Coaching Business Leaders for Professional Excellence,

Fun & Fulfillment in Work and in Life

 

 

 

 

 

 

“My first several months of transition were quite painful,” Randy admits.

But instead of being defeated by a difficult employment climate, Randy reached out for help.

“My experience turned around when I hired a coach — Kimberly Roush at All-Star Executive Coaching.”

Of the coaching, Randy says: “The value I received in terms of understanding and communicating my “brand,” prepping for and nailing interviews, staying focused and accountable, networking at a different level, going beyond my comfort zone, maintaining a positive attitude, feeling supported, knowing I was focusing on the right things, rebounding quickly after disappointments — all of this was priceless. For me, it was a long-term investment because I see how what I learned about myself and the knowledge and skills I picked up will help me for the rest of my career.”

Randy Miller, CIO

Why I chose the path of using a career coach?

After spending 15 years in corporate America, I was confronted with the reality of “is this really it?”  Well, I was really asking myself this question for probably 10 of those 15 years, to be completely honest.  It was time for me to really do some soul searching and to understand what it was I really wanted to accomplish with my life (in terms of my career fulfillment).  It was during a networking event that I was lucky enough to get a referral to talk with a “Career Coach.”  The concept sounded intriguing, so I decided to pursue this option.  I really had no idea what I was in for, but it turned out to be one of the best decisions of my life.

After my one hour consult with Kimberly, I knew that I needed to make this investment in myself.  After making important decisions for other people, I needed to make one for myself.

Working with Kimberly helped me in many ways.  Most importantly, I was able to understand myself.  Instead of being on “auto-pilot” in my career, as I was for years, I was able to get clarity of what made me tick and what my true self wanted to do.

I developed clarity in many areas of my life in the months working with Kimberly as follows:

Direction – what it was I truly wanted to pursue

Passion – what is was that made me tick inside  

Success – what it means to me and not what others perceive it to be

Confidence – learning to lean on myself versus other people

Momentum – taking small steps each day to get to where I needed to go

Purpose – Understanding my own purpose and working each day to nurture it

 

Why did I sign up for career coaching? I can tell you that I had one reason…to help me figure out what I wanted to do when I grow up.. but I got much more than I had anticipated.

Financial Life Planner

Partnering with Kimberly was instrumental in clarifying my career and life direction. In addition, Kimberly's business experience resonated with me and made her a trusted business partner.

- International Marketing Executive

I like your program!  I like the thought of looking at an individual holistically.  And I think the program is well worth the price.

- CFO

I met Kimberly when I first began my transition. From my initial workshop with other executives, I could sense Kimberly’s thorough understanding of the psychology in affect during a career transition. She graciously extends the offer to meet for coffee without any commitment. Once you’ve met with her, you realize her immense exposure to senior executives throughout her career. Her insights and ability to articulate at the C-level is top notch. My only regret was that I did not engage her sooner!

- CIO

I met Kimberly while I was in transition as part of an Executive Bootcamp. During those short weeks I was amazed at how much she was able to relate to me that has changed my approach to my career and personal life. Nothing in large amounts but those "critical nuggets" of information and insight personalized for me and explained in a way that I can keep with me and use throughout my career. She is a must-have resource.

- CIO

Kimberly proved to be a fantastic mentor and has made it possible for me to be where I am today. Her encouragement and advice assisted me and my team.  Kimberly's positive attitude certainly is catching to people around her.”

- Big 4 senior Manager

I really appreciate your confidence in me and kind words of encouragement.

- SVP Marketing

You raised some thought provoking questions and gave me some terrific insights.

- Senior Healthcare Executive