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.

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.

Michelle Cornelius is the best! She helped me get my first job after being laid off of my job of…read morealmost 30 years. She goes above and beyond.

Working with Michelle Cornelius was one of the best experiences I've had during a job search. From…read morethe very beginning, she took the time to understand not only my qualifications but also my long-term career goals. Rather than making me feel like just another candidate, she made me feel genuinely valued throughout the entire process. Michelle was incredibly responsive, transparent, and encouraging every step of the way. She consistently kept me updated, answered my questions promptly, and provided honest insight that helped me feel prepared and confident. Her professionalism, attention to detail, and commitment to finding the right fit--not just filling a role--truly set her apart. What impressed me most was how much she genuinely cared about my success. It's rare to come across someone who is as invested in helping people grow professionally as Michelle is. Her guidance and support made what can often be a stressful experience feel smooth, organized, and exciting. If you're looking for a recruiter who leads with integrity, communicates exceptionally well, and truly advocates for her candidates, I can't recommend Michelle highly enough. Thank you for everything you made a lasting impression, and I'm incredibly grateful for your support throughout the process.

Working with Adam has been a wonderful experience. I wanted to start working with him because I had…read morebeen feeling very hesitant and unconfident about how to proceed with my career and my life. Over the course of the next few weeks, we set out to understand what had clicked with me in previous work and life experiences. From there, we set out to convert those insights into a set of actions that could lead to starting a business. I still have a ways to go to make it all happen, but ultimately my biggest takeaway from this process is a valuable mindset change. Through our conversations and his reading/video materials, Adam initiated an ongoing mental shift from fear-based thinking to a more open outlook on life. Adam's compassionate, personable, and intelligent approach to our sessions was instrumental. I really enjoyed our interactions. He can probably help you with whatever you need, from a straight job upgrade to a more progressive mindset shift.

I had the privilege of working with Adam and was continually inspired by his passion for helping…read moreothers navigate career transitions with clarity, confidence, and compassion. He had a rare gift for listening deeply, asking powerful questions, and guiding people toward their true purpose. Adam's insights changed the way I think about work and life. His wisdom, energy, and genuine care will be missed profoundly--but his impact lives on through the countless people he empowered. Thank you, Adam, for all that you gave to your clients and the world. You truly made a difference. You will be missed immensely.

David not only helped me get out of my own way, he helped me think bigger and aim higher. I…read moreconnected with him after leaving my university job of 14 years to start a climate action nonprofit. Everything was going for me, and I felt buoyed by other nonprofit founders and entrepreneurial colleagues. My only drawback was severe imposter syndrome. Thoughts like "why do I think I can do this?", "what makes me think I'm qualified?" kept me in doubt. David not only heard my words but read my delivery and body language to help me dig into my discomfort and move through it. The sessions were challenging, thoughtful, and results driven. I can't recommend David highly enough.

David didn't help me reach my goals -- he helped me absolutely redefine them. I went to David…read morelooking for support with my presentation skills, to further my corporate career. 9 months later, I left that corporate career of 20 years to create my own small business and make time for conscious parenting. This transformation left me feeling empowered, driven and energized by new possibility. David's coaching gave me the tools to advocate for what I wanted for my life and work. He is incredibly empathetic and caring while offering different points of view alongside practical tools for measurable success. I can't recommend David enough as a partner for change and progress.

Have you ever met someone that brings the sun with them? That's Coach Jo. I've had a very tough few…read moremonths trying to figure out what to do with this thing called a 'career' and Coach Jo helped pull me out of the muck. I asked her to kick my butt and she very nicely did. She listened, gave some suggestions and reminded me to go big. She reminded me playing small does me or no one else any favors. She reminded me to pursue my dreams. She reminded me to pursue my happy. And she was kind enough to give me the starter tools to do just that. Thank you Coach Jo!!

I received a very informal, short sample session from Jo a few months back. I gotta admit, I was a…read morebit skeptical about it being helpful. HOWEVER, by the end of my 15 minute session, Jo managed to help me identify what I really wanted in my life and helped me to have the courage to step to it! I am planning to have another session with her soon and will update this again soon. :) For those of you who are curious, I believe she offers a free sample session. Give it a try, you won't regret it.

I have been working with Alisha the past few months and enthusiastically recommend her services…read more A few months back I lost a dear friend/mentor and was experiencing some hurdles in my life. I was looking for someone to guide me through the turbulent waters of grief and I couldn't have asked for a more compassionate and graceful soul to help get me through. She is a wonderful master at her craft and I have already learned so much in the process. To say I'm thankful would be an understatement.

I had a challenging 2024. I visited with three different therapist/coaches with minimal or little…read morechange to how I handle my frustrations, thoughts and anxiety . I have always wanted to improve who I want to be, and to envision life and the world around me in a more positive way. After striking out with the first three others I found Alisha. She has given the tools each week to face life and its challenges with fresh hope. To say it has been life changing is an understatement. She always starts our session with a huge warm smile that immediately sets the mood for an epic hour. I would highly recommend Alisha to literally everyone. I cannot say enough great things about her. She has helped me to be a more optimistic, positive person that I always wanted to be. Soon I will be "Fiercely Optimistic" and am enjoying my journey to get there.

I was looking at consulting business to study the landscape of business consultants in San Diego. I…read morenoticed the high rating of Asha's business and read some reviews. The reviews made me realize that I could use Asha's services. Her website was clear and easy to navigate and schedule a session. We got on a call and Asha was quickly able to understand my core need and then ask the right questions to understand and identify some key blocks, strengths and weaknesses to be explored to develop clarity and strategy for use of my experience and talents to allow me to narrow my focus and get the responses I was looking for. If you're looking for someone to help you get clarity, understand your key road blocks, and develop strategies to work through them, time with Asha will be a very worthy investment into your career.

Trust the process! Working with Asha has been a journey that I can highly recommend. I came to her…read morebecause I was experiencing stagnation in my career and almost no results from my job searches. For the last 8 years I was stuck in a career and industry that was not my passion, which did not offer any further advancement and the financial situation was far from satisfactory. I had almost lost my hope & confidence. Asha listened to my issues, learned about my unique situation and was able to develop a very clear strategy for me as early as our initial session. After our decision to work together, she helped me overcome many hurdles and confront issues that were holding me back for many years: financial, emotional, my mindset, beliefs, and self-imposed limitations. She tailored exercises, assignments, and meetings that helped me realize my potential. She helped me apply my skills, talents and dedicate my energy to what I needed to do, to finally generate results I wanted. Asha noticed in me skills and talents that I've never knew I had. It helped me broaden my horizons and it allowed me to be open to more successful job opportunities I've had not considered before. I've completely changed the ways I've been doing things. I was able to successfully update my resume, cover letters, online presence, and most importantly my attitudes and confidence. I finally got multiple job offers, in my ideal industry, for much better income and with better growth opportunities. Now I really enjoy being interviewed, and I receive great interest and feedback from potential employers. I am being selected to move forward with the hiring process over other candidates.

Within only a few sessions of working with Portia, I already felt invigorated with new possibility…read more And every session after that I grew more and more. I was feeling trapped and stuck, unable to see any other options for my situation. And with such grace, Portia was able to help me see where I could focus on myself and my own story and beliefs to find freedom and be in control of the situation. She helped me also to come up with an effective way to communicate with others that really opened up the possibility in the relationship instead of creating a bad relationship. What a relief that was! I feel liberated and a renewed sense of having my life the way I want it. It is funny to say that it now seems such an obvious way to go but I just couldn't without Portia really bringing it to life. She helped me take responsibility for what ever way I contributed to my situation which gave me the empowerment to change it! I feel so much better! I feel a sense of freedom and renewed excitement I can have the lifestyle I want. She really helped me to understand and grasp that I have a choice to create the life I want. She helped me really embrace that I am not responsible for other peoples' experience. And helped me to recognize that feeling stuck or angry with someone is actually a clue for me to look inward to see what decisions or choices I might be making that are not feeling good. And then I can change that! Portia gets straight to the point with amazing grace and hones in on what is really going on and how you can take back control of your life! She is amazing!

I recently started working with Portia on some anxiety and time management issues, and I am amazed…read moreat how quickly I am working through these issues with her guidance. I have learned so many new coping skills! In our first session, we worked on a long time driving phobia, and after that, with her advice, guidance and support, I was able to drive on the freeway for the first time in 20 years! Her compassion, presence, and natural style feel like I am sitting with a friend. I feel safe, comfortable, and open to exploring, healing and growing. I am so grateful to have found her, and I highly recommend her to anyone looking for more joy, fulfillment, or support with goals in life.

Judy Kaplan Baron is truly a talented individual and, unfortunately for those who haven't…read morediscovered her, a best kept secret. Judy is so good that I have now become a repeat client of hers. And just like the first time I went to see her (2016), this second time I was also offered a job! A promotional opportunity arose outside of my company and I knew the competition would be fierce. Not to fear, I thought, because I knew Judy could help me dust off my interview skills. I still had Judy's material and notes from the first time I saw her. Shoot, there were a few techniques Judy taught me in 2016 that I continue to use since I am routinely presented with hypothetical situations and asked to make sense of them. I was surprised, and humbled, at how many of Judy's skills and techniques I had forgotten since I last saw her. I knew after completing my first session with her that I'd need a second. Once again, Judy's guidance propelled me to a second-round interview. My soon-to-be boss told me that the first-round interview had gone so well, the panel urged that I be interviewed ahead of the second-round schedule. For this, I have Judy to thank. Judy has a way of coaching you through complex concepts and breaking them down into bite-sized pieces. She's a master at working with you to identify your own experience and crafting just the right "elevator pitch" to use in panel and one-on-one interviews. Judy's formulas for answering hypothetical questions, word choice for describing one's achievements, and tips on how to negotiate a higher salary for yourself are truly incredible. Her hour-and-a-half sessions race by and are actually fun. I'm a pretty cheap person, but I'll tell you Judy's worth every penny of her fee. I have zero question in my mind that when the next promotional opportunity arises for me, one of the first people I'll call is Judy.

I was referred to Judy from a former instructor who previously helped her. When Judy and I…read moreinitially spoke over the phone, she advised me what to bring during our first session. When we first met, I never considered myself a bad interviewer, until Judy told me the truth. She is very honest, warm, friendly, incredibly knowledgable, caring and professional. Her background provided me valuable insight with interviewing skills that I will continue to use throughout my educational and professional career. Judy even called me to follow-up to see how my interview went. Needless to say, it went incredibly well but I truly appreciated that she took the time to check in with me. However, in full disclosure, her prices are a bit high. Although it was still expensive, I invested two scheduled sessions with her. Yes, I said invest because that's what you will take away from meeting with her. I am much more confident with interviewing than I ever have before thanks to Judy. I highly recommend her to anyone seeking a Career Counselor! Give yourself a chance, and invest in yourself and call Judy! She is an amazing person!