"After being promoted to a senior level position, the company invested in a coaching engagement with Gordon Kent. Immediately, I received value from Gordon's real-world experience, his situational awareness, and his keen ability to listen. He recommends without prejudice and offers solutions to various complex situations.

I have had several other coaching engagements prior to this one, but none matched the experience I had with Gordon. I believe the difference with Gordon was his deep interest to learn who I am from the beginning.

I would recommend Gordon to any new leader looking for the right start, or any experienced leader looking to perform at an even higher gear."

"I met Gordon through a professional mentorship program at Baruch College. At the time, I was transitioning from a career in education to a new career in public relations.

Aside from helping me revise my resume and practice interviewing, Gordon gave me strong tips for navigating the nuances of office culture, which was a major shift for someone coming from an educational background.

Best of all, Gordon showed that he cared about my success by providing firm guidance with sensitivity and encouragement."

"Working with Gordon was a unique opportunity that had an outsized impact during the formative part of my early career. Gordon gave me insight into the mind of an experienced executive.

When we collaborated, I always felt an equal and a partner. He also helped mentor and guide me by providing actionable feedback, alternative perspectives, and thought partnership. Gordon contributed to my ability to hit the ground running and handle the challenges of the corporate world.

Not a week goes by where I don’t utilize some of the soft skills that Gordon preached the importance of. I’ve increasingly found that technical domain skills are important, but the soft skills are often what set one apart. I’m extremely grateful that Gordon started me along the path of building those skills early on."

"I was introduced to Gordon Kent and his coaching and soft skills development firm, Progressive Career, through a graduate student at Baruch College, at a time in my career where it seemed like I was facing a dead end.

Gordon and I met and discussed my past experiences and skills, and moved forward with a Hogan Assessment that identified my strengths and weaknesses. With an approach that was personalized to me, Gordon and I began weekly sessions where we discussed how to improve in my current role and how to actualize and define my goals.

He guided me through refreshing my LinkedIn page, updating my CV, running through interview scenarios, wordsmithing cover letters, practicing virtual etiquette, and overall career coaching. When I was selected by my current, new employer, he coached me on tactful assertiveness during salary negotiations.

Gordon’s corporate experience has inspired me in many ways, and his vast understanding of corporate cultures has given me complete confidence in his ability to guide me.

In all, Gordon has been an invaluable resource as I’ve navigated role transitions, workplace dynamics, and organizational challenges."

"Gordon helped me through a very challenging career transition that was filled with uncertainty and high stakes. Our collaboration brought critical insights with real-world validation that I could actively fold into my leadership practices.

I will always remember one key piece of advice he gave me: “you know it is all about relationships.” Those words are forever ingrained into my memory banks. He taught me that a career is not about your position — it is about your ability as a leader and a human to relate to and understand colleagues.

He also possesses a keen skill to identify your strengths and help you unlock your potential. Gordon’s coaching style is pragmatic and fact-based, yet sincerely focused on knowing you as a person to reveal the best version of you.

A set of unusual circumstances brought us together a few years back. I am forever grateful to Gordon as a coach, confidant, and friend."