I am more aware of myself and what I say. More confident to lead my team, deal with conflict and enhance motivation. I understand why I am uncomfortable in certain situations because I’m either reaching for a growing edge or being pulled back into former ways. It has been humbling to understand how to deal with this in different groups.

Faculty
Rosiland Franklin University of Medicine & Science
Leading as Faculty Program, 2022-2024

Marilyn has an uncanny ability to maximize the learning experience for all by providing relevant examples easily relatable to the subject and the context of the participants’ environment. She maintains an engaged and participatory facilitation throughout the entire length of the program. Participants experience Dr. Bugenhagen as intelligent, caring, witty, grounded, and able to bring clarity and experience to the conversations and discussions, which enabled new and complex thinking.

Federal Executive Institute Faculty
U.S. Office of Personnel Management, 2022

Great examples and really provided a unique perspective for Leading Change and Innovation course. Challenged my thinking process. Exceptional; well versed and able to apply her perspective to our problems. Marilyn was clear, helpful and very friendly. She provided great insight on the subject and was very open. I’m very appreciative of her use of inquiry to evoke thought and reflection.

Participant (GS15)
USAF Civilian Education Program, 2025

I really appreciated Marilyn’s approach. What stood out most to me was her ability to ask the right questions to assist others through the process. It was so obvious that she was very tuned into not only hearing us, but she was deeply listening to us. Compassionate and passionate about the material, she is clearly an expert on the subject matter and a wonderful example of a leader who understands how to develop, own, and live her own leadership brand.

Participant
U.S. Office of Personnel Management Leadership Branding Course, 2023