Loved the program. I did the 5 day intensive and not only did I have a fab instructor in Gretchen,…read morebut the materials are great compliments to my current coaching practice. My classmates were a phenomenal group of powerful women from all professional backgrounds, the live coaching sessions were great learning exercises, and the certification requirements were reasonable and leveraged our leanings. I am hopeful that the tools will grow my business and look forward to continuing forward with the advanced program. Thanks ladies, Kudos on a great program.

I am can't say enough about how much I appreciated this space. The skills I learned weren't just…read moreexciting--they were exactly what I needed at that time in my life. I loved showing up to class because, more often than not, I was working through some real-life challenges, and the tools we practiced helped me navigate them in real time. The program didn't just teach me how to coach--it brought a whole new awareness to how I listen, how I approach conversations, and how I show up for myself and others. It made me realize that I had been stuck in 'fixer' mode--always trying to manage things, always trying to solve problems--but in a way that was draining me, leaving me with less capacity to be fully present. I remember a specific moment when I was going through something tough, and I had to coach myself using the very skills I was learning. That's when it hit me--this wasn't just about getting a certification or building skills to help others. This was about shifting how I live, how I listen to myself, and how I manage that fixer within me. It was about recognizing that I deserve the same care and attention that I give to others. That personal transformation has stayed with me long after the program ended. Now, having gotten over that hump and starting my coaching and consulting practices, I'm actively using these skills, and they've helped me tremendously. Whether it's in the workshops I've held, coaching my clients, or leading my team, these tools have been invaluable. It's been an amazing, incredible experience, and I'm forever grateful for it. I'll always appreciate not only the tools and resources that set me up for success as a coach but also the deep personal growth I experienced. And I can't forget the community--the staff and fellow students were so supportive, so loving. They created a space where I could be myself, and I'm truly thankful for that. Simply put it was such a dope experience.

I wanted to drop a quick review for Colin and his Walk the Walk tool…read more I was in a rut, I had nearly 20 years of professional experience and wanted out from my employer, was looking for a change and was having a hard time landing an interview at the companies that I wanted to interview with.  I worked with multiple resume writers over the years, linkedin profile optimizers.  While many of them helped fine tune and improve my resume/online presence they were not making the impact that I was hoping for. After multiple stops and starts on trying to find a new landing spot for me I put in yet another request for resume writers to help me land a role at the company I was excited about.  Colin from a best impression reached out to me with a new tool he was launching called "Walk the Walk" and was confident that this would help me land the interviews that I was looking for. I was a bit skeptical out of the gate, but I took the time to do a free consult with Colin over google hangouts.  Colin listened to my needs and concerns, explained the process and the tool.  After meeting with Colin, his confidence and how he took the time to truly listen to me sold me on this tool.  I also figured, I've been doing the same thing trying to land interviews over the last few years, so why not try something new? I said yes to Colin and started the process. From there, Colin spent time with me over the course of a few weeks, showing me the tool and how to effectively use it.  Colin made sure I fully understood how the tool worked.  The tool itself is so incredibly easy to use and I found because of its ease of use, that it could quickly scale to help me land interviews at multiple employers. I spent 3 years trying to land interviews at a few specific companies with minimal success.  After 3.5 months of using the walk the walk tool and working with Colin, I was able to land a job at my top company choice along with an incredible salary and benefits. If you are looking for change, in a job hunting rut and most importantly willing to put in the work to try something different, then I would highly endorse Colin and his Walk the Walk tool.  If i am in a situation where I want to start looking again, I would absolutely reopen up the walk the walk tool and use that process to land my next interview. - Derek

Colin is a great resource to help demystify resume building and LinkedIn. He not only helps you…read morefigure out your priorities to not just help you find a job, but find a job that you will actually enjoy. If you can join his boot camp or private classes, I think you'll be delighted in how thorough and patient he is explaining this content. 10/10 would recommend.

Very professional and factual people. They handle you with class. I definitely recommend.read more

Visited to get a quote on replacing the sun cover on our Genoa. We got a reasonable quote and a…read morelive person to answer the phone when we called for updates or to set a time to pick up the sail. Quick turnaround considering COVID. Beautiful job and a pleasure to deal with. Will use them again when we replace the sun cover on the main (that is next) and when we purchase a Code Zero sail.

I have used these services before. I really need a job or face homelessness. I have found the…read morepeople here very helpful. I am going to contact them again to see what they presently offer. As to the service from the personnel, I have found them helpful, but they leave you to independent help, or you are on your own. You can't beat the services, it is free, maybe calling and setting appointments help. Looking for employment is challenging, time is not on your side, and age discrimination is rampant. Be persistent and patient in your job search. Take advantage of available resources and be positive

they are scammers and they're not doing their job right giving you alot of excuses and on the end…read morethey don't want to help you and if you want to contact them they give you phone number and this phone number never answer they don't want to meet in person and there's alot of people have the same problem you can tell from the line they have every day and these people don't know who to contact what to do just like me there's no one look after them and what they're doing

After floundering on my job search (2 phone & 1 in-person interview out of 20+ applications is a…read morebad average even in baseball), I reached out to Compass Career Counseling for a quote through Yelp and the connection to Marcia was immediate. Her response clearly showed she had read my request. Another respondent addressed me by the wrong name. Marcia's method was logical yet warm and down-to-earth. She listened to my needs and laid out a plan. The skills assessment and personality tests alone were worth the fee. We then updated my resume and LinkedIn profile. She also reached out to recruiters. I have an appointment scheduled with one and another in process. Marcia was the much needed boost and I highly recommend her. Quoting a favorite 80s song, "The future's so bright, I gotta wear shades".

Ali was very helpful and the services are a great value for the price! I learned a lot of tricks…read moreand tips for job hunting and how to navigate the changes to the hiring process. I am much better prepared with understanding the skills and experience I have and how to job hunt.

*fyi* this review was written in the summer of 2019. They no longer offer free typing certificates…read morehere due to their contract not being renewed. Can you say, "budget cuts"? I came here to get an official typing certificate. This location is easy to get to, and they have their own parking lot which is shared with Concord College and 24 hr Fitness. It was crowded at 11am on a Thursday, but I didn't have too much trouble finding parking. Upon walking in there is a reception desk to the left, and a spacious hall to the right, with computer stations that I am assuming are used for job searches and applications, as no one was using them at the time. I was greeted by a very hospitable woman with lovely green shaded dreads, and she directed me where to go. Ms. Barbara and Ms.Christine were a hoot. They made me feel like I was home visiting my mom and auntie I swear they are the best. I didn't get my WPM up to my usual standard, but I walked away with a certificate nonetheless, with some encouragement and cheering from my newly found family members I didn't know I had. I will be back to up my WPM certification soon.

I agree with other posters who call this a scam. I went there because I was eligible for training…read more They told me it could take up to a month to speak with a counselor. In the meantime, they got all my personal information, then ignored my calls and email messages for weeks. I started the process three months before the semester began, and my appointment with the counselor ended up taking place about two weeks after the semester started. I think they do this intentionally, just to make sure you don't get the course. Who knows what they actually do with the money. All I got from them was a lot of candy-coated smoke and broken promises. What a giant waste of my time and energy, not to mention that I won't get the training I was hoping for to get a job. I can't wait another six months for the new semester. What a shame when so many people are in need of finances for health insurance, groceries, gas...that our government funds "organizations" like this.

Wow - where to start? Kolby was such a great career coach! I came to him because I was burned out…read morefrom my last job, burned out from the general trajectory my career had taken, and needed help switching and figuring out how to do that. Kolby was really systematic in his approach. First, he helped identify what I was truly passionate about. Second, he was almost a therapist in the sense that he addressed the work insecurities I had. Once I was on board and believed that I could do the work I wanted to do and do it well, he edited my resume and cover letter and LinkedIn profile. Then we used the remaining sessions to do some interview preparation, and really worked on telling my story in an interesting way, and ensuring that the interviewers understood it too. What I like about his approach was that he taught me that interviews are just as much about me interviewing the company as it is about them interviewing me. It was a mindshift for me to be picky and protective about where I want to work too. Anyways, with Kolby's help, I landed at a great place that resulted in a 45% salary increase! also the work life balance is much better, and the type of work is interesting too. Could not recommend Kolby enough!

Great guy, nothing to argue there. I don't recommend spending $2000 on a situation that doesn't…read morealign with your goals. I was refunded $1000 for a resume that was littered with spelling errors, typos and flat out wrong information. My opinion is go somewhere else.

I worked with Jana of Optimal Coaching and Consulting Solutions after I was laid off a few months…read moreago. I needed help with my resume and I also needed someone to talk to about possibly transitioning to a different career. Jana completely revamped my old resume in my current area of expertise and built new resumes for new areas of business I wanted to pursue. Her insight was invaluable throughout the process, and she really knows how to take my mundane wording and turn it into something more interesting and thought provoking - all while being 100% truthful. She is also helping me revamp my LinkedIn profile and has so many good suggestions and resources. Lastly, she has helped me come up with a strategy to explore and pursue a new career during this time of discovery for me. Overall, I highly recommend her services.

Jana is a wonderful career coach; she helped me in many ways - revamped my resume and LinkedIn…read moreprofile, interview prep, post-interview guidance and advice, etc. She is very supportive and thoughtful; she really does care about your goals. I have been job hunting for a while now and knew I needed to prepare for interviews. Interviewing for me is pretty nerve racking and although I've searched for ways to tame that nervousness, it would always come out during interviews. This is where Jana guided me and helped me become more confident because I was prepared to answer those tough interview questions. I even had a few last minute interviews and Jana was able to meet with me prior to prep. My resume and LinkedIn profile also needed a huge revision and Jana helped me clean it up; eventually leading to more calls and interviews from potential employers. If you're considering any type of career coaching, don't hesitate to reach out to Jana!