WHAT OTHERS SAY:

Testimonials and Kind Words about The Third Zone...

An old flipchart page still hangs at The Third Zone's Orange County office. It is our constant reminder of the values that the company represents, and the backbone of all that we deliver to our customers: Connection, Integrity, Charity, Profitability, Balance, Fun and Heart.

That was our vision in founding The Third Zone as a comprehensive coaching organization that would help our client companies achieve their best. We hold a high level of regard and respect for each other as partners, with a shared business vision that we carry into organizations. We believe this translates to positive impact for our clients. And the comments of clients tell us that it's working.

Mike Dorman, CPCC, PCC

President

PS: Here's what others say about The Third Zone:

Wachovia: Custom Solution for Excellence

"The coaching solution provided by The Third Zone was truly customized to meet the needs of my team. Our facilitated offsite seminar was by far the most productive we have ever had. Business leaders came away from the event not only aware of incredible partnering opportunities, but with a strong understanding of the powerful dynamic that is unique to the SPG leadership team.

This dynamic has become the foundation of how we stay engaged as our individual businesses continue to grow. It is also the foundation of tapping into the unlimited potential that we all now see in each other. The follow-up coaching has assured that we will all stay committed to maintaining the cohesiveness that was discovered in our seminar. I am so pleased with the results of our work with The Third Zone coaches that I have recommended that Wachovia make this an integral part of how we improve and leverage relationships across businesses."

Tom Wickwire, Managing Director, Global Structured Projects Group, Wachovia Corporation

Listening & Caring

"There are career/executive coaching organizations...and then there is The Third Zone. Specifically, Mike Dorman's uncanny ability to truly listen and care about YOU makes him leaps and bounds above the rest. His sincerity of wanting to help others, his passion, guidance and creativity helps to evoke the true depths of whom and what we try to extract from ourselves, but sometimes can't always do on our own."

Gary F., Entrepreneur

Sustained Results

"It is clear that The Third Zone puts significant energy and time into bringing the best to each coaching client. In turn, I am challenged to bring my best to our sessions and to the ‘homework assignments' that follow-that is, living out the coaching concepts through my actions between coaching sessions."

Alex T. - Director of Sales, Division of Fortune 100 Company

Connected Teamwork

"I have learned a lot about myself and becoming part of a connected team. Understanding the power of assumptions and how they impact interactions between me and others is especially useful when communicating with my team."

Grant S., Principal, SWSD

Achieving Personal Excellence

"My work with The Third Zone has been very much like having a personal trainer for career and goals. Mark's thoughtful input and energy helped me to keep myself tuned and fit-attacking challenges head-on."

Chris A. - Sales Executive, Division of Fortune 100 Company

Company & Individual Achievement

"Working with The Third Zone has changed my life. My business has improved dramatically. I am more confident, more motivated and very excited about my future and future. The support The Third Zone has given me is immeasurable. It is my more positive attitude that has greatly improved and had made me so much more excited about what I do. Overall, there has had a tremendous impact on my life and I would recommend this special service to anyone."

Pauline N.,Pauline Nelson Collection of Fine Jewelry

Catalyst for Change Management

"After meeting weekly with Mike for six months, I can truly say it probably was the best thing we ever did in ten years of business. He immediately helped us step ‘outside' of our business and look in, allowing us to see the big picture. We found ourselves invigorated after each meeting, with far more motivation than before. Mike helped us through probably the most difficult time in our business history. He was the catalyst for us not only moving on, but convincing us that our business had great value. We ended up selling our business and being very happy with the outcome! We continue to meet with Mike D. every week and highly recommend him to anyone who owns or runs a business. You won't regret it."

Mark F., CompuGalaxy, Inc.

Team Growth & Accountability

"After working with The Third Zone, our team as a whole has been strengthened by having similar shared goals for improvement. Common themes such as taking accountability for our own growth provide a basis for the team growing together and building stronger working relationships."

Frank J., Regional Manager of Enterprise Solutions, Division of Fortune 100 Company