Over a year ago I was not doing well at work. I was recommended to seek out a Career Coach. Little…read moredid I know how helpful Shawn was. Shawn was beyond helpful! He helped me from struggling to getting a promotion! In one year! He is always prepared for every meeting and remembers everything we talk about. It didn't feel like a meeting with a coach/therapist. It felt like I was catching up with an old friend. I will more than likely continue my work with Shawn, not because I have to, but because I want to. Thank you so much for your help and support Shawn!

About a year or so ago I was searching for a career coach to help me find "the work I was meant to…read moredo". Prior to working with Shawn, I thought that a career coach would assess my skills and then tell me what role/job I should do. Very quickly, I learned that that was not how the process worked and I couldn't be happier to have been wrong. Shawns' process helped me uncover what truly makes me happy, what kind of team I want to be a part of, what kind of organization I want to be a part of, and most importantly what job responsibilities would make me happy on a daily basis. For anyone looking to get a better understanding of their skills and job desires and use that knowledge to find a role that fits what you're looking for, then I'd recommend working with Shawn. While I found Shawn via Yelp, I also found a handful of other career coaches on the platform. I chose Shawn due to his business background and the fact that he was a true "Career Coach". I had a business background so it felt like a good fit and I was looking for a "career" specific coach versus a "Life/Career" coach. I worked with Shawn (In-person - I used to live in Seattle) for ~6 sessions. He broke down each session ahead of time so I knew what work I had to accomplish before our meetings and what to expect to talk about in our meetings. The work was challenging and thought provoking, but it really helped me discover my skills, shortcomings, non-negotiable and ultimately led me to the work that I wanted to do. He helped me define what I was looking for in a role, including: team structure, day-to-day responsibilities, environment, reporting structure, and more. He helped me gain confidence that even though I didn't have a background in design, I had inherent skills and aptitudes for the field. One year removed for working with Shawn, I landed a new role in a new career. Shawn helped me find a career path and happiness in my work. Working with Shawn really helped me understand my abilities and clearly define what I was looking for. Once I was able to define my ideal role, I was able to go out and get it. All in all Shawn was a major asset to helping me find the role I'm currently in. I would recommend him to anyone searching for a career coach. Just know, the work is hard but very rewarding!!!!

Kathryn is INCREDIBLE at what she does and came into my life at a time that I really needed her…read more Her attitude towards career trajectories and goals is refreshingly holistic. None of the cookie-cutter personality-test-like career indexes in this work, because Kathryn understands that career paths like life are chaotic, full of unpredictable elements like fate and luck, and she will help you WORK with all the unpredictability coming at you to best leverage your chances at finding your dream career and next dream job. With her generosity and wisdom Kathryn's help seriously changed my life over a course of working together on and off for several years. Could not be more happy or grateful that I found her!

I reached out to Kathryn when I was looking to change jobs. I talked to a few coaches before…read moredeciding to work with Kathryn. I liked her approach and communication style. I think that's very important when selecting a coach. I had made a lot of assumptions about the next step in my career. Kathryn helped me explore the rational and logic behind these assumptions. I learned just how much they were limiting my options. That was a big eye opener for me. Further, she pushed me to think about many other important factors about my next job that I was not really considering. Once we figured out the type of roles that excited me, we focused on tactical strategies to reach out to potential employers. My networking skills were already good, but she helped sharpen them further. Last week, I started a job that I am very excited about and I am very thankful to Kathryn for all the help.

I highly recommend Linda Gall (Linda Gall Life Coaching/Career Coaching), based on my personal…read moreexperience working with Linda for both life coaching career/professional discernment coaching activities. As a young(er), working mother, I was seeking to connect with a life coaching professional who helped me to (i) determine my strengths/weaknesses , (ii) life priorities and (iii) a better way to realize a happier, healthier life balance in my daily life. Linda Gall was just the person to help me with this process. Linda and I met weekly over the course of a few months to discuss both my current professional questions (handling work place challenging conversations, growth in my career/job role and exploring what work roles might look like today / in the future for me). I also worked with Linda utilizing the "Career Direct" curriculum to identify my personal/professional gifts/challenges as I look towards the next chapter of my working career. Linda is patient, she is reflective and she utilizes the materials to help her clients find a greater sense of self, vocation (calling) and purpose in our lives/this world. I am a Christian and I asked Linda to integrate this lens/element into our coaching / career work. I feel closer to God and more affirmed in the gifts/purpose He has given me to serve my family, workplace and community after working with Linda. Whether you are religious or not, Linda will help you step back and determine your own Life values, goals and priorities. Thank you, Linda, for being a light in my life. I highly recommend your life coaching / professional coaching services.

I recommend Linda as an excellent coach! She asks great questions and provides great advice,…read moresimultaneously challenging and encouraging to bring clarity.

I highly recommend working with an ALV coach. I worked with David for several months during a…read moreparticularly stressful time: I had taken on a new leadership role and had to navigate significant decisions around change management. He has given me the tools to trust my instinct and vision, even if that meant asking the right questions to probe my own biases. You cannot underestimate the value of having a professional in your corner that will take the time to learn about your - and your business' - needs, and then use that to strategize with you your next step and celebrate your wins. Thanks, David!

This review for Sara Dawson is years overdue but it speaks to the impact of her coaching that I am…read morestill using the skills she taught me! Sara is a genuine caring person and an excellent listener. She is entirely present while working with you and she will work hard to understand who you are, your goals, struggles, and how to help you overcome. After every session she writes a detailed recap of what you discussed and what you will work on until the next session. She is so intuitive, intelligent, and open-hearted. She is easy to talk to and you will feel a true bond with her knowing her heart is rooting for you. It's been five years and I still think about all she taught me and I am still moved by how much she cares about others and their success.

Coaching with Kathy Clayton has had such an invaluable and beautiful impact on my life. I reached…read moreout last spring, when I had hit a mental low, and knew things needed to change. I look back at the person I was then, and I don't even recognize her. Being vulnerable enough to change is extremely uncomfortable for me, but Kathy met me where I was at with such compassion. She has an unbelievable ability to educate, question, and motivate with both comfort and firmness. Kathy is extremely intelligent and brings the energy and insight that is needed for all kinds of situations. (I love her creativity and sense of humor too.) Because of our work together, I can now face life's challenges more more self awareness and courage than I ever thought possible. Thank you, Kathy.

Kathy vastly exceeded my expectations. She is a smart lady with a real knack for helping people…read more She has brought so much insight into my life and helped me understand my strengths and values. I started working with Kathy while I was lost and confused, searching for a career with meaning. She has helped me get a fresh perspective and I came out the other side so much more sure of myself and my future.

Sonja helped me network, interview, and negotiate the offer. Job searching is a stressful process…read morewhere you can easily get lost. She was very responsive and flexible to give advice in a timely manner. A part of her services is resume & LinkedIn profile optimization (Note: Sonja doesn't write a resume. Her staff does). I saw clear results: a number of recruiters started to reach out within a couple of days after she updated my LinkedIn. Her services aren't cheap, but I think it's worth the money if you can see it as an investment. In fact, I was able to achieve nearly 30k increase of my salary.

Through working with Dynamo Careers, I was able to successfully land a job in the US after working…read morein Asia for almost 4 years. Before working with Sonja, my job search strategies and resume were not getting me much success. Using the tools, advice, and resume help that Sonja was able to offer, I landed a job back in the US with an almost 10% pay increase and multiple benefits. Dynamo careers is not just a resume service, but offers a comprehensive package including, resume assistance, networking advice, negotiation strategy, and much more. I highly recommend AT LEAST having a chat with Sonja to discuss your personal career needs.

When I began working with Laila, I was struggling, unemployed, and in a difficult place…read moreemotionally. The profound gift that Laila brought was the depth of presence that she carries. She listened astutely to everything I shared and also read between the lines, helping me articulate that what I needed to focus on wasn't even actually my career- it was my own personal growth and mental and emotional health. Her questions and carefully developed worksheets are truly holistic, providing an opportunity to reflect broadly on what a more aligned life looks like for you and all your dreams, passions, fears, etc. Yet, as I got clearer on what I needed, I still was unemployed. Laila recognized my immediate need to become financially stable, introducing me to the concept of "transition jobs" and helping me identify what type of work I would be able to do in order to sustain myself while having the time/energy/resources for the deeper personal development I knew I needed. Though it was a difficult process, and I needed a whole support system of friends, counselors, and Laila's holistic approach, I got to work applying for transition jobs. We worked together to create a series of resumes for my different skill sets and Laila honed the language used to describe my experience. She had example resumes and resources that helped me bring life back to my resume, which I had grown deeply disillusioned with. While applying to transition jobs, Laila advised me to apply to as many as possible so I could have the upper hand in making my decision. Still in a very low place, I took the first offer I was given. As Laila could have predicted, I didn't last long (only a couple of weeks). The whole experience helped me realize that I wanted something between a transition job and my dream job, a little more in alignment with who I am. Ultimately, I was given three incredible offers, and Laila helped me negotiate which offers were right for me as well as coached me in negotiating compensation for my skills. If you are somebody who, like me, struggles with imposter syndrome and fully claiming your value, Laila enthusiastically supports you in advocating for yourself. I never imagined I could get the offer I ended up accepting- I am earning the highest hourly wage I've ever earned in a part-time job with full benefits doing the kind of work I want to do (work not usually highly compensated). Throughout the whole process, I always felt I had somebody at my back who believed in me and was available to talk through each interview and the challenges of surviving in such a tough economy, but I also had somebody to celebrate each small win with. Thank you, Laila, for your presence, your attunement, your perseverance toward joy, and your fluffiness! Your support was deeply needed during a very difficult time and brought insights that will change the trajectory of my life. I hope that more people, especially those like me who struggle to live in the system as it is, can work with you to bring meaning to their lives (while also learning to cover the basic costs of getting by)! I am profoundly grateful for the opportunity to work with you.

Laila is a seasoned career coach who understands individuals. She knew I had a very eclectic…read morebackground and helped me translate that into a stellar plan for defining and transitioning into the career path I've been on for many years now. I highly recommend her as an empathetic passionate career coach.

It feels like a privilege that I finally have the opportunity to praise and speak to the success of…read moremy experience with Plum Coaching--I called Lora expecting a fairly transactional conversation about costs and expectations, but I decided to move forward because she genuinely listened to the specifics of my situation. In summary: I was seeking new opportunities in my field of UX design, had built an impressive portfolio but was consistently failing to communicate my work in a way that resonated with hiring managers. I had gone through 12 unsuccessful interviews before I decided it was time to seek some professional and objective advice. What I appreciated most about the mock interview with Lora was that she never tried to steer me away from being myself...she gave me practical tools to make sure that I was able to speak on my own behalf and recognize the intention behind every interview question. Long story short, I found myself with an offer letter about three weeks after our session in a role that is perfect for my professional development. If you're in a tough or confusing spot, don't make decisions based on the cost of services--just find someone who you trust that understands your goals and needs and it will pay off a thousand times in the future. Plum served that purpose for me and I can't reccomend their services highly enough.

I called Lora because I'm looking for a contract position in Seattle. She was really sweet and…read morehelpful. I couldn't tell from the Yelp reviews that she doesn't do placement work. She recommended a company for me to get in contact with. Thank you Lora for your help!