For the past 10 years, I was VP of Clinical Operations for a 350-physician group with 1,700 employees and a $375M budget. I have had many professional coaching experiences and mentors during my career transitions — but Evergreen is different. I was led through a process of self-discovery. They used stories and questions to unleash stores of energy which were previously undiscovered but always present. They were especially helpful in getting me 'un-stuck' from my usual way of solving problems — allowing me to use my own emotional intelligence and extensive experience to design a new way of being. I have been able to go from very specific daily actions to an understanding of what provides meaning in my life as a whole. They helped me put together a linkage between my personal life, my emotional needs, my spiritual self, and my professional future into a uniform picture of balance and success.

David E. Hooper, MD
VP, Clinical Operations · Palo Alto Medical Foundation, part of Sutter Health

Sam has designed and his team at Evergreen have led some of our highest-rated virtual and in-person leadership courses in our organization. They’ve trained more than 1,800 Bridgestone leaders. They have connected with all types of leaders, from first time leaders in manufacturing to our executives in our corporate offices. Their professionalism and ability to connect to people is unmatched.

Rachel M. Thomas
Director of Culture and Engagement, Organization and Team Effectiveness · Bridgestone Americas

What set Sam apart was his ability to weave personal storytelling and genuine humor into content that had real strategic weight. He wasn't just engaging, he was purposeful. Sam took the time to understand the specific leadership behaviors we were cultivating as a team and shaped his entire session around reinforcing them. The result was a retreat that felt cohesive rather than disconnected, and a team that left energized and aligned.
In healthcare, we work in a mission-driven environment where leadership development goes beyond skill-building. Sam understood that. His approach honored the whole person, including the spiritual and relational dimensions that matter deeply in our community. That's rare, and it resonated.

Jeff Mock
System Service Line Executive · Adventist Health

Sam and his team don't deliver a program — they deliver a transformation. They took the time to understand who we are and where we want to go. The result felt like it was made for us, because it was. Sam and I co-created one of the highest rated sessions that engaged our 800 store managers and left them not just talking about but living it in the months that followed.

Susie Long
CHRO · Sun Auto

Sam facilitated our Leadership Offsite. He immediately brought humanity and a sense of humor to our session. Sam’s approach to engaging our leaders was perfect for the time, knowing we were a newly formed group. He kept the dialogue flowing with activities to challenge us to think differently and put us in one another’s shoes. The team walked away more familiar with one another’s skills and opportunities for us to tackle as a group. I’d highly recommend Sam if you need a facilitator and thought partner for your Leadership Team.

Jeremy Bolds
VP @ Nike · General Manager, Retail Sales, Account Management

Sam has an amazing ability to read a room, adapt his facilitation style and truly connect with the people he's working with. His passion and authentic nature are contagious. Over the past decade, each engagement has delivered tremendous results.

Donovan Mattole
Head of Human Resources · Brenntag Americas (formerly Mars Wrigley)