“Ellen listens carefully and is supportive and enthusiastic. She has a way of guiding me in thinking through a situation that helps me to organize both my thoughts and my follow up activities in a way that makes sense to me.  Because of her business background, I could discuss complex business situations with her.  She understood the nuances of the political environment in which I operated.   So I was able to spend less time explaining the politics of particular situations.  After talking with her, I had a better understanding of my choices, and felt more confident in both the business decisions I’ve made and the activities I implemented to support them.”