What our clients have to say
“Seena and her team have been invaluable thought partners and helped me build a robust, data-driven, and action-oriented DEI strategy for Jamf. I am grateful to work with her. We are having more consistent conversations about race and many leaders are leaning into conversations about how they can help build a more diverse and inclusive team and support and grow our BIPOC Jamf population.”
“The work with The Woke Coach has changed me significantly. It has changed the way I approach my work as a leader and it has truly transformed how I see everything around me. It's a new lens by which I view the world.
Everyone on our team has stated how transformational the work with The Woke Coach has been to them personally, which was an incredible experience for all of us to go through together as a team. [We now] are able to hold each other accountable and apply an antiracist framework to everything that we do. We repeatedly step back and reflect on our language, the way we're showing up, and the role that we play as an organization.
[The work] has moments of discomfort and vulnerability, but that has strengthened the organization and the way that we all work together. Seena is an unbelievable facilitator that helps us challenge our norms and dig into the difficult work that will make us a better organization.”
— Tracy Nielsen, HandsOn Twin Cities
“The work with The Woke Coach has changed me significantly. It has changed the way I approach my work as a leader and it has truly transformed how I see everything around me. It’s a new lens by which I view the world. ”
“It was amazing and transformative and supportive.”
“Seena is an expert facilitator. I feel grateful for the bonds developed to strengthen relationships on our board around this work.”
“Our team got to know each other in a much deeper way than we ever would have gotten to through our work with The Woke Coach. Our understanding of each other and of the lived experiences of our other employees have all broadened and also inspired us to be a more inclusive workplace. ”
“I really appreciated the direct approach that The Woke Coach facilitators took when discussing what it means to be antiracist and what it really means to be an ally. It is easy to have intentions but they really challenged our team to turn our intentions into actions. Their directness also really helped us have conversations that we never could have had without an outside facilitator. They really did create a brave space where people could be themselves and develop a new appreciation for other people's lived experiences.
It has galvanized my feelings towards action and motivated me to live my life as an active advocate for others. I have reflected on many different parts of my life where I could have said something that would have helped right a wrong or elevated someone's voice but I stayed quiet because I was more worried about what people would think about me. Now I embrace the very things I was worried people might think about me and I want to be THAT guy.
Our team got to know each other in a much deeper way than we ever would have gotten to through our work with The Woke Coach. Our understanding of each other and of the lived experiences of our other employees have all broadened and also inspired us to be a more inclusive workplace. Another unexpected impact on our organization was that everyone that was doing the Woke Work involved their families or children in some of the homework and conversations. It really bridged the work/life divide in ways we had not expected.”
— Dave Murphy, Lind Electronics
“This program 100% made me a better leader and manager. I’m able to engage in my workplace in a way I never thought possible. We have work to do, but now I know and deeply understand what that looks like. I’m so grateful.”
“The Woke Coach facilitators are very encouraging, open and authentic. They hold us accountable without being judgmental.
It's opened my eyes so I see racism and white privilege and power so much more — both in how much/often it occurs through history, how much I see it now and how many different ways it is manifested.
“The Woke Coach facilitators are very encouraging, open and authentic. They hold us accountable without being judgmental.”
[Working with The Woke Coach] has put [our team] all on the same page, and we now speak the same language in how to talk about and address racism and privilege within our organization.”
— From Ally to Accomplice participant and business leader
“What impacted me most about this experience was the honesty, the consistent push to action, the camaraderie, and trust. The materials were also incredible.”
“Seena Hodges is both inspirational and motivational as she pushes you to reach your highest possible potential. I knew from our first session that she would help me be succeed while building a foundation for my continued success. I plan to work with Seena throughout my career as I trust her in every way. I highly recommend you work with her to reach your goals!”
— Coaching client
“The materials are always exceptional. They provoke great conversation.”
“Seena did a great job of facilitating dialogue on a topic that is still very new to some people. She created a space that was both challenging and welcoming.”
— Keynote Presentation Participant
“This was an incredible experience that shifted my perspective. I am grateful for this opportunity and the time and energy that Seena has given.”
— From Ally to Accomplice participant
“Seena is a tremendous leader who allows for dialogue, silence and space and is able to redirect and focus the conversation in a way that appears effortless. I am astounded by her skill and grateful and appreciative to have learned from her in a cohort setting.”
“I am super impressed at how all of the readings and discussion really helps lead into one another and guide thought processes. This path has been so great!”
— From Ally to Accomplice participant
“Seena is a powerful force for good. I respect her ability to be vulnerable and lead in the same moment.”
“Seena is a brilliant facilitator who holds the space and allows for everyones uniqueness, while speaking to the charge and breadth and urgency of the racial justice work that needs to be done.”
“I was stuck trying to find action steps after coming to terms with my white privilege — both conscious and unconsciously — and From Ally to Accomplice helped me find some footholds both professionally and personally.”
“From Ally to Accomplice was a life-changing experience!”
