Choosing a partner for your organizational goals can be a process of uncertainty. In the training and education arena, particularly, you want someone who can relate to your employees while also teaching the skills required to take them to the next level in their development. For project-related tasks, you desire someone who is goal-oriented and delivers results.
Amy Atkinson, Vice President of Marketing and Public Relations – Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center
“I have worked with Kayla Barrett on several projects, including leading a retreat for my team. She is intuitive to understanding the needs of a group and is skilled at helping people engage in a topic of learning. I would readily recommend Kayla and Organization Impact to others.”
Ashley Clayton, Associate Vice President for Stewardship – SBC Executive Committee
“It has been my privilege to work with Kayla Barrett over the past three years. Kayla has great organizational and administrative skills and she has distinguished herself as a “go to” person for knowledge, evaluation, solutions and leadership. In my experience with Kayla, I find her to be an outstanding project facilitator and presenter, and her research and deliverables are consistently clear, concise and thorough. Kayla, while pleasant and engaging, is firm and forthright in her presentation and delivery. I give high marks and an enthusiastic recommendation to Kayla Barrett.”
Danette Farnham, MOPS Coordinator, Hardin Baptist Church –Hardin, Kentucky
“Working with Kayla was a true delight from our very first conversation. She listened to my needs and with much discernment heard my heart. She asked thought provoking questions that guided the two of us to come to a better understanding of the group. The presentation delivered practical tips and personal stories that related to us specifically. Her thoughtful delivery spoke to our hearts, encouraged us in our roles, and challenged us to move forward in the work we were called to do. Kayla Barrett is a blessing and breath of fresh air to any area of ministry in the Church. ”
Jennifer Spence, Assistant Commissioner, State of Tennessee – Tourism Division
“I worked with Kayla for several years at Gaylord Entertainment and saw firsthand how gifted she is in motivating a room of people. She is an excellent trainer, actually making the process interesting and fun. I also worked closely with her on assignments involving restructuring; her perspective and understanding of efficiently running an organization and utilization of assets were always very effective and insightful. I would highly recommend her talents to any organization.”
Margaret Morford, President and Owner – The HR Edge, Inc.
“Kayla Barrett really gets it. She understands both business and human beings at the same time and manages to make the best of both. I never hesitate to use her with any group or any organization. She is a talented trainer as well as facilitator.”
Jay Sevigny, Chief Operating Officer – Video Gaming Technologies, Inc.
“As the #1 fastest growing company on the Inc. 500 List, we have experienced the rapid need for resources to assist in our growth and development. Organizational Impact has demonstrated an impressive ability to quickly tackle and complete assigned projects and to design a flexible relationship with us that fits our needs.”
Stephanie Harville, Exeuctive Director Morningside of Gallatin Assited Living
“Whenever I want to have a special motivational in-service for my staff, I immediately seek out Kayla. Having presented several times to my long-term care leadership and line staff, she seems to have a full understanding of the unique challenges that we face in our ever changing industry. Kayla has a creative and energetic style that targets even my hardest to engange staff members, leaving everyone with an uplifted spirit and refreshed sense of purspose. Whether we train on sales and marketing, customer service or team relations, Kayla’s style connects well with a variety of audiences while inspiring participants. What a wonderful ministry she provides!”
Vanessa Hickman, Chief Information Officer – Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority
“Kayla is an expert instructor with keen delivery skill. She has the exceptional ability to adapt readily to the learning style of her audience to enhance their learning experience. Kayla engages participants to validate that learning has occurred and makes adjustments for remediation as appropriate. Additionally, she actively solicits feedback and applies it to sharpen her delivery. Kayla is simply the best!”
Weldon Doherty, Associate Pastor Administration – Two Rivers Baptist Church
“Kayla Barrett has been an invaluable member of the Two Rivers Baptist Church Staff. Her leadership in the area of Human Resources has transformed our documentation and processes and enhanced hiring and management of personnel for our church staff. Kayla also managed projects for us from start to finish and developed processes and procedures that render best results. I highly recommend Kayla Barrett to you.”
