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Here’s what they’re saying about Cari DeFlorio,
Cari DeFlorio Company (CDC) and most importantly THE
RESULTS…
Cari’s varied background in marketing, sales, HR, and start-up
company development, tempered by her forthright nature and
sense of integrity and fair play provided her with keen insight
to quickly assess a given situation and provide the prudent
course of action. She quickly became my most trusted advisor,
consistently able to foretell and forestall potential pitfalls
while seizing the initiative on strategies she identified
to grow the company.
-Glenn, COO & General Counsel, Disaster Preparedness
Firm, Vernon Hills, IL
Cari DeFlorio is the real
deal. I've known her for
over a decade and her coaching gets better and better. Paraphrasing
Nancy Austin "Nothing substitutes for the magic of the
attention of a great coach. Nothing."
-Julie, CMO, Author, Speaker, Global Brand Strategy & Design
Firm, Cincinnati, OH
Cari
recently helped me with a hiring project for my break-through
new residential community in Joliet. She tackled the job
with brief guidance and direction, asking me all of the important
questions up front. She executed from there and this is how
she handles all of her business endeavors. I now look to
Cari’s thought processes and consult as I expand my current
business, because she has the ability to fact-find, assess
and implement quickly and efficiently. Key to one’s success
in real estate development is not losing a moment in time
for the competition to grab. Cari looks and thinks through
all business matters with a marketing lens at all times.
Undoubtedly, there’s not an idea to be had that Cari would
not be able to turn into a profit given the time and opportunity.
There’s not an individual or team left unmotivated or without
a smile after speaking with Cari. She enhances the bottom
line and morale of the businesses, individuals and executives
with whom she works. Cari is a consummate professional, a
motivator and just a complete pleasure to work with.
-Donald, President, Real Estate Development Firm, Naperville, IL
Cari demonstrated a superb ability to coach and mentor our
employees both in personnel services as well as their personal
development. As a retired Brigadier General with 32 years
of active U.S. Army service I can say unequivocally she is
a rock-solid leader…
-Richard, Brigadier General, Retired, U.S. Army, Current
Business Consultant, Greater Chicago, IL
Cari
DeFlorio is first out of the starting blocks! She
leads with a winning first impression- even over the telephone! We
developed a rapport through multiple conversations during
my transition from a lengthy career in Public Safety to private
consulting. Cari models the aptitude to listen, using her
perceptive intellect and comfortable demeanor to assess and
develop client skills and abilities enabling them to attain
personal goals through partnering with successful businesses. Cari
does her homework - building on her clients' experience and
background, she prepares them to be successful in today’s
dynamic business environment.
-Bill, Public Safety Consultant, Retired Fire Chief, Los
Angeles, CA
During my career transition over the past two years I have
had the great pleasure of working with Cari DeFlorio, and
I can tell you she always amazes me with her knowledge of
the marketplace and her ability to recognize trends and subtleties
in hiring practices and business behavior. In a particularly
difficult stretch Cari never let me stay down on myself,
and she offered practical, objective advice in a positive
light that made me want to continue with my career change
more aggressively and with more drive than I could ever summon
on my own. Cari exhibits sensitivity, shrewdness and resiliency
that gains immediate notice when she enters a room, and her
approach to coaching expects these same attributes from her
clients. I now have a deeper understanding of my own abilities
and what I can offer to the business community, and I owe
it all to Cari for asking the difficult questions and making
me dig deep to discover what I have and what all of us have
inside to make the type of career and lifestyle change we
seek. Once you hire Cari you will have a staunch advocate
challenging you to set aside your reservations and empowering
you to overcome whatever obstacle you encounter in your path
to fulfillment and success.
-James, Attorney, International Law Firm, Chicago, IL
In
my eyes, Cari is the glue that holds all the pieces together.
Recently, Cari helped me explore my options to move forward
as a professional. I walked in thinking that I wanted to
move in one direction only and walked out with quite a few
new perspectives of what I am capable of. She picked
apart my brain and identified my true passions. Not only
did she open my mind, but she gave me websites, names, and
organizations to investigate in order to educate myself on
these new options. As it turns out, I am now the Director
of Banquets at a company. This time around I am able to take
ownership of my role as a leader. I am responsible for a
management team of 5 with an hourly team of about 75. I owe
my confidence and success to Cari who was a true leader for
me in just the short while we have been acquainted.
-Jillian, Director of Banquets, 13th Largest U.S. Food
Management Employer, Arlington Park, IL
Cari is the
type of person who is always able to identify the opportunities
in challenging situations. She takes a very real approach
to solving problems and is able to convey her ideas in
both a supportive and inspirational manner. I have found
Cari’s focus to be much more on the person rather than
the position. She excels at identifying what your true
desires are, setting goals, and developing a plan for you
to achieve them.
-Kyle, Business Unit Leader, Fortune 500 Retail Company, Phoenix, AZ
Cari‘s ability to bring people together to focus on and
achieve goals is unmatched. She keeps projects and goals
on track, adjusting priorities and changing strategies as
needed. Cari is solution focused. Whenever an obstacle is
encountered she has the ability to step back, think outside
of the box and find another solution. Her professionalism,
at all times, is impressive. Cari has high standards for
herself and embraces challenges openly. Cari is an asset
as a leader and shining star anywhere she focuses her efforts.
-Amanda, Corporate Recruiter, Leading Short-term Lending
Company, Chicago, IL
Cari is such a motivator and so encouraging. I'm a
deep thinker and enjoy analyzing and really taking in
how some people think. She helps you look at different situations in
a way you wouldn't normally do so. My goal was to learn
and process everything she said because she was so amazingly
intelligent. I often thought, when I finally made it
into the company I knew I could plant roots in, I wanted
to be a professional just like Cari.
-Jacque, Executive Assistant, Fortune 500 Global
Advertising-Supported Web Company, Dulles, VA
When I first
met Cari DeFlorio, I was going through a very difficult time
in my life personally and professionally. I was in the middle
of a tough divorce, complex child custody matters and an unpredictable
future with my job. I felt psychologically as though many aspects
of my situation were a mess. I couldn't concentrate on my work;
not being successful at that time was also destroying me inside.
It was then that I sought Cari’s counsel on career and personal
matters. Consulting with Cari on my situation and seeking advice about how
to eliminate this feeling of negativity I had inside soon
began to feel very good. Cari listened and understood my
situation. She immediately saw through the things that seemed
so complex and took action advising me on practical steps
that, most importantly, changed negativity into positive
thinking. In doing this I learned I would be more likely
to reach my life goals. Thanks to her guidance my life changed in
a number of positive ways. Since consulting with Cari, my
job improved, my life is more cheerful and, above all, I
learned to never give up. I leveraged my career in a management
role for a period of time and now have discovered my entrepreneurial
qualities as a real estate professional and owner of several
properties. I learned through the processes Cari conveyed,
it doesn't matter how bad your situation or life seems
at a given time, with the right guidance you can overcome
anything.
-Pio, Real Estate Agent and Investor, Las Vegas, NV
When
I first met Cari I thought to myself, wow, this woman is the
complete package, from her professional
image of style and grace to her eloquent speaking and positive
attitude. I did not know at the time that our immediate
connection would lead me to my first entrepreneurial experience. Not
a risk-taker by nature, through my professional and personal
relationship with Cari, I was inspired to start my own business
to fulfill my dream of being in a service industry in order
to use my God-given talents to coach and mentor others in
successful business ventures. At every step Cari has
made herself available to me for support and guidance as
if planting the seed in me was not a great enough gift. When
I took the leap, the rewards followed and I realized that
loving your work and your life is a true possibility. And
while there are ups and downs as in any endeavor, I can count
on Cari to be there for not only the crucial words of advice,
but also the example of someone who cares for others, loves
her work, and is fulfilling her purpose in life!
-Lynn, Image Consultant, Greater Chicago, IL
I've known
Cari DeFlorio for almost 20 years, and have
watched her progress throughout those years into an astute
young business woman. A woman who will never say never,
who always has a ready answer, and if not, will tell you
she doesn't but will get back to you. She does. I've
admired her ability to convince clients to discard their
negative thoughts and actions and concentrate on positive
decisions, which ultimately change their life options. I
admire her ability to network and put clients in touch with
people who can help them in this endeavor. Cari has
boundless enthusiasm, is extremely competent in her field,
has the integrity necessary in a leadership role, and most
importantly, has had first hand experiences which have formed
her convictions.
-Kay, Philanthropist, Naples, FL
Cari is a joy to work with. Her enthusiasm is contagious
and her ability to stay driven and focused, even at the most
difficult time, impressive. Her professional manner and common
sense approach instills confidence and makes her a pleasure
to work with.
-Dongmei, Sr. Business Analyst, Consumer Goods Company,
Deerfield, IL
Cari has a natural talent for motivating those around her,
and drumming up enthusiasm. In addition, her innate practicality
is a perfect counterpart to her congeniality. She is one
of those people that make you strive to do your best, because
you want to live up to her high expectations of you. She
will be your biggest cheerleader, and supporter, as well
as a sounding board and confidant. Her quick mind and intelligence
is an asset in the corporate world. She has the ability to
grasp a new idea or concept and turn it into a solid entity.
I truly believe Cari can make anything work!
-Cate, Executive Assistant, Disaster Preparedness Firm,
Vernon Hills, IL
Cari was tasked with finding, interviewing
and hiring the correct people for the job in our cutting-edge
company. She
approached her job with the utmost of professionalism. She
sought out candidates from all walks of life in search of
the perfect fit for the company and the prospective employee.
My position was Senior Vice President of Transportation and
Logistics, working closely with Cari on a daily basis. I
found her to be the consummate professional; always approachable,
thoughtful and thorough. Her touch with fellow employees
and subordinates was effective and lasting.
-Kevin, Pilot, Leading Provider of ACMI (Aircraft,
Cargo, Maintenance & Insurance), Purchase, NY
I recently hired Cari for job coaching and am very pleased
with the results. Cari is an out-of-the-box thinker and brought
many new and fresh ideas and suggestions to my job search.
An absolute professional with a wealth of knowledge to share
with her clients. I would definitely recommend Cari and her
services if you are seeking a job coach!
-Sandra, HR Consultant, Greater Chicago, IL
Cari uniquely stands out in all of my experiences of meeting
with people for the first time. She goes way beyond demonstrating
exceptional ability to make you feel comfortable from the first
minute of interaction. With her professionalism, genuine warmth,
sincerity, seriousness, career expertise and with her ability
to lead to a resolution, she kept me convinced all the time,
from start to finish, that I am in good hands.
-Muhammad, Senior Analyst, Global
Automotive Manufacturer, Greater Chicago, IL
Well done, Cari. You are an artist at reinventing yourself
to bring all of us a little bit of your magic. Keep it up,
you're an inspiration!
-Lisa, President, Personal Best Training & Fitness,
Homer Glen, IL
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