Testimonials

"Eric Bents has a rare and unusual ability to create connectedness, community, culture, and use that environment to draw out the very best of people. The lessons he dispatches in how to solve acute and complex problems are served up in the most graceful and useful ways. He is utilitarian and efficient with words, solutions and concepts - and his application of these gifts have been transformational in my life and in the lives of those around me. As a leader, consultant and guide, his breadth of experience is far ranging."

Teeg Stouffer
Vice President, Retail Communications Group & Co-Founder, American Idea Farm
Marion, IA

“Eric Bents has been a friend of mine for over a decade. We first met working on leadership projects and we sat on a board together for about seven years. In over a decade of working together both in leadership for the city of Omaha and being on the board of a statewide organization, I have watched Eric make decisions, teach, and contribute to discussions. I have noticed consistent calm, attention to details, poignant questioning and clarity in teaching. I recommend Eric; not only for his skills but also his integrity and value system.”

William Femi Awodele
Executive Director, Christian Couples Fellowship International Inc.
Omaha, NE

“We have had the opportunity to work with and serve alongside Eric in a variety of capacities over nearly 15 years. Drawing upon a wide breadth of life experiences, Eric has the unique ability to cut through the noise, identify the most critical issues, and navigate a successful path forward. Emily worked with Eric in a strategic city transformation role. They spent time connecting with key stakeholders and change agents where they saw unprecedented unity among city governmental, non-profit, and faith-based leaders. We are confident Eric will be able to provide valuable insights and assist you in solving some of your most complex challenges.”

Emily and Brian Brummund
Strengths and Leadership Coach
Omaha, NE

"As a retired Air Force Colonel who has known Eric for many years, I can say with confidence that Eric is a battle tested leader who knows how to develop a strategic plan, cultivate a high energy team, and achieve exceptional results, every time. His military expertise, leadership, and determination are uncommon in today's environment and we need more of it in every industry."

Ben Ungerman, Colonel (Retired), USAF
Deputy Chief of Staff, US Congressional Office
Washington D.C

"Eric Bents is an all-too-rare find as a leader. Few people are able to draw from a well of strategies and experience as deep as his, a reserve gathered from years of navigating the worlds of military, ministry, family, sportsmanship, and much more. As a mentor and as a coach, he not only has the skill to spot the important issues and principles at play, but also the ability to communicate them with a grace and humor that speaks of a man who has been there, seen it all, and come through to the other side with that rarest of commodities: wisdom."

Shun Lee Fong
Actor, Filmmaker, & President of The Greenhouse Arts & Media
Los Angeles, CA

“I relocated my business from Omaha, NE to Albuquerque, NM. Prior to the move, Eric helped me to define the needs of our new community and client base and to develop concepts and goals specific to meeting those needs. After our move, Eric was instrumental in helping me navigate existing and potential challenges that couldn’t have been foreseen prior to the move. The firm footing that my business enjoys today is the direct result of decisions made and practices put in place under Eric’s guidance and counsel.”

Matthew Tobias
Owner, empty house studio
Albuquerque, NM