COACHING CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
Colonel (Retired) United States Army
“Gerry is a consummate professional. During my transition from a long military career, his vast knowledge of the workplace and how to position myself in the job market were invaluable to my success.
His one-on-one work with me was key. His guidance and presenting the job search concepts in a simplified and easy to understand manner enabled me to quickly translate my skill set to a civilian career.
His skill in explaining how networking is vital to today's professionals was and remains an essential part of anyone's job search strategy.
I give Gerry the highest recommendation possible.
CMU Alumni Masters degree with dual United States of America- United Kingdom citizenship
“Gerry is a masterful coach and mentor. He transformed my approach to every aspect of the job search process, which was made all the more challenging during a period of professional transition. Even now, I continue to leverage the techniques and skills that were enhanced with Gerry's counsel. I would recommend Gerry to anyone seeking a coach and mentor at any stage of their career.”
Director of Engineering / Captain (Retired) United States Naval Reserve -US Naval Academy graduate
“Ready to give of himself to render assistance. A man who maintains long term friendships—as through one such friend we met—signaling Gerry’s genuine character.
A direct and blunt assessor, he offers seasoned experience to successfully navigate the shoal waters of career transition and the great circle route of executive career direction. Gerry is that master of the job market needed to guide your career to the next port.
My best recommendation possible is to offer Gerry’s assistance to my shipmates. Expect Gerry to listen intently, understand your unique value, know the opportunities and the contacts, provide methods such as networking, and weigh your best interest, Anchors’ aweigh!”
A career senior human resource professional:
“Gerry brought clarity to the ambiguity of “career transition.” Gerry’s strategic and systematic approach provided me with ideas, a path, and an action plan to a successful end. Gerry’s wise counsel inspired me to think…what am I passionate about…what actions will then take me to my goal?
Gerry listens, shares his experiences, ideas and tools that a person may use who truly wants to take action to make a change in their career. With 100% confidence I recommend Gerry to anyone considering a transition in career. It will be the best phone call you will ever make.”
Recent gradate Master of Science Degree program Information Technology
"Gerry's coaching was invaluable to me in reorienting myself to the job market after graduate school.
Generously sharing his wisdom and his own remarkable story, Gerry completely changed my perception and understanding of the job search. He in fact taught me how to hunt. Not only that, he helped me to put this knowledge into practice, making numerous connections for me. Gerry was a source of counsel and encouragement throughout a transitional period. The skills that he helped me to cultivate will serve me for the rest of my career.
I recommend Gerry absolutely. I am grateful to have had the pleasure of learning from him."
Master of Science graduate - Technology
" Gerry's mentoring has been invaluable to me--he completely changed my views on the benefits of interpersonal connections and helped me develop rewarding relationships in the technology community. His guidance fundamentally changed the way I conducted my job search and continues to influence my professional development. Gerry was extremely generous with both his time and connections. He was a pleasure to work with; I give him my highest recommendation."
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