Reviews & Testimonials
“Michael is an excellent career coach who has helped me understand how to interview and present myself as a potential candidate to employers. He also provides highly insightful advice and keeps an eye on aspects that I would never have noticed otherwise. I truly appreciate his patience in helping me iron out some of the finer details of my job search and would be grateful to be mentored by him again.” - Benjamin X.
“The lessons that Michael taught me--about knowing my own self worth, focusing on my own strengths and passions, and following my heart--have propelled me through multiple exciting career inflection points already. Each step of my journey is rooted in the foundation he helped me build, and I’m forever grateful. With the tools he gave me, I’m confident that I’ll continue to be able to shape my career into a rewarding adventure, no matter what twists and turns it takes. Thank you, Michael!” - Emily C.
“Michael is a fantastic coach. He is patient, passionate, supportive and caring. I was impacted by a massive layoff early 2023 and I didn’t expect how much those sessions would help me in my job hunting. To my surprise, I felt more empowered and confident as each session progressed. I believe I will continually benefit from these skills I learned from Michael for the rest of my life. Huge thanks. I’d highly recommend Michael to whoever needs career or life guidance..” - Joice L.
“Michael is an excellent coach. He helped me during my last job search. What I learned the most from Michael is to be confident in telling my stories. We practiced a lot, and he built my self-confidence. He helped me see all the amazing things I have done in my career and confidently convey that during the interviews. Highly recommend Michael to mid, senior level professionals too.” - Vijaya B.
“Michael helped me clarify and navigate the uncertainties in deciding between a career in engineering or consulting (this was in addition to all his support in networking, resume reviews, and interview prep). Beyond career-advice and recruiting guidance, he helped build my confidence by highlighting areas I had overlooked that bring translatable skills to careers I thought were out of my reach. This aspect is key in a coach, in that they seek to understand their clients beyond what their client initially describes about their skillset. Michael goes beyond by asking the deeper questions to uncover what the client might be overlooking in themselves and doubting.” - Ellie A.
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"Michael's engaging and empathetic nature make him a natural when it comes to helping find your path and evaluate next steps. He was able to help me see the pros and cons of each path before they unfolded so I could think through what mattered to me the most when making my decisions on next career steps. I am very grateful to have been impacted by Michael's coaching and felt he truly cared about my outcomes." - Rana K.
"I’m a first generation college grad so it was nice to have someone who was so knowledgeable about the ins and outs of securing interviews in the industry as well as turning those interviews into offers. Resume building, interview prep, reviewing offer letters, and navigating salary negotiation; Michael was there through every step of the process making sure I felt empowered to go for what I wanted and could advocate for myself."
"Michael fully overlaps with the image of a good counselor, coach, and educator I have in mind. As a guarded person who does not often engage in heart-revealing conversations, I was fortunate to talk with Michael. The whole talk was comfortable and eye-opening. Michael guided me through my thoughts through insightful questions and comments. He led me to reflect on a lot of how and why for my behaviors/perspectives which I used to take for granted. At the end of the talk, I not only had a decision between my choices, but I also was able to have a better understanding of my needs and mode of thinking, which would help me with other important decision makings in the future."
- Meatta S.
- Alice X.
“What really impressed me about Michael is his professionalism and passion for mentoring and education. His hands-on approach to career coaching, motivational speaking and powerful personality help me shape my career path. He also has deep insight on my experience and to help drive the best of myself. Michael is such an influential and intelligent mentor and definitely earns my highest recommendation.”
- Priscilla G.
"To me, the most important criteria for a great coach is to listen, accept, challenge when appropriate, praise, build confidence, and provide clarity even when you don’t know what you’re seeking guidance for. Michael embodied all of these traits. It is easy for someone to do 1 or 2 of these, but to do all of them really well is rare. Michael made me feel comfortable sharing my thoughts, fears, hopes, and dreams that I generally do not share."
- Sharud A.