“Camille helped me see that behind my day-to-day frustrations with one of my assistants was a fundamental lack of trust. In that moment, she provided me a framework for understanding where things were breaking down and together we developed a strategy. The impact was almost immediate and has had a lasting impact on how I interact and develop this staff member.”

“As a Georgetown graduate and a coach myself, I had access to the full complement of Georgetown’s faculty and a range of veteran coaches – I chose Camille. Camille was committed to me as far more than a client – extending sessions, seeking resources, and consistently making herself available as I navigated uncertainty. For example, after much frustration and circling, I called Camille, quite impromptu, to explore some alternative approaches. She found a way to support me and to hear my needs and frustrations and offered a structure that both allowed me to really be where I was while also moving forward. She did all this while being direct, open, and honoring of her own commitments. I have benefited tremendously from her coaching and this kind of modeling. Camille is skilled at getting to a deeper level of consciousness and finding the right set of tools to extend it.”

“The most valuable aspect of coaching with Camille is her ‘gentle prod.’ I think in general people are very capable of bringing about changes in their lives and learning new skills to apply to their daily routines and their relationships and their work life. But many times people need help in getting started. Working with a coach can be that initial or, depending on the relationship, sustaining energy to help a person pursue important goals.”

“Camille’s brilliance as a coach has manifested in great results for me. Camille has listening and rapport-building skills that are not merely exceptional, indeed she is one of the most perceptive and empathetic people I have ever met. I recognize that Camille is outstanding in communicating, intuitively sensing many things I leave unsaid, either purposefully or unintentionally. To build rapport, she shares relevant items about herself that resonate in a way that helps me to open up to her, which in turn facilitates a positive coaching relationship and result.”

“Camille masterfully facilitated a team retreat that strengthened a team separated by time zones, cultures, and backgrounds. She helped facilitate heartfelt conversation that was forthright but not forced, allowing the team to push through to the next level necessary for an ambitious undertaking. Remarkably, the shift in perspective was evident within days, as I witnessed concrete changes in people’s behavior. In the subsequent weeks, I find myself and different team members referring to frameworks and tools shared during the retreat, which provided us a common language and crisper understanding of shared purpose.”

“When I accepted the biggest challenge of my already 14-year career, I was not sure which way to turn. Camille not only understood where I was but had the patience, tenacity, perseverance, and encouragement to guide me through that challenging time and accelerate my career. She has provided me with weekly tools and resources to guide me to that next level. Although we communicate over the phone 2,000 miles apart, I feel as though she is right there with me at every session. Camille not only addresses tough work-related issues, but she has a huge heart and cares deeply about people. She encourages me to grow and stretch myself beyond my own expectations. Today, because of Camille, I am more in control of my life professionally and personally and have become a better leader and father.”

“When I met Dr. Preston my life was in need of major change. She was the sole catalyst behind that change. She helped me to understand that decisions were in my hands, and that I could make that difference in my life – if I wanted to. Dr. Preston exudes tremendous optimism and provides encouragement that there is light at the end of the dark tunnel. She provided key suggestions for change, techniques to work through the issues, and, most important, hope. She continued to support me through the difficult, evolving process, encouraging me along the way, and helping me to see the good within myself when I did not. Nothing could be more valuable.”