What clients are saying

“I have worked with some of the very best leadership coaches in the United States.  I can say without fear of exaggeration that Tom not only stands among them at the level of tactics and problem-solving but that he brings a level of understanding and insight about living authentically as a human being that I have encountered nowhere else.  Tom’s grounding in the world’s spiritual and philosophical traditions and his ability to extract and offer insights from these traditions greatly differentiates him from other leadership coaches.  My years of being coached by Tom have brought about in me a fundamental shift in perspective and a more authentic and graceful approach to life and work.  Simply put, Tom’s coaching has enabled me to experience a new level of personal freedom that I sense existed but didn’t know how to access.”

Skip Borst, International Coach Federation (ICF), Master Certified Coach,
Past Chair, ICF Ethics Committee

“Having first been exposed to Tom in 1989 in an explicitly spiritual environment, I was impressed by his ability to lead and coach others, including myself, based on principles and insights that were applicable and relevant beyond the boundaries of religious institutions.  I strongly encouraged him to seek ways of serving corporate leaders and their businesses.  More than fifteen years later, I am delighted to continue as a student of Tom in both the spiritual and the business environment. 

Tom always makes me think.  When in dialogue with Tom, I am challenged to think more clearly, deeply and broadly.  Being in a legal environment marked by a high degree of compliance, I am appreciative of Tom’s insights around the difference between ethical compliance and the formation of an ethical culture rooted in one’s deepest commitments.  Having attended one of Tom’s retreats with a peer executive has transformed our working relationship by introducing a new clarity about our commitment to deeply held ideals.” 

Skip Walter, Chief Technology Officer
Attenex Corporation

My first exposure to Dr. Curran was through listening to several sets of his tapes on leadership. After listening to them all, I was left with numerous questions because I had been exposed to so many new insights. I called Tom's office to see if I could ask him just 'one question.' That one question has led to an on-going coaching relationship with Tom over the past 18 months.  Through working with Tom, I have been challenged to see just about everything in a different light. I am now able to see to the core of the issues at hand - and to propose not just one, but numerous solutions. I have been able to redefine and redirect the work of my office. Older and more experienced colleagues are now asking me: "How did you do that?"; "How did you think to solve that problem like that?"; "Shawn, can you help me think through this situation?" Much of my personal and professional growth in the past 18 months can be attributed to my on-going relationship with Tom.

Shawn McMahon, Director, Office of Family Life,
Diocese of La Crosse, WI

“Dr. Curran has been the most utilized leadership coach and consultant by the Archdiocese of Seattle for the past seven years, and with good reason.  His unique background combines a profound understanding of the nature of dialogue with an incredible ability to engage in dialogue.  Tom’s coaching efforts have made a real difference to numerous priests, leadership teams and parish communities throughout our Archdiocese.  He is a tremendous gift to my office.” 

Rev. Paul Magnano, Vicar for Clergy
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Seattle

“Tom, thank you again for the thoughtful, insightful coaching you’ve provided me during these past months.  The fruits of our efforts have already started to become apparent, and I feel that I’ve embarked on a voyage of discovery.  Your coaching has enabled me to reach past shallow human-relation techniques, and instead pursue an inner knowledge of selves – the self I have been, and the self that I can be.  By learning who I am, I’ve begun to learn who the people around me are, and that’s made me much more sensitive to and aware of their needs and hopes.  This has helped me relate to people in the work environment and at home in a way that’s much more respectful and appropriate.  My co-workers have remarked on how genuinely happier I seem to them, and I’ve received very positive feedback from my executive management.  Whereas before I felt my future career aspirations might be foreclosed, I see now a chance to open them up and gain greater future success – professionally but especially personally.”

Kevin Jenne, First Vice President
Washington Mutual

“As a Partner in the most successful consulting company in the world, I recognize the tremendous contribution Tom has made to my personal success.  More importantly, his coaching has made a positive impact on the people I coach and mentor.  His unique approach blends the timeless wisdom of the world’s great spiritual leaders and philosophers with practical applications.  I’ve worked with other renowned coaches but found them lacking compared to him.  While others offer plenty of practices, techniques and “habits”, Tom helps uncover the missing ingredient that brings them to fruition - a philosophy of life that is unique to each person.

Since working with Tom, I have grown to be recognized as one of the leading “people advocates” in our firm.  I serve on our company’s Great Place to Work Council and help drive initiatives to improve morale and career satisfaction.  In addition, I coach the leaders of the largest engagements in my geographical region, influencing projects amounting to literally hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue annually.  Tom’s coaching has prepared me to serve effectively in my role and directly impact the bottom line success of our company.  I offer my heartfelt thanks to someone I consider a professional colleague and a personal friend.”

Bob Turner, Partner

Accenture