"Because of your expertise we achieved objectives in an extremely timely fashion" Don Ross, Chairman and CEO, New York Life
"We took an enormous leap forward, making our words about a special company become a reality"
Ken Simonds, CEO, Teradata
"We have come together as a team so that all energies are focused on our vision and mission" John Lee, President, ELC
"He is direct, insightful and not afraid to get in my face… key to my selection as CIO" Raouf Halim, CEO, MindSpeed Technologies
"He possesses a unique combination of business, teambuilding and executive development skills. I am sure many other CEOs, as I have, will benefit from his work" Dwight Decker, Chairman and CEO, Conexant Systems Inc.
“Paul took on a "fast break" marketing product launch project for our Company dealing with a Fortune 100 company. He and his colleague, Michael Utvich, rapidly sized up our Company's market position, customer value proposition and guided us to a highly successful meeting with the Fortune 100 firm. The results were that our strategic partner bought fully into our value proposition and enthusiastically partnerws with us for a product market launch. Paul showed his seasoned, elder statesman skills in leading the meeting, focusing the work and rapidly responding to a critical meeting for our Company that would be a tipping point in our launch. I recommend Paul and his team to any management team needing a strong partner in assessing a product marketing/ positioning project.” April 15, 2010
Larry Stambaugh CEO CryoPort Inc,
“Paul David Walker is a renowned leadership philosopher and business consultant providing to others enlightened guidance regarding theories on genius and personal mastery. Yet HIS true genius, in my opinion, resides not in his teachings alone but rather in the practical and implementable disciplines he embodies. His leadership itself provides an inspiring model for others to emulate. Paul’s extensive corporate experience and insightful guidance provide a seemingly bottomless well of wisdom. Weaving together the best of organizational dynamics and operational excellence, Paul understands deeply that peak performance comes in the delicate three-way balance of culture, strategy and structure. It’s this very insight, and his customized approach to the business of business, which ensures Paul’s invaluable contributions whenever and wherever his counsel is sought.” June 15, 2010 Mark Parrish President, CEO, & Director at Deceuninck North America
“I had the pleasure of working with Paul for more than one year. He has a strong ability to see the larger picture, effectively represent the views of numerous stakeholders, identify the central problem and provide coaching that leads to strong performance.” May 13, 2010 Stephanie Marchesi President, Cohn & Wolfe
“I was hired to run a high technology / high growth company with a diverse set of executives. We needed to quickly develop an actionable strategy as well as "jell" as a team. Partnering with Paul to pull this off was one of the best investments I ever made. He has a deep understanding of business strategy along with a keen understanding of group dynamics.” April 17, 2010 Dave Dutch CEO
“Paul has provided exceptional advice and counsel as part of my kitchen cabinet. He is a truly cutting edge thinker. He brings a an insight to leadership that is refreshing and actionable.” April 20, 2010
Matthew Gonzales , Corporate Manager - Organizational Development , Toyota Motor Corporation
“Paul David Walker, Genius Stone Partners, CEO & Founder is a must have person to conduct a sanity check on any sophisticated business organizations. He will look for wholes and plug them with the management. If you want to develop good governance, please consult Paul David Walker. He is also a very seasoned CEO coach, helping new CEOs meet their expectations as an leader.” May 17, 2010
Thomas Randolph , CTO , NXTM
“I contacted Paul on a Saturday afternoon about a crisis situation, and he dropped everything to clear his calendar for that a meeting that same Saturday evening--all this for someone who wasn't even a client. This act of kindness and dedication won my heart immediately, and he's gone on to be a treasured coach and friend to our management team. Paul has an uncanny ability to zero right in on the heart of vexing problems, to bring clarity, and to help the executive team find the best solution.” August 12, 2007
Katie Williams President, Sylmark Inc.
“Paul and I were colleagues when I served as CIO at Conexant. He joined our team as an SVP after first serving as the exec team's Leadership and Team Dev coach from Senn-Delaney. Paul brought an entirely new and different perspective to the leadership team at Conexant. As our CEO put it, Paul was "like a chiropractor, but for the leadership mind". He helped the team gel as a team at a critical time in the life and history of Conexant. Conexant was hyper-scaling along many axes - from being a division of Rockwell to an independent, publicly-traded company, from a single business to 5 distinct business units, from operating in 15 locations to having over 50 locations of operation, from being a $1B business to a $2.5B business, from from a $1 Billion market-cap enterprise to many times that figure....the list goes on. Paul has remained a good friend and a great personal coach through the years. His perspective and counsel continue to be as valuable today to me as it was when first we met.” April 17, 2010
Ashwin Rangan , SVP and CIO , Conexant Systems Inc
“Mr. Paul Walker was hired as a management consultant to our company to advise and support senior management in improving management practices. From day one, it was apparent that Paul will have a significant positive impact on our management culture and operations, and he delivered unquestionably. For over a year and half, Paul worked diligently and creatively to introduce new innovative perspective to the way we manage ourselves and our teams. Paul worked with the senior and middle management of the company equally to enhance significantly our management style and to create a more positive environment to conduct business. Personally, I have learned and benefited much from Paul's extensive management experience and methods, and I know that my colleagues benefited greatly as well! I highly recommend Paul's services to any environment seeking a significant improvement to its management operations and culture.” May 10, 2010 Abe Ali VP Engineering
“Paul enabled our team to see the vision of expanding nationally, we were able capitalize on our team's individual & collective genius, and we synchronized our team genius into superlative business results. I highly recommend Paul to any executive who is looking to harness his team's energy and collective wisdom, he knows how to get them on the road to success!” April 19, 2010 Ed Resendez CEO, Resume
“Paul offers great insight gathered from his years of working with a wide range of clients and businesses. He provides honest advice from a perspective that is based on his broad experience.”
Alan Hiken VP Engineering, Rubbercraft
“Paul helped our company's partners resolve major differences in our management styles. He taught us to appreciate our distinct talents (our "inner genius") and to direct our focus on the future of our company. His easy-going manner and non-confrontational style was refreshing and brought us great results.” June 23, 2010 Lee Harry Partner, Buddha Jones Trailers
“It's very enjoyable to work with Paul. He's process oriented in problem solving.” May 3, 2010
Shu Li , Senior Vice President , Conexant Systems
“I worked with Paul when he was a senior execurive at Senn Delaney. I always enjoyed teaming with him on enagements with CEO's and their teams at Fortune 500 companies. Paul was an excelent consultant, a skiled seminar facilitator and an effective executive coach. He knew business and he understood human dynamics. I wish him well in his new ventures. Dr Larry Senn Chairman Senn Delaney” April 24, 2010
Larry Senn , Chairman - Senior Partner , Senn-Delaney
““I have known Paul for over 20 years and have always been impressed with his ability to help executives expand their talents or as he calls it “ their genius”. Paul’s book is the culmination of years of executive and organizational development. Paul is particularly skilled at getting teams to work together to improve the profitability of the organization.” April 23, 2010 Bill Ellermeyer , Principal , Ellermeyer Connect
“Paul provided critical strategy for implementation of a culture change process as part of an acquisition. He guided the groups and coached individuals as we build one team with one culture. We garner the benefits to this day. Brenda Sanders” April 22, 2010 Brenda Sanders, PhD
“Paul is a visionary business coach and leader at the forefront of helping companies and executives elevate to a new level of thinking and execution. As a founder of Genius Stone Partners, Paul is at the forefront of a new way of doing business, where all stakeholders are challenged to unleash their genius to transform businesses, individuals and the world. Paul is one of the early pioneers of executive coaching and on a personal level, an exceptionally warm and authentic human being. It is a pleasure to work with him.” April 21, 2010 Francesco Barbera , Corporate Attorney , Proskauer Rose LLP
“People seem to be afraid of how able they can be. But, at the same time, they want to have a life of ease and success. Unleashing Genius by Paul David Walker will give you the courage and road map to allow yourself to follow your dreams to that ease and success. Paul has a proven track record of helping leaders pursue their visions and as an ardent student of genius, he combines these into a powerfully insightful awakening for you to experience. Read the book and open new possibilities for yourself. You deserve to unleash your genius.” April 21, 2010 Brett Miles , CEO , Milestones, Inc.
“If you wish to be inspired, challenged to change your thinking, and moved into action, then read Unleashing Genius by Paul David Walker. I've read dozens upon dozens of books in this genre, but this one stood out from the rest. From the story that sets the stage for Paul's life work to the simple yet powerful models he shares, every chapter is engaging and useful. I simply could not put the book down. Paul's work is genius and can help you find your genius too. I particularly enjoyed the concept of "integrative presence." As an executive coach, I have found several of Paul's models useful in my work with clients. Get a burst of insight and inspiration; read Unleashing Genius now! Michele Parrish President, Executive Coach & Consultant Parrish Partners, LLC” April 20, 2010
Michele Parrish , President, Executive Coach & Consultant , Parrish Partners, LLC
“Paul's energy, insights, and enthusiasm bring out the best in the people with whom he works. He has a particular ability to see where the gaps are in a team and bring in the right person. The result is that people who work with him get in touch with the natural genius they embody.” April 20, 2010
Ken McLeod , Owner , McLeod and Associates
“Paul David Walker is a consumate professional. He leads with both his head and heart, truly understands his clients' needs, delivers on time and exceeds client expectations EVERYTIME. I highly recommend Paul and his coaching services, programs and books! Best, Tami Walsh, M.A. President, Teen Wisdom Inc.” April 19, 2010 Tami Walsh , Owner , Teen Wisdom
“I had the pleasure of working with Paul in the summer/fall of 2009. He is thoughtful, articulate, curious and careful in his analysis. He has sound judgment on business and personnel issues and was a guiding force in our performance improvement. His superior facilitation of a staff retreat led to a marked improvement in relationships and productivity. Paul is a trusted colleague and I recommend him highly. David Muller” April 19, 2010 David Muller CEO
“I highly recommend Paul Walker's book "Unleashing Genius". Paul is an amazingly gifted man and coach who specializes in coaching leaders in the corporate environment. His years of experience shine clearly through in his wonderful book.” April 19, 2010 Roy Argall , CEO , Hero's Journey Coaching
“Paul is an exceptional leader, coach, author and visionary. His ability to find and develop the "genius" in organizations and individuals is one-of-a-kind. Anyone who has the privilege of working with Paul will be richly rewarded and have an unforgettably positive experience.” April 19, 2010
Stephen A. Burgess , Principal, co-Creator , Eureka! Opportunity Mine
“Paul David Walker is someone I've known and worked with for over 10 years at Senn Delaney. Paul brings the ability to help leaders find solutions to problems while also deepening their understanding of core principles of health and personal awareness.He is deeply commited to helping each individual find their inner wisdom and solving issues with them to make their business and personal issues come to a successful conclusion.” April 19, 2010 Michael Marino , Executive Vice President , Senn-Delaney Leadership
“I have learned a tremendous amount from Paul. One specific thing he did was teach me how to become an expert serving a particular niche, which is a technique I still use today and teach others to do the same. I have seen Paul help people discover their genius very quickly and anyone working with him will be very, very fortunate.” April 19, 2010
Cory Halbardier , Leadership Team , Professional Coaches and Mentors Association (PCMA)
“Paul has a talent to see the unique genius of each person who interacts with. His curiosity, deep listening, knowledge and experience of the business create a platform for new frameworks and successful ideas.” April 17, 2010 Fereshteh Amin , Principal , Amin Leadership Center
“Paul helps you find and expand your natural genius. Then works with you and your team to discover, expand and synchronize team and business genius. He does this in a simple and natural way. Before you know it, everything seems to be working like magic.” April 17, 2010
Mark Goulston , host/interviewer , Center for Great Managment
“Paul has been a trusted advisor to CEOs for over twenty five years and it shows in the ease and clarity of his work. He is gifted in helping leaders to see present reality more clearly, and leads them to perceive how that reality will extend into the future. He brings a calm and focused presence to his engagements that helps leaders unleash the genius in their teams and businesses. Insight unfolds naturally and leads to strategic advantage, and a team of leaders working seamlessly together. I’d highly recommend reading Paul’s book, Unleashing Genius which provides ideas on how Paul approaches his client work. If anyone would like to talk further about Paul’s effectiveness please drop me a note or give me a call. He is a bottom line visionary which is a very unusual mix of talent and skills.” April 16, 2010
Dana Borowka , CEO , Lighthouse Consulting Services, LLC
“Paul integrates his lifetime of business experience and focus on the bottom line with a poetic spirituality that invites and discovers the genius in everyone around him. The combination makes him a powerful coach and facilitator. I highly recommend him.” April 15, 2010
Karen Bading , Owner , Infrasonics Coaching and Consulting
“Paul is the best in his field. He is extremely knowledgeable about both the creative and business ends of our creative marketing company. He has helped management become better partners and managers. We highly recommend him.” April 15, 2010 Jill Allen, Actor
“When I hired Paul as a senior consultant I knew right away he had a special gift for coaching and over the years he has grown both in capability and spiritual depth to become an outstanding executive coach and guide. I would recommend Paul to those CEOs who believe in personal development as a means to business growth and self expression.” April 15, 2010
John R. Childress , President and CEO , Senn-Delaney Leadership
“I have known Paul since 1969, and can vouch for his honesty and integrity as well as for his sincere desire to help people better themselves. His extensive background in business gives him insights into business management that few people have. Some time ago, I attended a seminar, where he was the facilitator, and found him to be an inspirational and motivated speaker, who created a very positive atmosphere for the entire week-long event. Paul is also an accomplished author and poet, whose words I have translated and borrowed for some of my own books in Finland (with Paul's gracious approval, naturally).” September 11, 2008
Sirkka Shayan , Author, Translator, Technical Writer , WebWarp
“Paul is an insightful and inspirational pioneer whose clarifying understanding of everything human operates as a powerful catalyst for positive change within all those who are fortunate enough to bask in his wisdom. The common sense of his simple but effective techniques for understanding one's soul, thoughts, and actions to create an effective resonance with everyone and everything around us leads to a much higher personal and professional productivity linked to a calm clarity and intellectual mastery which taps our inherent natural instincts. It's simply brilliant traditional balance in a modern age.” April 26, 2008
Mike Chase , VP , SIGMAnet
“Paul is the quintessential C-level Guru! His ability to find the true genius in an individual is amazing. He works from the premise that each one of us has unlimited ability and talent within ourselves. You only have to read the quotes of the leaders he has guided, to see how valuable his work is, and the impact he has made in contemporary business leadership!” April 17, 2008
JD Buckwell , Owner , JD Buckwell Creative Consulting
“Paul is a committed executive coach with a deep understanding of the management consulting and executive coaching process. Richard Katz, CEO, www.seasonedpro.com” November 11, 2007
Richard Katz , Founder and CEO , SeasonedPro.com
“Paul is an out of box thinker,who provides value in many different ways. He is results orientated and will make a major positive impact to any organization that uses his service. Working closely with Paul helped me have a clearer vision, be a better manager and maximize my potential.” October 4, 2007
Craig Shandler SVP, Sylmark Inc.
“Paul has an exceptional strategic mind, which makes the connection between business opportunities and their leadership and talent management implications. He is also a very effective board member.” October 4, 2007 Agnes Mura , Owner , Agnes Mura, Inc.
“Paul's Unleashing Genius process is truly genius. Groups are enabled to generate creative solutions with such ease and effortlessness! The brilliance of teams is released through Paul's expert facilitation and caring leadership. I highly recommend it!” August 21, 2007
Donna Fowler , Owner , MIndWalk Consulting LLC
“Paul is truly gifted wi th an uncanny sense of core issues, spiritual connection, and directional thought process. He is incredible at explaining the complex in simple terms and never strays from the really important matters.” August 14, 2007 Andrew Martin CEO
“I have had the pleasure of working with Paul over the past year and have found his guidance and coaching invaluable! He has a very insightful approach to career coaching that weaves the the fundamentals of executive leadership and human psychology together. I would recommend Paul to any of collegues who are seeking career or management coaching.” August 10, 2007 Erik Amneus CIO
“Paul Walker is high-level leadership coach. He is a great asset to PCMA and to his clients. For his clients, he develops the genius in leaders, so they can develop highly successful businesses. He is extremely intuitive and motivating.” August 6, 2007 Cory Halbardier , Member , Member of PCMA
“Leadership, especially effecti
ve and enlightened business leadership has been a passion of mine for more than twenty years. I am now of the firm conviction that the next level of effectiveness in business leadership has to come from (non religious) spiritual techniques. It has to be a healthy combination of the wisdom of the East and practicality of the West. Paul is one of the very few business individuals I know who understands and implements this in his professional practice. Business Leaders, who seek to enhance their professional effectiveness and personal contentment, i.e. unleash their genius, will benefit from Paul’s insights and practical wisdom. A sincere seeker and a passionate coach, poet and philosopher Paul Walker practices what he has been teaching for 25 years.” August 6, 2007
Sudhir Chadalavada , Interim COO & Coach to CEO , SIGMAnet, Inc.
“Paul David Walker is a thoughtful consultant and practitioner of Conscious Capitalism, especially with respect to drawing out the intrinsic potential of the human beings within an organization.” August 5, 2007
Michael Strong , CEO and Chief Visionary Officer , FLOW, Inc.
“Paul's coaching and writings have been of immeasurable help to me in my personal and professional life. The time we spent discussing issues helped me through difficult times. I often refer back to our discussions and my readings to recenter my thinking and approaches to situations. I recommend Paul to everyone looking for a career/life coach.” June 6, 2010 Christopher Lappi CIO, Resme Inc.
“Paul brings years of experience dealing with complex and challenging global business situations, coupled with a deep understanding of the human factor -- how mind, heart and soul shape our perspective and the decisions that flow from it. His "Genius" concept has been an insightful and effective way for me to understand the deeper value in myself and those I work with.” March 29, 2010
Michael Utvich , Partner , Genius Stone Partners
“Paul is a dynamic leader and coach who is a master at creating change.” January 25, 2008
Lyse Wells , Director, Organizational Effectiveness and Learning , Conexant /Rockwell Semiconductor Systems
reported to Paul David at Conexant Systems
“Paul is an excellent leader and motivator. His strategic vision, mentoring and daily support provided me with the foundation needed to be sucessful in my role. Paul is very focused on the needs of others, and has a incredible ability to undestand and provide just the right push when it is needed most.” August 5, 2007 Bob Rose , Director, M&A Integration , Conexant Systems
reported to Paul David at Conexant Systems
“Paul was an inspiring leader of the Senn-Delaney Leadership organization before moving on to help Conexant Systems.Paul understands the effect of leadership on corporate culture and has many tools to help leaders and their teams move to the next level of development. He is also a very effective coach to those leaders.” August 5, 2007 Dennis Alimena , Vice president , Senn-Delaney Leadership
“Paul is an innovative leader, dedicated to continuous learning and unleashing the genius of his clients.” May 8, 2008 Tracey Carrruthers , Vice President, Executive Coach , Senn-Delaney Leadership
