I hired Pete O'Neal as a dating coach, and it turned out to be one of the most disappointing…read moreinvestments I've ever made. Our initial video call took place on February 5, 2025. At the end of the call, I signed up for 3 months of coaching at a price of $3,500. He immediately pushed me to sign up for a 6-month package instead -- despite never having worked together. That was the first red flag: he was more interested in maximizing his earnings than assessing whether we were a good match. Throughout the program, his coaching approach was one-size-fits-all and rigid. Instead of tailoring strategies to my personality and preferences, Pete insisted on generic formulas -- like going to Latin dance classes multiple times per week. I tried this, but quickly found the loud nightclub-style atmosphere overwhelming and counterproductive. When I voiced my discomfort, his response was to "just shout if you have to" and "talk to guys nearby to stay social." He even recommended I go on specific days because another client of his did. It was bizarre. Expecting someone to thrive in high-stimulation environments they find draining is like giving every patient the same pair of glasses and calling it optometry. It's lazy and negligent -- especially at this price point. I came to Pete hoping to improve my conversational skills in dating. Instead, I got platitudes like "go into Headquarters," his vague buzzword for discussing "fun" topics -- like the beach. He never took the time to understand what I was actually looking for: deeper, more meaningful interactions with women of substance. His coaching seemed geared toward chasing superficial encounters, not building authentic connections. His advice around fitness was equally rigid and tone-deaf. While encouraging exercise is reasonable, he pushed me to join a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gym, despite my complete lack of interest. When I suggested other forms of physical activity I actually enjoyed, he dismissed them and insisted that BJJ was the best option -- claiming it burns 1,000 calories per workout, as if that alone made it the only valid path. His unwillingness to adapt his recommendations to my preferences made the entire process feel forced and unsustainable. Another letdown was the professional photo shoot that was supposed to help with my online dating profile. After the shoot, I was suddenly asked -- in front of the photographer -- to Venmo him an $80 "tip" because he "drove a long way." This was never disclosed beforehand, and the social pressure left me little choice but to pay. The photos themselves were underwhelming: all staged, with no variety or social context. Needless to say, they didn't improve my results. When I brought up that I wasn't getting many matches -- even after the professional photo shoot -- he didn't consider that the photos themselves might be subpar. Instead, he blamed my physical appearance and, at one point, rhetorically asked, "Do you think hot girls -- like 9s or 10s -- want to fuck you?" He framed it as "real talk," but it came off as unnecessary, insulting, and completely unhelpful. Rather than offering constructive feedback, he resorted to shame-based tactics that left me feeling worse, not better. Midway through the program, I asked Pete if we could pause due to a medical issue. He agreed. But when it became clear I wouldn't be able to continue, I requested a prorated refund -- which was clearly outlined as an option in the signed agreement. Pete refused. I filed a dispute with American Express, and while they initially refunded me, they reversed the decision after Pete responded with no new information. I reopened the case and the same thing happened. AmEx's handling of this was disgraceful, but that's a separate issue. The real issue is Pete's character. He showed no regard for the agreement, no empathy for my health, and no integrity in how he runs his business. He takes advantage of people who are vulnerable, masking it with charm and faux confidence. He is not someone you can trust -- with your money or your emotional well-being. Bottom line: Do not hire Pete O'Neal. If you're serious about improving your dating life, look elsewhere -- preferably to someone who listens, adapts, and treats you with basic decency.

It's been by experience over the past six or seven months with Pete, that he is a genuine authentic…read moreperson. He consistently cares about your personal growth, and overall success.His approach is always rooted in compassion , consistency and a true commitment in helping you succeed. If you're looking for a dating coach. Or a community of men who sharpen your sword, for personal growth, lifestyle, and dating I would highly recommend working with Pete! Chad M.

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.

Wow! This is exactly what I needed. I was ready to reenter the workforce after a decade long break…read morefocusing on my kids and running my own small business. I was overwhelmed by the changes in the professional landscape that had occurred during my absence and Alison helped me get clear, focused, confident and ready to be successful. I am so thankful! From resume review to interview practice, my time with Alison has been incredibly valuable. I just got my first job offer and it's exactly what I was hoping for!

I have had the pleasure of working with Christina in the past and she's very professional and…read morecaring. On occasions she would spend a lot of time asking me about my date and if she thought it wasn't going to work out, would send me another one at no charge. I highly recommend Elite Connections and have every confidence in their commitment to provide clients with superb service.

Impeccable service from start to finish. Always a phone call or email away. I would definitely…read morerecommend if you are done with the apps and need something new and fresh. The team at Elite really makes you feel they are committed and dedicated.

I reached out to April and had some conversations with her about what I was looking for, and the…read moreterrible issues that I had with my previous dating coach Pete O'Neal. She seemed very professional and insightful with her explanations on why my previous coach was great at getting people in his program yet without true fruition in the end. However, I felt their services were just not practical overall and decided to go elsewhere.

Great company, and I really wanted to love the brand new (2024) owner April Linden. The previous…read moreowner Karalee Austin was fabulous. I have given April (new owner) every chance, but she does not answer emails, and she's impersonal (and borderline rude) to customers when checking in to a dance or speed dating event. There are problems with the events themselves, for example the dances are 90% women. (I'm a woman wanting to meet men) And both speed dating events I attended were run poorly, too short, and lacked men. Really tried to love the new owner. Hoping she will eventually come around. Maybe after six months I'll give this company another try.

Adrienne did readings at our Airbnb for a bachlorette party and was definitely a big highlight of…read morethe weekend. Her knowledge of astrology is insane and her depictions of each individual chart were spot on. You cannot go wrong hiring Adrienne!

I visited Adrienne on a girl's trip. We had a natal chart reading session together. Adrienne was…read moreabsolutely wonderful. She is incredibly skilled and knowledgeable on the subject of astrology. Adrienne is kind, compassionate, and personalizes her readings based on your level of comfort and vulnerability. This was such a wonderful activity to do on our girls trip. We became so much closer after having a deeper understanding of each other from the information that came up in our readings. We have forever bonded over our readings! Adrienne is an expert and the real deal. I can't wait to do more readings with her in the future.

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!

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 got my first reading about 3 years ago from Melissa and I can confidently say that what she saw…read morein my energy and predicted for my future came out to be true. The guidance and clarity she gave me turned out to be exactly what I needed to hear, I just didn't know it at the time. I got another reading from her a few days ago and she immediately picked up on what I was experiencing, how things had been in the last couple years, and articulated with clarity and support how she saw my life going forward. Melissa understood Everything I had been pondering without me having to express any detail. Not only is her guidance so loving and empathetic, she is answered my questions with conviction and confidence. And again, I really didn't give her very much detail. Melissa is also one of the more affordable and reasonable psychics I've come across. I will definitely come back! Thank you for sharing your wonderful gift Melissa!

I was looking for a psychic to help me gain guidance and clarity regarding a past relationship. In…read morethe past, I've visited other psychics in the san diego area who didn't always use our time effectively, often rambling or going off topic to share personal experiences. Because of that, I would leave sessions feeling unsatisfied and still seeking clarity. I'm so glad I came across Melissa! After reading her reviews on Yelp I decided to book a session. She is super friendly and one of the best psychics I've came across. After our session, I felt a real sense of peace about the relationship. Her communication skills are excellent! She is clear, focused, and does an excellent job of explaining what she sees and feels in an effective, easy to understand way. There were no random tangents, and she stayed fully on topic throughout the entire reading. She checks in with you throughout the reading to see if you understand the information and if you don't she goes more in depth to explain to make it make sense. She also draws out pictures to help illustrate what she sees and sends you the photos and recorded audio of your session afterwards. She truly values your time and uses it efficiently, and I felt I finally received the closure I had been looking for. In addition, the information she received from Spirit was incredibly accurate. I was amazed by how much she picked up that resonated so specifically with the person and the relationship, without knowing any prior details. After the reading, everything seemed to fall into place, and I was left with a strong sense of peace and understanding that I had been missing. As for the future predictions she shared, I understand that energy and free will can change at any time and make it difficult for any psychic to be completely certain about prediction outcomes. Hopefully the things she predicted in my reading will unfold. I will definitely visit her again anytime I feel I need guidance or clarity.