CLIENT TESTIMONIALS

FROM ATTORNEYS AND FINANCIAL SERVICES PROFESSIONALS

Testimonial 1

"Working with Karen allowed me to realize the number of options that any lawyer has, not only within the legal profession, but in other areas, including finance and real estate. Karen has a comprehensive approach to career counseling and provides in-depth knowledge that makes her extremely valuable as a coach. 

“What I most enjoyed about working with Karen was her candidness and ability to speak clearly about the practicality of my ideas. I would recommend her to anyone who is interested in exploring his or her professional options".

Testimonial 2

“At age 41 I found myself out of a job that paid well and had great benefits. Karen was always tossing out ideas. Most times I agreed, begrudgingly, that what she said made sense. I might not have seen the end result as she did, but I went along, her enthusiasm and confidence in me stronger than my own. Karen suggested volunteering and I found a place very close to my home. Two months later the senior attorney indicated she would hire me when the next position became available and she did.

“I would never have been able to find fulfilling work as an attorney without Karen’s advising me. Her insights, confidence and ability to read me were invaluable. She really knows what she is doing and is worth listening to. She really made a difference for me.”

Testimonial 3

“I met Karen in a career development program at my law firm when I was at a crossroads in my career. She is very knowledgeable and experienced, and was attentive to my personal background and experiences, which helped me identify and differentiate between my skills, tendencies, and the targets I wanted to set for myself. 

“Karen also coached and assisted me with respect to methods and ideas for better communication and networking skills, which were not my strong suit. In addition to being an excellent professional, Karen is very easy to speak with and I felt very comfortable meeting with her.”

Testimonial 4

“If it were not for Karen’s assistance, I would not have been as prepared to weather the economic downturn and to launch a new career. She helped me maintain awareness of career opportunities outside the law and big law firms and provided perspective to an associate who was losing it in the lifestyle and pressures of Big Law.  

“As a result, I have taken CLEs and continuing education classes and networked to prepare me for my next career move. All the while I have kept a focus on what I want out of life. I thank Karen for her friendly ear, sage advice, and contributions to helping me find fulfillment.”  

Testimonial 5

"Karen was the only person I could count on to give it to me straight. She kept me on course and gave me clear, unvarnished feedback when I questioned my chosen path. She never told me what she thought I wanted to hear. She helped me maintain a realistic view of my opportunities, but she refused to let me undersell myself when my confidence lagged. I felt that she was holding the safety net when I was taking some risks and that she was one of my most ardent champions. She also pushed me (mightily) to write what some have said is the best resume they've ever seen."

Testimonial 6

"I was 56 years old, divorced, and with no other source of income when I was laid off after 21 years. At our first meeting, I remember crying in Karen’s office, feeling despair, abandoned and lonely. Karen helped me learn that not only did I lose my job, but I had allowed myself to lose my identity as well. She guided me to try what I always wanted to do – go into sales, only to learn that I am not a salesperson, no matter what my aspirations and the aptitude tests said!

"Karen helped me with my resume, some interviewing techniques and strategies, and within three weeks I got a consulting position that lasted for two years. Then, I accepted the position I currently hold at a major commercial bank, working with a great bunch of people and earning a great salary.

"Had it not been for Karen, I wouldn't have had the guts to put myself out there and try, fail, try and finally get to where I should be. If I ever again find myself “between jobs,” even if I am in my 60's, thanks to Karen, I will have the strategies and the tools I’ll need to find a new position."

Testimonial 7

"Karen is a caring, professional, funny, human, super talented (business/life) coach who helped me organize my thoughts, goals and successes. She guided me in establishing an identity as I was attempting (and ultimately succeeded) to establish a new career.  More importantly, she helped me maintain sanity in my personal life as I was also a part-time care giver at the time for family members with serious medical conditions.

 "Much like an alter-ego, sister and friend, we explored my experience, interests, my background, personal obligations, personality, strengths and weaknesses and, with her guidance, I embarked on a successful new career. Working with Karen was my good fortune and one of the best experiences in my life."

Testimonial 8

"Karen is an inspiring and insightful counselor. She has the tools to address her client's specific needs and she is an attentive and patient listener. I have found her to be a valuable resource to improve my skill sets and job satisfaction."