Testimonials
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Dr. Quade French led a thoughtful and impactful discussion with our academic unit on navigating workplace culture change.
Drawing on his expertise as a clinical psychologist, Dr. French created a space that was grounded, psychologically safe, and intellectually rigorous, one where multiple perspectives were viewed as assets. He guided us toward examining the underlying values, assumptions and norms that shape our day-to-day interactions.
Rather than rushing to solutions, he helped us build a shared language around listening, dialogue and accountability and offered concrete strategies for translating the Trojan values we have committed to into everyday behaviors, particularly in moments of tension or disagreement.
Our unit left the session with greater clarity, shared understanding and a renewed commitment to engaging with each other more thoughtfully as we navigate change together.
Pamela Yamamoto Ireland
Director of Administration
University of Southern California, International Academy
I have worked with Quade in many different capacities at USC, and every experience has been enlightening, impactful, fun, and important.
As a human being, Quade makes people feel respected and comfortable immediately. As a clinical psychologist, he carries that comfort and trust to vulnerable spaces where personal growth can occur. As an academic, Quade has studied countless interventions and uses the most effective, evidence-based strategies in his work.
Quade has immense skill as a practitioner of advanced dialogue work, conflict resolution, culture change, and bridging divides. He has worked with students, faculty, staff, and the public in so many contexts that his toolkit as an organizational consultant is immense. He has gained priceless experience from so many interactions that he can channel decades of wisdom into every conversation.
Quade is one of the very best in the business of organizational change.
Kamy Akhavan
Managing Director
University of Southern California, Center for the Political Future
Quade was instrumental in helping me resolve a significant departmental conflict. He provided excellent executive consultation and coaching in my work with the department chair, and brought thoughtful insight and effective de-escalation to the organizational assessment process in our meetings with the faculty.
Ian Eherenreich, Ph.D.
Divisional Dean, Life Sciences
Professor, University of Southern California
Quade was one of the most valuable thought partners I’ve worked with in a senior leadership role.
I asked him to step into an especially difficult situation involving faculty mentorship and interpersonal dynamics,
where the stakes were high and there were no easy paths forward.
He brought exceptional judgment, clarity, and calm to a complex environment, helping all parties move from impasse to resolution.
Long after the immediate issue was resolved, the organization benefited from stronger communication practices and
a shared sense of closure.
Aaron Lauda, Ph.D.
Divisional Dean, Natural Sciences
Professor, University of Southern California