“I’ve known Vicki personally and professionally for over 30 years. She’s gifted in connecting and listening to others, letting them set the agenda and then assisting them in accomplishing their goals. She truly cares and is very encouraging. But perhaps her greatest strength is her personal integrity. She doesn’t change with the situation. She can be counted on to always follow through. I don’t think you can find a better coach.”
Cal Muezelaar ACSW, LMSW
Former Director of Iowa Services
Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services
Des Moines, IA
“I was privileged to work with Vicki Vanderkwaak, our Social Worker, at Mercy Hospice Johnston for five years. Mostly I valued her honesty and integrity. Vicki had an amazing ability to create an environment of emotional safety that drew patients and our hospice team members to trust her. I remember a patient with A.L.S. that was struggling just expressing himself. Short conversations were exhausting for him. Because she never rushed him, he was comfortable telling her his concerns and fears about his approaching end of life. Her gentle, encouraging presence was always effective. “
DeeDee Kennedy, RN, CHPN
Former Director of Clinical Services
Mercy Hospice Johnston
Johnston, IA
“I have found Vicki to be insightful and rigorous in her coaching. She excels in asking powerful questions and is able to connect with her clients. She is a warm, intuitive and loving coach, and is clearly able to coach her clients with respect, courage and commitment. Vicki demonstrates well developed coaching skills and is an asset to the coaching community.”
Bonnie Hill, MSW, PCC, CPCC
Potomoc, Maryland