Emily and Adrian are fantastic! Emily's 1:1 coaching and direct feedback made me feel so prepared…read morefor my job search, and I landed the job I wanted thanks to her. Adrian's 1:1 coaching helped me navigate the next step in my career after taking a break, and he helped me approach my next move with real intention and clarity. Highly recommend working with both of them!

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.

I worked with Surina for a number of years. What started out as "presentation training" evolved…read moreinto so much more than that; I would call it "executive training." Surina took the time to get to know me and my teammates well. She was able to understand our individual perspectives and how they effected our development as executives. She was able to help us understand how our words, mannerisms and tone combine to create an image that supports or detracts the message we want to impart to our audience. She was well prepared with new insights in each session. She was honest and thorough with feedback. I feel that my time with Surina helped to significantly enhance my interactions with clients, boards of directors, teammates and direct reports. Working with Surina was a great benefit to my career development.

Because of Surina's various audiences, she brings more than one perspective to the table. This is…read morehelpful not just for interviews, but for client pitches, crisis management and the lot. I can't say enough good things about Surina. She runs a professional shop with institutional quality yet puts her personal attention and touch to it. Well done. I recommend Dynamically Speaking with zero hesitation.

Leah is one of a kind! She is a true testament of an amazing life coach and it shows in her…read moreapproaches to help me with skills that I can keep developing for the rest of my life. She provides great tools and insight in all facets of my life in such a short amount of time (6 months). Before meeting Leah, I was lost and confused with my career, love life, and self worth. She helped nourish a certain part of me that I was always reluctant to feel and had a hard time in trusting in myself. She also empowered me to make the necessary changes and gave me the right tools to tackle all that problems that hindered my personal growth. She is extremely intuitive and empathetic in her methods of coaching and it made our sessions highly productive. I cannot thank her enough for the development and progress that I have made for the last six months. I highly recommend her to anyone that is having problems in any aspects of their life and are willing to change for the better. She has been a true blessing to my life and I am forever grateful for her.

I reached out to Life Remade based on the Yelp reviews. I had been struggling with major life…read moreevents - death, loss of a friend, illness, lack of clarity on where I want to go or do in my life. One day, I reached out and was connected with Tess Zeito. Our first call was serendipitous - I knew at the end of the 30 minutes that we were meant to work together and meet. I started with the 8 weeks plan with the option to extend. I am finishing up my 8 weeks and I put in the work and stayed committed to working with Tess every week. I feel transformed, empowered and have so much clarity. I trusted the process and now am going to extend my time with Tess as there is more ground to cover, especially around professional development. I am so glad Tess is my life coach. She helped me transform and get out of a fear loop that was holding me back. I am beyond grateful to Tess. Thank you.

recently got back to california, and looking for a job (like everyone else, it seems). the…read moreunemployment office listed this place as a resource, so i went to check them out. they mention being a non-profit, though all of their training programs are like $1000+ a week, and no finance options (just cash, check or credit card). it was the middle of the week, but the classrooms were pretty empty (no students at a job training school in this economy?!?). i started off in one area with the placement manager and their office surronded by empty cubes (no people, computers, furniture, nothing), then got to look into the other area where the deserted classrooms were at. could just be a bad day on my part, but i think before i spent that much money to learn customer service skills, i'm better off putting in more applications at fast food places... at least there i'd get paid to learn how to deal with customers... if that's my weak area... not othe other way around. just re-read their description... they actually opened in may 2012, not 2009 (at least, before may, they didn't have any offices or anywhere they offered services, just a po box that i could find when i researched the place). as for a non-profit. how come? if you don't pay, you don't get to take a class. there's no scholarship program, no low-income program, no loans -- write a check or get out, really. the few times i've driven by, there's never anyone there, no students, instructors, nothing. hosted a couple of job fairs (went to one in september), so i guess they're not completely phony, but doesn't seem too far from it. managed to get a job elsewhere and indepently of the place, yea me.

A Hand 'n Hand is the real deal that is just getting started. The classrooms are spacious and well…read moreequiped. The Director, Sharon Van Brunt, is also the real deal. Check the website's calendar for upcoming events, career fairs and workshops. Not all classes are thousands of dollars....just not true. A group of dedicated people make up the staff of Hand 'n Hand and they service all students and clients with a lot of heart! You will walk away in one week with a lifetime of skills in the Career Exploration and Interviewing Techniques class.

In my case, Apple One handles all the contract details and payroll for a City of Hayward temporary…read moreassignment, (the HR department had contacted me directly to ask if I wanted a per diem job), and they do it efficiently. It's my first experience in many years with a staffing agency and it is good for me to realize what is involved in signing on with an agency now. Years ago, I got a position through an agency - temp to perm - and stayed with that firm for many years. Then I went to grad school and have been applying for professional jobs at various libraries. Expect a big investment of time on the applicant's part--almost two hours to deal with all the paperwork (online) and that didn't include skills assessments (because I had covered that in a previous interview with Hayward). So I would expect an even longer investment of time if you are simply looking for office temp work. But when you're unemployed, I guess it is worth it. If you don't have a computer and need to use the public library computers, for example, you will need many extensions of time! But I think AppleOne will let you use their workstation. There are a lot of work-related protocols, rules, and policies that they have to cover, and my reps did it very well. For all the time that we spend on the application process, I am sure an equal amount of time is spent at their end covering all the legal details, and making sure the future employee knows all the rules. I appreciate their very efficient Web timecard system and the weekly paycheck with direct deposit. I work per diem also with City of Oakland and they have NOT automated their timecard system for temp workers. On the other hand, they do direct hire and the temporary part-time worker is represented by the same union as regular workers, and we get better pay. I understand that a smaller city might have to go this route, though. I am interested in using my librarian skills at some outside-of-the-box jobs that are occasionally advertised, but I would have to educate the Apple One rep about which companies and job titles these would be. So I'm not sure I could get job search help here for professional jobs. I got the impression that the temp jobs are mostly administrative assistant/clerical/receptionist type positions. Note: for first time visitors to the Pleasanton office, a map or diagram of where the office is located within an office/shopping complex, would be very helpful. Unless that is part of the assessment test!

Lynette,…read more To the entire team, I appreciate you, and the work you all do to help people get placed on assignments. Getting a new job is a big deal and can change someone's life, what you do makes a difference. This position ended up being perfect for me and is helping to positively change my direction. The cake is so good and right on time, I needed some chocolate in my life this morning.

Thank you for the wonderful productivity tips today! I love the priority order that you've…read moresuggested. First is self care and then the rest :)

I'm so lucky to have found Manuela and connect with her as my coach. The work that she does is so…read moreimpactful, and what I've gained from my sessions with her, I will carry with me for a lifetime. I enjoyed her focused and personalized approach to coaching. It's great that Manuela provides you with a framework to work within that also encourages you to personalize to your needs/specific situation so that you can get the most out of the sessions. She also has a very natural and genuine way of connecting with people. She has taught me how to love myself more, lean into my strengths, embrace my imperfections, and enjoy the journey. Manuela coached me during the most difficult and challenging time of my life, also during which I've had the most growth in my life. Thank you, Manuela! It's been amazing working with you, and I look forward to staying in touch.

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!

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.

Adina helped me strengthen my resume and gave me the tools to make myself a more viable candidate…read more She also helped me through some life coaching and guided me on how to achieve more work-life balance. Working with her was a great experience!

I am really grateful and happy that I chose Adina as my career coach, she is fantastic! I highly…read morerecommend her to anyone who feels lost, stuck, or needs guidance and direction in their career (or anyone looking to switch careers). She has decades of experience and is a total expert in the realm of recruiting, job searching, resume building, interview practicing. She is clear, concise, really personable, a clear communicator, and most importantly she is supportive and encouraging. I am planning on returning to her for follow up sessions. Don't hesitate- Adina is the one for you!