What am I going to do next? How can I earn a living and feel fulfilled? How do I create a career…read morepath that incorporates my beliefs and my natural talents? These questions have reappeared throughout my life.  Even as a child, I was excited and passionate about whatever it was that I was going to do in the distant future. The hurdle was figuring out what "it" was that I wanted to do! In the meantime, life went on, I earned a good income, worked hard and put off solving those nagging questions. Three weeks before my executive level position was eliminated, I decided it was time to find the answers. I researched executive coaches and decided upon Jody Michael Associates (JMA) based on reviews just like this one. I spoke with Jody who listened, assessed my situation and referred me to Nancy Scheel based out of the Atlanta Office.  Thank goodness I made the decision to work with Nancy. I am not sure I would have approached being out of work with such enthusiasm had it not been for our time together. Nancy is a one of kind, gifted and compassionate advisor. She is strong, sharp and unlike any person I have ever met.  Her job is unique and challenging.  After our time together, I still ponder over the research, education, training and passion it must have taken for her to be so great at what she does.  Her scientific approach to discovery is accompanied by a compassionate and genuine interest in those she coaches.  Nancy, over time and using the JMA methodology, compiled a comprehensive, measurable assessment of the real me. She helped to untangle my past, assess my strengths and plot forth a course of action. The JMA approach uses a fine-tuned, time-tested and verified method of career and self discovery. The JMA curriculum cannot be found in a book or achieved alone.  The secret to success is doing your homework and working with the highly skilled and professional career coaches at JMA.  The result of working with Nancy and JMA was a developing a set of tools unique to me that provide confidence, clarity and strategic next steps for achieving my career goals.  Our work together confirmed that I am an entrepreneur. In addition, we identified the type of team I want to work with and the values that my business must uphold to meet my expectations for success. Going forwarded, I know exactly what it is that I need to do to achieve my desired goals. Consequently, I also know what doesn't work for me and what I do not want to do. What a gift!  Thank you Nancy and Jody!

I received career coaching from Nancy Scheel at Jody Michael Associates in May 2018…read more I strongly encourage anyone who is seriously considering a career change or just starting their career to utilize this service. The assessment testing used at the beginning of the process was extremely enlightening and really helped to drive the the one-to-one coaching sessions. Nancy was an absolute joy to work with, she has been blessed with the gift of coaching.

I have known Greg for almost 2 years now and truly feel comfortable referring him to anyone of my…read morefriends... Both personally and professional Greg handles himself with the utmost respect for any person and situation. I have seen him present his classes and truly have never met anyone who did not have rave reviews about Greg.... just a stand up person who has passion for helping everyone he meets.....

From the owner: I am a Board Certified Pastoral Counselor, and my passion and specialty is relationship repair and…read morerescue, working with families, couples and spouses. Among my key areas of focus are infidelity recovery, divorce intervention, couples counseling, anxiety treatment, anger management, and adolescent issues. Call, or visit my website, to book an appointment. Take the first step toward healing today.

Wonderful experience! Michael at A Second Look was highly recommended to me by my Financial…read moreAdvisor. Michael was very professional and explained why I was having trouble getting interviews; his turnaround time on my resume was good as well. He also updated my LinkedIn which was a huge help to me as I currently work 2 jobs and my time is scarce.

If you want a résumé, that's going to put you in a whole other tax bracket then a second look with…read moreMike White is what you're looking for. He was careful and conscientious and meticulous and most importantly, kind and relatable, the Customer Service was A1. Within a week of finishing my résumé with the advice Mike gave me. I had two six-figure interviews lined up, no lie. Powerful. Thank you Mike.

My experience with Focus Forward has been stellar. The new client onboarding was simple and done…read morethrough the patient portal. They take my insurance which is a huge game changer. My therapist has been Michele Price, she is an excellent listener who has made her office feel safe and inviting. She has had resources for all of my goals and and helps hold me accountable to them. If anyone is looking for help with their mental health I would put this place at the top of your list.

When I needed to have my son evaluated for dysgraphia I researched different offices which we could…read morebe seen at and settled with Focus Forward CC. Harley was very helpful answering my questions and shared all information that she was able to with me. I was able to communicate my needs with Dr. Martin and he responded in a very speedy manner to all of my questions and concerns. It was great to be listened to and feel that my concerns mattered!

There are not enough words to describe how fantastic Wanda's services are. I first hired Wanda to…read morehelp me with my resume and LinkedIn profile and wow what difference those improvements were. I could not have created the value-add resume that she created for me. I remember in one interview the hiring manager thanked me for the format of my resume, I confessed that I had hired a professional because I knew I could not take credit. After about 6 months with my shiny new resume and securing many interviews, I noticed I was getting passed over for jobs that I was highly qualified for. That is when I had to realize that it wasn't them, it was me and I needed help. That is when I remembered that Wanda also offers coaching Services. She prepped me for the interviews and helped me negotiate the salary that I wanted. With Wanda's help, not only did I get the job that I really wanted but I also secured the salary that I wanted as well. Do yourself a favor, make the investment, you will thank yourself later.

When I decided I needed to make a change in my career path I realized I could not continue to do…read morethe same things and expect a different result. After careful research I reached out to Wanda for assistance with my resume and Linked In. She responded right away to my request and arranged time for us to chat. In our conversation I remember feeling like it was all about me and what I wanted to do. She then took my thoughts and goals and tailored my summary to attract the type of position I wanted. She was able to effectively articulate my skills and expertise in a way that is highly engaging. I strongly recommend working with Wanda to tell your story.

I find Dan Hydrick to be very knowledgeable in the protocols of employment in the fields of Civil…read moreEngineering, Construction Engineering and Construction Inspection, Transportation Engineering, Stormwater management, Waterway management and more. I highly recommend his services.

From the owner: Hygun Group, Inc. specializes in executive placement of top professionals in the Engineering and…read moreScience industry. Hygun Group, Inc. offers two recruiting solutions to our clients. Hygun Leadership Solutions focuses on retained search for C-Level and senior level professionals. Hygun First offers recruiting solutions for mid-level roles and assessment of overall recruitment strategy. Partnering with Hygun Group allows you the opportunity to select the recruiting service that best fits your needs in finding the top engineers in the industry today.

When I first got in touch with Steve, I was looking for someone who was able to help me with…read morestress, anxiety and depression and also act as an executive coach, as so much of my stress was coming from work and I was on the verge of burnout. Steve was, on paper, the ideal person to help me and I can testify that he's every bit as great at what he does as I could have hoped. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Steve because he is patient and empathetic and everything that you could want in someone to talk to about problems; he also has a no-nonsense approach and is able to get to the core of matters, filtering the important from the less-so. He helps guide people to finding their own solutions to challenges, carefully offering just the right amount of support that, in future, they can feel more confident about finding their own solutions but providing more help and guidance when needed. He also knows business very well which, as a working professional and business owner, was of great benefit. My journey with Steve lasted around 1 year. My aim from the start was to achieve balance in my life while looking after two young children, run a business that I was losing interest in, keep my relationship alive and battle my mental health challenges. Somehow, Steve gave me the tools, insight and challenges that I needed to help me achieve my goals and to help protect against similar struggles in the future. This is no small feat considering that, when we first started, despite knowing that I needed help, I was pretty closed to change. I am so very grateful to him and can't recommend his services enough.

Amazing, most caring man. My life is better having met him. He listens and leads you to the right…read moredecision.

Judi is top notch. She was a tremendous help in my job search. We created my new resume together…read moreand it looks amazing. We did my cover letter, my PBS, my elevator speech. We visited once a week for 6 weeks cementing my job search strategy. Her think outside the box techniques help you devise new plans for going after your target jobs and companies. Her service was invaluable to me.

JOB HUNT CHALLENGING? IT'S PROBABLY NOT YOU-YOUR PRESENTATION LIKELY IS NOT ACCURATELY CONVEYING…read moreYOU. Which is what a group of us learned in a presentation by JUDI ADAMS, OWNER OF RIGHT CHANGES. Notes below on Judi's group presentation to a large job networking group. I found Judi to be the first career advisor to, rather than tell you to restructure your resume to their idea, instead constructively direct a pro-active self-representation. I highly recommend Judi for group presentations or individual sessions. Or refer to her book, Found A Job Yet? Or see blog site: RightChangesJobSearchCoach.blogspot.com. I incorporated what I learned in her presentation, and booked an hour in which she further refined ME. Rather than more hodgepodge of the same thing in every other great resume, there's now a reason to hire ME over the other equally qualified candidates. Most importantly, to the employer and those of us interviewing, is the clarity gained about how I/YOU can impact the organization. To that point, employers should hire her also. MY THANK YOU NOTE TO THE NETWORK ORGANIZERS: Judi's presentation yesterday was especially helpful and extremely timely. I wish I had been present for her last presentation. She took us right to our discomfort zone and made us, not told us to do later, exercise our noodles to identify crucially important information specific to us. I am about to begin incorporating my "findings" into my resume, cover letter and other materials, as well as following up with her offer to email and request a couple of templates. Her slide showing an employer holding a box in front of three job candidates segued to drive home the importance of the exercise. She asked us, "The box holds a job, why should this be given to you versus the other two people?" Of course our brains are saying because... And those answers were all the reasons she's just made us put onto paper, and made us learn to say concisely. Everyone had to be as relieved as me that they had been done! For those of you who were not in the presentation, that's just one of twelve major takeaways from Judi's presentation to us. Lastly, we were reminded that each of us deserves to be hired. A point you all kindly remind us weekly. She made us drill down to those reasons, then reminded us that we are worthy. As I begin incorporating her ideas, which she made our ideas, I feel very rejuvenated to my individuality translating into offerings to my impending job.

Yelp is a great resource for finding out about new places without potentially throwing your money…read moreaway to find out. It's not an authoritative source, but a great general indication and that is why I chose to post a review about Becky Berry's Career Coaching service on Yelp. If you are looking for a career coach that truly understands the mature and seasoned professional, then you need to give Becky Berry a second glance. Becky recognizes the importance of helping job seekers discover their gifts in the marketplace and provides critical insight which will enable then to become more dynamic and competitive. Simply put, she will help you go further faster!

From the owner: Coaching women who are returning to work after time at home…read more Coaching women who are interested in exploring tech careers. Coaching women who are thinking about starting their own businesses.