Truly successful companies invest in their people.
Our job is to help your employees achieve the highest levels of
Sawyer
One
SawyerOne Performance
partners with companies seeking
to accelerate the performance of
their top executives. These firms are
dissatisfied with the average results
they’ve received from traditional
training programs.
While most traditional programs offer business or
wellness coaching, with no connection between
the two, SawyerOne Performance delivers a
comprehensive, holistic solution. Bringing together
the most advanced fitness, nutrition, and executive
coaching techniques, we focus equally on personal
and professional development, helping your firm’s
leaders reach their greatest potential at work and in
all areas of life.
The
SawyerOne Performance
story
began in 2003 when Hugh Sawyer and I met in New York City. At the time,
Hugh was working for AXA Advisors in New York as a performance coach for
AXA’s top financial advisors.
Over the years Hugh and I participated in various business and wellness coaching
programs, but we found that none of them offered the holistic approach
necessary to deliver the results we were looking for.
In 2008 Hugh started SawyerOne, a financial advisory firm for businesses and
their top performers. Hugh soon realized that his clients needed not just financial
advice, but comprehensive guidance on how to achieve optimal performance,
both personally and professionally. So to meet this demand, Hugh and I joined
forces to launch our own coaching company—SawyerOne Performance.
Our vision is to help companies get maximum ROI on their investment in their
star employees. We do this by offering measurably effective executive, fitness
and nutrition coaching, while conducting our business to the highest standards
of integrity.
Using our program, today’s leaders gain the skills, insights, and stamina
to achieve their greatest success. And as these leaders thrive, so do their
companies, with strengthened bottom lines and the kind of ROI on their
employee commitment they never before thought possible.
Stanislav Zinkov
Coaches & Advisors
SawyerOne Performance
executive, nutrition, and fitness coaches are passionate
about dramatically improving the performance of our clients’ top talent. At the core
of our mission is our commitment to giving participants the most actionable and
beneficial training available anywhere.
Stanislav Zinkov
Stanislav draws on the knowledge and insights he’s gained as an internationally recognized athlete, leadership keynote speaker, and performance coach to help others achieve breakthrough growth in their own lives.
With his background as a marketing and financial executive, as well as his experience working with boards of directors and other executives, Stanislav is able to energize and inspire today’s corporate leaders, guiding them to the highest levels of productivity and performance.
Stanislav is one of the few alpinists to reach the summit of the Alaska Range’s most difficult mountain—Mount Huntington. In 2006, while soloing Denali (the highest peak in North America) he used his mountaineering expertise to save two climbers above 18,200 feet. The National Park Service presented him with the prestigious Mislow-Swanson Denali Pro Award for this selfless act.
Stanislav is regularly invited by organizations and universities as a keynote speaker on leadership and communication. He calls Seattle, WA, his home. MBA
Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA BA, Finance and Economics
Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA
“Having known Stanislav both personally as well as professionally for nearly a decade, and having experienced stressful situations which were the reasons he began coaching my organization, I can wholeheartedly recommend his services. He was able to guide us through the fog to experience new heights. My entire team and I are better off for having profited from his knowledge and experience.”
-EBW, Investment Management
“I have had the pleasure of knowing Stanislav Zinkov since 2010. Since then, I have developed a genuine respect for his ability to convey a clear message and be an effective teacher and leader. I am confident in Stanislav’s knowledge and capacity to enlighten and engage others and I highly recommend him. “
Hugh Sawyer
Hugh is a visionary, an author, a speaker, and a coach focusing on helping companies accelerate their growth. In board rooms and on tennis courts his depth of knowledge and experience has improved many executives’ game. As an Executive Vice President of AXA Advisors, Hugh developed a world-class financial planning operation in Atlanta as well as a sales coaching program in the U.S. headquarters in New York. He was formerly a tax executive with Ernst & Young and the owner of his own tax and financial planning company in Virginia, which was subsequently sold to American Express.
When Hugh is not coaching executives he’s coaching or playing tennis. He is a lifetime member of the United States Tennis Association and has participated in league play and sanctioned USTA senior tournaments throughout the U.S. He’s also an active member and fellow of the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD).
Recognized as one of the Outstanding Financial Advisors by Advisor Magazine, Hugh has received civic awards from the Red Cross and United Way, and was named One of the Outstanding Young Men of America in 1985. He was also listed in “Who’s Who” in the United States in 1991 and “Who’s Who” in finance in 1990. Hugh lives in Sarasota, FL.
MS in Financial Planning
College for Financial Planning, Denver, CO Bachelor of Business Administration Accounting, Roanoke College, Roanoke, VA
“I have truly enjoyed and benefitted from our relationship over the last four plus years, as I have navigated the challenges of becoming a member of the senior leadership and ownership team with SFCS. To be able to discuss complex issues and situations within the strictest of confidences has been helpful to allow me to process and determine approaches for office challenges which I would otherwise have no sounding board for.
Out of these coaching session I feel that I have gained a deep professional friendship which has greatly benefited my career and advancement opportunities. From the discussion we have, to the books you challenge me to read, to the efforts you advise me to pursue, all of these have been very important not only to my actions but also to my way of thinking.”
Aili Farquhar
Aili is one of the most renowned female technical high-altitude mountain climbers in the U.S. today.
With her expertise as an athlete and commitment to helping others reach their fitness potential, Aili has successfully guided her clients in some of most inhospitable places on the planet, including four expeditions on Denali and Aconcagua (the tallest peaks in North and South America, respectively). Aili currently balances her work as a guide and her ongoing physical and professional training with a career as a field engineer.
She lives in Jackson, WY. BS, Environmental Science
The Evergreen State College, Olympia, WA BA, Literature
Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, MA
Elena Klious
Elena possesses a rare combination of business knowledge and medical training. As a competitive tennis player, triathlete, yoga instructor, and skier, she is passionate about making good health an integral part of the everyday experience.
Elena’s definition of health is shaped by her twenty-plus years as an athlete. She has built a lifestyle and career path on a foundation of healthy living, with a focus on maintaining a sense of well-being in a fast-paced culture. She views food as medicine, and strives to make the two pillars of good health—nutrition and fitness—accessible to all.
Elena believes in an individualized approach when it comes to helping others achieve optimal performance. Looking at the whole person, she is able to create unique fitness and nutrition solutions to meet the goals of professionals and athletes alike, whatever their current fitness level.
Elena calls Seattle, WA, her home.
Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine Candidate Bastyr University, Seattle, WA
Bachelors in Business Administration
Dr. Craig Dunn
Craig is a Professor at Western Washington University as well as Dean for Graduate Education. Craig specializes in business and society issues and his research interests include managerial ethics and values, corporate social responsibility, corporate governance, the meaning of work, and social entrepreneurship. Professor Dunn also teaches several courses including Environmental Management, Managerial Foundations, and Business Ethics.
He is active in the International Association for Business and Society (IABS), serving as past president, as well as the Social Issues in Management division of the Academy of Management (AofM). Additionally, Craig is executive director for the Corporate Governance Institute, a venture of the San Diego State University College of Business Administration founded in collaboration with the Corporate Directors Forum (CDF), and former ethics trainer for the City of San Diego Ethics Commission.
He has recently served on the board of directors of Mission Federal Credit Union and the Greater Golden Hill Community Development Corporation in San Diego, California, as well as on the board of the Corporate Governance Institute, the Green Restaurant Association, and the Ethics Advisory Panel for the Institute for Local Government, the research arm of the League of California Cities.
Professor Dunn has also taught at Western Washington University, Rice University, Indiana University, and California State University, Bakersfield.
Craig lives in Bellingham, WA. Ph.D.
Indiana University, Bloomington, IN MBA
California State University, Bakersfield, CA BA, Marketing/Finance
Heather Graham
Heather has been involved in the world of food and nutrition for over 15 years. She’s professionally trained in culinary arts and has worked on organic farms. Passionate about improving health through food (the tastier, the better), Heather helps others create realistic personal goals for optimal health and performance. Heather is especially adept at finding nutritional solutions to support the performance of busy executives.
In her spare time Heather stays active by hiking and biking on Washington State’s Olympic Peninsula.
Heather calls Sequim, WA her home. BS, Nutrition and Dietetics
Bastyr University, Seattle, WA
Brian Crossman
Brian is a competitive athlete and a friendly, supportive coach. Over the course of many years working as a personal fitness trainer, he has developed a number of programs to help people at all levels of fitness reach their goals.
Brian’s athletic interests are diverse. He’s won many stair-running competitions. He’s an accomplished ski mountaineer. And since the age of four he’s been passionate about soccer, playing at the collegiate level.
Brian teaches the sports curriculum to medical students at Bastyr University and writes health-related software to improve understanding of human mechanics. He attributes his success in his athletic, academic, and occupational endeavors to self-discipline and a commitment to continuous improvement.
He calls Seattle, WA, his home. BS, Engineering
Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL
BS, Electrical Engineering with Specialization in Controls and Robotics University of Washington, Seattle, WA
BS, Exercise Science and Nutrition Bastyr University, Seattle, WA
Company
The SawyerOne Performance program conditions both mind and body to help top
performers become even more successful. We provide a simple, effective solution
to the biggest challenge facing any organization—how to build great leaders who
can deliver results.
SawyerOne Performance overcomes these challenges. Our coaching program is tailored to the needs and goals of each client, with training that engages employees in improving their performance and helps companies realize a better return on their employee investment.
Here’s what you can expect from us:
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Measurable improvement in your top talents’ job performance
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Access to a team of expert coaches for the most advanced training in business, fitness
and nutrition
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Development programs which are based on proven methodology and customized to
each executive
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Improved employee engagement
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Reduction in executive attrition
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Convenience of a dependable, single point of contact
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Confidentiality in all coaching engagements
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Predictable pricing
In contrast, traditional coaching programs face a range of obstacles that
limit their effectiveness.
These problems include:
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High upfront costs•
Low employee enrollment (typically less than 50% of total staff)•
Liability issues•
Substantial time commitment from the client’s internal resources•
Requirement for the client to purchase educational materials•
No one-on-one coaching•
Difficulty assessing individual progressApproach
The greatest indicator of a company’s health is not its balance sheet but
its people. In many organizations, unfortunately, the vital signs aren’t
good: lack of communication, sub-par leadership, and toxic corporate
cultures have left employees deeply dissatisfied, leading to poor
performance and high attrition and turnover rates. The consequences
are all too evident in the company’s bottom line.
It’s true that in the last few decades companies have become more
interested in programs that aim to improve employees’ performance
and overall wellness. However, stand-alone executive coaching,
gym memberships, wellness programs, career coaching, and dietary
counseling only touch on parts of an individual’s life, without
addressing the whole individual. Moreover, while this coaching may
improve personal well-being, it often fails to translate into better
corporate performance.
SawyerOne Performance takes a different approach. We combine the
best elements of executive, fitness, and nutrition coaching in a single,
comprehensive program. Putting into practice the techniques we
teach, clients are able to achieve optimal performance in every area of
their lives. The impact can be extraordinary—for both the individuals
and their companies.
Executive Coaching
Your executive coaching program is entirely customized to your particular needs,
challenges and goals. Working with one of our expert coaches in a one-on-one
setting for 6-12 months, you’ll build leadership skills and learn how to better
manage time and stress.
You’ll also learn to help other executives transition successfully into a new position—for example, when someone with a highly technical background takes on a managerial role and needs training in leadership and communication.
Moreover, as a trusted confidant, mentor and advisor, your coach will give you the tools and guidance to resolve the most challenging business situations, make better decisions, incorporate feedback more effectively, set and achieve new goals, and get the most out of your corporate and board relations.
Fitness Coaching
You may never wish to compete in a triathlon, but as a result of our fitness
coaching you can look forward to a remarkable improvement in your health, with
one result being better job performance.
At the start of our fitness coaching program, a SawyerOne Performance certified exercise professional will assess your level of fitness and recommend an exercise program that works for your schedule and fitness goals. The fitness coach will provide guidance on how to exercise properly, help keep you motivated, and hold you accountable to reaching your fitness milestones.
We know you’re constantly on the go, so we’ll create an exercise regimen that you can follow anywhere—at home, at the gym, or on the road.
By following our coaching, you can expect to:
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Increase your energy level•
Work to achieve and maintain your ideal weight•
Feel great in your bodyNutrition Coaching
The fact is, if you’re not eating right you’ll struggle to meet every one of your
goals. That’s why nutrition coaching is a key component of the SawyerOne
Performance approach to performance improvement. We’ll give you the dietary
information you need to make healthy food choices at every meal, ensuring that
you’ll be at your best all day, without crashing or going hungry.
As a participant in our nutrition coaching, you’ll learn how to:
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Set and reach dietary goals and establish new eating habits•
Understand and manage your cravings•
Understand your food options and easily incorporate healthy foods into your meal planningDuring the coaching period you’ll have unlimited access to your nutrition coach for questions and guidance. You and your coach will revisit your progress every two months.
Evidence
Coaching has been shown to deliver measurable performance improvement.
Here’s a snapshot of some of those results:
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Reduced medical costs, by 26%•
Reduced absenteeism, by 27%•
Reduced workers’ compensation and disability management cost claims, by 32%•
Increased productivity as a result of better employee health•
Improved attitudes and loyalty, with reduced turnoverMoreover, according to a recent Stanford University survey, there is significant
interest in effective coaching:
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Nearly 80% of directors said their CEO is receptive to coaching•
78% of CEOs said they want to be coached•
94.5% of CEOs find executive coaching advice useful•
100% of senior executives find executive coaching advice useful•
Nearly 66% of CEOs do not receive coaching or leadership advice from outside consultants or coaches•
100% of CEOs stated that they are receptive to making changes based on feedbackSource: Stanford University 2013 Executive Coaching Survey
