I met Kay Fittes at a Toastmasters District Conference where she was giving a very insightful workshop on A Woman’s Guide to Going Toe to Toe with Anyone.  Her knowledge and her presence immediately drew me in.  I knew she was the right one for me to get to work and master those intricacies of the Corporate World.

Twelve years ago, I moved from Switzerland to New York City.  The challenges I faced were tougher than I could have ever imagined.  I reached my boiling point, and I simply had ENOUGH of “being played” in the Corporate World and not getting the recognition I deserve.

Kay’s incredible empathy and ability to honestly listen to what I am trying to say have tremendously helped me in finding innovative approaches and gain confidence in myself.  She cautiously listened to what I was saying and kept asking questions or highlighting something I just said.  In each session, I have had a breakthrough moment and a deeper understanding of what was going on.  Above all, she provided me with the right tools to really go toe to toe with anyone and stay true to myself.

Learning how to say no and taking situations less personally was only the beginning of our wonderful collaboration.  I started to see other people for who they really are and not viewing them on this high pedestal.  After each session I received my homework and acted.  My mind started shifting from “I am not good enough” to “Oh I can do that and why shouldn’t I be the one to get the managerial role?” I am here to thrive not just survive.

I wish I had met Kay on day one when arriving in New York!  The sooner you start working with her the better and she is worth every single $ and you invest into your very own future.

Susanne Skrobak
Vice President – Facultative Property Underwriter