I need more stars to express how amazing Linda is. I had worked previously with another coach to help my business deal with some personality clashes between critical staff members that I was hoping would be part of my succession plan as I move toward the next phase of my life and my business. The previous coach didn't feel these two individuals would ever be able to work together as a contributing part of our "team" and bring my business forward in the future. Within two meetings with each of the individuals, Linda had worked magic! They were working together and demonstrating mutual respect and helpfulness. Linda is also helping me work through what I need after building a business for 40+ years and thinking about what's next. She is truly, truly gifted! read more

Linda is a fantastic business consultant. I look forward to my meetings with her, often feeling lighter afterwards. Her insightfulness is spot on, both personally and professionally. She makes the hard work often necessary in running a small business tolerable and sometimes even pleasant. read more

If I had my way, I would gift Linda Walker's services to everyone considering making the leap from corporate life to self-employment. Linda's knowledge is extensive, her ability to quickly brainstorm and problem solve is so rare in part, I believe, because she is one of the most attentive listeners I have ever met. In our first year together, Linda has coached me through the basics of shifting in mind and practice from being an employee to a sole proprietor. I can't minimize the importance of having a knowledgeable person, someone I deeply respect, trust (and just plain like) to guide me along the process of creating systems and practices to improve how I work. Linda is that rare blend of knowledgeable, professional, and tough. What I especially appreciate about Linda is how she leads by example. She comes to our meetings prepared, printed agenda in hand, having reflected on our last session and even email exchanges in between sessions, and is always ready to jump right in. I don't make public recommendations lightly and yet this is one I offer happily and without a single hesitation after working with Linda for over a year. read more

Linda understands the value of soulful reflection as well as hard-nosed number crunching, and the year-end planning workshop I attended was a beautiful space for both. Attending was by far the the best thing I did for myself and my business that year. I was able to get clear about what I needed, and what my business needed, and to chart a course forward. I am still grateful for the time I spent, although, at the time, it felt like time "away" that I couldn't afford. In reality, it was the kind of time I most needed. I cannot recommend her highly enough. read more

Linda Walker is an excellent business consultant and I recommend her highly. What you need to know about her is: she has a Masters Degree in Business, she has 20 years experience as a consultant, she has an east coast style of being direct and a west coast style of being compassionate. While working with her, I have been motivated to look at my numbers and statistics in a very detailed manner and have been motivated to look my fear in the eyes and say, "Well buddy, here we go!" I've been in business for myself for 7 years now and analyzing my numbers and looking my fear in the eyes have been huge hurdles for me and I couldn't have done it without Linda. She greets me with a huge smile, warm cup of tea, and a basket full of treats every session. read more

What impressed me most about the three months I spent engaging in what I would call business development boot camp with Linda is her laser-like focus. She is an extraordinary listener who brings out the issues that need addressing and reflects back your strengths and accomplishments in a manner that is inspiring and sustaining. I chose to work with Linda because of her background in finance and my need to evaluate the pricing structure and monetary goals for my business. From our very first session and throughout our time together we identified many areas for me to work on and at each meeting we developed a series of concrete steps to move me forward. We also took action during our meetings, evaluating my business' operations strategies and conducting exercises that improved my business management skills. While I'd had an inkling of my to-do list before we started working together, I definitely needed a boost to move me into action. Linda provided that boost (as well as tea and snacks!). read more

If anyone were to ask me about how to get more clients or increase revenues, the first thing I'd say is work with Linda Walker. She's a great marketing consultant! She helped me develop overall marketing strategies, supported me when I had doubts about my ideas, and give invaluable suggestions when I was not sure what to do. I highly recommend Linda! She's very nice and reliable, very knowledgeable and definitely will help your business grow! read more

I had no idea what to expect when I decided to work with Linda Walker. I had 5 years worth of questions stored up about ways to improve my business and bring in more income. At our first meeting, she asked me what I was expecting, and I told her, "magic". To my surprise, she agreed. It is now several months later and all of my questions have been answered. Linda delivered on her promise and my business is miles ahead of where it was not so long ago. By listening to me ramble about years worth of plans and dreams and half-finished projects, Linda somehow managed to carve out an organized plan that I would be able to implement. The plan incorporated my style of work, strengths, weaknesses, and current workload. I am amazed at how much we accomplished in such a short time. I would recommend Linda to anyone who needs help moving ahead with their business! read more

Linda is an amazing consultant and her experience and expertise has helped me navigate through many ups and downs in business. She is always well prepared and brings value into every meeting. I highly recommend Linda, especially if you are going through any transitions in business. read more

LInda's creativity and positivity are contagious! I am a hand analyst. Now this is a field with, to put it mildly, no really established business model. That didn't faze Linda in the least. She is helping me to figure one out, and helping me to see the positive side of being unusual--i.e. with no pre-established model, the sky is the limit! Linda is doing for me what I do for other people--she's helping me to see myself it a new way. read more

I have met on and off with Linda over the past few years with her and my now business partner. We have successfully transitioned from an employee type role to a partnership role through collaborative discussions, both in private and group settings. Her attentive listening, brainstorming and problem solving skills are impressive and valuable. Our business is complex to say the least, and she understood and added value across every subject / business discipline from accounting and HR to operations. I would highly recommend Linda to anyone considering any type of business or career transition or growth path. She will expedite the process and help think it through in a collaborative, honest and thoughtful way. Thanks Linda! read more

I am Diana Cohn of the Corner Office and I wanted to share with all of you my impressions of Linda Walker as a business consultant. I say impressions because, although I had not collaborated directly with Ms. Walker, I have seen the results with a client that we share. As a QuickBooks expert, I was consulting and training one of Linda's clients in the art of job costing; best practices and analysis about a year ago. As we progressed forward with specific procedures best suited for his company, employees, and communication channels, I noticed that this person was very cognizant and collaborative with the process. This is not always the attitude small business owners have when they learn there is more work to do in order to help their business grow. I soon learned that he attributed his success and attitude to his business consultant, Linda R. Walker. No matter what you want to do in life, if someone is there to help create a willing attitude - everything is possible! I would recommend Linda as a true giver of practical advice and manageable solutions to small businesses wanting to be a real success. read more

Linda's business development services are invaluable. I was connected to Linda by a colleague who had previously worked with her, and who was equally impressed by her many talents. Linda is a keen listener, was quick to understand the structure and needs of my business, and showed an impressive capacity to tune into my unique personal values and goals so that they could be reflected in business decisions. She brings a wealth of business experience which she is able to distill into easily accessible concepts and concrete action plans. Within a brief time period working with Linda, I was very pleased with the changes I made in my business practices, and perhaps more importantly, internalized highly useful strategies to think about my business, that I would not have developed without her astute guidance. I offer Linda my highest recommendation. read more

Linda Walker has twice spoken to my Landscape Design Forum class at Merritt College. She is a truly inspirational speaker -- one of the best I have ever seen -- and my students loved her. She is articulate, knowledgeable, and experienced, and is able describe small business issues and strategies in a way that motivates and inspires students. She has a wonderful way of being practical and personal at the same time, and after her sessions several people signed up to work one-on-one with her. I can't wait to get her back to another class. read more

Linda has been a wonderful sounding board for me as I have gone through several transitions in my business. She listens very carefully and tracks progress on those items that we all want to ignore. She has also been very encouraging and happy to celebrate successes along the way. Linda provides a thoroughly professional service with a warm heart. read more

I'm a freelance development consultant who started seeing Linda to help me figure out a way to maintain a more consistent and stable work load (especially when raising two small children!). I just finished a six-month business consulting project with Linda and I have walked away with a clearer sense of myself as a businesswoman and business owner - two terms I would not have used before working with her! Linda really looked at my business and my life with a wide lens, helping me develop a clear marketing strategy, build stronger relationships with my clients and referral sources, manage my time more efficiently, and maintain a balanced work:life (as much as this is possible!). I really like what one of the reviewers said about Linda - she has an east coast directness and a west coast compassion, a perfect combination of approaches that makes her really fun and easy to work with and has you leaving each session feeling extremely productive and energized. I highly recommend Linda as a business consultant and I'm so glad that we'll continue to be in touch so she can keep encouraging and supporting me. I like having her in my corner! read more