USTCI Award 2013

Testimonials

“You’re a force of nature, a formidable leader and a great inspiration.”

April 2025, informal comments approved for publication

2024 Client, Australian Federal Government (Senior APS Officer)

“Thank you so much for all of your wonderful work for Peace and Unity! I am amazed at everything that you’ve done through the years with your company at Serenidad Consulting. Take care and God Bless!”

(LinkedIn member anonymity provided as requested)

LinkedIn Member comments on our work, Sept 11, 2020

* Hit the mark.

* The positive message is empowering. It has given me a better understanding into PTS and helped me with my own self-reflection.

* Enjoyed knowing I reacted normally to an abnormal event.

* Loved it. Very proactive. Delivered achievable strategies, demystified PTS. Most enlightening…empowering and thought provoking workshop….most useful and holistic.

* Really appreciated the insight and paradigm shift. Thank you for providing me with a greater understanding of PTS and what it means.

Delegate comments: Post-Traumatic Stress Seminar, April 2017

“You’re certainly ahead of the game in a world that has not always adapted realistically to the changes created by society as the generations come and go. Developing an organization that asks tough questions and provides a positive way to overcome personal and political discord is something to be proud of. You’ve done an amazing job.”

Jenny Robinson M.Ed Tx USA; June 10, 2014

“Nola:

You shouldn’t be surprised. They are fine books! Congratulations on yet another triumph.

Best
Bruce”

Bruce Haring, Dec 2012 (New England Book Festival)

“How one woman accomplishes all that she does is beyond comprehension! An author and advocate for women, Nola Hennessy is a dynamo. Driven with passion and possibility, her two award-winning books, No Boxing Allowed and From PMS to PMA are life changers. It’s been my absolute honor to have her as a regularly recurring guest on Starstyle®-Be the Star You Are!®. When Nola talks, the world listens. Stay tuned to more from this Aussie Super Star!”
Cynthia Brian, New York Times best seller, Founder/Executive Director, Be the Star You Are!® charity; Producer/Host, Starstyle® Productions LLC

Cynthia Brian Oct 2012

“Nola, thank you for facilitating the panel discussions for the Executive Assistants Network Congress as a speaker representing Voxy Lady. Your presentation skills, attention to detail, preparation and professionalism is outstanding. It’s so reassuring to have such reliable speakers on our books who we can depend on, and who give much more than expected. Nola, your authenticity and solid business acumen are what makes you special!”
Debbie Carr, Managing Director, Voxy Lady Women Speaker Bureau, Sep 2011

Deb Carr

“great”, “professional yet engaging “, “really great presentation and interaction”
feedback from presentation/workshop and Chair activities, Tonkin Corporation’s Government Policy Development and Implementation Conference, Sep 2011

Tonkin

Nola is a “focussed, thoughtful and most diligent official who never hesitated to contribute in a very meaningful way to the matters we were dealing with. She was personable and highly professional and became an important member of the team…”. “I would not hesitate to recommend Nola Hennessy as a highly valuable member of the communities in which she works and a person who has the ability, capacity and willingness to help others with her experience, knowledge and generousity.”
Ian Gordon, MAJGEN (Retired), former Deputy Chief of Army, Nov 2010

Ian Gordon

“The Council put on record its appreciation for your strong, consistent and lasting support provided as a Councillor and Member of the USI. Your contributions, energy and drive will be missed…..we would be very pleased to see you return to the Institute and Council at some time in the future…..thank you sincerely for the fine work you have done during my time as President.”
Peter McDermott AM CSC, Air Commodore RAAFAR, President, The United Services Institute of the Australian Capital Territory, Nov 2008

Peter Mc D USI

“Nola consistently provided (our) employees with extensive opportunity to give comment to and be involved in the development of (“policy, strategic and business systems”) documents, encouraging their input and sharing information widely. Nola project managed the implementation of (such) documents to ensure smooth transition and provided ongoing advice and support”. “Nola demonstrates a mature and positive approach in her business relationships. She listens to the views of others and seeks to resolve issues in a manner that will provide the optimum outcome for all involved.” “Nola’s loyalty and commitment to AMSA was clearly evident and she remained focussed on assisting AMSA to achieve its goals throughout time. Nola continually encouraged managers and staff to communicate and consult with each other and in doing so promoted a proactive and positive OH&S culture within AMSA. Nola’s broad professional skills were utilised extensively…….whilst at times wearing multiple ‘hats’, Nola maintained continual support to the organisation as specialist advisor and facilitator”
Roger Timms, General Manager Maritime Safety and Environmental Strategy, AMSA, July 2003

Roger Timms

“captivating”, “a real star”, “superb”, “thought provoking”, “inspirational, I have to learn more”
various Australian Government presentations and training programs, 1998-2010

Govt – Australia

“Thanks for all your help and support with the EAP Program this year. It’s a pleasure to work with a motivated contact person like yourself.”
Davidson Trahaire, 2000

“Nola is an experienced and polished professional” who will “continue to bring credit to herself and the organisations with which she is associated”
Price Waterhouse Urwick, Management Consultants, 1992

“I was enormously impressed by your knowledge and your self confidence in presenting same; it certainly pointed out to me how very far removed from current management theory and practice the day to day running of the health system is…….all the reports I heard through my staff of what (was being said about you) were positive +++ and I’m sure you will be badly missed”. ”what a loss …I think you are”
C. Lamond, Department of Health, Oct 1990

Health Dept

“Thank you for all your support and helping us to change and become cohesive”, “your presence and influence will be missed”, “we will miss your ‘professionalism and presence’”, “you have been an ‘inspiration’ and a superb example of what we can be despite the system”.
Department of Health, Oct 1990

Health Dept 2

“she knows her stuff”, “she is not a high pressure sales person……..is loyal to her customers and is extremely reliable” “So as Nola Hennessy presents our services, feel free to ask her any questions and take her into your confidence. She is a specialist in this area, sincere and conscientious. She will be delighted to work with you if you give her that opportunity.”
General Manager, MT, Austin TX, Apr 1982

Master T (Tx)

Nola “should be considered an expert in training and implementation of (ICT) systems”
Regional Manager, Sigma Data Corporation, Dec 1980

Sigma

Nola “constantly displayed a professional attitude and…enthusiastic approach”
John J. O’Brien, Jul 1976

JJO’B

“Nola is a friendly, personable….woman with a special talent for working with the public. She is………gregarious, socially sophisticated……….(and) I confidently recommend Nola to any position of trust and integrity”
V.A. Judd, Dec 1974

VAJudd