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I highly recommend Raising The Bar Performance Group. Our County is unapologetically committed to advancing the principles of equity and inclusion in everything we do, and RTB has been instrumental advancing that commitment, challenging us in ways I never imagined. They provide sound advice on advancing an equity agenda in organizations and communities. What I appreciate most about working with RTB Consulting is their ability to adjust their scope of services to accommodate our specific needs. Courtnee Carrigan, CEO, is one of the most dynamic and bold consultants in the business, unafraid to speak truth to power when necessary. Their expertise in leadership development and strategic planning is helping transform our organizational culture with innovative management development programs such as Leadership Circles. Raising the Bar, can reignite passion in your organization when things begin to dim or become stagnant.

Kenneth N. Wilson, MPA, CTA, ECI

County Administrator, Franklin County Board of Commissioners. President, National Association of County Administrators

Raising the Bar was instrumental in helping us fortify and enhance our culture. With their help and guidance, we put structure, systems, and training in place that stand as roadmap to success maximizing our greatest asset, our associates. The work was done organically, by our people. This was critical. Yet, we’d never be where we are without Raising the Bar’s leadership, experience, and counsel. The fruits of this work are permanently engrained in what we do, and we are thrilled with what we accomplished together.

Jim Sauter

Vice President of The Rusty Bucket Restaurant and Tavern, Cameron Mitchell Restaurants

I have known Courtnee for over 10 years. I respect her as a professional and value her as a close personal friend. On countless occasions, I have benefitted from her wise counsel. She provides insight and practical solutions at an elite level. Recently, I arranged a meeting with Courtnee and three of my colleagues to discuss Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. In the span of one hour she helped us to strategically think about our program and ways to strengthen it; identified areas of success and opportunities for improvement and provided a manageable framework for our work. We left the meeting equipped with the guidance we needed and clearly articulated next steps – it was such a valuable use of our time. I highly recommend Courtnee for strategic and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion advising because she is passionate, knowledgeable and effective.

Marchelle E. Moore, Esquire

SVP, Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary, ENCOVA INSURANCE

Our office has just completed mandatory training for all of our employees regarding the topics of Implicit Bias and Cultural Competency (Diversity Education Training). These trainings were facilitated by Courtnee Carrigan. The training was excellent, and our attendees provided positive feedback regarding their experiences. Ms. Carrigan held the interest of the attendees and was able to motivate them to participate in the exercises and discussions that ensued. Her pleasant personality enhances her motivational abilities as a facilitator. Most participants said the training made them think about how bias impacts their personal and work lives. Courtnee Carrigan would be a valuable facilitator on the topics surrounding Diversity Education Training.

Kay Kawalec

Franklin County Prosecuting Attorney Office

Use for coaching----Courtnee Carrigan, CEO & Executive Trainer at Raising the Bar Performance, is a dynamic and phenomenal individual that can easily connect with and engage others. Through her work, Ms. Carrigan creates a safe and open space in which individuals can openly share past experiences, receive frank advice, and grow personally and professionally.

Sandra Carrillo

Gen Y Class II Graduate (YWCA Columbus)

We really appreciated Courtney’s leadership during her training. She made everyone feel comfortable and encouraged everyone to participate in this important training. She is positive, energetic, and has a wealth of knowledge to share! We valued our time with Courtnee and would definitely recommend her training to others.

Jodi Beekman, CPA, CTA

Vice President, Finance & Administration, Experience Columbus

Our team had a fantastic experience with Raising The Bar. Their professional development sessions were engaging, insightful, and tailored to our needs. The facilitator brought fresh perspectives and practical strategies that we could implement right away. They struck the perfect balance between professionalism and approachability, making learning both effective and enjoyable. We left feeling more equipped and motivated—highly recommend!

Kedada Bethel Thompkins

Senior Vice President of Program Performance and Innovation, Godman Guild Association

My experience working with Raising the Bar has been both enjoyable and insightful. Courtnee Carrigan fostered a transparent and welcoming work environment. I particularly appreciated her clear communication style during training sessions and subsequent debriefings. I highly recommend Raising the Bar, as Courtnee's client-focused approach and dedication to achieving results are truly commendable.

Jacquelyn Obeng, MBA

HR Specialist, SWACO

Courtnee Carrigan is a dynamic, high-energy facilitator well versed in the area of diversity and inclusion. Knowledgeable and passionate, Courtnee tailors her facilitation style to best meet the needs of the trainees. She possesses a keen ability to bolster participation in spite of how difficult people may deem the topic of bias to be. Attendees repeatedly noted that she made them feel most comfortable to share. We were impressed by her agility and would recommend her without hesitation.

Jessica Wilkins-Bibbs, SPHR, SHRM-SCP

Director, Human Resources, Franklin County Data Center

Courtnee Carrigan has been a critical part of IGS’s journey toward a more diverse and inclusive workplace. Courtnee has a really refreshing and unique way of approaching this work – she’s won’t just hand you a playbook or template or list of best practices. She’s committed to getting results for your organizations and the people in it – which takes a customized approach. She truly acts as a coach and guide to ensure that we’re developing the competencies as individuals and as an organization to do this work ourselves. Courtnee has delivered training and facilitated focus groups to hundreds of people in our organization, ranging from the executive team to front-line employees and, at all levels, our employees gave extremely positive feedback about Courtnee as a facilitator. Almost unanimously, people requested MORE time with Courtnee. In addition to her strong facilitation and interpersonal skills, she's extremely well-versed and has a tremendous skill set in the areas of diversity, inclusion, organizational development, and leadership coaching. Courtnee has advanced our work because of her approach, thoughtfulness, skills, and talents.

Jen Bowden

Director, Social Impact, IGS Energy

I had the pleasure of working with Courtnee as her client during a professional development session regarding program planning and development. From the very beginning, Courtnee listened carefully to the entire staff's concerns and needs and used each member responses to guide activities, discussion and development. This approach allowed my staff to feel comfortable with the material and had a huge impact in moving our task forward! Her attention to detail, motivational approach and supportive personality really made our task enjoyable. I was recommended to connect with Courtnee, and I am so pleased with her services. I highly recommend Courtnee to others and will definitely use her services in the future!

Mya Jordan

Assistant Director, Columbus State Community College

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