“One of my favorite parts was that the experience didn’t end with the last session. We continued meeting weekly for a few weeks afterward, which kept the momentum going and made the connections and learning even more meaningful.”

“Beyond helping me secure a new opportunity, it changed the way I think about leadership and the impact we can have on others.”

“I realized I was wearing a mask through this whole process, trying to be and deliver what I thought recruiters wanted. Spark gave me permission to stop pretending and just be my best self. That alone changed everything about how I show up in conversations.”

“Throughout my career, I’ve participated in many executive development programs, but Spark stands apart, not simply because of the quality of its content, but because of the experience Valerie Derome creates for every participant.”

“What I especially loved was that it wasn’t just theory. We had the opportunity to practice, apply the concepts to our own situations, and get live feedback from both Valerie and the group through role-playing exercises.”

“I thought I was the only one struggling. Spark helped me put words on my worries and fears, in particular my imposter syndrome. And normalize them. Because being in the room with other leaders who were feeling the exact same things? That was everything.”

“What makes Spark truly unique is that it is not a transactional coaching program. Valerie invests deeply in each individual, taking the time to understand not only your career aspirations but also who you are as a leader.”

“One of my favorite parts was that the experience didn’t end with the last session. We continued meeting weekly for a few weeks afterward, which kept the momentum going and made the connections and learning even more meaningful.”

“Beyond helping me secure a new opportunity, it changed the way I think about leadership and the impact we can have on others.”

“I realized I was wearing a mask through this whole process, trying to be and deliver what I thought recruiters wanted. Spark gave me permission to stop pretending and just be my best self. That alone changed everything about how I show up in conversations.”

“Throughout my career, I’ve participated in many executive development programs, but Spark stands apart — not simply because of the quality of its content, but because of the experience Valerie Derome creates for every participant.”