I can honestly say that I have never had so many people make a point of calling or finding me to say how much they really appreciated the program. I’ve heard stories about how they have applied lessons they learned or took a moment to think differently about a situation. I’ve been coordinating professional development for our division for a number of years and I’ve brought some wonderful speakers over time but this is truly the most positive response I’ve ever seen.
-Suzanne Sullivan McGillicuddy, Assistant Dean of Students, Fashion Institute of New York
Coaching provided deep personal reflections and resultant actions on purpose, integration, and development in a safe, thought-provoking environment of dialogue and challenge. Dr. Edwards approach brought focus to my professional calling and enabled an understanding of integration across the complexities of faith, family, and career.
Working with Keith Edwards was a tremendously positive experience for the University of Dayton. Keith was able to assist my staff and me in clarifying and strengthening our educational priority, learning goals and learning outcomes, which in turn allowed us to develop educational plans that aligned with our institution’s vision for integrated learning and living. Designing and implementing a residential curriculum can initially feel overwhelming and daunting. What appeared to be a difficult task was far more manageable as a result of Keith’s guidance and expertise.
-Steven T. Herndon, Assistant Dean of Students, Executive Director of Housing and Residence Life
Keith Edwards offers a unique and transformative way to think about men and masculinity issues. All student participants rated Keith as exceptional on the evaluations. They all walked out with something new that they learned and many enjoyed the stories because they found them so relatable to their own experiences. They found it transformational and informative would love to have him come back and give this same presentation to many more students.
-Reggie Robles, Associate Director, Campus Diversity and Inclusion, University of Redlands
Sexual Assault Prevention
Keith Edwards is an excellent speaker on men’s anti-violence issues. In addition to making a strong case for men’s involvement in ending violence against women, he is very conscientious about addressing the many social justice and privilege issues that pertain to men’s anti-violence work – issues that are not always addressed by speakers on this topic. He also has a very unique perspective on how men are hurt by violence against women, an important factor in motivating men to take action on this issue.
– Dr. Alan Berkowitz, Independent Consultant and Editor of “Men and Rape: Theory, Research and Prevention Programs in Higher Education
The way Dr. Edwards came at the subject, not teaching how to avoid it but defining and implementing real life, relatable scenarios, is what made his presentation so eye opening. Many individuals have the wrong understanding of sexual violence and maybe even believe that some things that are considered sexual violence are not. As a strong woman, as a feminist, and as a victim of sexual violence he hit every aspect. Because sexual violence is not something just women experience and pointing that out, empowers men to see, feel and understand/want to understand more about it.
-from participant evaluation
There was a presenter to the students that my daughter raved about. She wanted to give him a standing ovation at the end, and wished that she had. She said that he presented a difficult subject in a clear and non-accusatory way. The latter was particularly important to her: the boys weren’t classified as predators; the girls weren’t classified as sirens. This came up later at the orientation group meeting, and both sexes were able to thoughtfully discuss the presentation without feeling automatically defensive. She also mentioned that he was capable of making jokes without making “icky” jokes. My daughter has had so many years of poorly-done presentations regarding human sexuality that she was not prepared to pay much attention to this new presentation. Even with that non-neutral starting point, your presenter was able to captivate and inform her. Thank you very much for making the campus a safer place through such a fine job.
-parent of first-year student
Dr. Keith Edwards’ visit to our campus left us thinking and eager to learn more. His ability to connect with and engage students of all backgrounds made his presentation a valuable opportunity for our students and faculty, encouraging the tough conversations that are essential for the change we would like to see in our campus culture.
-Emily Mee, Editor-in-Chief of Forum, University of Oklahoma
Keith Edwards provided two outstanding keynotes to the SUNY Cortland community on sexual violence prevention. He connected easily with students and employees in delivering messages that were both powerful and accessible. I knew it was a great program when students lined up to talk with Keith after his presentation, and when students told me we should have him come back every year or so! As an added bonus, it was very easy working with Keith on all the program arrangements.
-Nan Pasquarello, Title IX Coordinator, SUNY Cortland
The presentation was super informative, relatable, empowering and nonjudgmental; your sincerity, humility and genuineness really shine through. Since your talk, several colleagues and students have expressed thanks and praise regarding your presentation – it was timely, insightful, enlightening, and they hope you return to present again in the future – I agree wholeheartedly! You have clearly inspired and moved many here.
-Sara Larkin, Diablo Valley Community College
Keith’s visit brought a lot of parties to the table who hadn’t been previously there before. Staff, coaches, and students who had only shown minimal interest in addressing sexual violence became more curious and more engaged in the topic.
Following Keith’s visit, many asked when he was coming back and how we could continue the conversation. His talks have pushed us further in our work to prevent sexual assault by working to understand the viewpoints of diverse populations as well as to revisit traditional programs that may have in fact reinforced stereotypical gender norms. Our students are also more motivated to learn more about the root causes of sexual violence to find out what they can do as men and women to prevent it on our campus and in their communities. We are grateful to Keith for opening these doors for us.
-Kelly Golden, Regis College
Keith exceeded our expectations. He was a dynamic and approachable speaker who challenged students and staff to reframe their thinking around gender construction, sexual violence, and what they can do to shift culture within their spheres of influence. Students and staff particularly appreciated Keith’s ability to name the complexities around power and privilege when calling on men to take part in sexual violence prevention work. He was wonderful to work with and, in addition to his large speaking events, enthusiastically took the time to meet with a small group of students who were interested in his scholarship. He learned about their stories and authentically shared some of his own, modeling what is looks like to approach learning as a lifelong process. We could feel the positive impact of Keith’s visit after he left campus. Students and organizations have continued the conversation around the connection between gender-based violence and construction of masculinities. Students left his keynote feeling challenged, more aware, and inspired to create a change on this campus.
-Ashley Viager, Assistant Director of Chadbourne Residential College, University of Wisconsin – Madison
Keith infused our campus with an energy that continues to transform our students and our culture months after his visit. Keith is direct in his approach to this complicated and loaded topic, delivering a message that is different from the expected and grounded in research and experience. His impact is immediate. On his second visit to our university, I approached a long line of students waiting to meet Keith after his talk on college men, masculinity and consent. I asked one of them, who introduced himself to me as a fraternity member, why he wanted to meet Dr. Edwards. “This was my fourth “don’t rape” speech already this year,” the student replied. “This is the first time any of it has had any value for me. This was relevant, respectful and really got me thinking. I want to thank him in person.
-Virginia Solan, M.Ed., Coordinator, Violence Prevention Programs, University of Idaho
Keith was our first keynote speaker on the subject of sexual assault. We were hoping that he would create an atmosphere for further discussion among both our undergraduates and our alumni volunteers, and he did just that. His message was challenging but engaging.
We had Keith come speak at our campus Take Back the Night event. Keith really resonated with our students, faculty and staff; he brought to light some news ways of looking at rape culture and really targeting the importance of changing attitudes that lead to sexual violence and did so in a non-accusatory and relatable way. We look forward to having him come speak at other events in the future!
-Chelsea Wells Holcombe, Valdosta State University
Keith fully engaged the audience, was funny, poignant, direct, and sensitive. Our assessment data was really positive and students would recommend him to others and many walked away ready to put new approaches into action. I was so pleased to hear him challenge students to determine the campus culture related to sexual assault. They needed to hear this from someone with credibility and passion.
-David M. Tuttle, Associate Vice President and Dean of Students, Trinity University
Thank you. There are no words I can say. I wanted to leave during your presentation, but I couldn’t. It all hit so close to home. Until now, I’ve never confronted or dealt with what happened to me. As a survivor of rape, I feel like I have much to say, and no one to listen. Today, you showed me that there are people, men even, who hear the silent cries. One day I will be strong enough, and I would like to help others gain the perspective I have. Maybe I could even help you to understand what it feels like to be me. It has been three years since I first became a victim…It has been only since this morning at your presentation that I have become a survivor. If I could help one woman, or prevent one act of sexual assault, or one rape, or even comfort one woman – that in and of itself would be the greatest thing I could accomplish. If I could show one man how to handle a situation where he is feared, or how to comfort a broken woman, maybe I could help to change things. One day I will do that. Mostly thanks to you, I am not a victim of rape – I am a survivor. I know that now. I am on the road to recovery, and perhaps I can pave that same road for another – maybe even block it. So from the bottom of my heart, I thank you.
– letter from a female student after seeing Ending Rape.
To be honest, I was reluctant to attend. I already knew rape was an issue on college campuses and that I would never assault women. I thought attending this informative speech would be a waste of my time. This speech made me realize some of the misconceptions that society has taught men, including myself in the way of masculinity and what’s considered acceptable in regards to how men treat women…He captured my attention when he stated that our society encourages, condones, and teaches rape to happen. I always thought people with horrible morals or mental conditions perpetrated rape. Society being a factor, was something I never took the time to analyze…I never thought of myself as being a scary person. When he shared that “men aren’t aware of the fear women have, they don’t have to make daily decisions to avoid being raped.” This really spoke to me because I was not fully aware of these subtle everyday actions. I know for a fact that I’m not a monster and I don’t wanted to be treated like one because some men do not know how to treat women right…When he shared that most men are taught to objectify women, I was not fully convinced. When I started reflecting on my upbringing my feelings changed. Growing up I was always taught to try to get the most girls to fall for me by society, my friends and even my family. Keith caused me to reflect on my relationships with my male friends in high school regarding masculinity.
-college man
Ending Rape really was a much needed kick in the pants to realizing that I, as a man had a role to play in ending violence against women. It made me angry at myself, and other men that we made ourselves out to be a part of the horrendous monster that is sexual assault. It told me that men can be a part of the solution. Ending Rape was the catalyst that made me become an active participant in the fight against sexual assault and rape.”
-Starvonsky Gibbs, founding member and treasurer, Men Against Rape Society, University of Delaware
Men and Masculinities
Keith Edwards offers a unique and transformative way to think about men and masculinity issues. All student participants rated Keith as exceptional on the evaluations. They all walked out with something new that they learned and many enjoyed the stories because they found them so relatable to their own experiences. They found it transformational and informative would love to have him come back and give this same presentation to many more students.
-Reggie Robles, Associate Director, Campus Diversity and Inclusion, University of Redlands
I appreciate Dr. Edwards sharing strategies that would help us engage in effective conversation with men and promote healthy masculinity. I also thought it was helpful that Dr. Edwards shared strategies for how to hold men accountable in a positive way that incorporated Brené Brown’s research around shame and guilt. Definitely an area that I will use both in my work with students and in my personal relationships.
-student affairs staff member from Western Washington University
Keith exceeded our expectations. He was a dynamic and approachable speaker who challenged students and staff to reframe their thinking around gender construction, sexual violence, and what they can do to shift culture within their spheres of influence. Students and staff particularly appreciated Keith’s ability to name the complexities around power and privilege when calling on men to take part in sexual violence prevention work. He was wonderful to work with and, in addition to his large speaking events, enthusiastically took the time to meet with a small group of students who were interested in his scholarship. He learned about their stories and authentically shared some of his own, modeling what is looks like to approach learning as a lifelong process. We could feel the positive impact of Keith’s visit after he left campus. Students and organizations have continued the conversation around the connection between gender-based violence and construction of masculinities. Students left his keynote feeling challenged, more aware, and inspired to create a change on this campus.
-Ashley Viager, Assistant Director of Chadbourne Residential College, University of Wisconsin – Madison
Dr. Keith Edwards is the kind of speaker who grabs hold of young men and shakes them at their very foundation. Once they recover from the shock and confusion of realizing they have choices to make about their own masculinity, you see the excitement emerge. Keith reaches into the hearts of young men, past the culturally-constructed myths and messages that tell them who they ought to be. Keith delivers a powerful message: You can be the kind of man you choose to be. And, guess what? You are making those choices already, each day. And all of those choices come with consequences – good and bad – that you will reap for the rest of your life. What kind of man do you want to be? Keith Edwards gives it to them straight. No excuses. It’s up to you. The men on our campus at the University of Idaho remain engaged with Keith’s challenge and message a full year after he visited us in Moscow. I highly recommend Dr. Keith Edwards for anyone wishing to spark real culture change and dynamic conversation on their campus.
-Virginia Solan, Coordinator of Violence Prevention Programs, University of Idaho
The presentation was extremely helpful as I work with men very often. I gained a new insight to the way men might think and feel that I was not aware of. I thought about the men in my life and the way our interactions differ than ones between their friends.
-student affairs staff member at Western Washington University
I just tried out some of the suggestions you gave us for working with men in conduct meetings – it has completely revolutionized the way I do conduct with men! I can’t believe how well it works to get them really thinking critically about how their behaviors match (or don’t match) who they want to be. Thank you!
-Participant in student affairs staff professional development
Toward Thriving
Thank you for your wonderful session with our Northland Foundation Trustees last week. It was one of the most engaging Zoom meetings I’ve been involved in since COVID took hold.
-Shaye Moris, Executive Director, Second Harvest Northern Lakes Food Bank & Trustee, Northland Foundation
Keith is an extraordinary facilitator, but more importantly he is an extraordinary thinker who always leaves me thinking about areas of my life where I can grow and develop as a leader. Keith challenges our board when we need challenging and keeps us focused on what is important and what isn’t. I have had many a facilitator come into my life over the years, and I can easily say that if there was one person I would want to lead a board or organization through any strategic planning session it would be Keith.
-Dr. Trent Janezich, Chair – Board of Trustees, Northland Foundation
I can honestly say that I have never had so many people make a point of calling or finding me to say how much they really appreciated the program. I’ve heard stories about how they have applied lessons they learned or took a moment to think differently about a situation. I’ve been coordinating professional development for our division for a number of years and I’ve brought some wonderful speakers over time but this is truly the most positive response I’ve ever seen.
-Suzanne Sullivan McGillicuddy, Assistant Dean of Students, Fashion Institute of New York
We had Dr. Edwards facilitate our Student Affairs Professional Development Advance at The University of Tampa. His style was extremely engaging, his information was thought provoking, and his activities were purposeful. Feedback from faculty and staff that attended was very positive and everyone is still talking about things they learned that they are incorporating into their professional and personal lives.
– Stephanie Russell Krebs, Ph.D., Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students, The University of Tampa
Keith’s facilitation of the North Hennepin Community College Executive Leadership Team 2018 Retreat was outstanding. Our team walked away with a renewed commitment to and enthusiasm for our collective leadership work based on our diverse strengths and a deepened understanding of how to utilize our gifts to achieve extraordinary success for our students.
– Dr. Barbara McDonald, NHCC President
Keith’s Toward Thriving session helped our team not only connect, but also begin to prioritize what really matters. It was so refreshing to take a pause from the daily work flow to reflect on our goals and how we can make more of an impact in our work. Keith has a real talent for facilitating conversations, sharing knowledge, and creating community. Thanks for a great day Keith!
-Evan Witt, Assistant Director for Leadership Training & Development, Orientation and First-Year Programs at the University of Minnesota
Keith Edwards keynote on Toward Thriving: Applying the Science of What Works – Fit perfectly with this year’s Minnesota State IT conference theme, Sharpening our Skill sets for the future. Keith did an outstanding job presenting the concepts and principles of positive psychology and neuroscience in a fun interactive session that everyone could take back to their professional and personal lives.
-Tim Furr, Chief Information Officer, Ridgewater College
Curricular Approaches
It was really helpful having Dr. Keith Edwards come to campus to help us understand and implement the curricular approach. The Plenary and workshop sessions provided the staff with the foundations and tools they needed to feel more comfortable and approach this new direction with more focus and enthusiasm.
-Mylon J. Kirksy, Ed.D., Director of Residence Life, University of Texas at Austin
Keith was a fantastic facilitator and guide as we began our journey toward a curricular approach to our work. He empowered us to discover learning goals and outcomes unique to our campus and left us well equipped for our journey toward this new approach.
-Karen Lange, Ed.D., Vice President for Student Affairs at the University of St. Thomas
“Keith is awesome! Keith led us through a 2-day retreat to jump-start our curriculum. In two days with Keith we were able to do what would have taken us months to complete. Easy, streamlined, and no tears were involved.”
-Dano Olivo, Assistant Director of Residence Life, Smith College
The virtual retreat Keith led for us helped the department get to where we needed to be for Fall 2020 and has set us up for future success as we continue to pivot and further develop our curriculum. His ability to help staff find their role within the curriculum, move our department forward on our curricular journey, and push us to examine our work critically has helped us to strengthen the student experience and further student learning.Jordan Black Associate Director – Learning Experience University of Nebraska – Lincoln
Keith is truly an exceptional presenter and facilitator. I contacted him immediately after seeing him at a conference and knew he was the one to help our campus. He certainly did not disappoint. With his skill at facilitating, coupled with his deep knowledge and understanding of the curricular approach in student affairs, he worked with our team to accomplish in two days what would have literally taken us months. He engages everyone in the room with his great sense of humor, probing questions, and focused approach while tackling sometimes very difficult subject matter. What I most appreciated is at the end of our two days with Keith is that we had a final product that was completely ours developed by us, but made so much better with his timely suggestions or probing questions. He really pulled the very best out of our team.
-Dr. Todd Sutherland, Associate Vice President for Student Affairs, Texas A&M University at Galveston
Over two days, Keith guided us through a process that managed to clarify our strategic direction, reaffirm our commitment to this process, and foster collaboration across areas of the College toward the goal bringing a curricular approach to orientation.
Our work with Keith brought change in perspective, attitude, and collective purpose. He is an incredibly gifted facilitator.
–Drew Puroway, Associate Director, Academic Counseling and Support, University of St. Thomas
It was empowering for individuals and brought us together as a team in ways I couldn’t have imagined possible. Although you came to teach them about the curricular approach, which you did incredibly well, what many can’t stop talking about is what you reminded them about gratitude. One person got teary-eyed just talking about how powerful she thought you were with this message and described going home and having really wonderful conversations with her son and her husband that she believes she will have lasting impact.
-Lisa Landreman, Assistant VP and Dean for Student Life, Roger Williams University
I can’t believe you did this to me at the end of my career. You are not supposed to get me more excited and motivated to do my job than I’ve ever been as I’m thinking about retiring!
-Donna Lynn Darmody MS, CWP, Director of Health Education & Alcohol/Drug Prevention Coordinator, Roger Williams University
The two day retreat assisted our whole department to understand what a curricular approach could look like in residence life department. Our facilitators were intentional and developmental in their approach. Our staff is excited about the possibility of how we can tangibly live out our values and educate students.
-Heather Kropf, Associate Director of Residence Life, University of Oregon
This two day experience catapulted us from conception to action, and provided revelatory insights into previous barriers for success. In addition to the progress made, we simply had motivational fun that strengthened our overall team.
-Dr. Anna Schmidt, Director of Residence Life & Educational Initiatives, University of Oregon
Keith brought a supportive approach towards working with our department in the development of our residential curriculum. He utilized his expertise to provide a high level of feedback and scrutiny that helped push us forward and arrive at strong outcomes. In working with the department to facilitate our training, Keith was responsive to our needs, mindful towards the process, and attentive to our goals. I would highly recommend working with Keith- our work is stronger as a result of our partnership with him.
-Chris Diggs, Director of Residence Life at Fashion Institute of Technology
I don’t know if I can express enough how much you helped us down the right path to creating and implementing a true residential curriculum. When people ask, I honestly tell them to bring you to campus, but get the right stakeholders in place and follow your guidance! You are well worth the investment and I would say, more cost effective than anything else we have ever tried in regards to student learning!
-Rebecca Bahe, Assoc. Dir. of Residence Life, North Dakota State University
Keith’s visit to UConn was crucial for helping to empower and educate our team as we implement a curricular approach to residential learning. Keith spent time preparing and planning so that he truly understood our department and context, working collaboratively with us to best serve the needs of our team and campus. So many members of our staff had ‘a-ha’ moments during our two-day training—about student learning, about how we structure our work, and about how accessible and doable a curricular approach is.
-Ashley Robinson, Asst. Dir. of Residence Education, University of Connecticut
Transformational. Thought-provoking. Team Builder.
Bringing Keith to work with our campus partners, department and residence life team was a ‘game changer’ for us. It solidified our focus as a team and what we want our students to learn while they live in residence. Having Keith facilitate discussions, allowed us to challenge each other and ensure that any outcome, was for the best interest of our students. He kept us moving forward with the development of our curriculum and provided several golden nuggets of wisdom that our team now uses as a common language. The impact of Keith’s visit will be felt by us and our students for many years to come. We cannot wait for the next time we can work with him. Thank you Keith for all your time and investment. We are grateful for your dedication to this profession.
Our time with Dr. Edwards catapulted our department forward toward the implementation of a residential curriculum. His facilitation skills guided our group through though decisions and lit up our minds to idea of intentional impact on the lives of the students living on campus.
-Anne Stark, Director of Residence Life and Education , UCF
The experience was an incredibly hands-on experience that provided me with great clarity, insight, and understanding for our future direction as a department.
-Jacob M. Bonne, M. Ed., Area Coordinator, Rosen College of Hospitality, UCF
In 1.5 days Keith moved our group through a complex process that probably would have taken us 6-months otherwise to complete. My team was invested, engaged, and at the conclusion – each person was invested in our outcome, because we created it together.
-Linda Kasper, Director of Residence Life, University of South Florida
Dr. Edwards provided the Montclair community an exceptional two-day experience focused on the development of a residential curriculum program. His energy, passion, and insights motivated the staff to reach deep into ourselves and create a blueprint for enhanced student development. Thanks to Keith’s engaged effort, our department is now in an excellent position to launch a comprehensive curriculum for our residential students this fall.
– John Delate, Executive Director of Residence Life
I came into our journey to create a residential curriculum a year after it had begun. We were hopeful and excited following RCI, but knew to be successful we needed a little extra help. Keith’s help has been priceless. He took the time to provide feedback and consult on our progress over the phone and throughout the process. Keith also spent two days with our department and campus partners recently to kick our curriculum into gear. He helped us all to better understand the purpose and benefits to the curricular approach. He motivated and challenged us to think differently about the way we approach the student experience at Montclair State. Keith is engaging, encouraging, and truly speaks from a place of experience. With his guidance, we have made more progress on our curriculum in 2 weeks than we had in 2 years.
– Stacy Flowers, Assistant Director of Residence Life, Montclair State University
To this day, my colleagues and I complement Keith’s investment in our team’s knowledge and resources. In all interactions prior to, during, and after the consulting visit, Keith was positive, prepared, and professional. He shared specific recommendations for us to consider, after taking time for thoughtful dialogue, and his insights have provided clarity and energy for our team. Keith remains interested in our developing residential curriculum; it is wonderful to have him as a colleague and national champion for curricular approaches to residence life and student affairs work.
-Hilary Lichterman, Associate Director of Residential Learning Initiatives, University of South Carolina
Working with Keith Edwards was a tremendously positive experience for the University of Dayton. Keith was able to assist my staff and me in clarifying and strengthening our educational priority, learning goals and learning outcomes, which in turn allowed us to develop educational plans that aligned with our institution’s vision for integrated learning and living. Designing and implementing a residential curriculum can initially feel overwhelming and daunting. What appeared to be a difficult task was far more manageable as a result of Keith’s guidance and expertise.
-Steven T. Herndon, Assistant Dean of Students, Executive Director of Housing and Residence Life
When we began our Residential Curriculum journey I knew immediately we would need help—we would need someone to come to campus and help us refine our aspirational goals and big lofty ideas. Keith was the perfect person to kick start our process. He is engaging, fun, incredibly capable, and unfailingly honest about our profession in a way that is so refreshing. The two days we spent work-shopping our brand new way of being were some of the most inspirational in my career, and certainly the most productive. My colleagues and I were impressed with the level of preparation that went into the process—Keith really focused on what the University of Oklahoma needed and tailored the presentation to us. If you are embarking on a Curriculum journey I cannot recommend this experience enough.
-Erin Simpson, Assistant Director, Residence Life, University of Oklahoma
Keith’s student affairs experiences at different institutions enables him to situate himself within a new culture quickly. This personal, on-the-ground connection allows him to acknowledge and encourage sound existing work and also make recommendations for improvement that are directly connected to the department’s or division’s values; lessening the resistance that typically accompanies the perspective of an outsider.
-Scott Wojciechowski, Gettysburg College
Coaching
I am grateful for the time I’ve invested in my coaching sessions with you. I most appreciate the sense of clarity I’ve gained, renewed sense of self-confidence, and extra reflection about who I am becoming – a better ME.
-Dr. Daisy Rodriguez Pitel, Pima Community College
The experience was transformative in my thinking about what I value and examining my life purpose. It changed the way I think about my vocation, my personal life, and the level of authenticity I want to show the world. The exercises were meaningful and helpful in moving the conversation forward. I needed the accountability partnership that coaching provided. Keith, you provided a great non-judgemental environment where I could be fully honest – one of the few environments where I feel I can do that.
-Dustin Rollins, Director of Residential Education, University of Nebraska – Lincoln
Coaching provided deep personal reflections and resultant actions on purpose, integration, and development in a safe, thought-provoking environment of dialogue and challenge. Dr. Edwards approach brought focus to my professional calling and enabled an understanding of integration across the complexities of faith, family, and career.
I worked with Keith for over a year to break through some barriers in growing my business. Come to find out, these challenges were mostly self-imposed and Keith guided me on how to get out of my own way to embrace success. Because of his coaching, I was able to kick off two new services – but more importantly feel more confident and comfortable in my new entrepreneur skin.
I have had many coaches over the years, from business coaches to life coaches. The common theme is that I spend the first 3 sessions getting them updated and then the rest of the sessions problem solving one item after another. This can become exhausting, because we’re working on individual issues and not building a framework to fix the issues long-term. Keith is the first coach I’ve worked with who gets to work on the first session. He takes you on a journey of discovery…and it’s a journey that keeps going. Instead of just solving problems, we’re building principles that help me make decisions. Principles that I’ll be able to use the rest of my life.
-Nathan Jespersen, CEO Trumi
Keith is an outstanding coach and has guided me through challenging times of work/life balance when I needed it the most. He has helped me strengthen my leadership competencies by providing me with excellent tools and knowledge. He has helped improve personal and organizational skills and better peer relationships. I would recommend Keith as a life coach.
Working with Keith Edwards is a transformational experience. I have been working with Keith as one of his coaching clients since mid-January. His holistic, essentialist approach has helped me get clear about my life’s purpose which has increased my confidence, reduced stress, and provided me with a number of tools for continued growth. If you are stuck and looking to get out of your own way in order to take gigantic steps forward, Keith is your man! I would be happy to speak with anyone curious or considering working with Keith as a leadership coach!
-Anne Stark, PhD, Director of Residence Life and Education, University of Central Florida
Not only did Keith assist in helping in my career planning, his approach and technique to coaching laid a foundation that has enhanced my entire life. Thanks to Keith, I am now boldly going in living a life of intentionality and purpose.
-Marc Ebelhar, Housing Professional, Georgia State University
Working with Keith has allowed me to better understand my strengths and the ways in which I can best contribute to our organization. He has also helped me learn how to better engage in conflict, how to accept and give feedback, how to be more present and focused on my work, and how to grow from mistakes. Because of Keith, I have been able to put into greater harmony my personal and professional lives and I am now a more fulfilled and self-assured person.
Looking for a great coach? Connect with Keith Edwards! I left our sessions feeling empowered, energized, and ready to tackle whatever the future may bring. The fresh perspectives I gained during our sessions enabled me to think more critically and strategically about my life and goals. If you’re at all curious about meeting with a coach, I encourage you to meet Keith. Invest in yourself.
-Becca Rogers, Executive Director, Twin Cities Society for Human Resource Management
Keith helped me to open space for exploring my purpose and professional aims; he also provided new perspectives and frameworks that allowed me to transform issues into opportunities. I continue to use the structures and strategies learned from his coaching to overcome professional challenges and develop a deeper sense of fulfillment in my work and life.
Keith’s coaching has been transformative for me. From working through difficult times at work to challenging me to be the best version of myself, the coaching process has developed me in all aspects of my life. I am a better partner, employee, supervisor, and person because of the work we do together.
-Erica Geers Thompson, Housing Professional, University of St. Thomas
Working with Keith has opened a new door in my personal and professional life – I feel it’s one of the best investments I’ve ever made. Our sessions deepened my sense of self-awareness, helped me to gain confidence in my inner voice, and encouraged me to take a truly holistic and thoughtful approach to my future and the way I make decisions.
-Courtney Reynolds, Learning and Development Manager, Software One
I began coaching with Keith came as I came to a proverbial “fork in the road” with my career trajectory. Keith helped grease the wheels for me in becoming clearer about where I think I need to be going – not what he thought I should do. He gave me some tools to reframe how I had been thinking about the things I value in my life and how that connects with my career path. In the end I think I got as much “life stuff” as “career stuff” from our work together. Tangible, thoughtful, and a gentle kick in the butt. I appreciate and value our work together.
-Craig John Alimo, PhD, Director of Equity and Inclusivity, Napa Valley College
Keith has done an amazing job of quickly focusing on what my needs are. He is present in all our sessions and is able to diagnose/prescribe with insight. He brings balance and the right energy and uncanny ability to bring…the epiphany!
Working with Keith has opened a new door in my personal and professional life – I feel it’s one of the best investments I’ve ever made. Our sessions deepened my sense of self-awareness, helped me to gain confidence in my inner voice, and encouraged me to take a truly holistic and thoughtful approach to my future and the way I make decisions.
Working with Keith has opened a new door in my personal and professional life – I feel it’s one of the best investments I’ve ever made. Our sessions deepened my sense of self-awareness, helped me to gain confidence in my inner voice, and encouraged me to take a truly holistic and thoughtful approach to my future and the way I make decisions.
