I have been floating around the idea of taking classes, and I decided to go with Shae…read more I always told people "It needs to feel like home for me". She greeted me with a hug and a I smile, and I knew from there I trusted her with my talent. I watched her gentle approach and positive reinforcement work magic right in front of my eyes. She gives you a goal and the road map to get there. And even as you are traveling down the road, she is the GPS. She is dedicated to not only improving the current performance, but overall inspiring you and giving you tools to use throughout your journey.

Shae is a true gem and an inspiration. Her classes provide an encouraging safe space for students…read moreto work. Whether it's cold reads/sides for an upcoming audition/monologue work...Shae always works to help guide students toward their most authentic truth. She is committed to her craft and committed to helping others achieve their specific dreams and immediate goals. Not to mention she is super fun, incredibly knowledgeable and generous of spirit. Can't recommend her coaching and classes enough!!!

Becca brings incredible energy and our time together was enlightening and so much FUN!…read more I think a fundamental problem for me initially was not knowing why I felt the way I did. I had a vision of how things should be; but didn't really see how to make it possible because they were a radical shift. What made her approach unique is rebuilding things from the ground up; by understanding belief systems that shape the way we act in career and life; and how they are intertwined. I was surprised and excited about this new way of thinking. I also work in product in the area of behavior science and health so all this was really fascinating to me. She's an active listener, and a master at making hard things simple. The different exercises and techniques she recommended relevant to my questions helped me gain a lot of clarity. She creates space for you to grow, envision what you want to create and make it happen. I learned a lot about balance, quickly building momentum, and a new lens of evaluating goals and which of them are really worth it (which is often the question that's overlooked!). Becca has a brilliant mind and I love that I was able to tap into more of my emotional intelligence and self-awareness because of her.

I'm delighted to add my voice to those who have had a great experience with Becca. As someone who…read morehas done a lot of personal growth work and has had a regular meditation practice in the past, I technically "knew" what I needed to do to get my life and work back on track, but I wasn't able to get there on my own. Becca's program and support made it possible for me to get back to my real, authentic self, unburdened of all the layers of survival tactics that had gotten me through some hard years but were no longer serving me. Becca's approach was a great fit for me because she works from the belief that even the most tactical professional goals have emotional underpinnings, and if one doesn't account for these--both the "why" of true motivation and the "yeah, but" of limiting beliefs--there's not much that can be done through pure willpower. Just holding someone accountable doesn't do the trick! Through the several weeks in which we worked together I felt comfortable sharing with Becca and supported as if by a good friend. She is astute in finding connections, but gentle in introducing them, tending instead to help elicit the same connections through perspicacious questions. While Becca's system for action planning is already helping me to balance the work I do for higher-leverage tasks and to make sure I have time for strategy and deep thinking, I think the most precious result I am already enjoying is in the emotional space. I was "frozen" and having trouble accessing my feelings after some years of many changes and big losses, and now I am in tune with my feelings, journaling and meditating again. Becca offered me not only knowledge and strategy, but also the caring support I needed to get back to myself.

Julie was recently certified as a life coach and is in the process of building out her client base…read more As a function of this, I partook in some promotional complimentary life coaching sessions, and I'm really glad that I did! With Julie, she doesn't solve your issues or answer your questions. That's not what life coaching is about. She helps you walk through those challenges and helps you find your own answers, and she does this in a very supportive, non-judgmental way. She then captures those key ideas and possible solutions and both motivates and holds you accountable to take action to get where you want to go. What really impressed me about speaking with Julie is how easy she is to talk with and how very insightful she is. She listens, then distills and clarifies your ideas. Sometimes, it's like she's a human Pensieve (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magical_objects_in_Harry_Potter#Pensieve)! Expect her to be direct; there's not much beating around the bush with her. You can tell that she means it only for your own good, though, and that makes all the difference. I appreciate that she can get right to the heart of the matter and make you face yourself in the mirror - even if you'd rather look away. For those looking for a little more direction, or a kick in the pants to get you moving on something you already know you want/should do? Julie can help you find that personal gusto you need to get off your duff. Check out her website and send her an e-mail and get ready to make the most of your life! Note: Julie's in the process of relocating to NYC, but she's always been very good about responding to contacts.

Last fall, fresh out of grad school, on the cusp of the big 3-0, and ready for change, I decided to…read morefind a life coach. I had several "trial sessions" with some highly recommended people I found online. After I spoke to Julie, I knew my search was over. She was bright and energetic, and what I noticed about Julie immediately was her insight! She caught on to what I was saying right away - I didn't have to edit myself or slow down to explain where I'm coming from. I felt like we could get right to work. She's a great listener, but she dissects and simplifies things to get to their core. And through it all, she does so without judgment. Initially I contacted Julie about career help. In the process, we've covered everything in between. I once asked Julie how long clients are in life coaching, and she says it varies - some stay for a few sessions, some stay for years. I am going on 9 months with Julie. And while I haven't reached my ultimate "goal," I feel like I'm well on my way. I've discovered so much more about myself, I ended a relationship I had been in for a long time, and found a great, supportive group of friends. Even though this past year has been difficult for me in some ways, it was also one of my happiest and I have Julie to thank for that. Ultimately, a life coach will only help you as much as you are willing to help yourself. If you are willing to really dig in and find a fulfilling life, a life you deserve, she will guide you on that journey.

Allison is a prime motivator and has helped me immensely in helping me realize professional goals…read more Her work ethic and sense of fun is infectious and energizing and she really 'gets it'. Rather than trite platitudes, Allison provides realistic guidance and strategies as well as being able to facilitate creative thinking. I wouldn't hire anyone else!

If you have had the privilege to come across Allison Task, I would urge you to look no further. She…read moreis truly an exceptional and gifted coach, on many levels. I came to Allison during a difficult career transition, with a lot of questions and very few answers. She has a tried and true process that focused on me, my needs and my questions. I had a lot of balancing to do as a full-time career mom, and I was pleasantly surprised and grateful that her coaching touched all of the important areas of my life, from self, to career, to relationship, to family. I set forth to do the work she assigned weekly, and I had distinct goals to work on each week. As soon as I made the decision to work with Allison, things began to move in positive directions for me, week after week. It was truly a remarkable experience. I use the tools and discoveries from our coaching daily and my career and life balance continue to improve. I have a much clearer path towards achieving the life of my dreams, and that is truly invaluable.

Meg McCabe changed my life! I am a better person because of her, she used tools that opened my eyes…read moreeven though my eyes were closed! I was ashamed about my past and knew I needed to seek help to get over my trauma, and when I found Meg is when I found my true inner self the REAL ME! I would highly recommend her services, if you want to be a better version of you then Meg is your answer. -PamelaPaige

Meg quite honestly changed my life. A year ago I was miserable, working a desk job in NYC. Through…read moreher excellent coaching, Meg helped me find my passion and inspired me to pursue it! Now I am in sunny Florida getting my master's degree and living my purpose- to empower women through public health. She also encouraged and supported me in founding my movement/future non-profit, Femisphere Empowerment. Meg is upbeat, open-minded, and sees no limits to my potential. Her coaching has been invaluable to me and I highly recommend her.

I had the privilege of working with Eileen last year. I was four years out of college and feeling…read morevery uninspired about the area of work I was in, yet overwhelmed by the next steps. I didn't know where I fit into a company and what my career trajectory should look like in both the short and long term. Eileen is brilliant, and through a series of exercises, we dialed in what was important to me in my next steps. She challenged me to look at the whole picture and get clear on my values and priorities. This work gave me the confidence to hit the job market, and interviews were easy because I was clear on my values and strengths. During our time together, Eileen had me write a detailed description of what my ideal day would look like if I had my dream job--I recently went back and read that description--it is uncanny how much it describes my typical day at my new job. I credit that to Eileen. She will change your life.

After spending 15++ years living and working abroad, I relocated back to the U.S.A. and really felt…read more"out of place" for a lack of better words. The country I left so many years before had changed, and I had changed as well. Whereas I enjoyed many successes both personally and professionally for the prior decade and a half, I was no longer progressing here as I thought I should and found myself feeling a bit "lost" and perhaps, losing a bit of the confidence that had propelled me so much before. And oddly enough, I was really confronted by how difficult it was to explain exactly what I was doing overseas (it was Beijing and Shanghai) and how to position and present my accomplishments in a way that conveyed value to employers and potential clients. Fast forward a little bit - I moved back to NYC and started reaching out to old friends and colleagues. One of the people I reached out to first now had her own company and I was really wow'd by what I read on her website. I was immediately greeted with a compelling story about her company, her background, and exactly how she achieves dramatic results for her clients. It is clear and concise and most of all - it is compelling. While I was so happy for her, I felt even worse about myself. You see, the person I am talking about, used to work in a position that reported to me. Ugh... more evidence that I am in trouble. I called her and we met for coffee and I told her how thoroughly impressed I was and how truly proud I am of her. Then I asked for her help. She told me about this "career psychologist" named Eileen Sharaga. She explained a little bit about the process she went through with Eileen and how it allowed her to see herself in ways she never had before. She discovered her true values, what really matters, what were the issues that were blocking her from excelling at what she is best at, and so much more. She was able to pinpoint that going through Eileen's process was the thing that changed everything for the better for her. Introductions were made and I met Eileen and I was somewhat apprehensive at first. Not because of Eileen.. lets just say I approach most things with caution or with some skepticism. Within 15 minutes or so, I felt so incredibly comfortable, I lit up and let loose! There is something about Eileen that I cannot quite define. She is just "one of those people" who has this gift. She is truly special. I won't go into the details about her process, because I believe that it is customized to fit each persons individual needs, goals, and situations. It is something that you should discover yourself. I can say this, my friend who referred me to Eileen was exactly right. It wasn't about taking a personality test or other things of the like... anyone can take a personality test, but that's not was this is about. It is about Eileen's intuitive abilities to really get what people truly need, her ability to listen in a way that she is able to decipher what is genuine and matters, and combining those things with her extensive expertise, first-hand experiences, and her depth of knowledge, to produce something that is transformative. I wish I could describe it better.. some of the exercises or questions at times seemed a little silly, and yet later on I was able to see the importance of them. I wish I would have met Eileen decades ago because I would have been freed of so many things that were holding me back in several areas. I now understand so much. It really was wonderful to get to meet me for the very first time. Trust me, meet Eileen and make your own decision. She is petite and kind and you will immediately experience how interested she is in you and how much she cares. There is nothing threatening about her - just the opposite. Oh, by the way, I literally started to laugh out load after spending a few moments with Eileen. I was thinking about how truly silly some of the claims that were made in those two "negative" reviews. They acted like they lost the ability to make their own decisions or, I don't know, "forced" to continue their sessions? So so silly! You'll see for yourself. You have control of your life - after going through Eileen's process, you will know why you are, how you are, and just how much you are! Sorry for any grammatical errors etc.. I am typing this on my phone in the subway. PM me if you want to know anything more about my experience with Eileen.

Through Kori's coaching, I finally took control and rewarded myself with some needed time off to…read moreexplore my passions. During that time, I earned licenses and accreditations in fields unrelated to my career. If you read the materials, take the workshops, talk things through with Kori, and be open with yourself, you will get the results.

I had just quit my job, and I was feeling directionless, scattered, like I didn't know what to do…read morefirst. I saw a lot of possible directions for my career but needed time and space to explore these different avenues. The most impactful part about working with Kori was learning how to identify my inner critic's voice. I learned to listen and work with the fear-based voices in my head and eventually trust in the more natural flow of things. I learned to embrace the synchronicities and quiet moments of my life when it seemed like "nothing was happening." As a result of the program, I am more goal-oriented now. I obtained my Engineer in Training License. I met people with a similar career path, and I continue to strengthen my network for future opportunities. I have my plan for the next six months! I feared that this program wouldn't work because "I wasn't like other people," and it was better to stay on the sidelines. But, instead, I have learned to identify stories and give my dreams and desires the benefit of the doubt. I'm excited about my next chapter, volunteering with AmeriCorps City Year for the next six months, and will continue to build my network in the engineering field and then decide to either join the workforce or continue my education. Thank you Kori!

Great studio for people pursuing acting professionally or as recreation. It's a comfortable,…read moreexploration environment. There are many different workshops to further develop your skills and talents. The instructors really push you out of your shell in a good way.

Representative form ATC came to our performing arts class and spoke about the industry. Led…read morestudents in some acting exercise and provided excellent guidance and feedback. Highly recommend them for improving theatrical skills.