“I think often of the work Darryl Simon and I did together and how our
collaboration drove record performance results and operational improvements
in my division. I also found the skill measurement instruments he utilized
in the development of two Association officers as pivotal. Darryl is well
informed and has a supportive coaching style which is what executives need
in order to come to grips with their weaknesses and turn them into peak
advantages. I’m pleased to recommend his services to potential clients.”
- Dan A. Varroney, former Senior Vice President, National Association of Manufacturers
"Darryl has strong professional credentials, is very responsive, does what
he has promised and maintains the confidentiality of his clients. Darryl's
approach and personality were considered by all to be critical to the success
of the executive feedback and development program. I would not hesitate to
re-engage him or refer him to other clients."
- John E. Klein, former CEO, Bunge North America
“Darryl was recommended to me by several outside sources and developed a
good relationship with us from the outset. He carefully developed an overall
profile of how the organization saw us. Since then we have been very actively
engaged in management succession and development planning. We have introduced
an aggressive Leadership Development Program, a Middle Management Program and
an Emerging Talent Program. Our whole recruiting process has evolved to Talent
Acquisition and Development. This entire effort was a breakthrough event for us
and Darryl was a big part of it. I would certainly entertain using Darryl’s
services again.”
- Phil Staggs, Vice President Human Resources, Bunge North America
“For the past three years, Mr. Simon has provided exemplary support to U.S.
Department of the Interior in the area of coaching and leadership development.
During this time, Mr. Simon assisted in the design and implementation of a major
leadership development program. His level of commitment, professionalism and willingness
to collaborate and contribute his expertise made him an invaluable part of the process.
Evaluations consistently rated Mr. Simon as one of the high points of the program.
I have no hesitation in recommending Mr. Simon and his firm as a company with which
to do business.”
- Joellen M. Jarrett, former Manager, Washington Leadership and Performance Center, U.S. Department of the Interior
“Our division was undergoing significant organizational change during this
time and Darryl Simon’s knowledge and expertise, along with his professionalism,
coaching style, and commitment to confidentiality was very effective in supporting
me and other executives and ensuring a successful outcome. I would not hesitate to
utilize Darryl’s services in the future or recommend him to other prospective clients.
His expertise has contributed significantly to my professional growth and development.”
- M. Margo DeMark, Vice President, Sales Division, National Association of Manufacturers
“I have found Darryl to be a highly professional individual who knows his field
and shows a genuine interest in his clients. His ability to balance encouragement
with discipline – a fine art – made my executive coaching and development process
a great success and my goals were well achieved. I would not hesitate to recommend
Darryl to other clients.”
- Stephen J. Neitz, Vice President & Assistant to the CEO, MedStar Health Services
“Darryl was my executive coach when I was at Time Warner and he was pivotal in my development as an
executive. He is thoughtful, engaging, a great listener and understands the challenges of being an
Executive in a large multi-national company (as he was a senior Executive himself). Most importantly,
Darryl's guidance, support and care for his client's progress goes beyond the official "time of
engagement". He has continued to stay in touch with me over the years and continues to be the guiding
mentor. I highly recommend him for executive coaching and strategic planning sessions.”
- Jonathan Beane, Global Head of Diversity, Alcon, A Novartis Company
“My coaching engagement with Darryl was a real gift for me. Years later I am still making excellent use
of the insights and approaches he helped me discover and develop.”
- Bill Mooney, VP Operations Excellence, DuPont (retired)
“Darryl is a very caring and astute consultant who worked well with our staff and provided in-depth
insight and ideas as to how to recognize and restructure talent in the organization.”
- Barbara Bainum, CEO, The Commonweal Foundation
“It was a pleasure to work with Darryl who really provided some sound guidance and advice to help
make me more successful in my career. He is extremely professional and personable and I would
recommend him as a highly effective career coach to anyone.”
- Dr. James Bourland, Laboratory Director, Alere
“I have known Darryl many years and in many capacities. He is an excellent coach and an effective
partner on complex projects. He always delivers results and is virtually "unflappable" in any
situation. I recommend him highly.”
- Dale Klamfoth, Senior Partner, Leadership & Talent Consulting, Korn Ferry
“Darryl is one of the best executive coaches and consultants our company has ever hired. He is
extremely knowledgeable of our coaching process and has effectively managed various coaching
projects and is repeatedly recommended by our clients. I would highly recommend Darryl, to anyone
whose goal is to achieve the very best results each and every time.”
- Denise Peery, Director, Client Solutions, Korn Ferry
“Darryl has the skills, experience and gravitas to work exceptionally well with the most senior executives
of any organization. Clients respect his ability to provide top of the line executive and team coaching
with both long-term business and personal impact. In short, our clients loved him.”
- Amy Armitage, SVP, WJM Associates, Inc.
“Darryl handled an incredible volume of organizational transformation in an effective, detail-oriented
way. He helped reorient the organization's entire HR culture through very long hours and dedication to
understanding what was working and what needed to change.”
- David Jacobstein, Sr. Program Manager, Pact, Inc.
“Darryl is a leader and understands leaders and leading organizations. Darryl coordinated the change
management initiatives at a global not for profit during a major reorganization. He provided guidance to
senior leadership and provided his own leadership to the entire organization. He was a change agent
and leveraged his role to streamline and strengthen the organization structure, invest in human capital
development, and improvement of key processes and systems. It was a pleasure to work with him.”
- Timothy Turner, SVP, Spartan Business & Technology
“Darryl led a successful rebuild of our troubled HR organization, developed and implemented important
policies and practices and provided clear and actionable advice and counsel to myself and the CEO on
key business issues.”
- Leonard Williams, EVP & CFO, Pact, Inc.