Frequently Asked Questions

A Valumé is an updated version of the classic résumé—it's a powerful career marketing document designed to showcase your unique value. In today's competitive job market, standing out is more crucial than ever. A Valumé zeroes in on your verifiable and quantifiable accomplishments, presented in a way that makes your contributions undeniable. It communicates your worth to potential employers with clear, compelling examples that highlight your impact and value. Elevate your job search with a Valumé, and let your achievements speak volumes.

Career coaching is a process that helps individuals identify and achieve their career goals through various techniques such as skills assessment, job search strategies, and career development planning.

Leadership coaching is a personalized process that enhances a leader's ability to achieve professional objectives. It focuses on improving skills like decision-making, problem-solving, team management, and communication. Through this process, individuals can maximize their leadership potential, facilitate organizational success, and drive personal growth

My coaching philosophy is centered around the belief that each individual has the power to create their own success. I work with clients to help them identify their strengths and passions, and then develop a plan to achieve their goals. I believe in a collaborative approach, where the client and coach work together as partners to create positive change.

I am a Certified Professional Career Coach, through the Professional Association of Resume Writers and Career Coaches. I have an MBA and over 20 years of direct leadership experience and training. I am also certified to assess and coach emotional intelligence and DISC behavior styles.   I have provided career services to college students, recent college graduates, front line leaders, middle managers and executives.

Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is the cornerstone of my career and leadership coaching approach because improving your EQ enhances your ability to understand, use, and manage emotions in a positive way to relieve stress, communicate effectively, empathize with others, overcome challenges, and defuse conflict. With a heightened EQ, you can better navigate social interactions and make more informed, clear-headed decisions. Furthermore, improved EQ often leads to stronger professional relationships and can open doors to career advancement. Most importantly, EQ development is a lifelong journey that can lead to personal growth, greater self-awareness, and overall life satisfaction.

DISC is an invaluable behavioral profiling system that will teach you how to identify— and use to your advantage— the predictable aspects of human behavior. Individuals who use DISC increase effective communication, job satisfaction, productivity and harmony in their work environment. Personal relationships are enhanced, building rapport becomes easier and interactions at work, home and play are more positive.

Career coaching can help you clarify your career goals, identify your strengths and weaknesses, develop a plan for achieving your goals, improve your job search skills, and gain confidence in your ability to succeed.

If a client is feeling stuck in their career, I work with them to identify the root cause of their dissatisfaction. This may involve exploring their values, interests, and skills, as well as any external factors that may be impacting their career. From there, we develop a plan to address these issues and move towards a more fulfilling career.

As a career coach, I can help you with your job search by providing guidance on how to create an effective resume and cover letter, identifying job opportunities that match your skills and interests, preparing for interviews, and developing a strategic job search plan.

What sets me apart as a career coach is my extensive experience working with clients in a variety of industries and career stages. I take a personalized approach to coaching, working with each client to develop a plan that is tailored to their unique needs and goals. I am also committed to ongoing professional development to ensure that I am providing the most up-to-date and effective coaching services.

A career coaching session typically lasts between 45 minutes to an hour. However, the length of the session may vary depending on the needs of the client.