Sometimes, we're stuck facing an important decision, and individually thinking it through - even…read morefrom all angles - doesn't quite cut it. We need someone with unique perspective that can guide us towards the best path and coach us to make tough calls. That was exactly why I came to Will at The MBA Way. I work for a Fortune 100 company and have an MBA in Marketing. I've been fortunate to have built a career and the respect of others. Recently, I was approached by a Marketing Manager in my company about a job opening that needed to be filled quickly. I'd been happy in my currently role for 8 months, but this new opportunity seemed really diverse and would make me a more well-rounded marketer. I struggled trying to make the right choice: do I apply, do I let it go, will there be another chance later, should I jump on it now?! That's where Will came in. I needed career guidance to sort out what I wanted my long-term career path to be, and understand which job would help me achieve my goals. Will challenged me to think about what I needed now, how would my day-to-day be different, what would make me happiest both in short and long term. He gave me great advice, coaching me to listen to my gut while bringing reason into the equation too. We had various sessions where he listened closely to my thoughts and brought up aspects of my reactions and even biases I would have never noticed. I gave me a perspective I couldn't have had tackling this important decision alone. It was also really great that he had experience in this kind of situation and in corporate business environments so he really could relate. I totally would recommend Will for career guidance and coaching. He's fun, caring and professional, and was the perfect person to help evaluate my special career situation!

Wow! I requested a quote and Will got back to me right away to let me know that he has moved away…read morefrom resume assistance, but would still be willing to provide some feedback/review for a fee. I believe I need more assistance at this time, but he also sent me a FREE guide for building the perfect resume! In this day and age, not many things are provided for free, so I figured the least I could do is give him a shoutout for that! Excellent customer service is always the best model...I'm sure whatever your needs are you will be in great hands!

Ali was very helpful and the services are a great value for the price! I learned a lot of tricks…read moreand tips for job hunting and how to navigate the changes to the hiring process. I am much better prepared with understanding the skills and experience I have and how to job hunt.

Wow! This is exactly what I needed. I was ready to reenter the workforce after a decade long break…read morefocusing on my kids and running my own small business. I was overwhelmed by the changes in the professional landscape that had occurred during my absence and Alison helped me get clear, focused, confident and ready to be successful. I am so thankful! From resume review to interview practice, my time with Alison has been incredibly valuable. I just got my first job offer and it's exactly what I was hoping for!

When I started working with Angie I was depleted. I didn't know where to begin. Angie met me where…read moreI was. We started with mindfulness and energy work, which helped me gain the momentum to move forward. One of my breakthroughs with Angie was shifting from a victim mindset to an empowered mentality. Her unique and compassionate approach was key in helping me make this transition. Coming from a science background, it's sometimes a challenge for me to embrace a more spiritual or holistic methodology. But I encourage anyone considering Angie's services to keep an open mind. Angie integrates the spiritual with the practical, helps you develop action steps, and includes traditional career development techniques like goal setting. I absolutely recommend Angie's coaching services.

Working with Angie has been a powerful and dare I say life-changing experience. A bold claim, but…read moretrue based on the results of our sessions together. Angie has a unique combination of skills and tools that she custom-tailors to each client's needs -- in my case it was life coaching, a bit of what feels like therapy (processing), and mindfulness practices. Together those tools and her keen sense of what to focus on each session (based on my ever-shifting personal needs) have helped me navigate a wide array of challenges and begin successfully rebuilding my life after a divorce and career path in flux. Angie's wisdom is sage; she knows when to be direct (always informed by kindness and what's best for me) vs. letting me lead or process; and the tools she's recommended continually help me gain a greater perspective on who I really am, what my strengths are, and how best to bring my gifts to the world. I would highly recommend Angie Swartz to anyone who needs their own personal Life Purpose Advisor.

Marilyn was such a pleasure to work with. I was planning a move from DC to San Diego and needed…read morehelp figuring out what I wanted to do with my career and getting a job, all while living completely across the country. Since I didn't really know anyone in California, her first step was to put me in touch with multiple contacts she had in the area who broadly worked in my field so I could hear about their work, the pros and cons, and see if they had any leads. Marilyn helped me work through all of my nerves and decisions, even if they were more personal than professional (although the two are usually pretty intertwined). I was busy and stressed and she worked around my schedule and helped me navigate through everything. I would find a job I wanted to apply to with an immediate deadline and she always made time to read through my cover letter or help me rewrite my resume. In one instance, she was on her way home and actually pulled over to the side of the road to read through something with a tight deadline. If I had a quick question, I was able to text her and receive a very timely response. Her timing and pricing were more flexible and informal than other career coaches and that was exactly what I needed. After I was offered a position, she helped me with salary and start date negotiations, as well as the transition from private sector to public since the hiring process is different. As a result, I am now working at my dream job with a higher salary and later start date than originally offered. She even talked me through which neighborhoods to look at out here. I can't recommend Marilyn enough!! She made a ridiculously stressful situation so much easier, and I am very grateful. I will definitely come back to her next time I need career help.

I can't recommend working with Marilyn highly enough. She's an extraordinary coach; I found her…read moreonline last October while I was looking for a professional to give a speech about costumer service to my employees, back then I was feeling overwhelmed by running my own business, dealing with a anxiety issues, trying to improve a few professional and personal relationship that were not optimal, etc. I met Marilyn on the initial consultation and immediately found it was incredibly easy to talk to her and that she understood my issues. Trying to explain your complex personal or professional issues to someone with whom you don't click is a drag of epic proportions, and Marilyn just seems to have a natural ability to understand exactly what you mean, or the underlying issue, of a particular issue or issues. During my work with her we've covered just about everything you could think of, the operations of my company, how to improve my general organization, learning to become less reactive in situations, improving a troubled family relationship, improving time management, improving health through diet, spiritual exploration through meditation, launching a new product etc. I think Marilyn range as a coach sets her apart; she's equally comfortable getting in the weeds on business strategy or talking about a spiritual crisis and everything in between. I think for most of us these days the walls between personal/professional/romance/spirituality/health do not exist. One affects the other and Marilyns approach is truly comprehensive. We meet once a week and my session it's always interesting and fun. Last week I organized a training clinic for my employees Marilyn was one of the conductors, she talked to them about customer service and everything during her participation was much better than what I expected, her class was very dynamic and informative. Thank you for helping me to reach my goals Marilyn.

I needed to finish my book! This project became a three year nightmare until I hired Author Bridge…read moreMedia. The team of experts focused on every need authors have from idea to publishing. I've attended two ABM events so far. The writing retreat with the expectation of getting a few chapters written to walking out with nearly a complete book! The coaching, encouragement, environment and opening/closing the day time was valuable to my experience. Then two months later I attended the boot camp which helped me understand each process of getting my book done and marketed. This company is led by the talented Helen Chang, she really cares about you and your book. She even cooks at the retreat! Thank you ABM, I appreciate you all!

Helen is a midwife for authors. She and her team can provide guidance at any point in the book…read morewriting process--or take you from idea to published. She is committed to creating books that have a heart and will make a difference in the lives of readers. Writing can be lonely, but Helen's group programs have you meet and grow with other authors. Seeing other succeed is motivating and inspiring. I am 75% on the way to publishing my book. Under her guidance, my book has evolved and taken on a life of its own. I can't wait to see the finished product! I highly recommend Author Bridge Media.

Judy Kaplan Baron is truly a talented individual and, unfortunately for those who haven't…read morediscovered her, a best kept secret. Judy is so good that I have now become a repeat client of hers. And just like the first time I went to see her (2016), this second time I was also offered a job! A promotional opportunity arose outside of my company and I knew the competition would be fierce. Not to fear, I thought, because I knew Judy could help me dust off my interview skills. I still had Judy's material and notes from the first time I saw her. Shoot, there were a few techniques Judy taught me in 2016 that I continue to use since I am routinely presented with hypothetical situations and asked to make sense of them. I was surprised, and humbled, at how many of Judy's skills and techniques I had forgotten since I last saw her. I knew after completing my first session with her that I'd need a second. Once again, Judy's guidance propelled me to a second-round interview. My soon-to-be boss told me that the first-round interview had gone so well, the panel urged that I be interviewed ahead of the second-round schedule. For this, I have Judy to thank. Judy has a way of coaching you through complex concepts and breaking them down into bite-sized pieces. She's a master at working with you to identify your own experience and crafting just the right "elevator pitch" to use in panel and one-on-one interviews. Judy's formulas for answering hypothetical questions, word choice for describing one's achievements, and tips on how to negotiate a higher salary for yourself are truly incredible. Her hour-and-a-half sessions race by and are actually fun. I'm a pretty cheap person, but I'll tell you Judy's worth every penny of her fee. I have zero question in my mind that when the next promotional opportunity arises for me, one of the first people I'll call is Judy.

I was referred to Judy from a former instructor who previously helped her. When Judy and I…read moreinitially spoke over the phone, she advised me what to bring during our first session. When we first met, I never considered myself a bad interviewer, until Judy told me the truth. She is very honest, warm, friendly, incredibly knowledgable, caring and professional. Her background provided me valuable insight with interviewing skills that I will continue to use throughout my educational and professional career. Judy even called me to follow-up to see how my interview went. Needless to say, it went incredibly well but I truly appreciated that she took the time to check in with me. However, in full disclosure, her prices are a bit high. Although it was still expensive, I invested two scheduled sessions with her. Yes, I said invest because that's what you will take away from meeting with her. I am much more confident with interviewing than I ever have before thanks to Judy. I highly recommend her to anyone seeking a Career Counselor! Give yourself a chance, and invest in yourself and call Judy! She is an amazing person!

I was referred to Amy through my employer and truly feel like I met a therapist who HEARS me. I…read morehave a very demanding job and the stress has impacted all facets of my life. Amy has met me where I'm at currently - the tornado of emotions that I am! She provided concise yet research-driven methods of juggling life. I've now met with Amy several times - she has always been flexible with my demanding schedule - and has even offered to "walk and talk" - therapy on the go! I plan to start meeting that way to get some exercise as well! Her office is very cozy and centrally located with lots of parking and she has snacks, too! She has thought of everything to make clients feel welcome!

I am a professional colleague of Amy. Amy possesses incredible expertise, compassion, and…read moreunwavering commitment to helping individuals, in particular couples, navigate life's challenges. She brings a deep understanding of human behavior, paired with an incredibly warm and approachable demeanor that creates a safe and trusting environment for her clients. Her ability to listen attentively, offer thoughtful insights, and provide practical strategies for managing psychological well-being is truly exceptional. She has consistently demonstrated a genuine dedication to empowering others and helping them achieve lasting positive change. I have recommended many of my individual clients to her for couples counseling and so I hear firsthand just how skilled she is at what she does. I hear overwhelmingly positive reviews. She is a very gifted therapist who makes a profound difference in the lives of those she works with. I highly recommend Amy to anyone seeking professional support.

I had the extreme honor of being coached by Kathy Nelson! When I first contacted Kathy, I had just…read moretransitioned from the corporate world, trying to build and establish my own business. I quickly realized I needed the support and coaching of someone who was an expert in their trade: That was Kathy Nelson. Very early on, Kathy became a prized mentor to me. Her wealth of knowledge and insight in business, and life in general, were and still are of great value to me. Kathy is not only an expert coach, but is also kind, understanding, compassionate, and empathetic, which are all amazing qualities that are very important to me. Kathy will forever be my go-to coach for any and all things life and business. Thanks again for everything, Kathy!

Today was my last session with Kathy. I think it's been a total of 8 meetings. I now have the…read moreability to successfully go on an interview and own it. Since meeting with Kathy I've had one interview and aced it. It was as if I literally shut my eyes then opened and here it was, magic. Anyway, I got accepted and am now being fitted for a job at UCSD, a dream job in higher education. I'll keep ya posted as to what hat I'll be wearing next!