association Board President
I sought coaching from Erin to support my exploration of a potential new business. I found that Erin approached coaching me from a place of deep connection and passion for facilitating my growth and evolution. As a successful entrepreneur herself, she really understood the questions I needed to explore, and as a coach, she was skilled in evoking powerful insights that helped me to feel more confident in my new direction. Erin’s coaching was intelligent and nuanced, and she was instrumental in helping me to establish the right path forward for my business development. I would definitely go to her for coaching support again!
~ T.B., Insurance Executive, North America
Erin’s ability to get at the root of a problem and then support a team in crafting the solution is exceptional. We worked with Black Fox Strategy in 2019 to gap assess an issue we had affecting client capture in one of our groups. From the start, we thought we knew what the problem was and that Erin would simply confirm our suspicions. We were enlightened when her analysis revealed that what we thought was an issue wasn’t one at all – we actually had a completely different problem. She then worked with our team to create an action plan to get the group back to an optimum level of performance. The results have been extremely successful – we couldn’t be happier!
~Lydia Griffey, Senior Principal at Stantec
Erin is very professional, listens to the needs of the business, thinks outside the box, and brings back wonderful ideas. I’ve worked with Erin for 2 years. Erin is also very dedicated, committed, and loves what she does!
~Kathryn Martin, Senior VP of Ahtna, Inc.
Erin's combination of warm approachability and laser focus make her an outstanding coach. During our sessions, she expertly and gently guided me to uncover truths, connect dots, and overcome obstacles - whether external or of my own making. She has an intuitive sense to ask just the right question at just the right moment, and her quick intelligence and ability to read (and listen) between the lines are what truly set her apart. Working with Erin has propelled me forward both professionally and personally, and I would recommend her as a coach without reservation.
~Nina B., Executive Attorney
Erin has a unique ability to connect deeply with her clients - to help them cut through the superficial obstacles they are facing to dig deeper into their core challenges and opportunities. She has effectively coached me to identify what I can do to advance my effectiveness and she has pushed me to consider options that I had previously identified as unattainable. She is not only a coach, but an incredible partner to help you attain greater outcomes.
~Stephanie S., People Services Executive, North America
Black Fox Strategy has a well-rounded approach to solving problems—she is gifted at making difficult topics easily understandable. Erin Sedor at Black Fox Strategy has a well-rounded approach to solving problems—she is gifted at making difficult topics easily understandable. She tactfully articulated several complex topics with our board so that everyone was on the same page. Erin is personable yet gets to the point with her clear communication. Additionally, she is levelheaded and knows how to get to the root of problems.
~Cheryl Eluska, Operations Director at Ahkiok-Kaguyak, Inc.
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Erin is Socratic in her approach and provides clear direction. Working with Black Fox Strategy was incredibly smooth. Erin is gifted at drawing out information from people in an easy and non-threatening manner. They were a delight to work with—the information they provided was thorough and mind-blowing. I myself was recommended to Black Fox Strategy by a friend who had a great experience working with them. I would highly recommend Black Fox Strategy. Their approach was professional, yet simultaneously easygoing and not forced.
~Bill Newbry, CEO of Pacific Northwest Farmers Cooperative
Our board and senior management team appreciated her strong understanding of the stakeholders relating to family companies, communities and First Nations businesses.
Erin’s training and onsite workshop strengths are her passion to link core strategy to risk and creating relevant risk management systems. Our board and senior management team appreciated her strong understanding of the stakeholders relating to family companies, communities and First Nations businesses. We look forward to our continued work with Erin and Black Fox Strategy.
~Grant Fast, Business Improvement Manager at Sinclar Group Forest Products Ltd.
Erin has a knack for pinpointing principles that can apply to a variety of strategies. Black Fox Strategy far exceeded our expectations. I would recommend Black Fox Strategy. They were a non-partial third party that effectively provided an outside, non-biased analysis of our organization. Erin brought great experience in insurance risk management. Additionally, since she works with many large companies, she was able to pull from her experience. She has a knack for pinpointing principles that can apply to a variety of strategies. Black Fox Strategy far exceeded our expectations.
~Leighton Lee, CEO of New Horizons Telecom, Inc.
Erin was a great resource in helping my evaluation of some businesses I was considering purchasing. I highly recommend her for that type of assistance as well as strategic planning, leadership development, business process development, gap assessments, and risk evaluation.
~Kathy Dunkelberger, Manager at Arctic Energy Development
It was a great pleasure to work with Black Fox Strategy. They did a really good job throughout the whole strategic planning process and working with our board and management team.
~Andrew Guy, CEO of Calista Corporation
I engaged Erin Sedor in 2016 to support the development of an Enterprise Risk and Strategy competency for my newly formed organization. In that role, she supported a successful market entrance into a foreign country, working hand-in-hand with me through strategy development, relationship-building and negotiations. Erin’s management expertise and strategic mindset were critical to our process, enhancing the discussion of other experts at the table to create a cohesive plan of attack. I was also impressed with Erin’s ability to build internal processes that were efficient and easy to implement. I will continue to engage Erin for future projects and recommend her highly to others who need a competent, strategic advisor in the C-Suite or Boardroom.
~Michael Bradshaw, President Jadin Tech / Now CEO Akhiok-Kaguyak Inc.
I have had the pleasure of having worked with Erin Sedor for the past several years. Her capabilities in Strategic Planning development and facilitation have been most impressive. Her broad background provides a value-add perspective to both the facilitation and end product. Erin’s experience with various sizes and types of organizations contributes to her ability to easily adjust to the group and enables her to build processes around the organization. She has the ability to listen and stimulate productive dialogue during her facilitation, all while keeping on track with the subject at hand. She has the temperament to effectively lead the group to out of the box thinking which is vital to strategic planning.
~Gerrie Ann L’Heureux, Former CEO, Alaska Pacific Corporation
We engaged Erin Sedor with Black Fox Strategy to conduct a Mission Critical Assessment across our operations in 2017/18. This project helped us pinpoint areas we wanted to improve in the event we were faced with a significant crisis. The work we did enabled our company to better handle the impact of COVID19 when it hit in 2020, and we were able to respond quickly and nimbly to protect our people and continue serving our customers. We consider it time well-spent that has provided a return far greater than the investment.
~Alisha Naylor, MTA Risk Manager
Working with Erin and Black Fox Strategy was really good. Erin basically became a part of our team—communication with Erin was seamless. There weren’t any hurdles when choosing to work with Black Fox Strategy because of Erin’s extensive experience in insurance risk, executive coaching, team strategy, and building a board. Overall, I would not recommend working with Erin because I wish she could work with our team full-time!
~Corey Tiedeman, Risk Manager at Chugach Corporation
Erin is a seasoned executive who combines years of real-world strategic expertise with amazing executive coaching ability. I've observed her coach leaders on a variety of challenges, and her energy, insights, and presence come through loud and clear. If you are an executive -- including a new executive in your first 12-18 months when you must make an impact -- Erin is an important addition to your team. She will help you and your team get clear and aligned about their vision, strategic priorities, and performance accountability. I highly recommend her work.
~Andrew Neitlich, Executive Coach
Erin’s strategic insights and ability to push me to make sure I am following the essentialist’s path are key to my current success. She helps me probe and assess whether or not I am maximizing my time and unique contributions to my mission-focused nonprofit organization. Our bi-weekly conversations range from short-term risk management to long-term strategic planning. I was in search of someone to ask me penetrating and challenging questions to bring a new perspective to the way I problem-solve and conduct business, and she has fulfilled that pursuit. Thank you for serving OUR HOUSE Grief Support Center by providing this high-level coaching and collaboration.
~Michele F. Prince, LCSW, MAJCS, CEO OUR HOUSE Grief Support Center
With the help of Black Fox Strategy’s Mission Critical 360 Analysis, we were able to review our strengths, weaknesses and priorities with focused objectives for future success. As a church, we have a very clear vision but needed clarity of strategy and risk in the fulfillment of our mission. Erin’s ability to clearly communicate in a down-to-earth manner removed the intimidation of the unknown and brought to light opportunities as well as potential threats. We highly recommend Black Fox Strategy!
~Pastor Karen Bracken, Kings Chapel Alaska
Black Fox Strategy...helped bring focus and a path forward for the organization. The Alaska Native Village Corporation Association (ANVCA) has collaborated with Black Fox Strategy on several projects that have helped bring focus and a path forward for the organization. Erin is a joy to work with, she is very efficient, and she is able to tailor to an organization’s specific needs.
~Hallie Bissett, Executive Director Alaska Native Village Corporation Association
With Erin's assistance, we are laying a solid foundation for the future. Erin Sedor came to us during a time we were considering a possible merger/acquisition. Her sage advice was crucial and very accurate regarding our options and terms that we should be seeking. She also helped our board to craft a strategic plan and traveled to Southern California to present a draft to our board. We are thrilled to have her with us to help us through a very challenging year and with her assistance, we are laying a solid foundation for the future. Personally, as Director of this nonprofit her ability to assess our needs and make astute suggestions has been invaluable. I highly recommend her skillset to those with challenging business issues. Please feel free to contact me with any-and-all questions regarding her services.
~Lydia Floyd, Executive Director Hands4Hope LA
I have had the opportunity to partner with Erin on multiple projects. She has always been professional and driven toward our goals. The outcomes from our planning sessions have always been clear and relevant towards our mission. I appreciate Erin’s experience and dedication to Fairbanks Native Association.
~Steve Ginnis, Fairbanks Native Association Executive Director