I found Kim Childs by doing a Google Search for Life Coaches near me. I had been floundering for a…read morefew years, and grew to be very unhappy with the stagnation in my life after the COVID-19 pandemic. My husband's coworker talked about how he had worked with a life coach in middle age to help him figure out his next steps after an intercontinental move to the US. I read Kim's website and noticed she was associated with Kripalu, is a former yoga instructor, and I was intrigued. I read a bit of her blog and decided to email to set up an introductory phone call. I felt like we connected on the call. She was lighthearted, but helped me move forward with action items in just that one phone call. Before our first meeting, I was really nervous. I didn't know what she would be like in person (I can pick up on other people's energy very easily), but I was soon at ease as I realized she is a kind and thoughtful person, who is also joyful and positive. She is spiritual, and educated, with an "East Meets West" style of coaching. During my three months working with her I explored more opportunities than I have in a decade on my own. Having biweekly meetings held me accountable, but gave me time in between sessions to accomplish our collaboratively created goals. If I didn't accomplish everything, that was fine. We would discuss what I didn't do and decide whether to add it to the next to do list or drop it. She taught me how to better read my intuition when making decisions, and to clear negative beliefs that were holding me back. I now have a path forward to explore several interests, and I have the tools Kim taught me to use along the way. She also referred me to an amazing acupuncturist/reiki master when I expressed interest in energy healing (this alone was worth a million dollars). Working with Kim for three months has been more effective in changing my life than five years of therapy. I urge anyone who is on the fence to take the leap and explore whether she is a good fit. The worst that will happen is she's not the right fit for you; the best that will happen is Kim Childs will change your life!

I was feeling stuck in a rut and googled Life Coaches in my area when Kim popped up. Her bio spoke…read moreto me (I adore The Artist's Way!), and as amazing as she sounded in Yelp reviews...she's even better in person (or zoom as the case may be!) It sounds cliche, but we worked together for 6 weeks and it totally turned me around in a better direction. If you are really ready to work at making a change in your life, Kim is an incredible guide - warm, creative, empathetic and full of great ideas. The best investment I could make in myself!

I'm lucky enough that I am gainfully (and VERY happily) employed full time, and feel my job is…read morestable. However, as many others have said, you just can't be too careful or get too comfortable in today's economic climate. I would much rather be prepared for the worst, and hope for the best. When Yelp offered a free 15 minute session with Timothy, I wanted to give it a try. I've helped others with their resumes in past years, but looking at my own is always so much harder. It really needed a brush-up. Tim's advice was wonderful, clear, and so easy to follow. He provided me with templates that would be more attractive to any potential readers. Over the next few weeks, I plan on using one of the templates to pop my own information in, and have it at the ready "just in case."

I take pride in having a better than average resume and interviewing well. (I'm in nonprofit…read morefundraising and unfortunately that is a field that most of us move jobs every few years - so my resume is always up to date.) Timothy actually had some advice that helped me though and I recommend that you take the time to have a resume review with him. Having an outside set of eyes on my resume made me see some easy improvements I could make to help stand out in a future job search. I'm employed not but not naive about the impact of this pandemic on every industry including nonprofit - so I'm ready if a layoff happens.

I had a great time working with Gail. Gail helps you define what you want and what you need. Once…read morethat was established, I was able to develop an actual plan. I didn't have a system established before in determining how to proceed with changing careers, evaluating what I wanted as a career, and how to approach applying to different roles. Now I'm a lot more confident in doing so. I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a career switch.

I worked with Gail when I was exploring a career transition. While I didn't transition entirely out…read moreof my profession, I did land a position in a different sector that is of great interest to me. When she saw/heard me light up about this new field, she encouraged me to pursue my interests. I also like her demeanor and comfort in asking challenging questions. She also helped be revamp my resume which was in need of fresh look. I highly recommend her services; she is a true pro.

I cannot recommend this program strongly enough! Shannon helps you be what you want to be. I am the…read moresame person I was before her program - yet simultaneously completely different. I had been on an exhaustive 10-year career search, looking for a position that fit others' expectations of where I should be next . . . Not realizing that the career I was already making for myself, was most closely aligned with my values, beliefs, and desire to live a balanced, yet well-paid life that puts my happiness, and presence for my children first. (As Shannon put it, I am like Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz - in that I didn't need to "look any further than my own back yard.") I wanted clarity over the future direction of my career, and to get to where I want to be. This goal was met due to the expert advice of Shannon. My product and brand has been strengthened, and I am much more mindful and intentional about the career decisions I make. Shannon listens, then reminds you what you said is important to YOU, rather than fit you into a cookie-cutter program. I wholeheartedly recommend the Whole U. process.

Those of us who don't work in career advising don't really know what we're doing when it comes to…read morechanging a career. I'd hire a professional to fix my car, or operate on my heart... so I'd certainly hire a pro to guide my way to my new career. Working with Shannon helped me set up a road map to reach my goal. I learned how to: write a 21st-century resume, re-do my LinkedIn page, and I learned (again) that there's no time like the present to start the first step toward my goal. I learned that my goal isn't ridiculous and could actually provide a huge benefit to people. I really appreciate the holistic approach to Whole U. advising services. Everything in this world is interconnected, whether one believes that in a spiritual or scientific way, and one's career is not excluded from that.

I recently worked with Sharon after my school cut my position and she was amazing. From the very…read morefirst phone conversation I felt like I was talking to a friend. She listened, she asked good questions, and she was always well prepared for our next meeting. Sharon helped me refine my resume and cover letter, we came up with good questions and answers for the interview process, and she boosted my confidence a great deal. I would definitely recommend her services.

I briefly worked with Sharon when I started a new job. I found her through a google search and…read morefortunately, she was a great match. We started with a consultation and then subsequently met twice a month, and she was willing to offer me a non-profit employee rate, as otherwise, I would not have been able to work with her. During our work together, we looked at potential "work baggage" that I did not want to take with me on my journey to my new job, and how to tackle it. She also sent me information in advance to fill out so she was prepared when we met. I would definitely work with Sharon again, and would recommend her to friends and colleagues.

I started working with Kira six months ago with the purpose of figuring out a career change, but it…read morequickly became obvious that I needed support in making changes in many other areas. And so, we dove in! Kira doesn't make you a different person, she helps you find and strengthen pieces that are already in there. She's gentle, but firm. She's not afraid to ask difficult questions and has an uncanny ability to listen and reflect and pivot on what you're saying to offer advice, practices, and resources to explore what's going on for you. Every session with her was invaluable (and amazingly different) and I hope to be able to continue working with her in the future.

Here is what I know about Kira over the course of many years, her character and these qualities…read moreshine through in her work: bravery, authenticity, caring, adventurousness, playfulness, rigor, depth, and a commitment to growth and excellence and life long learning in both her own life and in her clients and students lives. The coaching training she completed is an excellent program. Although I'm not a client, I have been fortunate to be a longtime student of Kira's for many years. I hope you'll checkout her website and hop on a call with her to discover the magic that is uniquely hers, and consider working with her to open up the possibilities in your world and who you are and who you can become!

Kale helped me understand myself and my wife much better and improved our marriage. She is a great…read morelistener, honest, insightful, supporting and caring. She is extremely easy to talk to and I recommend her to anyone looking for help.

I have been seeing Kyle as a Therapist off and on for about 25 years (wow, hard to believe!)... I…read morefirst saw her when I graduated college and then here and there as things have come up in life that needed tending to. At one point I was living in Plymouth but I would still drive to Cambridge to have a visit or two with her. I have always found Kyle to be very insightful and sincerely very caring, always leaving me with the feeling that I am glad she is my therapist and have made that connection with her. I have even gone for long gaps of not seeing her, sometimes as long as 10 years and the amazing thing is, when we've gotten together again, its like I saw her yesterday and I am always amazed at the things that she remembers, even the small things. I had an instance a few years ago where I had to get some help for a relative and a call to Kyle was the first one I made and she gave me the names of people to get in touch with to get my relative the help they needed. I can't say enough good things about her.

Update! They never did a thing for me! They acted like they would have opportunities for me, but I…read morewas never offered anything. I did see a much younger person walk in dressed for a trip to the gas station get a hero's welcome and an immediate assignment. So that might have been the issue.

Has anyone else had an issue with the payment department of motion recruitment?…read more was contacted after project was completed, was told how much i was owed and then ghosted? Is this how they regularly do business? have tried multiple times to connect on telegram app and Gilbert or anyone from payment department of motion recruitment isn't responding! is this their regular business? not great

When I met Liz, I knew she would be THE coach for me. Coming…read morein I was disorganized, overwhelmed, and lacked confidence. Coaching has made a huge difference. My confidence is sky-high. Her capacity to hear what was needed in my business influenced my actions toward incredible results. Her direction allowed me to present my companies to fortune 100 enterprises with persuasiveness and expertise. I highly recommend Liz and Integrative Leadership Strategies. I plan to continue to retain her coaching as we aim towards a million-dollar company!

I worked with Liz for almost a year and a half. She was so great at helping me out with exactly…read morewhat was holding me back that particular week. She is very knowledgeable in helping a business owner or team with organizational strategies, and ideas to help grow business. As I got more and more comfortable with speaking on the phone with her each week she even became like a therapist for me in particular, and would listen to my personal issues as well as my business issues and was always willing to offer advice. Please if you are on the fence about coaching, give Liz a chance. You will not be disappointed.

I highly recommend working with Melissa as a career and life coach. I worked with her to achieve…read moregoals for myself in both my personal and professional life. Through our work together, Melissa was able to help me uncover values that renewed in me a greater sense of purpose. Melissa is direct and insightful in her coaching, which always brought us quickly to the root of any topic we were engaged in. I found that Melissa was easy to talk to and she created a safe and honest space for our conversations.

From the owner: Melissa Vallarelli is a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach. She provides private coaching and…read moreworkshops for individuals working through periods of transition in their lives (including: parenthood, relationships, career and relocation) As a coach, Melissa's style is honest, insightful, compassionate and direct.