Testimonials
I had the pleasure of working with Angela while she led employee learning and development, and I was consistently impressed by her ability to connect with people on a personal level. She is an authentic, relatable, and caring coach who genuinely invests in others' growth. As a speaker, Angela is engaging and insightful, drawing from her wealth of experience to help individuals enhance both their wellness and professional development. Anyone looking for a knowledgeable and inspiring leader would be fortunate to work with her!
Jillian Dorr, VP of Operations, Slifer Smith & Frampton Real Estate
Having worked alongside Angela during her four years as VP/Director of Learning & Development at East West Hospitality, I witnessed firsthand her remarkable ability to connect with and inspire our team members. Angela’s contributions to our organization were nothing short of transformational. She played an instrumental role in launching and embedding key L&D initiatives such as the Executive and Senior Leader Mastermind, PRINT, and our Mentorship program. These programs not only enhanced leadership development but also strengthened our culture in profound ways. Beyond her strategic impact, Angela is a gifted facilitator and a terrific active listener. She creates space for meaningful conversations, ensures every voice is heard, and skillfully guides teams toward clarity and alignment. Her ability to cultivate engagement, foster growth, and challenge leaders to reach their full potential makes her an invaluable asset to any organization seeking to elevate leadership and team performance. Angela’s next clients will be incredibly fortunate to benefit from her insight, passion, and expertise. I have no doubt that she will continue to make a lasting impact in the world of executive coaching and consulting. I highly recommend Angela Gaffney to any organization or leader looking to grow, transform, and achieve sustainable success.
Kevin Graham, Managing Partner, COO at East West Hospitality
As a member of the East West Advisory Board, I have had the distinct pleasure of working directly with Angela, seeing over the course of three years how much of this board’s success and effectiveness is directly tied to her strengths as a facilitator. Angela clearly spends time ahead of our events, understanding what the primary goals of the time are, and what outcomes are desired. She brings ample amounts of energy and focus to our time, along with empathy and a situational awareness that allows her to adjust her style and pace through our days together. This approach keeps us moving in a way that is natural and not at all forced. Angela is also very inclusive, and she works to bring the group into her efforts, making us co-facilitators along the way. She not only seeks to understand and meet each individual where they are, she also incorporates practical activities for the group to make sure we are all doing this as well. She understands that wherever we are headed, we must go together. By establishing this foundation of relational comfort and trust, Angela is able to give herself the room and credibility to flex and adjust the agenda as needed, though never in a way that takes us too far away from productive and effective conversation. We are each given the right amount of autonomy, coupled with an accountability that continually ties us back to the purpose of our time. The engagement and structure Angela provides also makes it easy for us to be just as engaged. She actively listens throughout the conversations, distills, and can read back those conversations succinctly. She encourages the groups to be able to do this as well, as we often break into mini groups and are then brought back to present in the ways that she has modeled for us. Her approach to us has never grown stale, primarily because it is evident that Angela takes her own personal and professional growth seriously. She exemplifies what she is asking for. She aims to do this role with excellence, and she wants us all to walk away believing that the time was worth the investment. I have yet to think anything otherwise when she is the one leading.
Matt Sartor, Sr. Director, Partner Success, Americas, Expedia Group
Our conference is geared toward a very niche industry, and we look for speakers who can identify opportunities for them to grow their businesses while being sympathetic to their unique challenges. Angela did this and more - fully engaging our group and connecting with them on a level beyond just a keynote presenter. Her credentials gave her credibility that the audience respected, but her personality and genuine warmth won them over. As a meeting planner, I consider this a win-win. Our attendees also appreciated Angela's willingness to meet with them after her presentation and address their questions one-on-one. While the content Angela delivered was outstanding and provided valuable insights to our group - it was Angela, just being herself, that made her one of our most dynamic and highly regarded speakers in our conference's eight-year history.
Holly Cline, 331 Communications
I would recommend Angela Gaffney as a speaker for anyone looking for an interesting, engaging, timely topic that gets all your participants talking and sharing together! We had a great meeting with Angela presenting to our MPI Tennessee Chapter. Our post meeting survey posted a score of 9.62 out of 10 on overall satisfaction of her as a speaker! She offered real life scenarios and her personal story stuck a cord with many of our members. We worked with Angela prior to the meeting as she collaborated with our chef in menu planning and after the meeting she provided great take-aways for our membership. You will have a quality program with Angela Gaffney as a presenter and you will look like a Rock Star for bringing her to your meeting.
Cory Brooks, CMP, Specialty Planners International
Our board of directors had the privilege of working with Angela Gaffney as our retreat facilitator, and her impact was nothing short of transformative. From the start, Angela created an engaging and productive environment, guiding us through meaningful discussions that helped clarify our organization’s long-term vision. Through her facilitation, we defined a clear five-year vision, established key three-year benchmarks, and outlined an actionable one-year plan to set us on the right path. Angela’s ability to ask thought-provoking questions, keep us focused, and ensure every voice was heard made all the difference in the success of our retreat. She also ensured that we had ample opportunity to connect as a team and have fun along the way. Her strategic approach and leadership helped us align our goals with our mission, leaving our board feeling energized, united, and ready to take action. Angela’s insight, professionalism, and ability to break complex planning into clear, manageable steps were invaluable. We highly recommend her to any organization looking for a skilled facilitator to drive meaningful progress and strategic clarity. Thank you, Angela, for your outstanding guidance and for helping us shape the future of our organization with confidence and purpose!
Kelly O’Donnell Layton, Executive Director at Destination Colorado Meetings
Having had the privilege of working with Angela Gaffney on the Travel Trade Advisory Board for East West Hospitality, I am consistently impressed by her professionalism, expertise of the moderating process, and ability to facilitate truly impactful dialogue among industry peers. She not only drives deep and meaningful conversations but also ensures the board remains on track and focused on key objectives, resulting in clear and actionable outcomes after each session. Her thoughtful approach and skilled guidance inspire trust and confidence among all participants, fostering an environment where real progress can be achieved. I am certain that Angela would be an exceptional value add to any organization or forum seeking a highly effective, engaging and results-oriented moderator with a deep understanding of leadership development and dynamics.
Ryan Rhoadarmer, Senior Director, Market Management, Expedia Group
Angela is not only a strategic thinker but also someone who leads by example. She is incredibly action-oriented and doesn’t just talk about goals—she gets them done. She knows how to set a vision and motivate her team to reach it, while simultaneously creating an environment where we can have fun and celebrate the wins along the way. Her energy is contagious, and she makes working hard feel rewarding rather than overwhelming. In the time we’ve worked together, I’ve seen Angela consistently lead with integrity, thoughtfulness, and an unwavering dedication to our team’s success. She makes me feel valued as both a professional and an individual, and I am grateful for the opportunities she’s provided for me to learn, grow, and contribute meaningfully to our team’s goals. Angela is the type of leader who combines strong, results-driven leadership with genuine empathy and the ability to inspire those around her. I have immense respect for her leadership style, and I am incredibly fortunate to have had her as my manager, mentor and friend.
Brittney Wong, Learning & Development Specialist, East West Hospitality
What I appreciated most about Angela's coaching is that her approach focuses on the positive versus the negative so you don't have to feel deprived or restricted while making healthy changes. I also like that her approach is holistic in that it's not just about one thing, like weight loss or getting better sleep, the coaching she provides helps you improve in all areas of your life!
Sean Kearns, President, World of Tile
I’ve heard so many nutrition talks through the years of being an executive and this is the first time it all makes sense to me, thank you Angela.
Phillip Sporidis, Juzo
I have been coaching with Angie Gaffney for over a year and couldn't imagine how many steps backwards I would be right now if I hadn't taken that step. She has not only helped me improve my diet and nutrition but has also helped me focus on what goals I want to work towards. She hasn't just helped in one part of my life but has focused on my overall health and well-being. Angie is incredibly sincere and personable which makes our appointments together very easy, as though I've known her forever. If you are looking for some guidance in a particular area of your life, education in nutrition, or need to find balance with work and family then I highly recommend coaching with Angie. She has helped me in so many aspects in my life and there will never be a way I could thank her enough.
Alex, Chicago, IL
Too often we are given the advice to strive for a balance between life and work. How lucky I am to work for a company that not only values this but offers substantial benefits and programs to achieve this balance. The life coaching sessions with Angela Gaffney is such a program. She provides tools and inspiration to blend the challenges and joys of life: each session focusing on specific aspect of a well self. Angela walks the walk. Her understanding of health and nutrition is presented in an interesting and interactive way. I walk away from her sessions with a strong sense of empowerment and never the guilt so often we feel when assessing our habits. Thank you for shining light on the things that matter most.
Carla Lahr, Reservations, Tahoe Mountain Lodging
Angela has a unique ability to make every participant feel valued and included, creating an environment where people can be vulnerable and open. This approach leads to real growth for individuals and teams. She doesn’t rely on one size fits all solutions. Angela tailors her work to meet the specific needs of each individual and team, ensuring that training and engagement are always relevant and effective. In addition to her vast experience, Angela is a gifted speaker with a warm and inviting personality. She has a natural ability to connect with others and inspire them to be their best selves. Every session I’ve attended with Angela has left me feeling energized, motivated, and equipped with valuable tools for continued growth. I highly recommend Angela to any professional or organization seeking coaching and consulting.
Joe Helminski, VP of Operations, East West Hospitality
I had the pleasure of working with Angela Gaffney for several years, and in that time, I had numerous coaching sessions with her. These sessions ranged from group/team building sessions, where she facilitated all the materials and trainings for our corporate retreats. Individual coaching sessions, where we enforced the ideas that were discussed at the corporate level, as well as private coaching to deal with the stresses of everyday life. With her extensive knowledge dealing with high end firms and businesses, her experience helped me become a better manager at East West Hospitality. I find Angela to be an incredible listener, and has the ability to understand many different types of organizations. With better understanding of the issues that employees face, she can draw up a training plan to improve your team’s performance/output. I highly recommend looking into using Angela for any type of coaching needs.
Dave Crawford, VP of Operations at East West Hospitality
I’ve had the pleasure of working with Angela three times in her role as the facilitator of an advisory board I’m part of. Her ability to foster open dialogue in a safe environment ensures that all voices are appreciated, which leads to rich, productive discussions. Angela also has a unique talent for keeping the group focused and on task, making sure our meetings are both efficient and effective. After trying to emulate her approach when running my own internal meeting last winter, I realized just how good she is at guiding a group toward meaningful outcomes. Angela’s leadership is truly something to aspire to, I highly recommend her for any opportunity that requires strong facilitation and the ability to bring out the best in a team.
Dan Sherman, Chief Marketing Officer at Ski.com
Angela recently facilitated a board retreat that I participated in, and she did an outstanding job from start to finish. She did a great job helping us think differently, stay on track, and organize our thoughts and action items. She is a true professional, who has a great talent in facilitation. Her ability to create a collaborative and focused environment made a significant impact on the outcome of our discussions. I would highly recommend Angela to anyone looking for an exceptional facilitator who can drive results while keeping the team engaged and motivated throughout the process.
Meg Tewkesbury, National Sales Manager at The Steamboat Grand
Ms. Gaffney’s unique presentation style and ability to comfortably interact with her audience allows her messages to be clearly delivered and translated into real, tangible outcomes for participants. She employs a technique that offers a refreshing balance between lecture and audience participation, allowing engagement and experiential discovery of the concepts she presents.
Brian W. Hatchitt, CMP President, MPI-NM
Angie - Thank you for the cookbook. It has added new inspiration to our weekly menus. Thank you for all the little extras you shared with us along the way as well. We will be forever grateful that you came into our lives when you did. You helped us work through some dark and stressful times that would have been much more difficult without your kind and gentle guidance. The future is looking and feeling very bright once again and we owe a lot of that to you.
Megan, Avon, CO
Thank you for a fantastic day last June. It truly was a life changing day for me. You might recall, my goal was to lose 40 pounds and to start losing 1 to 1 1/2 pounds a week. I'm right on track, and feeling so much healthier, rested and less stressed - and I love that my clothes are now too big for me! The big difference? Taking to heart your words and reading labels, eating healthier, reducing sugar and processed foods. I can't say I have totally eliminated sugar and processed foods, but definitely targeting to max out daily between 20-40 grams of added sugar and significantly reducing processed foods. It truly is amazing to me how quickly that has made a difference to me. I'm still working toward my goal, and feel confident that my new eating and life habits will get me there. I really do think of you daily - you are a tremendous inspiration to me and I have quoted a number of your "guidelines" to my friends. So, thank you!!!!!! Thank you for changing my life!
J. Denison, Michigan