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“Thrive @Work was very valuable and would be especially beneficial for directors, high-potential employees, and managers.”

“What stood out about Thrive @Work was how clear and thought-provoking the content was. It was a valuable program overall, with the Superpowers and Allies sections standing out as especially useful. I think high-potential employees and new leaders would get a lot from it.”

“The program’s focus on creating Value and taking initiative through “Intrapreneurship” were keys in finding the program valuable. The concepts, key points, and real-life examples made the material practical and relevant. It’s a strong program for early-career employees, high-potential employees, managers, and new leaders.”

“I found Thrive @Work very valuable. The focus on my Superpowers, Allies, creating Value, and Leadership was especially impactful. The worksheets helped me turn the concepts into plans I could apply, and ending each session by selecting actions left me with a clear list of things I could start doing toward my goals. It’s a great program for high-potential employees and new leaders.”

“The leadership models, especially the Ps, were very helpful. Thrive @Work helped me clarify my career direction, better understand my value, take greater ownership, identify opportunities, align my actions with my goals, and use a practical Roadmap to guide my development. My advice: Go for it!”

“The group discussions, especially the in-person sessions, were valuable, and I appreciated the focus on aligning Anchors to Aspirations to Actions. Thrive @Work also gave me a practical Roadmap to guide my development and strengthen alignment and accountability.”

“Thrive @Work helped me see the importance of networking, planning, seeking value, and aligning my goals with what I want to achieve. It also pushed me to be open and honest about where I am compared with where I want to be in my career.”

“The consistent format and emphasis on personal reflection were valuable. Thrive @Work helped me think about how I create value, navigate the organization, lead, take initiative, and use a practical Roadmap to guide my development. Pay attention and participate. You’ll get more out of it the more you put in.”

“Thrive @Work pushed me to reflect more deeply on the concepts and how they apply directly to me. I’d recommend it to early-career and up-and-coming professionals. Keep an open mind. You’ll get out of it what you put into it.”

“My time working with Dr. Rick was incredibly impactful, with every session providing meaningful value. From the very first conversation, you immediately feel heard, valued, and respected. Dr. Rick has a unique ability to create an engaging and purposeful dialogue, while adding just the right amount of humor to make each conversation both enjoyable and productive. Every session brought a valuable takeaway or an “aha” moment, along with practical strategies that I could immediately apply in the workplace. Our conversations focused heavily on leadership development, management skills, and effective communication. Dr. Rick’s guidance was always intentional and actionable, giving me specific practices to implement and reflect on before our next session. One of the most valuable aspects of working with Dr. Rick was developing a greater awareness of my own communication tendencies and identifying practical ways to improve. He helped me better understand how to frame conversations, communicate more concisely, recognize communication patterns, and adjust my approach to have a greater impact in the workplace. The tools, insights, and practices Dr. Rick shared with me continue to influence how I communicate and lead on a daily basis. His guidance has helped me make meaningful personal and professional improvements that extend well beyond our sessions. Thank you, Dr. Rick, for the valuable conversations, thoughtful guidance, and practical direction that have helped me continue to grow as a leader and professional. Keep Thriving!! “

“Working with Dr. Rick has had a lasting impact on me, both professionally and personally. His approach goes far beyond simply teaching leadership concepts—he takes the time to understand the person, how they think, where they excel, and where they may be getting in their own way. Through his teaching, mentoring, and knowledge, I learned how to recognize both my strengths and my weaknesses and, more importantly, how to use both in a positive way. He helped me understand that some of the qualities I considered my greatest strengths could also become weaknesses if I didn’t learn how to manage them effectively. One of the biggest areas of growth for me was learning that being a strong leader doesn’t mean saying yes to everything or carrying everything myself. Dr. Rick gave me practical methods that I could actually apply in real situations—setting healthier boundaries, stepping back when appropriate, communicating more confidently, and approaching difficult situations with a different perspective. What I appreciate most is that the lessons didn’t end when our sessions did. I continue to use what Dr. Rick taught me in my everyday work and can see the difference it has made in how I handle challenges, make decisions, and view my own growth. I am genuinely grateful for the opportunity to have worked with Rick and would highly recommend him and Thrive @Work to anyone looking to grow not only as a leader, but as a person. “

“Dr. Rick Newman has been an incredible asset and mentor in my development from a college intern, to a full-time employee, to a senior program manager. His guidance on goal setting and career planning, coupled with focused development of my personal strengths and a strong professional network, has developed me into a thriving professional.”

“I can’t even list all the ways Rick has helped me. I have seen firsthand the impact he can have on individuals and large teams alike. He has taught me how to lead, how to navigate conversations, how to negotiate, how to highlight my strengths, how to have confidence in my value, and ultimately how to achieve my goals. What makes Rick special is his ability to connect and relate to you—he truly cares about your happiness. I wouldn’t be where I am today without Rick, and I can’t thank him enough for all that he’s done for me. If you are thinking about signing up to work with Rick—do it.”

“Dr. Newman has been an impactful and insightful collaborator to me in achieving my professional goals for over 15 years. I’ve witnessed Dr. Newman work with individuals, small teams and large organizations to foster culture, develop winning strategies and achieve great outcomes.”

“The value Dr. Rick Newman brought to my career was invaluable. A few of his key points I live by include: What value are you bringing, channel your energy in what you do with great passion, diversify your network to a level that you are seen and heard. I always enjoyed talking to Dr. Newman, as he really listened and always provided good direction on what to do or where to go next. He was always calm and always showed he cared. I kept coming to Dr. Newman because his advice worked and I am living proof of that.”

“Rick has been instrumental to advancing my executive career skills during our work together leveraging his extensive experience and rare insight. He is authentic, kind, and compassionate while providing direct feedback that has really helped me in my career. Rick is not only a great coach, but a better person – I not only have gained a great coach, but a great friend for life.”