adapt to a group of guys that came from a completely different perspective than I did. The years as CEO for the LBO firm were stellar ones for me, my management group, and our company. All of my management team would count those years as the most enjoyable, challenging, and rewarding years of our lives. Plus, we turned out to be the highest return investment in the firm’s portfolio. Just as importantly, the years since we exited (from the LBO firm) benefited greatly from what I learned from her. We were purchased by Varco International; which was purchased by National Oilwell to become National Oilwell Varco, Inc. In both cases, I reported to the CEO, and two more different styles could not be found. In both cases, I established outstanding working relationships with the CEOs. Even though the LBO firm had received a price 3x our revenues when they sold to Varco, we became the highest return on investment of any acquisition made by Varco or National Oilwell Varco out of more than 100 acquisitions they made building the company that exists today. Her assessment and advice were extremely valuable to this Harvard-educated, Texas oil man."

 

David Daniel, Retired Division President, National Oilwell Varco

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“Much of the success navigating challenging situations throughout my career can be credited to working with Dr. Dee Soder.  From a rising manager to CEO, Dee’s assessments and advice set the stage for me to succeed in constant change and increasing demands.  Her clairvoyant insights and ability to provide exceptional psychological expertise and business background to top executives, are often recognized as a strategic advantage.  Dee’s advice, which is not judgmental, but direct and practical, has lasted the test of time and market conditions.  Strongly recommended.”

 

Bruce W. Dahlgren, Chief Executive Officer, Board Member, and Global Technology Executive

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Dee Soder and Dick Clarke helped my transition from a senior executive at General Mills to founding LFE Capital, a growth equity firm with a 21 year track record building successful businesses. The CEO Assessment and counsel they provided gave me insights and skills that helped me launch LFE, which has been very rewarding – professionally and personally.  They’ve also been a resource for portfolio management teams.  Highly recommend!!

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Leslie Frecon, Founder & Managing Partner, LFE Capital

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Dee Soder possesses the unique ability to get close to clients and gain a deep understanding of what will propel them forward in their careers. Where she has a particular expertise is in the area of personal assessment. Whether you are evaluating a potential chief executive hire or a board member placement, Dee is without peer at getting to the essence of your candidate.

 

I have worked with her with CEO evaluations as well as helping promising young talent face obstacles preventing them from reaching their true potential. Having first collaborated with her with senior partners at a high powered investment bank, I personally have turned to her when my own perplexing career choices and C suite and board interactions needed a clear eyed, wise and objective view. She is kind, unflinching— and never ambiguous—particularly in situations when everyone else seems to be. She has a knack for becoming a most trusted resource when you truly need one.

 

Peter D Kiernan, III Investor & CEO

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CEO Coaching is personal. Dee knows how to migrate her experienced methodology and approach to fit a wide range of phenotypes to make it personalized. I benefitted from her expertise and experience.

 

CEO Coaching is an investment and creates value over time. Many of the valuable insights Dee provided continue to pay dividends for years to come. CEO Coaching is about gaining perspective as well as learning tangible tactics that work for you. Dee does both extremely well and in real-time.

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Laurie Ann Goldman, CEO,  OVME (Fmr SPANX & New Revlon CEO)

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Dr. Soder was my strategist, marketeer, and psychologist -- helping me lay the difficult groundwork for gaining a board seat.   She helped me develop a succinct but impactful board bio and a strategy for outreach and held my hand throughout the process which ultimately resulted in a board seat!

 

Tensie Whelan, Director of NYU Center for Sustainable Business

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“I was fortunate to work for Dr. Dee Soder early in my career. She was an exceptional boss. It was educational and inspiring to see her confidentially, rapidly solve major problems of prominent CEOs. The lessons I gained working for her were invaluable and continue to serve me and my teams as I work nationally and internationally as a director of theater and opera. If you want to excel in your profession, Dr. Dee Soder will help you grow and achieve your goals.” 

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Diana Wyenn, Artist and Co-Founder of Plain Wood Productions

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Dee has a keen ability to get to the key issues and priorities. She provides thoughtful, constructive and useful suggestions and input. Her consultations are a wise investment and provide valuable insight and action items. Highly recommend.

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Chris Chiames, Communications Executive and Business Leader

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Dee is an outstanding resource (and human being!) with a welcome understanding and perspective on top executive performance. She brings a multitude of capabilities to any interaction. She is particularly strong in terms of executive coaching, measuring performance, and reframing messaging. Her work with CEOs is remarkable and has directly led to better business outcomes.

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Adam Schneider, FinTech, Investor/Advisor, Digital Assets, Banking and Wealth

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Dee's work is respected throughout the business world at the highest levels. Many CEOs attribute a large portion of their success and savvy to her acumen and coaching. I've known Dee for ten plus years and had the pleasure and honor of working with Dee. Her insights and advice are always spot-on, helpful and practical. Dee provided critical advice during my career transition from law to top executive roles. To this day I rely on her judgment. She brings a high level of integrity and intelligence to her engagements. with advice that helps her clients get results and grow, both in their professional and personal spheres.

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Suzanne Israel Tufts, Attorney, CEO & Consultant

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Dee provides an excellent perspective and insight on directly actionable advise on leadership. Her insights and input led directly to strengthening both internal and external leadership. Highly recommend her for helping develop company leadership team.

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Eric Keshin, President/CMO/Principal at Great Harvest Bread Co.

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Dee has a great network of people at top of their game - who are happy to help others in the circle. She is a great resource whether you are looking to hire someone or need advice. She has always responded quickly and never hesitates to help people excel. It is a pleasure to work with her.

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Sophia Yen, MD, MPH, CEO & Co-Founder, PandiaHealth.com

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Dee is an excellent advisor, supurb coach, well connected, and effective.

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Barry Myers, Former three-time Presidential nominee as Undersecretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere at United States Government

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I am already a Board director, but Dee helped me better present my expertise and value to other Boards. A former sceptic, the results have been great. She is a consummate professional, exceptionally talented at illustrating the depth of your skill sets, and value to any prospective Board. She has intuitive knowledge of human interaction, and knows many past, and present CEOs of major Fortune 1000 companies as well as their board members. I highly recommend her to anyone looking to present their talents to a Board of Directors.

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Kathleen Camilli, Business Builder, Public and Private BOD member, Strategic Thinker, Investor, ESG Chairperson.

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Dee is simply one of the best executive career coaches in the world of business. Her advice and counsel is always wise, heartfelt, actionable and relevant. She has counseled some of the top executives, especially C-suite executives and boards, in the corporate world. I am very grateful to have her on my team, as will you if you need her services. I highly recommend Dee. She is the best.

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Mike Paul, CEO, Corporate Board Director, Global Crisis Management Expert, News Commentator 

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I contacted Dr. Dee Soder of CEO Perspective Group after reading some articles where she was quoted on executive presence and leadership (CNN Money, Fortune and WSJ). I researched this topic because I needed a catalyst to help me get to the next level – someone to share wisdom, help me strengthen my executive presence, and manage even the most challenging situations and people. Really needed for a consultant.

Dr. Soder provides practical leadership advice and tools. Her professionalism and real-world wisdom are unparalleled. Since working with Dr. Soder she has had a tremendous influence on my career and work style. Executives, clients and colleagues have all noticed the positive changes. Her guidance has even benefited my personal relationships. (Best investment ever!)

I feel grateful to know Dr. Soder and look forward to our continued relationship and my continued learnings.

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Kendra D., Executive Coach & Holistic Practitioner 

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The CEO of my company hired Dee to work with me shortly after I took on my first big role, as GM of a struggling division. Her professional assessment quickly determined that my strong drive, strategic, analytic and business development skills were being held back by some challenges in leading my team and working with key peers.. Through her intensive but supportive coaching, I was quickly able to improve my skills in these areas and develop into a mature business leader, which helped me to achieve success in that role and move up rapidly. When I moved to Sydney, Australia in 2006 to take on a CEO role covering 650 people across seven countries, I again called on Dee to help me with new challenges of scope and culture. Her quick insights and positive coaching has been instrumental in my career, and I can't recommend Dee highly enough. In fact, a former staffer of mine called me yesterday from Kuala Lumpur for advice on a people issue, and I found myself helping him to work through it using the skills and knowledge I had learned from Dee over the years. Thank you, Dee!

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Dave Lampert, CEO, President, General Manager, COO, Growth Driver

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I was hesitant to hire a career coach but knew my career needed freshening. Dee has surpassed all of my expectations. She brings a deft combination of advanced psychological study/understanding, deep experience with executive search and keen marketing sense to her coaching. She helped me first focus on who I am, what I'm good at and what excites me and then how best to market myself for those roles I want rather than the job I have. I know Dee is under high demand and selective of new clients. If you are able to work with Dee you will not be disappointed with the results.

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Jason Bernstein, Cheif Operating Officer - Investment Banking

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I have been fortunate in being able to have had counsel with Dee Soder which improved my outlook and made a lasting impression. A NYC Detective, as is many individuals in law enforcement, have a tough exterior which is hard to penetrate. Dee Soder is an accomplished professional, and her advice sticks with you, even after many years. It is her interest in the person and the encouragement that she gives which makes the impact needed.

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Gregory Walsh, Former NYPD Detective