When I moved out to Denver from NYC, only 1.5 years into my career, I needed help re-centering…read moremyself and figuring out what I could bring to the table here in Colorado. Amy gave me the confidence I needed to dive into the job hunt. The main reason I chose Amy was because of her approach to coaching where she focused on strengths, values and positivity. What I loved the most about working with her was that her recommendations were always based on who I am as a person. She spent a lot of time getting to know me, which helped the both of us become grounded in who I am. She listened to me with energy and without judgement. Although she was technically my "career coach", she organically gave thoughtful advice that helped guide my new life, which I didn't realize I needed until these sessions. When I felt bad about not prioritizing my job search, she encouraged me to take the time I needed to build healthy habits that would stick with me for the rest of my life (meditation, running, yoga). After moving across the country without a secure job and without my family around for emotional support, Amy was really the first person to tell me that I should be confident in the skills I had going into my new life here in Colorado. Above all, she showed me how I can lean into my personal strengths, by helping me see how even my softest skills can be used to make me stand out in the work place. As someone fresh into their career, it was incredibly helpful for me to learn how to tailor my experience & personal strengths to fit the job requirements in even an unrelated field. When there were long periods of time in between sessions and I'd feel unsure again about my decision to quit my job in NYC and move to Denver, I'd meet with Amy and she'd remind me that I am more than capable of making this work. I loved my time working with Amy and feel grateful for the confidence she gave me to succeed!

I am a recent graduate of CU Boulder and I reached out to Amy to help with the crazy job search…read moreprocess. I had been searching for a number of months with zero responses and getting very discouraged. When I first met Amy she assured me that it was naturally and we began to work on what my personal strengths are and applying those to my job search. We got to narrow down my search based on my preferences on location, industry and position. I think that Amy's best advice was trust the process and take the tools that she gives you and apply them. I'm happy to say that I am now employed with a top 100 tech startup company with an amazing employee benefits package. I attribute a majority of me landing this job to Amy's coaching

Laura has been a caring guide who's led my partner and me out of the wilderness over the past year…read more Sometimes we've had to bushwhack our way back to our trail when it appeared impassable. Laura's great insight into how we go sideways reveals our truth to each other. I'm blessed to have a partner who's willing to forgive me when I'm a jack a--, reacting from fear and doubt instead of trust and love. Laura's awareness of how our Enneagram personalities get in our way has helped us get in touch with our souls-- and our souls' desire to connect with each other. It's incredible to think how much we've learned, thanks to Laura's coaching and unwavering support. Five stars aren't enough. I've had very good therapists over the years, but Laura stands out. Clearly she's living her calling, and we are grateful. We highly recommend her.

I called Laura looking for couples therapy; and along the way discovered I needed help with grief,…read moretrauma and addiction. My husband and I were considering separation at times and now we're stronger than ever. Laura helps get us out of the ego and into our essence, and most recently supported us as we chose a path of sobriety. Putting substances into the backseat has improved our marriage & relationship with our kids. My life has shifted in many positive ways these past 2 years, thanks in large part to Laura. I feel more grounded, empowered and have more clarity on how I/we can live a joyful life. The time we've had with Laura influences us daily and for that we're so grateful.

Sasha was a first-rate coach, I thoroughly enjoyed working with him. His clear and incisive…read morequestions and reflections helped me tap my own deep inner knowing and confidence and get "unstuck" from a project I had been sitting on for over two years. We had four sessions, and I'm planning on continuing with him since what I was able to accomplish in just over a month surprised both of us! One of the insights I gained working with him was that being in action with my primary vision is itself motivating and confidence-building. Doing nothing just kept me spinning in fear and doubt. But getting content out there, noticing how people responded positively, and feeling the gratification of producing something worthwhile - from my heart and soul - was a big boost to my energy and motivation. Now I'm actually inspired to create mediocre work! LOL, I know that's the secret to overcoming perfectionism and procrastination, recognizing that iterating with refinements over what began as mediocre promises to get closer and closer to greatness. I'm deeply grateful for Sasha's support and I highly recommend him to anyone who wants to change their life.

I went to Sasha because I suspected I had ADD. I was feeling overwhelmed, stuck on small issues,…read moreand dissatisfied with what I was accomplishing. Sasha was very easy to talk to, and he gave me small achievable goals. After the first session, I was more effectively managing one corner of my life. Sasha continued to help me explore what was getting in my way, suggested ways to address my focus issues, and gave me goals to help me move forward. After five sessions I was working steadily on three big personal projects, one of which I had only intermittently been tackling, and two of which I had procrastinated on for nearly a year. Not only am I accomplishing more, I feel I'm getting more control over my life, and as a byproduct I'm developing a more positive outlook about myself and what I can accomplish.

Alexa helped me navigate what I think is among the toughest career moves: shifting to a different…read morerole in a new industry. Alexa's incredibly personable and genuinely wanted to get to know me and my story. She digs below surface-level discussion by using various tools to help with deeper contemplation and discussion about values and how they shaped my career goals. Also, on a practical level, Alexa is one of those great "connector" types. She seems to know someone in every industry/company in town (not exaggerating). I'm much happier now primarily because I'm better matched in an industry/role that fits my personality. I strongly recommend Alexa to anyone who's exploring a new career direction or just needs a boost with their job hunt.

Alexa is amazing! I first met with her in 2018 when I had moved to a new city and needed some…read morehand-holding as I searched for a new job. She helped me with crafting an updated resume, updating my professional social account, and creating a killer cover letter template. With Alexa's encouragement, my self confidence increased and within no time I had landed a great new gig and even negotiated my salary. About a year and a half later, I realized I wanted to take a new direction with my career, and again I turned to Alexa for guidance. She helped me to identify aspects of my previous jobs that I loved and ones I didn't care for, and expanded my knowledge about what was out there that would be a good fit for me. I ended up finding a job I truly love that combines my greatest professional strengths. I cannot recommend Alexa and Loken Careers more to anyone who is struggling with finding their "calling" or just looking for a better situation. Pro tip: do the homework! ;)

Was an amazing experience getting to work with Linda for career coaching. She would often start off…read moremeetings with a quick meditation to get centered before jumping in. The initial consult was helpful with focusing on goals and personal values. After getting the bigger picture it was easy to map out the action steps and make things more granular. Her attention to detail and custom-fit process is what really made this a positive experience. Well worth the money spent!

From the owner: At Careers by Design, two inspiring paths meet: Shirin Khamisa, a trailblazer in reshaping careers…read moresince 2005, and Linda Faucheux, a mindful career expert. Shirin leads a dedicated team of career coaches, with Linda as a valued member. Together, they empower clients on both sides of the border, crafting "More Happy Mondays."

The Inner Compass Process is a fantastic resource with a step-by-step approach to learning what…read morechanges can help you feel more fulfilled and satisfied with work. Hunter coached me through this process. I can't say enough good things about her. She is professional, kind, and a fantastic listener. She really listens to everything I'm saying and is able to understand and get at the core of what it is I am saying, sometimes before I even know what it really is I'm trying to communicate. Since she was able to understand me so well, she was able to provide me with good takeaways. She also asks great questions that help reveal more insights. I started going through this process with hardly a guess on what I may want to do next. The Inner Compass Process helped me get very clear on what my values are and what talents I want to be utilizing in my next job. Hunter and I talked together about some jobs that involve these values and talents and now I know which job I want to pursue. I even said I'd prefer to not go back to school and we found a job role with no extra education required. Thank you Hunter!

I started working with Hunter about 6 months ago and it was the best decision I've ever made!! I've…read morebeen working in the same industry for over 20 years and knew I needed out, but honestly has NO CLUE what I wanted to do with my life. I remember during my initial free phone consult, just feeling so completely defeated with no direction... and after only 20 minutes of talking with Hunter, I felt hope for the first time in years. She has such a calmness and kind heart that made me feel at ease opening up to her, yet an indescribable passion and fire that made me believe that at the end of this, I was going to be able to achieve greatness! Even when I didn't believe in myself, I truly felt that she did, and that kept me going. The way this program works is really magical. Danielle did a great job of putting this together, because I honestly do not think I would have finished with the same outcome, using another method. It takes you back to your childhood and forces you to dig deep into distant memories, both happy and sad, and really has you dissect the reasons behind the feelings of these memories and why they had the impact they did. It continues to move on throughout your life, thinking of situations and stories that left both good and bad tastes in your mouth, and then goes back and compares these to the childhood memories. It's amazing the patterns and similarities that I discovered along the way. As fascinating as this all was, at the halfway point of the program, I still had absolutely no idea where this was leading and if I'd ever be able to find something that was right for me. I started to worry that I was not going to be a success story, like all those I read about in the Yelp and Google reviews, and I may have just wasted my money. I expressed these concerns to Hunter and she reassured me that this was NOT going to be the case. She said that she believed in me and my journey and that she knew we would find the perfect career path that was meant for me, so I had no other choice but to trust her. I always left my zoom meetings with Hunter, feeling so hopeful and truly inspired! I remember telling her on one of our first sessions, that I always felt so good after talking with her, that I wanted to do what she did! I told her that I wanted to be someone's Hunter; the reason someone smiled again, found their confidence and felt hopeful for a better future, after coming from a place of negativity and defeat. Even though I said this early on, it didn't hit me until much later in the game, that I my true passion was in coaching. I have decided to leave my long time career aviation and go into wellness coaching, focusing on fitness, nutrition and mindfulness. Never in a million years, would I have come into this program thinking I'd have a skills or bravery to leave the corporate world and start my own coaching business, but that is exactly what I am in the process of doing! I owe Hunter more thanks and appreciation than I will ever be able to express, for this truly insane and much needed career transformation!

I had an outstanding experience working with Alexa. I jumped back into the job search late last…read moreyear, and felt like I needed more structure and direction. In just two video sessions, I found it. Alexa was easy to work with, covered a ton of ground in just 2 hours of conversations, and made helpful edits to my resumes and cover letters. Throughout my search, she served as a stabilizing force, and was quick to offer help at every opportunity. In the end, I found a job that I didn't t expect to find for another 2-3 years into my career. I'm thrilled that that I had the opportunity to connect with Alexa!

Alexa is FANTASTIC! She took the time to get to know what I wanted/needed out of my career. She is…read moreextremely knowledgeable and supportive. If you need help with anything career related - this is where you need to go!

I took my time selecting a service to rewrite my resume, knowing there are many options out there…read more I worked with both Dia and Donna throughout the process. One thing I wish I had known beforehand is how important it is to have a clear idea of the specific type of role you're targeting before starting the resume process. During a job search--which can be incredibly stressful and uncertain--I didn't feel that my experience or challenges were fully understood or acknowledged. Navigating a job search takes strategy, reflection, and support, and unfortunately, I didn't feel there was much empathy offered throughout this process. If I could do it over again, I would work with a career coach first to gain clarity and direction, before investing in resume services like this one."

I engaged Personal Touch Career Services in September 2019 to get them to review and tweak my…read moreresume. they had been recommended by a friend. I paid my $498 and they did what they do, changes were made etc, and before long I was sending my resumes and letters were being sent out but I got zero response. I still didn't feel it was saying the right things the right way for my industry so a few more changes were made but I had the same lack of results. I stepped away, changed a few things myself and sent it to people direct and I got a better response and even some work. I chalked the money spent, at a time when I couldn't really afford it, and the experience I had up to it being 'just one of those things' that don't work out for me and my situation and I moved on. Not long after I got a year long contract as well as some other work (but that was through my work in general, a recommendation, and my self-tweaked resume). With both their resume and the one I did, I got very little pick up via job ads. Flash forward to late 2020 and PTCS reach out to get feedback on the service I received. I explained how it hadn't worked for me and I had drawn a line under it, and we set up another consultation. I also provided copies of the current resume I had made. Donna, who is lovely, ran tests and gave me the results, and that was kind of it as 90 day options had long run out. The most significant advice I got was to open a Jobscan account/subscription and read chapter 11 of the book I got as part of my package. Should I have gone back again within the 90 days? Maybe, but I wanted to draw a line under it and try a different approach (which included getting industry friends to input on my resume). All I know is that while Personal Touch Career Services have been great for some people, and I'm delighted that's the case, working with them didn't get results for me. Also, if you're reaching out after 90 days to get feedback and offer help and the main response is, 'We can't do what we could have done because it's after 90 days,' that doesn't feel like the best result to offer. It certainly won't make me look at giving PTCS more of my money. They might work for you, they're certainly nice people to deal with, but for someone working in journalism and production for over 25 years, it didn't bear fruit in my case.