I was looking for the most efficient way to present myself and my career change, so I took to…read moreYelp(! like I do for everything lately it seems... now that I think about it). Which is how I found Alyson and thank goodness I did! She not only listened, but she heard me!! With her insight and guidance, I was able to manifest my career change in a way that reads succinctly, and with a rhythm that makes sense! She helped me hash out my career highlights, skill-sets and abilities that now has me in a position to market myself much more efficiently! The ONLY "thing" is it would have been nice to have a Cover Letter included , as a part of the service fee.

Alyson was extremely helpful in guiding me to my next professional step. She played such an…read moreimportant part in supporting and coaching me over the past couple of months. Providing referrals, coaching sessions, and amazing email communication always made it feel my time with her was so precious. Even though I'm done with her services, she has made it clear that she will be checking in with me and seeing how my progress goes. Thanks so much for your help Alyson!

Joseph helped me prepare for a job interview, which I only had a few days to prepare. He was very…read morethorough with his analysis of my strengths and weaknesses, and I appreciated his honesty. One thing that still sticks with me is him telling me over and over again to stop being so modest. Its a good quality to have but its not going to get me my dream job. Joseph is very articulate and has so much patience. He lets you record the session so you can listen to it again whenever you think you might need to freshen up your interview skills - you get your money's worth. You will appreciate all the feedback he gives. Don't be shy explaining how you handled interviews in the past because he tell you what you did wrong. During my job interview I was able to be more confident in the value and skillset that I bring, all thanks to his input. Don't forget, you also have to do your part by practicing your answers to common interview questions after your session ends.

5 + I met with Vijay…read moreabout three weeks ago. He prepared me in ONE session to be fully prepared and confident for my interviews in educational administration. I learned how to streamline my answers and project passion for my work. Don't waste your time and energy buying and reading interviewing skills manuals; Vijay has what you need to ace that interview. Worth the drive into LA and a bargain for his quality of service! Thank you Vijay!

Let me just say that in a world full of people selling things that sound really good when you first…read moresee them only to disappoint, Monica is at least ten levels above the fray. I have attended a couple of group workshops with her as well as read her book Universe 101. Both the workshops as well as the book helped inform me, but more importantly helped change my perspective on some things in my life that I'd been feeling perplexed over. What I really appreciate about Monica though is that she is multi-dimensional. What I mean is that she can help both on a very practical level and also on a deeply intuitive blow your freaking mind how in the heck can she possibly know that level. If you have any inkling that Exceptional Life Institute is for you then go forth. I can't recommend Monica and her school enough.

It's been ~10 months since I've had a session with Monica and the Exceptional Life Institute. I'm…read morestill applying what I learned then (and other sessions, too). My life now is filled with abundance in both business impact and personal love. Monica's guidance has played a big role in building part of my spiritual foundation. With that said, you will be challenged -- as what you're probably looking for is change. Enjoy the journey. -D

Joanne is the most amazing Career Counselor ever. She really helped me develop my skills and my…read moreresume to allow me to obtain my dream career. I researched so many other career counselors and I found her on Yelp. I even referred her to many different family and friends and she went above and beyond to help them as well. She was such a pleasure to work with. Her customer service, attention to detail, and professionalism were outstanding. 10/10 stars would recommend!!

When I found Julia, I was in complete despair. College application deadlines were around the…read morecorner, and my daughter hadn't even started the process. All of her UC prompts were just ideas at that point. Our first meeting with Julia was a long conversation, during which she helped extract a full list of extracurricular activities and developed ideas for the essays, personal statement, and Common App essay. Over the following weeks, I watched each essay come together and be finalized one by one. She created a list of schools and a structured calendar that kept my daughter on track. I'm happy to say this was the best investment we could have made. My daughter was accepted to UC Berkeley and several other colleges. The peace of mind I had knowing Julia was managing the college application process was priceless. She is knowledgeable and competent, and she brings so much compassion to her work. There were many times when I felt overwhelmed, and she was always able to calm me down. I only have one regret--not using her services for my oldest son during his college application journey. I am confident that Julia will continue to be a valuable part of my children's educational journeys, whether it's navigating college course enrollment, updating resumes and LinkedIn profiles, or applying to graduate school.

As an individual, Briana is compassionate and hardworking, and it shows in her work. She is truly…read morefit for her job of being a special education attorney for the children of LA. I had no idea the type of impact she could have on a single child's life and future. She takes care of not only the child and his/her needs but also advocates for the needs of the entire family, as these tough situations can leave parents emotionally in shambles. She advocates at IEP meetings with expertise and professionalism, her passion and optimism showing through the entire time. Educational issues are very sensitive for parents and Briana is skilfully able to bring a warm sense of calmness to the situation and put everyone around her at ease. Dealing with school districts can be a long and arduous process. Having Briana on your side is a must! She will get you the best offer possible and will lift the heavy weight off of your shoulders. If you're looking for an attorney or advocate to help with your child's IEP, look no further. You won't regret it!

We would like to express our sincere gratitude to Ms. Banayan for her tireless work in equipping…read moreour child with the educational programs he needs to thrive in elementary school. After making several attempts on our own to secure special services desperately needed for our child by the school system, we became increasingly frustrated at the school's unwillingness to provide adequate services. Upon seeing our child fail academically based on the limited programs offered by the school, we turned to Ms. Banayan. She closely analyzed our child's situation and found the school was not giving him all his procedural rights. She exposed us to a plethora of programs - most of which we were unfamiliar with and unaware of - that needed to be implemented by LAUSD to help our child. She fought incessantly and made sure our child is now receiving all the programs he is entitled to based on his individual needs. On a personal note, Ms. Banayan was really compassionate and sympathetic towards this highly sensitive situation. As a parent, you want to give your child the best opportunity to be academically successful. Our frustrations with the school system had become acrimonious. We can not thank her enough for going above and beyond our expectations. We consider her God sent and we're eternally grateful for her help during our time of need. Sincerely, Doug & Ada Williams

I wasn't sure what to expect before Lela and I started working together. My understanding of a…read morecoach came from my past experiences playing sports. I approached the experience of working with Lela without expectations and with an open mind. Wow, was I impressed. I never realized how genuinely impactful someone could be as a coach. Lela shifted my life path. I was 19 when I began working with her and would 100% recommend any other teen or young adult to work with her. Especially young people who are open to hearing new ideas, and accepting guidance. She can write like a magician. This fact was most helpful when I was in a situation in which I needed to write a professional biography. I had weekly sessions with her to collaborate, edit what I had to write, and understand where the most appropriate places might be to share my work. Together, we actually realized that I didn't just want to write a professional bio, I wanted to share a much bigger story about my past. Just two years ago, when I was 17, I was in a near fatal car accident. I broke multiple bones and I had a TBI (traumatic brain injury). I had to relearn how to walk, talk, read, and write. When I started working with Lela, I had healed and was in my first year of university in Madrid. I wanted to work on a professional bio to use for business venture ideas while I completed my studies. Then we dug deeper into my story. Lela helped me see that I wanted to share all that I had learned from this experience in a more impactful way. So, we took that bio and slowly transformed it into a Ted Talk. I'm now in conversation with a TEDx leader, with plans to share this talk on stage later this year. I cannot believe how synchronistic all of this is, going from a short bio to a profound Ted Talk. Working with Lela enabled me to write my story, and reflect on how my accident changed me. It helped me heal and grow. Then to be able to bring this story to a larger audience, it all feels like I'm building toward something powerful. I started working with her in October 2019 and I continue to work with her now, in May 2020, which reveals how highly I value her as a coach. She's been incredibly flexible, working with me digitally and internationally, while I study abroad. She's given me clarity I wasn't even aware I was in need of. I was able to focus on my path with her help, confidently seeing where my ideas could lead me if I committed to them. This was something I had not learned how to do before. There were opportunities in my life that I didn't even know were there until she made me realize they were actually present. I'm really thankful I became aware of these opportunities and got a more focused and concrete idea around my own life while still a teenager. If you need help telling your story, or you feel a little bit lost in life at the moment, she can help you clarify your goals, create the life path that feels most inspiring for you, and share your story with the world. Thank you, Lela!

Lela is amazing! I worked with her through some career and life challenges. She is incredibly…read moreintuitive and amazing at gracefully (no pun intended) delivering practical and feasible solutions to life's struggles. She is sincere, honest, funny as hell, and a great outside perspective to have in your life and on your side. I continue to take her advice and council with me as I move forward past our sessions, and have recommended her to others.

Nicole is the best! She listened to my career goals and provided relevant sound guidance. Nicole is…read moreresponsive and had my best interest at heart. My cover letter, resume and LinkedIn were of top quality, well worth the investment in myself. Nicole is responsive and made the whole process seem easy. I highly recommend working with Nicole. I am thankful for her guidance and support.

Nicole was able to completely re-do my nursing resume and cover letter, and make it really robust…read more I got many compliments on it!! She was able to help me land my first ICU job (after receiving multiple offers might I add!). She was also patient with me after I provided multiple feedbacks on edits and she met with me last minute on various occasions, too. THANK YOU so much again Nicole, I will be recommending you to my colleagues!

Wanderlust helped aid me in reaffirming that I was on the right career path. The battery of tests…read moreand interviews done to conduct the career assessment along with the written report were thoughtful and exhaustive. I'm very grateful for Julia matching me up with my career counselor Niki Yarnot as I really was needing someone that had a caring and empathetic nature to them but also firmness. Niki truly helped guide and support me through a challenging but necessary transitional period of my career. For anyone seeking help in career next steps no matter how great or small - I highly recommend working with Wanderlust!

Wanderlust Careers and Niki Yarnot were incredibly insightful and instructive on helping me in my…read morecareer journey. They use a data backed approach to help guide self discovery and uncover skills/job that would be a good fit for me personally. I would 100% recommend to anyone that is at a crossroads in their career and looking for a fulfilling next step.