I was very impressed with Philippe's high degree of professionalism and thoughtfulness in helping me transition out of an adjunct lecturer role into an analyst role at an international think tank and advocacy firm. After spending more than 10 years in the humanities and struggling to support my family on short-term, inconsistent, and low paying contracts (with little or no benefits), I finally accepted it was time for a change. Philippe helped me sort through my emotions as part of developing a strong transition strategy which included identifying transferable skills, as well as leadership strengths and opportunities for growth and development. Our first session was tough (self-assessment and introspection). And as silly as it sounds, after realizing I had the power to make the change and could be very successful at it, I looked at myself much differently. There was a level of confidence that I hadn't experienced before.
Philippe helped my convert my academic CV into a more functional and impact resume that highlighted the skills and talents I had developed in academia. He helped me craft a framework I could use to evaluate opportunities for future exploration, develop strong informational interviewing skills (this was very new to me), execute effective networking, and prepare for the job interview. After working with him for a little more than 3 months, I found myself interviewing with 5 companies and receiving 3 full-time job offers. His strategies and tactics work!
I've been in my new job for a little more than 6 months and absolutely love it. Although there was a steep learning curve, the skills I developed and honed as a scholar, along with Philippe's support, helped make the transition smooth.
I give Philippe my highest endorsement. read more