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

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."

Let me preface this by saying my resume is anything but a straight line!…read more I have job hopped for years & years, & was looking for a career counselor who could help me make sense of it, so I could once & for all seek work that was meaningful & fruitful. My sessions with Nina were exactly what I needed! In eight short sessions I was able to connect the dots between all the twists & turns I have taken. The homework was a perfect complement to our face to face sessions & was simple in that, I only had to read & answer questions. It took some soul searching, as I would expect it to when it comes to my seemingly never-ending search for a rewarding work life. I am so thankful I found Nina, & feel like she came along at a critical time in my life to help me paint a clear picture of how I want to move forward in my career. I know myself so much better, I know what I want to do, & I have the confidence to go out & do it! I highly recommend Nina Friedman, & am forever grateful for her insight & expertise in helping me see what I couldn't see on my own.

From the owner: Unlock Your Full Potential! Embark on a Fulfilling Career that makes you happy. Are you ready for…read morea change? Discover a role that aligns with your passion and potential. Our personalized career coaching unlocks your true work identity, by guiding you through our career assessment to find the best fit for you. Nina has been helping individuals realign with their true selves and evaluating what they truly have passion for and guiding them to finding a job that leaves you feeling fulfilled and happy.

Michael walks his talk! If you want to get to a new place in your life, he's your man. I met…read moreMichael in Boulder. I'm a coach too, so he and I hit it off on all things coaching! Michael is a challenge coach, helping his clients take on challenges and creating success. He's a great coach, speaker and... he's an award winning author. He's been featured on the Tonight show, was featured in a PBS documentary series, and presented at TedX in Denver. His coaching and speaking experience is vast and his enthusiasm is contagious. Michael travels extensively. He coaches clients all over the world via telephone or Skype.

I have been trying to get a plan together for years to move to Europe. Having spent some time there…read morein 2011/2012, I was smitten and have longed to go back. I have spent a lot of time being half committed to this plan... Coming up with an idea to move for 'this or that' job and never following through. Talking myself out of it because I'd chickened out because friends are getting married or having kids, I have to stay for that or convincing myself that I should be happy with where I'm at (because Boulder). I've been unhappy with staying here and I decided I needed to commit to what I wanted and go for it. Michael has been a huge help with this. He's been able to coach me through on CO vs Europe, find a direction with things and his methods are making me hold myself accountable. It's also giving me a great deal of confidence and reassurance that my life goals and things I want to achieve don't have to fall behind someone else's plans. His coaching has put a number of major categories in my life in order... I'm really excited to finally feel in command of all aspects of my life! I still have about a six month transition left, but I'll continue to see Michael weekly until I go. I highly recommend him if you're bursting with big things you want to do in your life but struggle to cross the finish line. He will get you there!

Alexa is an incredible business coach! She worked with me to brainstorm, establish and refine goals…read morefor my business, come up with an action plan to achieve those goals, and then helped hold me accountable for making them happen! She was truly invested in my success and helped me think about things differently and take effective action. If you are thinking of starting a business or have a business that you're looking to level-up, Alexa can help!

From the owner: Alexa works with clients who want to turn their passion and drive into a business venture that is…read morefinancially, emotionally, and logistically sustainable. She helps clients gain their confidence and shares insights to their entrepreneurial strengths. She does this by inspiring them to think big, and most importantly, supports and encourages them to succeed through practical advice and action-based coaching.

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! ;)

From the owner: Alexa Loken’s passion is helping people. In 2014, she started Loken Careers, her third company…read more Since then, she’s been inspired every day by the clients she speaks with that want to make a difference in their lives and move forward in their career paths. A serial entrepreneur and do-gooder, Alexa’s career has had many twists and turns. She worked at Indeed.com as a certified career coach for software engineers in both the U.S. and Europe, started a cause-based marketing firm, co-founded a recruiting firm for women in tech, and began her career while working for environmental nonprofits.