“Congratulations on putting together a “best-in-class” strategy offsite… wanted to let you know how well I thought it went. Our strategy summit was very beneficial and an important step in taking our leadership team to the next level. As we reflect on our decisions and actions this year I think we will look back on the offsite as a very important step in driving our success. Thanks for all of the hard work. Well done.”

Ted Clark
SVP & GM, Notebook GBU
Hewlett-Packard

“The leadership retreat and coaching sessions with you have been central to our breakthrough results in 2004 – 30 million dollar new growth for the year.”

John Cincotta
Director of Sales and Marketing
Emeritus Corp.

“Aviv is trusted Advisor, Coach and Mentor. His leadership, strategy and team building seminars are outstanding and I highly recommend him.”
David Berman
President Sales and Services
WebEx

“I used Aviv multiple times while at HP (both as a business manager and then as CLO for the company). He consistently delivered high quality content, which created tremendous value for the company and personally for each individual who participated in his programs (based on their own feedback after these events). Aviv’s work is customized to the needs for each team and situation. He develops unique content and is flexible to ensure the business objectives are achieved. He has been undeniably the most impactful vendor I worked with at HP over my 25 year career.”
Sam Szteinbaum
Chief Learning Officer
Hewlett-Packard

“Our summit offered an exploratory journey combined with working out real strategic business needs. It was extraordinarily useful! Amazing what we accomplished in just a few days – we did a time warp!”
Juergen Reiners
VP GM
Global Business Services

“Very Powerful. Organizations and companies win because of how they connect and work together. This training will empower us to work closer and to reach greater heights. I recommend this class as part of any organization coaching curriculum.”
Mark Sanchez
GM & VP
Hewlett-Packard

“Aviv Shahar of Amber Network facilitated our strategic planning. He coached us through a creative process to help us think anew about our business and about where we want to go. Aviv also facilitated a retreat with our board of directors in which we reviewed a series of future scenarios in the context of which we examined our growth opportunities. We have had great tangible results that are now becoming a priority. Aviv was a catalyst for new ideas with which to present and assert the value we bring to our clients. The revelations we have had along the way brought fresh energy and vision leading to successful developments we are now turning into reality.”
Dr. Stephen Axelrod MD
CEO
CEO SeniorMed (Purchased by Walgreen)

“As the strategy lead for the HP worldwide notebook business, I have had the good fortune of collaborating with Aviv on a series of senior leadership strategic planning events going back to 2007. Aviv brings a unique blend of personal coaching style and strategic thinking that has helped bring greater depth to outcomes of these important planning events. He is an intuitive facilitator, navigating complex group dynamics in ways that has helped our leadership team achieve a higher standard of rigor to our discussion of critical issues and opportunities. I would strongly recommend Aviv for a variety of leadership development engagements, from one-on-one coaching to building collaborative teams to strategic planning.”
Matthew Wagner
Director Strategy & Planning
Hewlett Packard

“Aviv’s “emerald keys” workshops are the most impacting of any I have ever taken in my years of sales management and leadership. Yes, you will go home a better worker – but most importantly – you will be a better husband/wife, father/mother and a better person after just a few days with Aviv!”
Ryan Azus
VP of Corporate Sales
WebEx Communications, Inc.

“The Blue Belt experience and journey was undoubtedly the best leadership training I have ever participated in. A great mix of practical techniques provided to engage and grow my team towards results along with a quiet reflective and non-threatening environment.”
Catherine O’Donnell
Director of Distribution
HP Canada

“Aviv was hired to help the team achieve solid business results amidst of challenging organizational development conditions. Team was energized and motivated with very practical and specific classes tailor made to create synergy, teamwork and promote results. We had a blast and the team was recognized by the strong results achieved over the years.”
Salvador Romo
Director, Latin America
Hewlett Packard

“Inspirational! I only wish my family and coworkers could experience it as well. For the first time in 15+ trainings I found the book useful. I will return to it and read it” “…Thanks Aviv, the 3rd time with emerald keys was a charm for me and thank you for putting so much thought into these sessions for my team.”
Rich Anstett
Sales Manager
WebEx Communications, Inc

Aviv Shahar helped us develop the 2010+ Strategic Vision and Investment plan. He was exceptional and demonstrated a unique talent to harness the collective intelligence of the team and our strategic thought, alignment and output.
Ike Harris
VP NB Supply Chain
Hewlett-Packard

“Aviv has facilitated one of our Exec retreat. His preparation work has been extremely robust. During the 2.5 days retreat, he used multiple subtle approaches to unleash new energies and hidden ideas from the team. He helped us to shoot for the highest standards, stretching the group ambition to new levels. Aviv is the best facilitator I have seen, 100% dedicated and focused towards making the team win beyond expectations. Moreover he possessed an impressed tank of resources and stay in my mind a role model in mastering discipline. Definitely an outstanding executive consultant!
Patrick Scholler
Corporate Procurement Director

“Aviv, your background as a fighter pilot, and instructor in the Israeli Air Force is incredibly impressive. You have chosen to pursue the passion of your life, when you clearly have the ability, skill, intelligence and competitive nature to succeed in any number of pursuits. You are unabashed in your candid and positive comments, encouraging, coaching, guiding, directing and especially appreciating qualities in the participants. Thank you for being willing to bare your soul, to be so transparent and so genuine. Don’t let guys “like me” rush you or deter you from your course. If they don’t “get it”, they just aren’t ready yet. If they never get it, then theirs is the loss. May God bless you.”
Steve Dawkins
Executive Vice President
Mayflower Transit

“Aviv is the most remarkable consultant / coach I’ve encountered in my business career. In addition to his expertise in team and leadership development, Aviv brings a deep wisdom to his clients. He enables senior leaders the luxury of reflection and influences, inspires, and challenges us to the exercise of level five plus leadership. I know I am a better leader because of Aviv’s impact.”
Les Berkes
Director, Center for Leadership Excellence
Hewlett-Packard