Client Testimonials
Working with Students/Schools
"Katherine did a one-on-one visioning consultation with my son. As a parent, the most valuable aspect of this experience was that he produced a vision board that really reflected his values, innate strengths and what's important to him. He's 16 years old and preparing for college. We're doing our best to guide and support him, and the vision board has helped in understanding his priorities and what's on his mind right now. I recommend this to other parents and think it's very useful for helping a teen to consider their future and in focusing their college and career exploration."
MaSanda LaRa Gadd
“This was the second year we invited Katherine Burks into our classrooms to teach visioning. She designed a classroom experience this year for our students that went beyond my expectations. The new Life Visioning for Students guide and curriculum were the best parts of her program design. The overall process that she has developed is great! She is quite the professional to work with – dependable, responsive, creative, collaborative and flexible.”
Damaris Pearson
Career Counselor, TAF Academy
“Last year I invited Katherine Burks to Technology Access Foundation Academy to help our 129 students to learn about how to think bigger and create vision boards that are personal and inspiring. This year we invited her back and she delivered an even stronger program. Along with visioning, our students learned how their beliefs are created and how they effect what they can achieve in their lives. Our students respond to Katherine’s enthusiasm, are inspired by what they learn, and have fun along the way. I highly recommend her.”
Trish Dziko
Executive Director, Technology Access Foundation
“I know my son struggled the first few days with “seeing” a vision inside his head but by the end had developed a vision board that was truly reflective of his interests and strengths, and a picture of a bigger purpose for himself and his preferred future. The project was great!”
C. Wilson, parent of a 6th Grader
“The vision board project required our students not only to dig deep and to push past any doubts or naysayers, it also taught them new technology skills and concepts. The completed boards...are the first component of the electronic portfolios our students will be building later this year. They are beautiful and moving... A deep and heartfelt thank you to Katherine Burks for sharing her expertise (and) envisioning this project with us...”
Kara Wentworth
Technology Access Foundation, TAF Academy Program Manager
“It has really made me think about how I want my future to look like; and I am really happy it has, because now I can look for ways to make this vision board become a reality.”
9th Grade Student
“I do like the idea of the vision board. I hope this will work and give me a head start for college...”
9th Grade Student
“I liked getting to put in (my vision board) what I want in life and how there are no boundaries.”
9th Grade Student
“I liked how we got to think from the future as if we were already there.”
7th Grade Student
Working with Businesses
"Finally, a visioning process that WORKS! Katherine Burks is an inspirational vision master whose process has altered my business and personal life in ways I could not have imagined. I hired her for a three stage process and by the time it was complete, I had a spot on, organic plan and a map that I use daily. The best part is, the plan and map is so suited to me that I don't even need to refer to it anymore--I've absorbed it and automatically follow it. I'm attracting my top level ideal clients and doing more of the work I was born to do. Her customized and collaborative approach is both energizing and creative. Katherine's dedication to my outcomes was apparent from the start. If you're struggling with vision/mission/goals--either personally or professionally--Katherine's the one to call."
Jenny Capella
Owner, The Capella Group
"Katherine helped me put together a marketing strategy for my growing body of artwork. She gave me specific tasks, contacts, and helped me create an overarching vision for my art. After listening to the goals for my artwork, she quickly synthesized the information and provided me with the sequetial steps I needed to proceed. I left my session with Katherine excited and with a "can do" attitude. I would enthusiastically recommend Katherine to anyone needing marketing services. You will be thrilled with the results!"
Christine Coy
Artist, Business Owner
“Katherine has a gift of teasing out the truth of our passion and vision and provides a container to see it clearly and succinctly. She is calm, thoughtful and so present (there for you) - very thorough in bringing out the true essence of what I can contribute through my work. Katherine helped clarify a new strategy for my business that combines my personal and business vision – creating a higher value (and income) positioning in the marketplace. She provided a customized mind map illustration with an assessment that is right on. She does that in such a respectful and thoughtful way. I felt so taken care of, so honored by the process and like I had a cheerleader.”
Naomi Kakiuchi,
Owner, NuCulinary
www.nuculinary.com
“As the managing partner of a small business, I discovered that the issues I face involve relationships as often as they do commerce. Katherine has been invaluable helping me strategize how to manage these associations. In a few short hours, she has taught me how to be more direct and professional. I really appreciate her ability to illuminate a confusing situation, to communicate clearly and kindly, and to work toward a solution. I highly recommend her.”
Lynn Maslen Kertell, Managing Partner, Bob Books Publications, LLC
www.bobbooks.com
“In just one consultation Katherine Burks gave me the tools to identify the specific focus and purpose of my business so that I could prepare a solid 30-second elevator speech and create a more effective website.”
Cindy Akana, Speaker/Facilitator/Workshop Leader
www.akana.net/cindy
Working with Students/Schools
"Katherine did a one-on-one visioning consultation with my son. As a parent, the most valuable aspect of this experience was that he produced a vision board that really reflected his values, innate strengths and what's important to him. He's 16 years old and preparing for college. We're doing our best to guide and support him, and the vision board has helped in understanding his priorities and what's on his mind right now. I recommend this to other parents and think it's very useful for helping a teen to consider their future and in focusing their college and career exploration."
MaSanda LaRa Gadd
“This was the second year we invited Katherine Burks into our classrooms to teach visioning. She designed a classroom experience this year for our students that went beyond my expectations. The new Life Visioning for Students guide and curriculum were the best parts of her program design. The overall process that she has developed is great! She is quite the professional to work with – dependable, responsive, creative, collaborative and flexible.”
Damaris Pearson
Career Counselor, TAF Academy
“Last year I invited Katherine Burks to Technology Access Foundation Academy to help our 129 students to learn about how to think bigger and create vision boards that are personal and inspiring. This year we invited her back and she delivered an even stronger program. Along with visioning, our students learned how their beliefs are created and how they effect what they can achieve in their lives. Our students respond to Katherine’s enthusiasm, are inspired by what they learn, and have fun along the way. I highly recommend her.”
Trish Dziko
Executive Director, Technology Access Foundation
“I know my son struggled the first few days with “seeing” a vision inside his head but by the end had developed a vision board that was truly reflective of his interests and strengths, and a picture of a bigger purpose for himself and his preferred future. The project was great!”
C. Wilson, parent of a 6th Grader
“The vision board project required our students not only to dig deep and to push past any doubts or naysayers, it also taught them new technology skills and concepts. The completed boards...are the first component of the electronic portfolios our students will be building later this year. They are beautiful and moving... A deep and heartfelt thank you to Katherine Burks for sharing her expertise (and) envisioning this project with us...”
Kara Wentworth
Technology Access Foundation, TAF Academy Program Manager
“It has really made me think about how I want my future to look like; and I am really happy it has, because now I can look for ways to make this vision board become a reality.”
9th Grade Student
“I do like the idea of the vision board. I hope this will work and give me a head start for college...”
9th Grade Student
“I liked getting to put in (my vision board) what I want in life and how there are no boundaries.”
9th Grade Student
“I liked how we got to think from the future as if we were already there.”
7th Grade Student
Working with Businesses
"Finally, a visioning process that WORKS! Katherine Burks is an inspirational vision master whose process has altered my business and personal life in ways I could not have imagined. I hired her for a three stage process and by the time it was complete, I had a spot on, organic plan and a map that I use daily. The best part is, the plan and map is so suited to me that I don't even need to refer to it anymore--I've absorbed it and automatically follow it. I'm attracting my top level ideal clients and doing more of the work I was born to do. Her customized and collaborative approach is both energizing and creative. Katherine's dedication to my outcomes was apparent from the start. If you're struggling with vision/mission/goals--either personally or professionally--Katherine's the one to call."
Jenny Capella
Owner, The Capella Group
"Katherine helped me put together a marketing strategy for my growing body of artwork. She gave me specific tasks, contacts, and helped me create an overarching vision for my art. After listening to the goals for my artwork, she quickly synthesized the information and provided me with the sequetial steps I needed to proceed. I left my session with Katherine excited and with a "can do" attitude. I would enthusiastically recommend Katherine to anyone needing marketing services. You will be thrilled with the results!"
Christine Coy
Artist, Business Owner
“Katherine has a gift of teasing out the truth of our passion and vision and provides a container to see it clearly and succinctly. She is calm, thoughtful and so present (there for you) - very thorough in bringing out the true essence of what I can contribute through my work. Katherine helped clarify a new strategy for my business that combines my personal and business vision – creating a higher value (and income) positioning in the marketplace. She provided a customized mind map illustration with an assessment that is right on. She does that in such a respectful and thoughtful way. I felt so taken care of, so honored by the process and like I had a cheerleader.”
Naomi Kakiuchi,
Owner, NuCulinary
www.nuculinary.com
“As the managing partner of a small business, I discovered that the issues I face involve relationships as often as they do commerce. Katherine has been invaluable helping me strategize how to manage these associations. In a few short hours, she has taught me how to be more direct and professional. I really appreciate her ability to illuminate a confusing situation, to communicate clearly and kindly, and to work toward a solution. I highly recommend her.”
Lynn Maslen Kertell, Managing Partner, Bob Books Publications, LLC
www.bobbooks.com
“In just one consultation Katherine Burks gave me the tools to identify the specific focus and purpose of my business so that I could prepare a solid 30-second elevator speech and create a more effective website.”
Cindy Akana, Speaker/Facilitator/Workshop Leader
www.akana.net/cindy
