I attended a workshop by Jocelyn a few weeks back and it was very empowering. We talked about goals…read moreand how to take tiny steps in terms of how to reach them. This is something that I really needed to take a step back and really think about what it is I want with my future and how to get there. If you are questioning how to achieve your goals, whether it be through employment, education or just personal my advice is to reach out to her. Her knowledge and background prove that she is an amazing person that will lead you to fulfill your life's purpose in a more meaningful way.

Jocelyn Brooks is a smart and insightful leader. I learned a great deal from her in academics and…read morestudent engagement, and she has the ability to be an excellent coach and resource for anyone open to growth and improvement.

When I first met Justin, I was at a point in my life where nothing felt aligned. I had recently…read morebeen laid off and was uncertain about the next step in my career. At the same time, I was trying to recover from the end of a deeply intense, codependent relationship. Although I was doing everything I could to move forward, I felt stuck. No matter how hard I tried, I couldn't seem to make meaningful progress, and I often felt negative and hopeless about the future. A big part of what was holding me back was my mindset. I struggled with a scarcity mindset and a tendency to catastrophize. I spent so much time in my head, worrying about the future and replaying the past, that I rarely felt present. Working with Justin helped me shift that. Over time, I learned how to ground myself in the present moment instead of getting swept away by fear and overthinking. I developed a much greater sense of peace, perspective, and appreciation for my life, even while things were still uncertain. Justin is incredibly attentive, compassionate, and thoughtful. He created a space where I felt genuinely heard and supported while also helping me challenge the thought patterns that were keeping me stuck. Looking back, I can honestly say our work together helped me navigate one of the most difficult periods of my life with far more resilience and hope than I would have had on my own. I'm so grateful I had the opportunity to work with him.

Justin really gets you results. He is a fantastic life coach…read moreand counselor! I was battling with a 'sense of failure' as a father/husband/person due to what I thought was from financial pressures and a lack of empathy, accountability with my was breaking down my relationship with my wife. His counseling experience and deep knowledge of behavioral therapy issues related to 'Complex Relational trauma response' disorder that which induced my own defensiveness reactions and anger helped me dramatically. He provided me with my own personal tools to deploy on a regular basis. These helped me be nice to myself and appreciate my purpose and that I was actually doing my best to improve myself and provide love most importantly. Some of those solutions and tools such as meditation, mindfulness, self awareness/development created personal behavioral changes and coping strategies I now feel better about myself . A relationship tools I really liked was his own self developed 'Oh-Five-X Repair Framework' ( a one page document) which has provided us ability to create a safe place for trust, healing, and recovering from past trauma and experiences in our relationship and personal pasts. I've developed a deeper understanding and awareness of myself and Justin's actionable tools and strategies are much more than what most other life coaches or counselors can deliver. Its his ability to land these strategies/tools on point and get you to understand how to employ them to get better/improve/develop yourself With this guidance I've noticed I've become more empathetic, less reactive and more self caring so my family can continue to heal, and our relationship and welfare of ourselves benefits our family. Justin gets change happening and you get great value for your time and while gaining a true caring friend and an exceptional life coach in your corner.

My gf was in a car accident and the other driver at fault did not have insurance. Long story short,…read morehaving to deal with the insurance company was such a headache and pain in the a**. Thank god we found Kyle @ DeCastroverde law Group! He was super informative and helpful handling everything and perusing a fair settlement for us with our insurance company. You would think your insurance company has your back, but when it comes to pay out, you will quickly realize who is actually in your corner. Ask for Kyle, he's the man to speak to!

I am thankful to have found Kyle through a family referral. I reached out to him with little time…read moreto prepare for our hearing, but Kyle made himself available to us and guided us through the entire process. I was worried about how things would turn out. He reassured me throughout each step of the process, and we were very happy with the outcome. Thank you!

This Tutoring place has fantastic tutors and we owe them a lot of gratitude for the last 9 years…read morefor our daughters success.

Jim was my first guitar teacher, back in 1977, and he felt that I would benefit by tackling Eric…read moreClapton's version of "Hideaway." I protested, but I stuck with it, and I managed to come up with a presentable rendition after many months. I'm grateful to him for insisting that I could do it. Jim has always had extensive printed material to look at, and I benefited from studying it. He also had note-for-note recordings of many soloes, that guided me through all the steps. The other thing I go from him was lessons in how to get the best tone from my equipment. That included him coming out to our rehearsal space, and listening to the amp in the work environment. I was grateful for this feedback, and it helped me improve my stage presence. I asked about taking lessons again a few years ago, but realized I could no longer devote the kind of practice time that would have been necessary. As noted in another review, Jim isn't going to continue doing lessons with someone if they aren't benefitting from them. I recommend Jim highly, and am glad that he's still available for lessons.

Jim Gleason has worked with my family on several music related endeavors. In all cases, Jim has…read morealways been super accommodating, professional and adaptable. Jim is a phenomenal guitarist himself and is one of the rare breed that teaches as well as he plays. Deeper, he studies and understands different theories of learning, as do some of the best teachers I have worked with and known. This means he is extremely adaptable in how he works with different types of learners as well as with different levels of motivation. He is able to meet each musician at his/her current level of interest and expertise and then move them forward from there. I can speak from experience with my own family. First, there's me. I was new to music at a later age. In my case, Jim was able to accommodate a busy working schedule that didn't allow a lot of practice time. His patience and persistence helped me advance. After a year, while no Jimi Hendrix, I can see and appreciate guitar playing in a whole new light. Second, my son who is actually a drummer. Jim brought my son into lessons to help him play with others better. Additionally, Jim worked with my son's band and helped him play in a group in a superlative way. I think teenagers interested in playing solo or in a band are very well suited for Jim's strengths. Third, my daughter. In an experiment, we tried to give my very young daughter lessons. She responded but clearly wasn't ready. Jim recommended she not continue. This episode shows he's interested in teaching, not taking your money. Overall, Jim is adaptable and interactive in his teaching approach. For example, he records custom videos (he's super techie) to help students improve and evolve. With him, there's no one size fits all. Rather, everyone gets custom tailoring. The guitar courses he has both published in hard copy and developed online are, to put it mildly, comprehensive. In addition, he is facile with technology, which is why my kids and I were able to continue our guitar studies with him after moving to Los Angeles. This also gives you a sense of his range, as my daughter started as a twelve-year-old, my son as a nine­ year-old, and me as, well, a much older adult. Based on my experience, I can see Jim working in a range of settings, with individuals, small groups of students, and/ or groups coning together as a band and improving both individual and performance skills. Lastly, it should be pointed out that Jim is in this for the music. He's published a free and comprehensive online guitar course, Guitar Improv and Comping. You can see it here: http://www.guitarencyclopedia.com/zzGuitarImprov.pdf

I wish I had a glowing review to leave for Robert. He is a nice guy and I believed in mediation…read morewhen I first entered his office. Unfortunately, Robert was not skilled in handling difficult high-conflict personalities like my ex. Robert allowed my ex to burn up half of our retainer making phone calls directly to him. Yes, I was billed for many many calls my ex made to Robert without me. We got nowhere in our mediation but spent close to $10,000 and it often didn't seem like there was an adult in the room guiding us when things broke down (I gave this feedback to Robert after my ex fired him). I was at a party in Berkeley during this process and a woman gasped when I said I was working with Terris. "Save your money," she said, slipping another mediator's card into my hand. I would say the same thing if I met you at a party. Save your money.

My ex-wife and I went to Robert at a time when it was likely we were going to end up in court. A…read morefriend recommended him. Robert was nothing less than a godsend. He knows exactly what he's doing and was able to deal with a huge range of issues with real strength and aplomb. Neither of us ended up feeling bullied or excluded from the process. He broke things down into small pieces so that we could find our way through to a satisfactory resolution. It wasn't easy, but with his help we were successful. I am deeply grateful to Robert for helping me through this phase of my life. He was worth every penny and probably saved me a huge sum of money, in addition to brushing aside an enormous amount of acrimony. Kudos to Robert Terris. You'll be lucky if he's your guy.

Kevin was very helpful in a very complex situation, he took the time to look at all the facts and…read morepossibilities with me. I am grateful for his knowledge and advice!

Working with Higher Gear Coaching was a serious game-changer for me. Curt is the kind of person who…read moremakes you feel like your success matters to him. Every session felt easy to step into, and the way he guided the process made it feel like I was uncovering things piece by piece, never forced or overwhelming. Instead of just handing me generic advice, Curt helped me open up new career paths I never would have spotted on my own. He kept things focused and realistic while still showing me possibilities I hadn't considered. The changes we made to my resume and LinkedIn weren't small tweaks. They completely shifted how I was being seen. Within a week or two of final updates, I had half a dozen interviews lined up. It was astonishing! What has stuck with me most, though, was how much more confident I felt heading into interviews. Curt gave me tools that clicked, and that sense of ease is something I'll carry forward long after coaching. If you're looking for someone who makes the whole career search feel less like a grind and more like a discovery process, Curt's your guy.

Curt is a great leader, mentor, and coach. He was able to help me get unstuck with my career goals…read moreand passion after I was laid off from work last year. Thanks to his guidance, structured coaching techniques, and open mindset, I landed a new Product Manager role and with a regenerated purpose.