Andrea is truly the best. I worked with her twice with different goals and got triple my money's…read moreworth each time. Andrea is incredibly knowledgeable on both the job market and people (how we work, how we think, how we succeed). This makes her an excellent resource regarding changing careers, polishing a resume/LinkedIn profile/interview skills, and/or negotiations. Andrea was right there beside me helping to navigate next career steps and constantly educating, supporting, and bringing up things that hadn't crossed my mind - all with a smile and a lot of thought on her end. Andrea helped me look at myself, my skills, and my career path in a whole new way. I made a huge career shift and got my dream job - something I never would've thought was in my range before working with Andrea. She was so excited for me you'd thought she'd gotten her dream job. But the truth is she is already doing her dream job - and it shows!

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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 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 don't usually do things like this, but had a very pleasant interview experience and would highly…read morerecommend this company. Wonderful, kind, helpful employees who really know their jobs and really want to help you succeed!

It has been an honor working for this temporary agency. The staff there have been extremely…read morehelpful to me and assisting me to secure employment. They have given me resume, interview tips that will stick with me for year. The folks there listned to me and really worked to understand my career goals - then helped me reach them. While on assignment I have received calls, "thank you" cards from the staff. Amazing, and truly unexptected as I did not have a good experience with other staffing services. Truly different!!!

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 have known Di Ciruolo for several years now and I'm so proud and excited to endorse her business!…read moreEver since I've been a mom, Di has offered help in recruiting nannys for me! I'm beyond busy and overwhelmed (Aren't most moms?) much of the time, especially since the addition of baby #2. I'm not sure where or how Di (mom of 2) finds time to do what she does (she must be superwoman) but she tirelessly sorts through resumes to find the most appropriate nanny for each family! I am so thankful to have her in my life and I know that any time I need professional help (and, knowing that the person is a safe, decent member of society) that she will be there for me! Can't recommend Di or SITTER STUDIO highly enough!

Last time my sister and I had dinner together, I could tell she had her hands full and LITERALLY…read moreoffered to hold her baby so that she could eat a meal with two free hands. She is freshly coming off of moving into a new home with two babies... a two and a half year old fun and feisty young girl and a 4 month old colicky baby. On top of that, her husband had the new house in a state of construction chaos! Needless to say, she was feeling MORE than overwhelmed. I suggested that she check out Sitter Studio, as I'd heard good things. Dianna Ciruolo came to the rescue and went out of her way to interview several candidates to be her mother's helper so that my sister could finally unpack some boxes! She could not be happier. There is no greater gift to a new mom other than the gift of time, and Di went out of her way to find someone qualified to help. They have weekly dates now and this mother's helper has greatly come to the rescue!

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 highly recommend Lucy - she is excellent at what she does and the choice to see her is one of the…read morebest I have made. Lucy is an empathetic listener who will ask hard questions (in a very kind way). She kept me "on topic" and accountable as I met my personal and career goals. She shared knowledge and resources relating to salary negotiation, resume building, LinkedIn and answering interview questions. Lucy helped me navigate a difficult conversation at work and I am truly grateful for her support in advocating and speaking up for myself. As we continued to work together, I further clarified my personal values, skills and strengths which gave me a clearer sense of purpose. I am no longer stuck in my head and am making active steps forward. If you are thinking of working with Lucy you should do it!! I am amazed at how much has changed for me over five months and how I feel so much happier, more confident and optimistic.

In just 8 sessions, Lucy gently helped me to figure out what I wanted from my life. I am blown away…read moreby how quickly my path has changed. I came to her feeling confused and a bit fearful, and just a few months later am feeling ambitious and excited about my future. I was just accepted into an amazing graduate program in nursing, a path that I had only vaguely considered prior to working with Lucy. I am confident that I would not be in this spot today, with a big door wide open in front of me, if I had not worked with Lucy. She is patient, intelligent, non-judgmental and most importantly - warm and kind. I can't recommend working with Lucy enough.

I worked with Sandy in the Summer of 2012 to help me with a career move. It was a difficult time…read morefor me as I was trying to push myself out of situation that was not ideal. I had tried many things, but ultimately meeting and working with Sandy was one of the major turning points in my search. While working with Sandy she was a valuable resource; an objective voice, a sounding board, and most importantly, a guide in my search. While Sandy won't find you a new job or pick your next career, she will put together a process (and make you stick to it) and give you the tools to get you to where you want and need to be. After I did move forward and into a new position, I worked with Sandy, to make sure my uptake and priorities in my new role set me up for success. I can honestly say, not only did Sandy help me in my search, she has helped me become more aware of myself, what works for me, what I need to improve, and what I should try to limit exposure to. I value these items almost as much if not more than the job search help, as this self awareness will not only help me today, but throughout my career! I recommend Sandy Machson to anyone looking for a Career help (whether looking for a change or looking to perform at their peak), as she she is flexible, smart, and caring! (Also don't believe me? Than check out her LinkedIn profile, even more rave reviews there!! www.linkedin.com/in/whatsnextcoachingconsulting)

My work environment was facing a rather large change, and I found myself in a postions where I…read morecould either stick it out and (with a lot of effort) turn the job into something I want or leave and try something completely new. Sandy helped me to figure out what was keeping me from fully embracing either path, and to make a choice I could live with and not look back. Identifying what I enjoy about my work and developing strategies for dealing with the aspects that were uncomfortable for me were crucial in the process of making a decision. I was motivated to take on tasks that were outside my comfort zone but were really important to my professional success. I would wholeheartedly endorse Sandy's services. She was a pleasure to work with.