Testimonials
- Stories of trust, vision and inspiration
Client Impact Stories
Read how the Collaborative has partnered with leaders and businesses to inspire innovation and meaningful transformation.
Are you ready to take your best next steps?
Strategic Visioning
“Dr. Cummings offers the type of perspective and insight that individuals and organizations need to discover their greater potential. Her methods and insights go beyond the status quo - they are fresh and insightful. She is a valued thinking partner for me. Furthermore, what you'll find most exceptional is that Nancy works with you to find room for new ideas and new discoveries that always result in greater impact.”
Paul Gustavson
Chief Technology Officer, SimVentions
“Nancy is a woman of integrity and honesty. She has the knowledge, experience, and tools to unlock the next level your company is seeking. Nancy is excellent at discovery and the ability to view a clients’ goals, objectives, and dreams from a non-biased perspective and facilitate progress. Any time with Nancy is a great investment.”
Jason Shelfer
Speaker/Coach, Living Lucky
“Nancy is uniquely remarkable. Anyone who has attempted or experienced a change initiative understands that broad spectrum adoption by all stakeholders is essential to quantifiable success; anything less is re-arranging the deck chairs. Nancy is the master and commander of eager stakeholder adoption. She is my go-to resource for strategic change advice, consulting and ideation."
Art Slowe
Principal, Arthur Slowe & Associates, LLC; Co-Founder, Formerics, LLC
“If you want honesty, integrity, and to work with someone who is passionate about making your organization great then I would highly recommend Cummings Collaborative. Nancy Cummings assesses the needs of each client individually and offers a unique path based on your goals. There is no one-size-fits-all with the Cummings Collaborative.”
Marion Waldman
CEO, Teach My Kid To Read
Cultural Transformation
“Nancy is and has been an integral part of Evolution Airways’ launch. Nurturing our culture, values and leadership in all aspects, always gently but highly holding up that compass has helped hold our course and galvanized our leadership team. Her dedication and firm held belief in our mission has served to remind us all to tend to the day while serving and seeking the higher good.”
Jon Houdyschell
Founder & CEO, Evolution Airways
“Nancy has always left a deep impression on me with her listening style and ability to make a connection. She has a brilliant blend of empathy and intelligence. She is a visionary, thinks futuristic and is always invested deeply in the story and journey of her partners. Nancy will be a huge asset to organizations who are on a transformational journey.”
Divya Sriram
Owner, Divya Sriram Coaching & Consulting, LLC
“Nancy has provided very valuable information to our nonprofit organizations. Each time I meet with Nancy to discuss the Community Foundation she has been so knowledgeable and helpful in providing guidance. Nancy is one of the most positive people I have ever been around...joyful and encouraging always! I would highly recommend her to infuse your organization with energy and sound business advice.”
Kathy Smith
Executive Director, Community Foundation of South Lake
“Nancy Cummings is an incredible spark of insight and inspiration. As an elite athlete and scholar of learning, she has been able to tap into a deeper significance of our human potential. Her research and vision will help us all become a better society. I am energized every time I sit down to talk with Nancy. I look forward to each opportunity to collaborate with her.”
Christopher Stapelton
Senior Creative Producer, SIMIOSYS, LLC
Executive Mentoring
“Nancy Cummings is very knowledgeable and provides unique solutions and strategies for success. She is insightful and deeply invested in the needs of the community. Nancy is forward thinking and presents challenging conversations to assist with visioning and leadership cultivation. Nancy has influenced me and challenged me to be a better leader.”
Charles Broadway
Former Chief of Police, Clermont Police Department
“Nancy is one of the most learned, cultured and traveled people you’ll ever meet. She has a unique way of using all those experiences to help business owners along their path to their goals. Your life is going to be significantly better for her being a part of it. The best time for that journey is right now. The biggest regret you’ll have is not having Nancy become a part of your life sooner.”
Adam Markowitz
Vice President, Howard L. Markowitz PA, CPA
“Nancy is brilliant. I have been collaborating with her and she is so knowledgeable in her field. I have learned so much from her and know that I will continue to grow as a person just by being around her. She forces you to think in a different, more productive way. If you are looking to grow your business, you need to sit down with Nancy. It could change your life.”
Melissa Wing
Business Advisor, Thryv
Facilitation
“I have so much appreciation for Nancy’s strategic facilitation skills. She is truly skilled in being able to hear every person’s perspective and to bring a group to new levels of agreement and understanding, even when clearly divergent views are present.”
Stephanie Morris C
CEO, SHAPE America
“Working with Nancy reveals her incredible depth, diversity and deep interest of others’ goals. She knows exactly how to align with individuals, leaders and teams and push them intently to focus not just on outcomes, rather on strategies that leaders and organizations carry forward with their own fingerprint. The solutions and process will wow you. You will be amazed at the extraordinary next place you find yourself.”
John R. Bennett
Lieutenant and Company Officer, Seminole County FireFighter
“I've had the pleasure of working with Nancy in a collaborative effort with a team of technology innovators that are on a mission to solve real world problems. Nancy has a gift for creating a space for people to connect their ideas, then lead them to create a strategic plan. Her wisdom, leadership and deep listening skills have all been invaluable.”
Barbara Gustavson
Owner, Discover Next Step