Dr. Somjee created and facilitated an engaging workshop to our Team of Executives on workplace culture. She was extremely thoughtful in her approach and really tailored the experience to our needs. Her ability to get the conversation going was impressive! Dr. Somjee provided the Team with a workable roadmap, and captured key concerns from the Team that provided key insights on what improvements need to be made across the organization. Dr. Somjee was a wonderful addition to the Executive Retreat and I would absolutely recommend her!
Amanda Sucato
I had the privilege of working with Dr. Somjee as my executive coach during my first year as CEO. Dr. Somjee’s blend of insight, guidance, and strategic thinking was deeply impactful to my professional and personal development.
Dr. Somjee was able to understand my leadership style, challenges, and future goals and her thought-provoking questions encouraged me to evolve. Through constructive conversations, she helped me identify areas for improvement and provided practical tools to enhance my effectiveness as a leader.
Dr. Somjee has a genuine commitment and excitement for her clients’ progress and fosters a trusted partnership that allows for open dialogue and vulnerability. Her coaching style is compassionate and results-driven, creating an environment where I felt empowered to set goals and tackle them with confidence.
Working with Dr. Somjee has not only elevated my leadership skills but has also positively impacted the overall dynamics of my executive team. I highly recommend Dr. Somjee to any executive seeking a coach who is not only knowledgeable and experienced but also genuinely invested in their success and personal growth.
Leah Feldman, CEO Family Services
Lubna was an absolutely wonderful Executive Coach. Lubna is incisive and tailors the coaching to fit the needs of the specific person and organization she is working with. I especially recommend her for anyone new to leadership, or in their first few years, as she is amazing at helping clients understand and feel confidence in their areas of strength, while identifying areas for improvement and concrete steps toward enhancing skills in those areas. I would recommend her to anyone.
Alaina Varvaloucus, ED. Worker Justice Center of New York
I sought support from Dr. Somjee when my organization underwent a significant merger that substantially expanded my department. She proved to be an invaluable both during the merger and in the months that followed, as I worked to build the leadership skills required, including refining team effectiveness. Equally important was her understanding of the particular challenges I navigate as a person of color within my industry. She validated experiences and provided coaching on increasing my visibility within my organization, and across my broader industry. As a result, I was better able to manage situations that previously left me feeling stuck or ineffective. This growth translated directly into professional advancement as I moved into a role with greater scope and influence within my organization. While our initial coaching engagement has ended, I continue to work with her on an ongoing basis as a trusted thought partner. I have recommended her to several colleagues and friends.
C. S., large technology firm
Working with Lubna has been one of the most valuable experiences of my professional journey. Working in the nonprofit world, I found our coaching sessions to be both impactful for my growth and unexpectedly beneficial beyond just the professional realm. Lubna created a space where I could work through the complexities that often arise in our careers. I’m truly grateful for the time and insight she offered and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a thoughtful and supportive coach.
Nadia Azizi, Land Conservation Nonprofit
Lubna Somjee was brilliant in her consultant work with the Office Student Growth & Engagement at Vassar College. Gently guiding us through a team leadership retreat so we could discover leadership pain points specific to our organizational context, Lubna then thoughtfully had each of us hone in on a leadership blueprint in order to develop an action plan to move us to the next step in our work — independently and collectively.
Wendy Maragh Taylor
Associate Dean of the College for Student Growth & Engagement, Vassar College
Dr. Somjee worked as a thought partner with our team to help us think through an important decision. She met individually with our executives and key department heads, established strong relationships, and quickly understood our history, challenges and needs. Facilitating meetings with our executive team, she used a process that was thoughtful and provided clarity by identifying our pain points, strengths and shared her insights.
Administrator
Healthcare Organization
It is with great pleasure, on behalf of the American Heart Association, that I recommend Dr. Lubna Somjee for her outstanding guidance and leadership. Over the past six years, I have worked closely with Dr. Somjee on a program designed to re-energize women to prioritize their heart health. The program, formerly known as, BetterU, is specifically focused on women recognizing signs of their number one health threat — heart disease – and taking action to reduce their risk factors.
Danielle Schuka
Regional Director, American Heart Association
Dr. Somjee’s professionalism, expert knowledge and down-to-earth manner make her a standout consultant and valuable investment. Her insights are eye-opening and next-steps workable, opening the way to a higher level of communication, relationship-building and accomplishment.
Filomena E. Fanelli
CEO/Founder, Impact PR & Communications
Working with Dr Somjee has been invaluable to advancing my career. Her assessment and feedback were helpful in pinpointing my strengths, and areas that needed further development. The insights and practical approach she utilized allowed me to adopt critical skills, and confidence, to a new management position overseeing a much larger team that I was used to. Additionally, she guided me to clarify what I wanted and needed from my career more broadly, and how to leverage my interests, strengths, for the needs of the company. This resulted in taking on a new team and being able to increase retention, increase morale and productivity.
Senior Manager, national technology firm
For many years, Dr. Somjee has given of her time and talent to The Chamber Foundation, Inc. Dr. Somjee has presented meaningful talks on stress management, managing organizational issues, vertical development, and emotional intelligence to The Chamber Foundation’s Leadership Dutchess program. Through her participation as a committee member of the Foundation’s Professional Development Programming Committee, she consistently provides insight and guidance along with feedback on program sessions, makes suggestions on how to modernize programming, as well as encourages discussions on long-term goals. Dr. Somjee has also provided input on the mentoring component of the program and diversification of the class, including best practices on how to do so.