In their words
Reflections from people I've had the privilege of working with.
I have spoken to MANY people over the years (friends, career counselors, psychologists, veterans' reps, and even other career coaches), as well as reading many guidance books about issues related to career and business. Until now, I wasn't making any real progress, because I felt like people were not listening to me or understanding what I was saying, even the psychologists and other career coaches. I find your approach to be different and far more effective, especially the idea of handwriting out your thoughts with regard to career. I realize now that is something I never tried before. I also like that you validate what I am trying to say; it is important to have someone acknowledge the reality of my situation when giving feedback. Michael, thanks for being a great listener and for providing a unique style of coaching to assist me with critical decisions related to career, as well as keeping me on track to achieving my goals.
When I called Michael I was a little skeptical, but desperate to try something, anything that would help me get “unstuck” and improve my life. I knew before our initial consultation was over that I had found the right person. Michael began immediately to change my desperation into inspiration by believing in me and encouraging me to believe in myself. Then we went to work on practical, concrete actions to help me realize my worth as an employee and to seek the income that I deserve. We began every coaching session by reviewing my progress on the actions we had agreed upon the week before. My progress was slow at first, but with Michael's gentle but firm coaching I soon stopped procrastinating and started getting results. He has truly earned the titles of “teacher” and “coach.”
Sessions with Michael are very powerful, introspective experiences. He always left me with a range of new perspectives to think about with regard to my agenda. He really does see the full picture. His objectivity is a great asset.
You have been a great coach, mentor, and friend, and clearly helped focus the diffused parts of me and put more diffusion on the parts that really should not be so clear and sharp. Many have tried. Most have failed.
An unusually brief email to simply offer a genuine and sincere thank you for your concern, attention, and compassion getting me back on the right track. You really are good at what you do.
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