Your guidance on belonging and bridging created one of the most meaningful experiences our staff has ever had. Employees described the sessions as “the best we’ve ever had,” “clarifying,” and “exactly what we needed,” and many shared that the principles you taught helped them see their colleagues—and their work—with new awareness and hope.

What resonated most was the way you centered the work itself. The clarity, humility, and practicality you brought made the content accessible and powerful. Staff walked away with a shared language, shared purpose, and a genuine feeling of possibility—an outcome we could not have achieved without your leadership in shaping the container and the framing.

Thank you for grounding us, challenging us, and equipping us with tools we can continue to put into practice. Your generosity, thoughtfulness, and care for the work were evident from the very first planning call through the final moments of the retreat.

We wanted to pass on the immense praise we received, and to say again: thank you for contributing to the success of our retreat and helping us take a major step forward together.

Good morning Stephen,

Thank you for your thoughtful and meaningful contribution to the 24th Annual DLA Conference. Your insights during the closing session on belonging beautifully captured the spirit of our theme, which centers on resilience, connection, and the cultivation of a community where every voice is valued and represented.

Marion and I are deeply grateful for the time, expertise, and passion you brought to this important conversation. Together, we are fostering spaces where our communities can be seen, heard, and empowered to thrive. We look forward to future opportunities for collaboration.

Stephen,

Just a quick note to say I thought your presentation was great! Truly honored to have you join our conference today. I’ve already gotten great feedback on the entire conference, including your session. It was really well received.