Ten years since I wrote my last review and 11 years since I first saw Amanda as a client. In those…read more11+ years I have gone back to school to get my degree, changed careers, gotten laid off twice (once during 2020), found work again in less than two months, and always found something higher-paying and with a better commute every time, as if the layoffs were a hidden gift. I have also nearly tripled my salary since I first saw Amanda and am much more satisfied with my line of work. I am also grateful to have found a new job in my field with a company that is hiring since I'm in a field in which the layoffs are higher right now. If I had never been a client of hers, I expect that I would be still be in a job that I didn't care about, making about half of what I make now, and working it only for the paycheck. Seeing Amanda was hands-down the best career decision that I ever made. My sanity, self-confidence, and bank account thank her. You will too, after a few sessions.

I recently moved to a new city without any connections, and took a job outside of my field. Amanda…read moreworked with me to develop a strong resume and cover letter, and to make connections in my field. Thanks to Amanda, I am starting an exciting new job this December. I highly recommend Pathways Career Consulting!

I'm so grateful to work with Brandy as my coach for the past few months. She has helped me…read moretransition in my early career life from Phd to industry, and deal with burnt out from covid wfh. I was struggling with the skill gap and the mindset gap between academia and industry and have been juggling too much with so little return for developing my long term passion at work. She truly listens and cares and is full of passion to connect and share. She does not avoid complications and helps me entangle and prioritize mixed lines of thoughts quickly. Super organized! Inspired by her ways and spirits of working, I have gained much more confidence and courage as well as practical skills to communicate complications and conflicts, advocate for myself (being authentic!), plan more focuses efforts around my passion and interests in the workplace. Thank you for helping me find my voice!

Seven years into my career in tech, I came to Brandy feeling stuck, unfulfilled, and genuinely lost…read moreabout what kind of move to make next. I had passions and ideas but no framework for sorting through them. That's exactly where Brandy excels. She brought structured thinking and concrete frameworks to our sessions that helped me cut through the noise and actually make decisions. Beyond being an incredibly capable and intelligent individual, Brandy is kind, funny, and understanding. The progress I've made has been remarkable. I'm now actively prototyping different career paths at once: pursuing a Master's in Art Therapy, working at a high school in San Francisco, and doing strategy & operations consulting for Planned Parenthood affiliates. I was hesitant to invest in coaching, but I no longer have any reservations about that decision. If you're feeling confused, stuck, or unsure of where you want to go, I can't recommend Brandy highly enough.

Worked with Adrian back in 2013 after leaving the military. What started as career coaching turned…read moreinto a crucial support system when I hit a rough patch. I reached out to him recently about our past sessions, and he stepped up to help immediately, even though I haven't been a client in years. He truly cares about the people he works with. Highly recommend!

Happy Sunday... Reflecting on this post, I found myself looking back to the beginning of my journey…read morein discovering my work, calling, and purpose. In 2020, when I left social work behind, l didn't immediately search for the next job. Instead, I sought resources to help me find myself and uncover my true purpose in life. That's when my good friends, Nat & Dan, recommended A Path That Fits-a career und life coaching program that truly made a difference in my journey. From that moment, l knew I was heading in the right direction. I am not here because I needed a JOB... I am here because @connectmortgagegroup and I - ARE MEANT TO BE HERE!!! This passion has started since 2004 when I started as a part time College Student and part time Loan Processor. If you're feeling lost, stagnant, or even complacent, turn to prayer-and if you're looking for additional guidance, I highly recommend A Path That Fits to help you discover your true purpose and calling, one that brings you 1000% happiness! I'm so grateful I found Adrian Klaphaak - Purpose Coach before getting married and having kids-it gave me the chance to truly find ME - MYSELF.

Laurie is a hub of surreal experiences. Her methodology is decidedly not the run of the mill career…read morecoaching of Silicon Valley. Her results, if you are willing to throw yourself into the work, are decidedly undeniable. I have been working with Laurie for just under a year now, and she managed to get me to not only pick up my guitar again, but to discover a writer within me that I had long discarded. I started surfing. I tasted honey at farmers markets. I made big life changes that reminded me of who I truly am inside, instead of trying to satisfy the external pressures of Silicon Valley. "Not just a coder are we, no, we are artists, adventurers, explorers of the unknown," to borrow a line from a famous rat cartoon. If you decide to work with Laurie, and allow yourself to do what she asks of you, and persist, there is no doubt that your life will improve significantly. It isn't about getting the job of your dreams. It's about getting the life you were meant to live. Escape the Borg. Let Laurie breathe your humanity back into you! America deserves a breath of fresh free air again.

A while back, I attended a workshop offered by Laurie on managing transitions. I found it to be…read morehelpful and fun. Laurie has a beautiful gift for storytelling and humor. As a coach myself, I was deeply grateful for the opportunity to be a learner. I attended this workshop with my partner, who rarely agrees to attend these sorts of engagements, and he too got a lot out of the experience! Recently, I went back to the notes I took on this session and found some value gems and concrete strategies for navigating the many transitions in my life. Thank you, Laurie for your enthusiasm, kindness, and genuine love for the people in our community.

I've been working with Gretchen for a few months now and she is fantastic. Honestly I was really…read moreparanoid about any career counseling because it feels like just anyone can advertise themselves as effective but Gretchen really knows the tech work intimately from experience and just has such good advice, not just on the job finding process but about company cultures and the way tech companies think. She's super nice and flexible to work with, and definitely paid off since I got a new job with significantly higher pay.

I cannot say enough good things about Gretchen. I started working with her when I moved from…read moreCalifornia to a new state where I had no professional network. First, Gretchen helped me define what I was looking for in a new job and research organizations aligned with my goals. Next, she took the pain out of writing a resume and cover letter by helping me highlight and take credit for the important stuff and rolling accomplishments up into big measurable wins. Finally, she's an ace at interview prep. She can quickly assess what themes to focus on and which to leave out and how to answer those annoying 'tell me about yourself' questions. An hour spent with Gretchen will save you 5 hours of muddling through, iterating, and second-guessing yourself - a spectacular return on investment for a busy mom like me. I just nailed my first C-suite level interview and am on to the final round. Thanks Gretchen!

I met with Marty by phone for a consultation about a family member. Marty prepared ahead of time…read morewith excellent questions and research, he created a useful structure for addressing my concerns, and helped lay out a path forward that addressed both practical and emotional concerns. He identified workable options that would not have come to me otherwise. My anxiety went from a 10 to a 1. I was particularly struck by his skillful use of time. All my questions were answered, he seemed to know just when to listen and when to speak, and he guided me so I just seemed to know (and agree!) when it was time to finish our session. There is a reason that he is considered to be the best. He is.

I'm not even sure how to explain how much Dr. Nemko has helped me. He taught me so much that even…read morehis works resonate into my mind 12 years later. He has so much wisdom within his career brain but he plants pieces of gold that you will never let go of. He guided me thru the most difficult part of my life into the the most rewarding period. When everyone had written me off. He gave me advice, directed me with tangible steps and changed my life. Will never forget his beautiful dog Einstein who stay with us for every visit. This team is truly blessed and forever will be grateful.

I saw that their trial only cost $1. So I said: "why not"…read more After reading through the loftily written career program advice pages online I decided it just wasn't helpful. Im doubtful of the founder's credibility too. That's my take on the matter, you can decide for yourself. First of all they charged my $4 for the trial. The trial costs $1. Suspicious.... It got worse. They charged me $300 after a month, and have my credit card on a subscription. They make it intentionally hard to unsubscribe. This is a 'meh' consulting program with shady billing practices. I wouldn't do it again. *edit* they've refunded my money. The owner went to extensive lengths to apologize. Thanks Adrian.

Adrian was instrumental in helping me move away from a job that was ultimately not the right fit…read morefor me and begin pursuing what is really important to me. When we first met, I was conflicted because my values were hidden by the expectations I thought I should have for myself. Adrien helped me to sort through all of that and I am now very comfortable separating what I want for me from what I think others may want for me. When I struggled with where to put my energy, Adrien helped me to prioritize and move forward. I often left his office with complete clarity on how I would approach the next week, month, or year. As supportive as friends and family may be, this unbiased help is not something you can find within your immediate social circle. Ultimately, the decision to leave my job, uproot my life, and make it the adventure Id been pining for had to come from me. But, my time with Adrian helped me to be confident in my choice, despite doubts and uncertainty. Even now, as I write from Southern Bolivia, I often refer to his teachings when confronted with a decision or an unexpected situation. If you are on this page reading this review, call him for a consultation. Its free and you will immediately have a taste of what were all talking about! You have NOTHING to lose and everything to gain.

Working with Isabelle was a tremendous experience. It truly was hard work, but things of value…read moreusually take a lot of effort. She has a thoughtful and structured process that helped me uncover my personal values, motivators and many other insights. These are the kinds of things that are usually 'hiding in plain sight' and difficult for most of us to see on our own. Before working with Isabelle, I had been in the same industry for over 30 years and had mostly enjoyed it but the need for a change confronted me rather abruptly. I had zero plan for what I might do next and felt quite a bit of anxiety and trepidation. After working with Isabelle for several months, I gained a clear picture of what would and would not be a good fit for me, work-wise. Importantly, before starting with Isabelle, myself and those around me had lots of ideas for next moves that seemed like 'naturals.' But it quickly became clear that most of these ideas would have been a dead-end for me in terms of enjoyment and fulfilment. For me, having the ability to move forward in life with a vision and with confidence has been priceless. The bottom line: life is short and if you don't want to squander part of yours by going down a suboptimal path, I really recommend putting in the work with Isabelle. It is definitely worth it!

Working with Isabelle has quite literally been life changing. After a 23-year career in…read moreProject/Product Management, I was burnt out and didn't know what to do next. I wanted to find a new career direction but didn't have the first clue how to do so. During my first consultation call with Isabelle, she just reached me on a deep personal level I was not expecting. Over a 4-month period, I completed a group course with Isabelle that allowed me to discover my 'authentic self' and truly discover what work I'm passionate about and what values drive me. Long story short, Isabelle's course helped me see bad behaviors I had been perpetuating for years, and learn to appreciate the things that motivate/drive me. With Isabelle's guidance and wisdom, I am now on the path to the career of my dreams that I'm excited to have for the next 25 years. To say Isabelle's work is life changing, is an understatement!

In the summer of 2018, I decided to leave my job and career of 10+ years at a large, prestigious…read moretech company. After a year off, I was ready to get back into the job market and see what my next opportunity would hold. After a few exploratory emails, meetings, and formal interviews, I quickly realized I had no idea how to approach one of the most fundamental aspects of job hunting: the offer process. I pride myself on having an excellent resume and interview skills but when it came to negotiations and valuing myself, I was woefully unprepared and, to be honest, scared. I wasn't feeling better after some initial google searches on offer negotiations and while discussing with a friend who was in a similar scenario, Laura's name came up as someone I should reach out to. Let me be very clear here: it was the absolute best decision I have made for myself and my career in recent memory. Laura listened to my concerns, reviewed my resume, helped me to identify where my strengths lined up with market needs, dispelled some of the myths and anxieties surrounding the offer process, and helped me to see the value I brought to the company I was interviewing with. She made herself available to review correspondence, frame discussions around potentially difficult topics (like compensation and benefits) in a way that was both true to myself and made clear how my value informed negotiations for compensation. After an initially low offer, Laura helped me to counter with a higher ask that was both fair and well-justified (through market research and her past experience). I was able to secure a markedly higher offer for a job I was excited about. I can't think of a better outcome; an outcome that simply would not have happened without Laura's expertise.

I'm writing this review because 6 months ago, I didn't ever think I would do something like work…read morewith a coach. I was in pain though -- I was struggling with a months-long job search that hadn't created any results, and growing anxiety about my career. I'm normally a frugal person and I was hesitant to hire a coach, but I am so grateful I did. I have a better job now, a higher salary (just the raise pays for the coaching plus more!), and most importantly, a clearer picture of what I want out of my career. Since every coach is different, here's what Laura did with me. When I first started with her in January, she assessed what I was struggling with - trying to figure out my next step. We did weekly check-ins for typically an hour. Laura is empathetic and has a knack for synthesizing communicated information into succinct points. For example, one of her exercises involved asking what I was looking for in my next role. After talking for close to an hour, she summarized my brain dump into a list of 20 items that she heard were important to me, such as advocating for something that I care about, working in casual work environment, working in a collaborative/non-competitive team, and being encouraged to have work-life boundaries. My homework was to rank each of these as "must have," "very important," or "nice to have." After refining the list, my top four were flexibility, culture, great manager/team, and growth potential (both for experience and salary). Second, we refined my job search criteria. I sent her job descriptions of jobs I was applying to and different versions of my resume. I have a friend that works at Facebook who directly referred me to a position a while back, and I didn't even get an interview. After Laura reviewed my resume, she was honest about why I didn't get an interview. My resume was not focused or related to the job description. She described my original resume as saying, "I am an analyst but I don't know if that's who I am." She helped me edit my resume to say, "I am an analyst and I'm an awesome hire." We also cut down on the wide array of jobs I was considering (at the time I was looking at a lot of things, from marketing to finance to communications to program management). We narrowed it down to focusing on an analyst resume and a government (program manager) resume. Third, Laura helped me to customize cover letters. I had no idea that researching different company's missions and what they were working on was part of the job search. I learned how to research effectively and apply key points to my cover letter. Each job application I worked on took longer as it focused on quality. I started to apply for companies that I really wanted to work with and also network with friends, colleagues, and coworkers. The networking included researching aspects of their companies. It was through this quality networking I was able to land my current role! Finally, once my resume was in shape and I nailed how to write a tailored cover letter, we worked on getting interviews. There was a lull for a couple of months but then I started getting a bunch. With each interview, I had the opportunity to get better after practicing. Laura helped me to rehearse for the interviews. She also reviewed two documents she suggested I create: 1) Answers to common interview questions 2) Excel chart of last four jobs, descriptions of the jobs, challenges, and other details. In the end, I had the opportunity to choose between two offers! In the end, job hunting is never easy and having a coach isn't an instant fix. But after starting my new job, I only regret that I didn't sign up with a coach earlier. If you're in pain at your job and it's been a while since you last job hunted, hire someone to help. Asking friends what to do or googling things online does not build your skills the way a professional coach will. If you decide to shop around, look for someone that has done a lot of coaching before. It's not a regulated industry, so make sure the coach you hire actually has all the experience they say they do. Good luck!

Even though I am a professional who was fortunate to enjoy much career success, I have always…read morequestioned in the back of my mind if I was in the right industry. I toyed with the idea of making a drastic career change but was paralyzed with indecision for a while. I figured I should probably find a professional career coach to help me get some clarity, and that is when I met Lucas. Lucas took the time to really try and understand my career situation, so that we could formulate a plan that was unique to me. We started with career aptitude tests which helped me learn more about myself. We defined and prioritized my career goals, and explored the many paths I could take to reach them. Also, Lucas is a resume magician, transforming my plain, wordy resume into a much more impressive, concise one. He also helped me with my LinkedIn profile which I appreciate since I am a total LinkedIn newbie. He basically did almost everything he could to set me up for success. I highly recommend Lucas whether you are starting out in your career or changing your current career path. He can provide the support, insight, and accountability to help you achieve your goals.

From beginning to end it was a pleasure working with Lucas. He really takes the time to understand…read moreyou as a person and asks great questions to put together the perfect plan for you. I had a career journey that was a bit different and Lucas gave me the confidence to put my best self out there. Lucas is a genius when it comes to resumes, LinkedIn updates, interview prep, and cover letters. The interview process was where I was the most nervous but with all the tips and tricks Lucas provided I was extremely confident during each interview as the prepping really paid off. While going through interviews Lucas was extremely supportive and flexible with his schedule to ensure I was ready for every round. I received an offer and I could honestly say I could have not done it without Lucas's support and guidance. Thank you Lucas!