“Ximena consistently demonstrates a flexibility and ease in shifting the type of coaching she provides based on these dynamic times and newly identified needs. Ximena does an excellent job sharing current and relevant ideas, resources and concepts. She is an excellent listener pulling out the important pieces to further explore and build upon.”
— Manager, Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability
“Theresa is truly rare in this world, both as a person and as a professional. She is an incredible asset to any organization because of her professionalism, integrity and wit. She is wicked smart and has an uncanny ability to motivate both individuals and teams. She is our choice for bringing out the best in people”
— VP for HR/OD, Vapotherm
“I’ve sped up my growth as a leader tenfold in working with Ximena. She’s introduced me to different ways to express myself to work more effectively with colleagues. Ximena has just the right amount of patience and an honest curiosity. She brings me practical tools and new approaches and then creates space for me to learn and practice so that I’m ready to put it into real life. And it works! ”
— Chief Medical Officer, Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center
“Theresa’s clear, consistently objective insight keeps me on track and helps me develop the skills I need to be an effective manager. Theresa asks the hard questions, offers great constructive suggestions, supports me in my efforts, and pulls no punches. I have no doubt that, ultimately, Theresa is most interested in my success as a leader in my organization. Plus, she’s a lot of fun!”
— Director of Libraries, Multnomah County
“Theresa is an extraordinary listener and teacher. She has a unique ability to deliver practical insights that I can immediately act upon. I seldom leave a session with her without feeling a bit wiser than before.”
— CEO, Vapotherm
“Ximena creates a productive, positive environment that puts people at ease while also challenging them to become better at what they do.”
— Chief Engineer, City of Portland
“Our work with Cascata really pushed us outside of our comfort zones and made us examine our team at a deeper level. By learning about our own and each other’s communication styles and motivations we were able to transform ourselves into an exceptionally highly functioning team. The best part is that we can take the techniques and tools we learned outside of work as well and improve all our relationships.”
— Team member, Transportation and Land Use Planning, Multnomah County
“I could literally feel a change in the vibe at work today. You helped bring to the surface some conversations that needed to come out in the open and that will continue to evolve as we shape our culture of excellence.”
— Manager, Portland Bureau of Transportation
“Ximena helped me understand what it takes to be a really great manager. Through my work with Ximena, I have learned to be a better listener, a more effective communicator, a coaching manager, and a stronger leader. ”
— Manager, Arnerich Massena
“Nothing fazes Theresa in the coaching process. She has a terrific sense of humor, asks damn powerful questions, and has an unwavering dedication to my growth and development. Simply put, Theresa makes me better.”
— Physician, University of Maryland Medical School
“If you’re looking to improve strategy on the ground – make it really happen, in action, Cascata will help you initiate the process, follow through, and create a feedback loop for ongoing assessment.”
— Manager, Portland Bureau of Transportation
“Theresa has her own special brand of thoroughness and clarity of purpose, and a no-nonsense, almost psychic ability to enable people to finally see their personal barriers to success and confront them, with amazing results.”
— President/CEO, Trane Oregon
“From our very first interaction on the phone to the regular meetings we have with Theresa – she has been trustworthy, straightforward, knowledgeable, and a pleasure to work with. Her diagnosis of various organizational dynamics and ability to provide innovative recommendations for change has been wonderfully effective. I look forward to our continued partnership!”
— Vice-President for OD and HR, OHSU Foundation
“Ximena balances careful listening with guiding us along and quickly helps us pinpoint the crux of the situation.”
“Ximena has an exceptional gift of listening.”
— Team Members, Portland Bureau of Transportation
“I really appreciate Theresa’s and Ximena’s ability to customize sessions to our team and our specific needs. We can leave a session and know how to go out and apply what we’ve learned directly to our work.”
— Team member, Land Use Planning, Multnomah County
“Theresa is a great listener and powerful observer. She understands me, supports me, and challenges me. I rely on her wisdom and pragmatic advice. She has changed my entire outlook on life itself.”
— Director, Groundwork USA
“In my 20+ year career, there never was anything remotely comparable to what you are providing us in terms of problem-solving and interacting with each other. ”
— Manager, Portland Bureau of Development Services
“Ximena has a professional style that is both instructive and relatable. My coaching with Ximena has been instrumental to me in my career. ”
