Testimonials from Individuals
Emily has a unique hybrid approach that blends head and the heart - thoughtfulness and execution.
I desperately needed a career change but was stuck in analysis paralysis. Working with Emily helped me wade through all the options I had floating in my head, and our conversations and exercises provided more clarity to my direction.
If you're looking for a career coach who is no nonsense, realistic, grounded, and yet also empathetic, compassionate, and has a human-first approach, look to Emily. She has a unique hybrid approach that blends head and the heart - thoughtfulness and execution. She’s a fantastic listener and ask you questions in a gentle, open manner, but will also push back when appropriate. She’ll gently guide you in the right direction for you — and you have to be willing to do the work.
I truly believe that working with Emily as my coach and subsequently going through the process helped me land my next role – in the exact new space and with the job description I was hoping for.
— Kristina Lee, Tech Executive
Smita helped me reframe my situation and see how I could tell a more coherent narrative, which was so valuable!
When I started working with Smita, I was feeling frustrated about my career growth and not confident in how I shared my current work with others. Working with Smita came at just the right time! She was able to help me reframe my situation with a more positive lens and helped me see how I could tell a more coherent narrative about my work history, which was so valuable! I'm in a much better place than I was, and I feel like I'm learning, which is so important to me.
— Corri Freedman, Labor Lawyer
Kate with such a delight to work with and I feel really good where I am at as a result!
After leaving my last position and taking a sabbatical, I had a few directions I could go with my career. Kate helped me determine all of the options and narrow in on what is best for me at this point in my life and also what I needed to do to be set-up for success. Kate is just such a kind person to work with and as a result of our work, I have a clear sense of direction knowing that my choices are what are best for me and my family. I also feel good about what where my career is headed over the next 10 years.
— Jennifer S., Senior Strategic Communications Consultant
I now have my mojo back plus a new job with a better compensation package!
I landed a wonderful job offer with a package I'm very excited about less than 7 weeks after we started working together.
After being laid off from my most recent role, I needed support in brushing up on interviewing, networking, and job search skills, as well as a thorough review of my resume and LinkedIn profile. Emily provided all of this and more. Working with Emily was truly a game-changer for me – I landed a wonderful job offer with a package I'm very excited about less than 7 weeks after we started working together. Pivot has a wide range of coaching packages available to truly "meet you where you are," no matter what stage of the job search journey you're on. Emily’s wealth of great online resources and vast knowledge of the process were invaluable. She treated me like I was her only client, even though I know she has several to juggle at any one time. I loved her tailored feedback for each job and her constant accessibility via email. Emily is a true rock star—savvy, insightful, cheerful, warm, and incredibly easy to work with.
— Todd Kingston, Health Insurance Product Strategist
Emily helped reinstall confidence in my narrative and work history.
I started working with Emily after I was laid off and wasn’t sure what my next career move should be. Emily helped reinstall confidence in my resume and narrative and work history and helped provide me with feedback on next moves. Her approach was thoughtful, customized to my type of work and industry, and personal to what I was going through. When I got deep into interviews, she supported me with actionable feedback in real time on a presentation that was super helpful. She gave me permission to take breaks when needed but while still checking in and holding me accountable. Now I’m employed again and happy with my current career and work life. I would 100% work with her again.
— Keely Jones, Consulting and Professional Services Professional
It was incredibly helpful having an unbiased thought partner to untangle my thoughts.
When I reached out to Emily, I didn't know what I wanted to do next with my career and needed help getting clear and coming up with a plan of action. Emily helped me clarify my values and strengths, define a path forward that honored those values and strengths, build confidence in my decision-making and negotiation skills, and took the weight and fear out of trying something new. It was incredibly helpful having an unbiased thought partner to untangle my thoughts, prompt critical thinking, give me ways to move forward and test career paths that I wouldn't have come to on my own. I’m so grateful for her as my coach and partner in getting unstuck!
— Terumi Hayden, Consulting Professional
Our sessions helped me focus on what kind of work excites me and identify the various paths to make what I want a reality.
When I came to Pivot, I was unhappy at my current job and overwhelmed at how to make a change toward the type of work that energizes me. I've always been concerned with making the right moves - at the right time - and in the right order. Our work was life changing and our sessions helped me focus on what kind of work excites me, how to articulate what I want to do and why, and identify the various paths to make what I want a reality. And I have a new job! My biggest takeaway was that there is not one linear path, and you can (and should) entertain what interests you in various ways throughout your career so you can constantly pivot and design a fulfilling life for yourself.
— Jennifer DeMatteis, Communications Professional
Working with Kate was life changing - she has built my sense of self immensely.
When I started working with Kate, I needed support building my confidence and crafting my personal narrative. Our work shifted my mindset and gave me an entirely different approach to networking and applying for jobs. Working with Kate was life changing. Kate helped me focus more on where I'm going and what I'm passionate about, rather than the gaps in my resume and the negatives. She has built my sense of self immensely and I feel much easier taking risks like reaching out to people. She was so understanding about all my emotions, fears and nerves, and put me at ease and encouraged me. As a result, I now move more freely, positively and optimistically. The investment was totally worth it.
— Laura G., Marketing Professional
I was super pleased with my coaching experience with Smita and would definitely recommend working with her.
When I started working with Smita, I wasn't certain what direction to take my career and I had zero experience outside of academia. Smita helped me translate my academic skills into language that would resonate with other industries and she really helped me overcome my initial awkwardness when doing informational interviews. I feel much more confident reaching out to people as a result. She did a great job of being positive and encouraging, while matching my energy. I was super pleased with my coaching experience with Smita and would definitely recommend working with her.
— Chelsea S., Scientist in Academia
I now have my mojo back plus a new job with a better compensation package!
Our work helped me move past my fears of change. It helped me rebuild my confidence in my own value and I now have my mojo back plus a new job with a better compensation package! Given all the work we did to really clarify where I add value and what I need to be my best self, when it came time to dig into applications, I was well equipped to identify jobs that could be a great fit. And I was armed with the right strategies to pursue these opportunities and land a great one.
— David Colón-Margolies, Account Management & Consulting
I'm a few months into my new position and it really is the PERFECT scenario.
When I came to Pivot coaching, I was re-entering the workforce after a long break, lacking confidence, and unsure how to find a stimulating job that would be flexible for my family’s needs, ideally only part time. I'm a few months into my new position and it really is the PERFECT scenario. Emily helped me understand and speak to my strengths, and encouraged me to find the situation that works best for me. My sessions helped build the confidence to ask for what I want in a role. I feel like I am back on a career path and I know myself so much better than I did when I stepped away to focus on family. Having Emily in my corner was immeasurably helpful. I am, and will always be, incredibly grateful!
— Priya Upasani, Healthcare Strategy Professional
Our sessions were some of the most engaging, enlightening and directly useful conversations I’ve ever had.
When I came to Emily, I wanted to evaluate and gain perspective on my current satisfactory work situation, in order to make better choices for the future. Our sessions were some of the most engaging, enlightening and directly useful conversations I’ve ever had. I consistently made new, exciting and incredibly useful discoveries about who I am, what drives me, and how I can better focus my energy in the future. Whether one is stuck in a rut, or even generally happy, Emily is highly skilled at tailoring her approach based on exactly what she hears from a client.
— Matt, U.S. State Department
Emily’s incredibly skilled at developing your narrative into a concisely prepared package that you can bring to any conversation.
Before working with Emily, I felt like I couldn’t jump to a different industry because my skills and experience were too specific or limited. I had personal career goals that I knew were realistic, but didn’t know how to begin pecking away at them. And worse, I found myself trying to manage or hide my natural self at work. The biggest change happened when we went deeper into my strengths and motivations. It feels incredible to have a vocabulary to discuss those now. In previous positions, I had been given feedback to minimize my natural strengths at work and I internalized that feedback. Our coaching helped me to identify and name those strengths, and allowed me to advocate for myself and seek out opportunities that match them. Emily was extremely generous with her time and energy. And she’s incredibly skilled at developing your narrative into a concisely prepared package that you can bring to any conversation. When I couldn’t see how my skills fit, she helped me reframe my current skills with a new job in mind – and it worked. I have a new job that met my career aspirations – and with a higher salary!
— Kevin Alster, Learning Professional
I have newfound confidence since building out my story and tying it to my strengths.
When I started working with Emily, I was lacking confidence my work and unsure of what I wanted to do and how to even begin the process of figuring it out. Our work was life changing. Emily helped me develop clarity on what I want for myself and provided me with actionable steps and frameworks. I have newfound confidence since building out my story and tying it to my strengths – and I feel confident replicated it for each opportunity in the future. She’s extraordinarily organized and flexible in approach. She adapts to where you think you are and where you actually are. If you need partnership on making a change, work with Emily. You will get the tools you need to be successful.
— NYC FinTech Professional
With Kate’s support, I got a job offer for a perfect position!
When I started working with Kate, I was having trouble in my job search and struggling to get going with networking. While I had some emotional reservations about starting the process and at times felt ready to give up, the experience was life changing. With Kate’s support, I was able to shift my networking approach in a way that felt genuine and appropriate. My interview preparation and skills were drastically improved. And I got a job offer for a perfect position! Kate is very supportive, supremely flexible and available, and challenges you to embrace new approaches.
—- Samantha Cocco-Klein, PhD
Emily is warm and encouraging but also really identifies the issues that you are struggling with.
Emily does not bullshit. She is warm and encouraging but also really, really identifies the issues that you are struggling with even if you can't or haven't been able to identify them yourself. She helped me see the truths in my trajectory and understand my motivations. As a result I see openings! I really appreciated the thoughtfulness that she put into each and every session. It's clear that she really delves deeply into each nuance that I bring up and she sees opportunities for new ideas and paths forward. My work with her was life changing.
— Pia Padukone, Creative Director
I got a job offer I’m really excited about, and I felt confident that I explored all the relevant career opportunities I’d be interested in when making a big career switch.
Emily is excellent at catering to different clients’ needs. She asked insightful questions and pushed me to invest early in exploring different options, which was really important for me. When it came to interview prep, she gave me great feedback through our live sessions as well as offline in-between sessions. Interviewing remotely was challenging, and she helped provide me with the tools and preparation to succeed! Thanks to our work, I got a job offer I’m really excited about, and I felt confident that I explored all the relevant career opportunities I’d be interested in when making a big career switch.
— BCG Management Consultant
Working with Kate was life changing and I’m about to start a new job that feels like an incredibly good fit for me.
When I first started working with Kate, I had a general idea of what I wanted to do – move from nonprofit work to mission-driven private sector work – but I had trouble communicating my story, and wasn’t getting responses to applications, even with connections at companies. I was incredibly frustrated and also had a nagging feeling that I should be able to get a new job without a coach if I just worked hard enough. I now have a completely different perspective on coaching. Working with Kate was life changing and I’m about to start a new job that feels like an incredibly good fit for me. Kate pushed me to really explore my values, my experience, and my approach to work and interpersonal engagement. I now have confidence in telling my story. I feel this is only the beginning as I dig deeper personally and professionally based on what I started with Kate.
— Jen Schumacher-Kocik, Social Impact Leader
I've regained much of the confidence, joy, and energy that used to be mine. It has been an emotionally transformative experience.
When I came to Emily I had been with the same employer for 10+ years. I had become so unhappy and demoralized at my job, that it was beginning to impact my daily performance. I felt myself losing my energy, passion, and ability to focus at work. I had no idea what I wanted to do next, only what I did NOT want to do next.
Within 4 months of my very first session with Emily, I received a job offer that really excited me. It checked all the boxes I was looking for in terms of workplace culture, an opportunity to leverage my skills and do meaningful work that was a transition away from the work I no longer wanted to do, an opportunity for growth and advancement, and a good compensation package.”
I've regained much of the confidence, joy, and energy that used to be mine. It has been an emotionally transformative experience.
— Beth, Nonprofit Development & Communications Professional
If you are seriously committing to make the next phase of your career clear & actionable, Emily's your coach.
I went to Pivot for some quick support when I was in a job transition and starting up an organization. I was feeling overwhelmed by learning quickly, discerning priorities, and setting boundaries. Emily took me through a systematic way of working through the complex challenge of creating a role for myself that fit my strengths and interests. If you are seriously committing to make the next phase of your career clear & actionable, Emily's your coach.
— Chelsea Simpson, Social Innovation Professional
Working with Emily helped me clarify what I was looking for - and decide to accept a full-time job I’m really excited about.
After a few years of working on short-term, part-time consulting projects, I began working with Emily to think through whether I wanted to keep consulting, take a full-time job, or even change fields altogether. Working with Emily helped me clarify what I was looking for - and decide to accept a full-time job I’m really excited about, while also making space to explore other fields and projects that I’m interested in. As someone who’s worked in nonprofits and politics herself, Emily’s understanding of this landscape was incredibly helpful. Highly recommend!
— Erica S, Digital Strategist
She’s worth every penny! I have so much more insight and clarity into my life and what will make it meaningful.
Before starting Pivot, I was struggling to find direction in my career. I knew I was good at sales, but didn't feel motivated to do it anymore and I felt like the industry was the wrong work environment. I got so much insight out of our sessions, which helped me become more aware of myself and what my true desires and needs are as an individual and professional. I always knew this from a high-level, but being able to go deeper into my strengths and what drives me really helped me paint a clearer picture of my future and what I want out of my life. Having Emily as a sounding board for my decision making process has been extremely helpful - she knew when to reference previous sessions and work we've done together in order to help me make the best decision at this current stage in my life. If you're at a crossroads in your life about how to effectively take that next step in your career, Emily is your girl. She’s worth every penny! I have so much more insight and clarity into my life and what will make it meaningful.
— Tayler Corbisiero, Sales Director
The perfect mixture of supportive and challenging, conventional and creative.
Emily is a fantastic partner for people who want to step back and design their next moves in their career. She is the perfect mixture of supportive and challenging, conventional and creative. I love having her in my corner!
— Joe M. Nonprofit Professional
I felt like I was climbing up the ladder one step at a time, with her help, to a new life.
I was facing incredible uncertainty and feelings of hopelessness and confusion when I began working with Emily. I knew I wasn't feeling fulfilled in my current career, but I didn't know where to start in making a change. Emily helped me gain so much clarity on my strengths, which gave me a clear understanding of how I think. This filled in so many gaps for me. I felt like things weren't working, but I didn't know why – and now I do. Emily has a way of understanding people, and she organizes everything so beautifully - it felt like I was climbing up the ladder one step at a time, with her help, to a new life. Thanks to our work, I have an action plan with achievable steps. Our work was entirely worth every penny.
— Monica Kennard, CPC
Pivot coaching was life changing for me.
When I started Pivot coaching I was struggling to have a clear understanding of my strengths and the types of roles that would be a good fit for me. I also struggled with confidence and self-esteem. Pivot coaching was life changing for me. It has been a bright spot in what has been a hard six months. My biggest takeaway has been regaining my confidence and relearning to love the things that make me who I am. Emily has been monumentally encouraging and helped reignite my belief in myself that I have something to offer this world. She is super insightful, very responsive and caring, knows her stuff, and meets you wherever you are in the journey of finding out what you want to do with you life!
— Katie Aholt, Nonprofit Professional
Emily helped me re-establish my voice, direction, and confidence.
Emily's approach is smart, practical, and applicable to any industry. She has helped me re-establish my voice, direction, and confidence. Emily truly wants what is best for her clients and has pushed me outside of my comfort zone into exploring pathways I had never imagined. If you're currently job searching or thinking about working with a coach, Emily is the one you want to call.
— Lisa Dubler, Leadership Development Professional
The biggest benefit I’ve experienced from working with Emily has been a clear path forward.
I came to Pivot after casually job seeking for a year or so. I had participated in other professional development programs, but still struggled to find clarity on what my next career move should be and how to make it happen. My Pivot coaching package met and exceeded my expectations! The biggest benefit I’ve experienced from working with Emily has been a clear path forward. I found each of the sessions very helpful - some game changing - with information that will help me throughout the rest of my career. I always felt very supported. I’d highly recommend Pivot coaching.
— Jerilyn, Business Professional
I got into my first-choice business school with Kate’s help!
When I started working with Kate, I needed help preparing my applications and resume for business school. Working with Kate was very helpful. She knew how to change the narrative of my story in my resume and answers to make me a polished candidate. And I got into my first-choice business school!
— Martin S., Product Owner
I’m more confident in my skills and experience thanks to getting clear on my strengths.
I went to Pivot knowing I needed to clarify my career direction and get motivated in my job search. I was hesitant to spend the money but I decided to invest in my future self, to create a career where I’d be fulfilled and use my strengths. Emily is no nonsense and sets clear expectations. She challenges you to be your best self. As a result, I’m more confident in my skills and experience thanks to getting clear on what my strengths are and having a better understanding of what to do to keep myself on track.
– Nikki N., Nonprofit Professional
Kate was awesome and I really enjoyed working with her.
When I started working with Kate, I had been at the same job for 5+ years and was completely unsure of my future and felt completely unprepared for the job search process. Kate was awesome and I really enjoyed working with her. She is great at boosting you up when you feel uncertain during different parts of the process. Be ready to go out of comfort zone - Kate won't let you put off some of the uncomfortable parts of a job search! As a result, I feel a lot more confident in telling my personal story and I’ve got great tools from our time together. I no longer fear that I won't be able to find another job. I know there are lots of people out there who are happy to help me and I feel prepared to demonstrate what I can bring to a new position. The cost was very much worth it and we covered a lot more than I had hoped for!
— Carly, Software Developer
Emily’s knowledge of the ‘ins and outs’ of job searching, resume and cover letter writing, and interview skills were life saving.
I first attended a Pivot Career Mapping Workshop and then found myself in need of more support finding a new and better aligned position. Emily really knows her stuff and deeply cares about her clients. She fully engages in your challenges and is super helpful and responsive when you need a hand. As a result of the workshops and just a handful of coaching sessions, I have a much better understanding of my value, and the types of organizations I would be a good fit for. Emily’s knowledge of the ‘ins and outs’ of job searching, resume and cover letter writing, and interview skills were life saving. I would highly recommend attending a Pivot workshop or coaching with Emily – it was life changing.
— Laura Pinto, HR professional
I regained my sense of self and purpose thanks to our work together. And I’m gainfully employed again!
I’ve worked with Emily in the past, so when it came time to navigating a career pivot again, I reached out. I was in very bad shape - lacking confidence and direction after being let go from a toxic job. Emily is amazing! She helped me process what happened at my last job, and get back on track and coached me through some difficult times. I regained my sense of self and purpose thanks to our work together. And I’m gainfully employed again!
– Sarah D., Digital Strategist
Emily kept me on track and helped me figure out what I was really looking for.
When I approached Emily I was thinking through my next steps and working on how to best position myself in my search. Working with Emily was very helpful. She definitely kept me on track and helped me figure out what I was really looking for next. While the cost was a consideration, in the end it is definitely worth it. Emily is a great sounding board, coach, cheerleader and taskmaster all in one. She is definitely someone you want by your side!
— Sam, Political Professional
The clarity and support I got at a really critical juncture was so worth the investment!
When I reached out to Emily, I had relocated to a new geographic area and needed help finding the right next step. Initially, I was a little afraid to commit the time and money. But after going through our sessions, I know it was remarkably helpful. Emily is a great coach who really listens to your concerns and comes up with a personalized program to fulfill your goals. She helps with what you want, but also encourages you to think even beyond what you think you need in order to better support you and lead you to more fulfilling outcomes.
I feel more confident and empowered starting my new job. The clarity and support I got at a really critical juncture was so worth the investment!
— Shaina W., Nonprofit & Advocacy Professional
I constantly tell my friends how life-changing working with Emily has been. She’s had such a huge impact on how I approach my path and career!
Months ago I didn’t know what career path I saw for myself over the next five years or how to articulate what I wanted. After four months of Pivot programs, I am so much clearer on where I want to go next and am able communicate what I’m good at and what I want to do. With all of the tools she used, I also know that if I choose to go down another path in the future, I’ll know how to reset and start fresh if needed. I’m constantly telling my friends how life-changing working with Emily has been – she’s had such a huge impact on how I approach my path and career!
— Samantha P, Young Professional
I feel more confident in talking about my past experiences and reaching out for networking purposes.
After several years working in design, I was struggling to decide what to do next. Design jobs can vary greatly and I was having a hard time getting focused. Additionally, I was having a difficult time articulating what I could bring to the table for future employers, leaving me with a feeling of being trapped in my current role. There are some pretty specific aspects to job searching in my field so I wasn’t sure how the process would unfold and if it would apply to me. I'm happy that I embraced this ambiguity and trusted the process. The methods of the approach that Emily and I worked on together did apply to my work and using the Designing Your Life approach with Emily as my guide was an excellent way to get clearer and more focused about my goals and next career moves. I feel more confident in talking about my past experiences and reaching out for networking purposes. I am more direct when I connect with people, which results in better conversations. As a result of our work, I’ve had a series of interviews for a new role and got promoted in my existing role.
— Rob Sieg, Designer
I'm in such a better place!
Last year, I was in a dark space and knew my work was contributing to that greatly. I needed to figure out what I wanted to do next in my career. Working with Emily was life changing and allowed me to find a new job, new space and confidence. She helps you do the internal work you didn't realize you need to do - with structure and an accountability partner. As a result of our work, I got a great job offer and am now on a great team, with rewarding work and way less stress. I'm in such a better place!
— CW, Nonprofit Professional
The StrengthFinder tool we used resonated strongly and discovering these strengths helped me solidify my narrative and brand identity.
The StrengthFinder tool we used resonated strongly and discovering these strengths helped me solidify my narrative and brand identity. The biggest benefit of our work was having a sounding board through this process and having someone vet and talk through my words/approaches. I needed a confidence booster, mentor and cheerleader to encourage me through it.
— Jess K, Project Manager/Data Analyst
She helped me connect the dots and weave a story that felt authentically cohesive.
I came to Emily for support around my PhD applications as I was struggling to create a story around my fragmented career path and to manage the different priorities and needs for my applications. I still can't find the words to express what a difference Emily's insight, patience, and support made in my graduate school application process for Phd and Masters programs. She helped me connect the dots and weave a story that felt authentically cohesive. I'm so grateful for her excellent coaching and consistent compassion in response to my many moments of being stuck. My personal narrative and accompanying materials are so much better thanks to our work! I was so daunted by the task and truly can't imagine having crossed the finish line without her - and I was accepted into my first choice program with a fully paid for scholarship!
-Elizabeth Hyde, Researcher
I got invaluable support preparing for interviews by creating a concise and cohesive story to communicate my experience.
I was in a career transition, having left a position a few months earlier when I came to Pivot. I needed support planning out my career path, finding organizations/openings that would be a good fit, writing applications, and preparing for interviews. As a result of our 1:1 coaching work, I gained a clearer understanding of where I want to go in my career. And I got invaluable support preparing for interviews by creating a concise and cohesive story to communicate my experience and goals to prospective employers and networking partners.
— Daniel L. Nonprofit Professional
If you need tools, support and accountability to equip yourself with the right perspective and confidence to make a career shift, you NEED to call Emily!
When I came to Pivot, I was looking for clearer direction and trying to overcome different obstacles. The biggest benefit I experienced from our work together was acquiring the confidence and belief that I have a framework to approach change and career direction in my life. If you need tools, support and accountability to equip yourself with the right perspective and confidence to make a career shift, you NEED to call Emily! Through working together, I have felt encouraged, affirmed and supported in understanding my strengths and pursuing a journey towards the type of career where I will be able to see these strengths flourish.
— Matt M, Nonprofit Professional
Working with her opened my eyes to new professional possibilities and gave me the space to explore those.
Before I started working with Emily, I was struggling to find direction in beginning my job search and I needed help formulating a plan to get going. Working with Emily has really expanded my perception of my own strengths, what I need from a future job, and what kinds of careers might be most rewarding. She is a knowledgeable, thoughtful guide who can help you no matter what you're looking for. Working with her opened my eyes to new professional possibilities and gave me the space to explore those.
— Catherine H. Communications Agency Associate
I now understand how to dissect a job posting, analyze exactly what the company is looking for, and use that to customize my application.
In less than 10 sessions working with Emily, I was able to make a transition from working in finance to real estate. I now understand how to dissect a job posting and analyze exactly what the company is looking for and effectively use that information to customize my application. She also helped me craft a more polished story so I was ready when to walk them through my resume during the interview process. I would not start your job search or career transition without first working with Pivot.
— Joseph Stein, Real Estate Professional
I gained a huge amount of insight into my motivations and, the self-awareness I gained has made my daily interactions healthier.
I came to Emily from a strong personal recommendation. 4 months later, I’m in a new job I’m really enjoying, and so far is a great fit.
Emily is amazing at helping you to identify what can make you happy at work.
Working with her helps you determine which potential jobs might contain those qualities, or how to adjust your approach at your current job to improve your experience. I gained a huge amount of insight into my motivations and triggers and am much better able to identify the drivers behind my actions. The self-awareness I gained through working with Emily has made my daily interactions healthier. I'm able to worry less, be more effective, and be more of a force for positivity.
— David Citron, Technology Professional
Our work helped me integrate purpose with a host of other incredibly important factors and how it fits into the overall picture I want for my life.
When I came to Pivot coaching, I was looking for support navigating a challenging work environment and thinking through some big and scary long-term plans. Working with Emily was like taking a crash course in myself. I can't believe I've gone this long in my professional life (including earning a doctoral degree) without gaining knowledge about my strengths and motivations. Now, I think about them every day mapping out next steps in my career, but also when thinking about how to make my current work more meaningful and purposeful. Emily is incredible! She is beyond professional, kind, and able to answer any question/hurdle you throw her way. While I already felt my work had purpose, Our work helped me integrate purpose with a host of other incredibly important factors and how it fits into the overall picture I want for my life.
— Liza, Psychologist
I gathered the information, relationships, and confidence that I needed to make a change.
All I knew when I started working with Emily was that my current job and profession wasn’t right for me.
We started by using a few qualitative tools to help me objectively analyze whether different career paths and jobs would actually fit my skills, cater to my strengths, and avoid the triggers that made me dissatisfied where I was.
She helped me overcome my fears (and excuses) of why I shouldn’t make a career change by encouraging me to explore industries I was considering, and test out what another role might be like. This meant I was moving in the right direction by gathering information without taking any risks or quitting my then-current job.
By encouraging me to take these tiny and manageable steps between each session, I eventually gathered the information, relationships, and confidence that I needed to make a change. From there, she helped me decide between many options that were great, and I couldn’t be more excited about the new position I just started!
Emily will give you a roadmap and the tools you need to make the changes you want but don't know how to do. She has a worksheet or article or book recommendation for every issue! And, the best part is that she uses data-driven tests and information specific to her clients that help her customize her action plan for you in a way that caters to what you want for you life.
As a person, Emily is positive, energetic, responsive, creative, and wicked smart. She cares deeply about improving the lives of her clients, and is excellent at curating a game-plan for a variety of industries and skill-sets because she listens so well. She has brought tremendous value to my life.
— Erika, Legal Professional
Emily helps you uncover your key motivations and what you need in a job and culture so you find the right job based off deeper parts of yourself.
When I found Pivot, I was looking to transition from my job but wanted to set myself up for the best search possible by ensuring I was looking at places with the right culture and responsibilities for me (since looking for a job and interviewing sometimes isn't the hard part - it's more making sure you’re finding the right fit!). Going through the Pivot curriculum was life changing. Emily helps you uncover your key motivations and what you need in a job and culture so you find the right job based off of deeper parts of yourself. Without doing this work I think it’s easy to get into the wrong position. Even though I had used some of the tools before, it was so helpful work through these things with Emily.
— Amanda V., Business Development & Partnerships
Emily was a lifeboat when I was struggling.
Emily helped me get unstuck from a place of confusion and despair to being able to see and communicate what I’ve contributed to my employers. The biggest benefit was having someone to talk things through with and having a sounding board, but our work around networking productively, resumes, and LinkedIn was also very helpful. She provided me realistic steps to move me forward and encouraged me to keep me going. Working Emily with an important part of my self-awareness journey – and worth every dollar and hour invested.
— Glenna B, Fundraising Professional
I now have a toolkit for thinking about and acting on my career that I never would have developed on my own.
Our work was life changing for me. I developed a much clearer sense of who I am and what I want my career to look like. We were able to sort through my experiences, skills and values to create a map of possibilities. I now have a toolkit for thinking about and acting on my career that I never would have developed on my own. As a result, I’m now evaluating opportunities in a much more sophisticated and authentic (to me) way. If you're looking for a super open minded thought partner to figure out your next move call Emily. She'll help you distill the muddiest notions of what your career could be into a clear (set of) plan(s) with powerful tools to help you gain conviction in your decisions.
— Benner B, Designer
Our conversations have helped me stay on track with my larger life goals.
Coaching with Emily is not a one size fits all process – just do the consultation and you’ll quickly see how she can be a great guide, coach, disciplinarian and sounding board. I find myself saying no without the guilt now, and am more strategic in saying yes. Our conversations have helped me stay on track with my larger life goals.
— Meg, Senior Nonprofit Professional
I now understand what motivates and excites me and how I can use my past experience in a range of organizations to be more fulfilled.
After spending nearly two decades at the same organization, I needed help clarifying what I wanted out of my next role and help assessing the skills and strengths that are transferable to other types of organizations. I worked with Emily for less than 10 sessions and the experience was life changing. It helped me make big decisions about what I wanted to do in the next chapter of my career, what I wanted to give up, what I needed, and what wasn't important. In particular, I now understand what motivates and excites me at work, and how I can use my past experience in a range of different kinds of organizations to be happier and more fulfilled.
— Tamara, Senior Nonprofit Executive
Her help has certainly paid off because I’ve only been out of work for a few weeks and already landed a new job!
I lost my job due to COVID downsizing in March. When I spoke to Emily, I was feeling overwhelmed at where to begin and felt like I had so many different paths I was trying to pursue at once. In less than an hour, Emily gave me such valuable information that really helped shape how I approached my job search. She helped me bucket the different types of roles I was going after so that I could build distinct narratives. She also gave me great advice about personalizing my resume, networking and preparing for job interviews. Her help has certainly paid off because I’ve only been out of work for a few weeks and already landed a new job!
— Melissa Todisco, Marketing Professional
Emily was a highly attentive and responsive coach who took me through so many useful exercises to give voice to what I wanted to do next.
I was growing beyond my role and feeling stuck. After watching my wife work with Pivot and finding her current job, I decided to go on a journey of my own. Emily was a highly attentive and responsive coach who took me through so many useful exercises to give voice to what I wanted to do next. Emily was also such a supportive cheerleader and helped me define my strengths in ways that I had not even imagined. In addition to coaching she also worked with me on my interview process. And let me tell you, after nine years I was a bit rusty! I absolutely recommend Pivot as a way to redefine yourself and your career.
— Jessica Carson, Nonprofit Professional
The Pivot materials, especially templates for networking, saved me weeks of time and led to really useful networking discussions.
When I started working with Emily, I urgently needed to leave my job. A few months later, I got a job in a slightly different industry and am so grateful I had a coach on call to help me get there. I felt much more in charge of my career change, and it gave me more confidence in this otherwise frustrating process. Emily really understood my challenges and kept me motivated. The Pivot materials - especially templates for networking conversations - saved me weeks of time and led to really useful networking discussions. Working with a coach through this process to get to where I am now was life changing.
— Sally B, Communications and Fundraising Strategist
After working with Emily, I had a much stronger and confident view on where I saw my career going, which led to a new opportunity.
Prior to working with Emily, I struggled with understanding what motivated and made me happy at work. I knew I was good at my job but I also knew I needed a change. My first challenge was whether or not I felt I needed a coach. I felt that I built a successful career and would just "figure it out." Problem was I didn't know where to look or how to start. That confusion led to frustration and led to me not liking the person I was at times. After my first preliminary call with Emily, I immediately felt I had found my first step.
Going through the process with Emily helps you really understand YOU and really helped me sharpen and articulate what I have done and where I could ultimately take it next. What you quickly realize going through the process is that your skills can be used in countless places that you would have never thought of or even have the confidence to apply to. Moving outside those confines in thinking is game changing!
After several months of working with Emily, I had a much stronger and confident view on where I saw my career going, which led to a new opportunity. Using the tools from our sessions, I was confident enough to pursue the role. Most importantly, I knew it was one that would challenge me but one where I needed and wanted to be. After getting the role, our sessions shifted to focus more on adjusting as well as setting the right expectations for myself.
— Michael, Finance Professional