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Why hire a career consultant?

Let’s face it: careers are more complicated these days. Many experienced executives and professionals find themselves considering options that didn’t exist when they started out. You may be encountering a challenging situation or experiencing a frustration that’s entirely new to you.

My consultations are designed to save clients time, energy and hassle. Sometimes they also save money by avoiding the wrong decision or speeding up a job search or decision process. They usually finish a consultation by saying, “I have a much clearer picture.  You’ve given me a whole new perspective. I feel confident that I am making the right decision.”

Your family and friends love you, but they get “compassion fatigue” and frankly, they rarely understand the challenges of career planning and career change, even if you are in the same field.  Why risk a friendship or strain a relationship when you can work with a professional consultant?

Chances are you’re way too close to your own situation, especially if you’re an executive or professional who’s achieved a certain level of career success.

When you work with me, you get straight information, not “answering a question with a question.” You don’t get woo-woo promises of magical solutions. You do get my unique blend of book smart knowledge, street smart experience and my own combination of irreverent humor and direct East Coast style.

My fees are reasonable compared to most career counselors, coaches and consultants. I keep my overhead low and work with systems and programs to maintain the best possible investment levels for my clients. I don’t offer free “get acquainted calls” to try to lock you into long-term, high-dollar programs.

Your sessions may be tax-deductible in the US  (ask your advisor because  each situation is different and I am not a tax expert).

You will most likely benefit from working with me if you are …

… wondering if it’s time to start a business

… thinking about returning to school for a new degree

… trying to decide between 2 competing offers

… evaluating a geographic move

… needing a sounding board to discuss a knotty political situation

… writing your resume and looking for guidance

… ready to look for a completely new career

… planning to take a sabbatical from your career or business
(and want to make the most of your time)

Read the options below and email me to get started:

midlifecareerstrategy (at) gmail.com

Revitalization Plan: A goal-oriented program to stay on top of current challenges while implementing long-term plans. Especially helpful for gaining and sustaining momentum for career change, such as career change or starting a new business. You’re not locked into a long term program or investing thousands of dollars at once.

Program includes 5 45-minute calls during  a 60-day period with ongoing email consulting OR 90 days of email consulting with no calls.  $697.  May be repeated as often as desired.

To get started, send an email to
midlifecareerstrategy (at) gmail.com

Career Strategy Session. My most popular program. A concentrated focus on a particular question or challenge that’s been keeping you awake at night and distracted during the day. Details here.

New client special. Experience the power of career consulting in one 45-minute call  without a sales pitch.  Nearly all my clients walk away  inspired and energized: they stop struggling and get on with what’s important in their lives.   $97.

To get started, send an email to
midlifecareerstrategy (at) gmail.com