TESTIMONIALS

Before: I was working in the same industry (CPG sales) for 11 years starting out of college. I had been considering making a career transition to tech for a few years but didn’t know where to begin. I experienced burnout in late 2021 that led me to quit my job without my next company/role lined up. I hired Priscilla because she approached the job hunt from a holistic view and let me know know we would be working on goal and value setting prior to applying for roles which felt very intentional.

Before: Prior to working with Priscilla, I worked for an education non-profit that paid only $62K. There were very limited opportunities for growth, and while I was able to do my work remotely for most of the year, I was required to live on a college campus for 8 weeks at a time in order to provide support for a summer program the organization held every year for students. During the pandemic, the program was virtual and I was able to provide that support remotely, but when the organization decided to return to in-person programming earlier this year, I decided it was time to leave the organization. I was unhappy in my role, felt overworked during certain seasons of the year, and was dissatisfied with the salary I was earning and the limited opportunities I had to grow in my career. My priorities were to increase my salary and to find a role that would stretch me intellectually and professionally while still allowing me to be fully present for my three-year-old son and my family.

Working with Priscilla: Priscilla was very supportive in helping me to adopt an abundance mindset and understand that while the process would have its ups and downs, the opportunities were out there and I was more than qualified to get them. She also challenged me to think differently about my strategies for finding a role. While networking is not a practice I particularly enjoy or even used prior to working with Priscilla, she helped me to understand that doing so would help me to land a role faster and more efficiently than trying to apply to roles through a job board without having any conversations with people. While it was difficult for me to do, Priscilla’s constant encouragement, check-ins, and commitment buoyed me throughout the process and kept my optimism and hope afloat on days when I struggled to do so myself. I would not have pushed myself to talk with as many people as I did, and I certainly wouldn’t have explored as many career trajectories. Priscilla utilized a variety of coaching styles, including holistic and transformational. Priscilla helped me to identify my priorities and made sure I was clear on what I was looking for before I started the job search process. She is empathetic, affirming, attentive, and encouraging, and when I worked with her, she did an excellent job helping me to shift my perspective and remember that I have a lot to offer and that there is an abundance of opportunities out there.

Before: I was working in an inside sales role for a major technology company for 6+ years. I joined this company right out of college. Even though I received multiple promotions, I was unfulfilled because the responsibilities and tasks were similar over the years. The job was stable to an extent, but I was no longer learning in my role. From chatting with friends who were ex-colleagues, I knew my compensation was also lacking in comparison to other technology companies. I felt unmotivated, stuck, and mentally drained at this point. I felt I had outgrown the role and began to wonder what my next steps should be.

During one of those days where I felt unfulfilled in my role, I began searching for career advice through podcasts, and fortunately, I found Priscilla. At this point, I was clearly ready for a change but didn’t know where to start. I was an ECM listener for almost a year before I finally scheduled my consultation with Priscilla. My goal was to land a new opportunity where I would be learning and earning more.  Prior to working with Priscilla, I didn’t know how I would differentiate myself from other candidates, so the self-reflection and personal branding exercises were extremely helpful to me. As a first-gen professional myself, Priscilla made me feel seen and understood. I wanted a coach I was comfortable having honest and tough conversations with, who would encourage me to reach my full potential, develop a growth mindset, and keep me accountable throughout the journey.

Working with Priscilla: Having joined my company right out of college, I was originally anxious at the thought of even pursuing an opportunity elsewhere. I felt my experience was limited, having only been at one company for the last six years.Through my work with Priscilla, specifically in identifying my strengths and “greatest hits,” I found a new confidence in my career portfolio. I don’t feel anxious anymore because I can speak about my strengths and accomplishments with ease. I know my skillset and experience is unique and valuable. Priscilla is an amazing coach because she’s honest, personable, and empathetic. She makes it a priority to understand your background, values, and goals. You feel comfortable being honest with her about what you want to gain from your career. With her extensive knowledge on the job search process, she will give you the tools and encouragement to make your best career move.

Before: I had spent ~10 years working as both an electrical engineer and global sales leader but felt like I had reached a ceiling in my career. I wanted to move into product management, specifically in tech. I had applied to so many jobs by myself over the years but couldn’t quite make the transition. I felt like I was in an industry that was not innovating anything new and needed more energy infused into my career. After doing some research, I decided that an MBA program could catapult me into a strategic business role within tech, but I was really worried about taking out loans, especially as a first-generation American and child of immigrants. I wanted to position myself for a strong scholarship. I knew that I couldn’t go through this process alone so I hired Priscilla so that she could help me prepare the best possible MBA application and position myself for a strong scholarship offer.

Working with Priscilla: Priscilla was central to my success during the entire MBA application process (which lasted from August 2022 to March 2023). I went through some major personal life challenges that threatened the entire process and I seriously considered quitting on my goal of going to business school. Well, Priscilla wouldn’t have it. She created a strategy and plan that helped me break down the application process into small chunks that I could get around. She taught me how to better communicate my career story and how to sell myself to MBA programs, through my essays, my resume, networking opportunities, and interviews. With her help, I submitted applications to 3 programs on-time. Priscilla also helped me overcome some of my challenges with procrastination and perfectionism. I was also very fearful about taking out too much debt for the MBA program, but Priscilla helped me see how it would be worth it for my career in the long-term.

Before: I felt stagnant on a daily basis from the vantage point of a real or perceived glass ceiling, but also feeling like I generally do not belong in corporate America. I was earning $90K to essentially sit around at home all day which is great for work-life balance. There was a profound sense of emptiness.

Working with Priscilla: I wanted to figure out some of the hints, tips, tricks, hacks and best practices relative to pivoting careers and the expectations of employers throughout the hiring process. I was pretty sure that I did not want to remain in corporate America but wanted to keep my options open in case a more socially impactful and tolerable job presented itself. Many of the exercises we did unlocked the value of transferable skills were immensely helpful. Priscilla’s approach was driven by inputs (both behavioral and hard/soft skills) so it felt much more data-driven than that of sentiment. This aligns closely with how I operate so it was a pretty comfortable process in that regard. What was uncomfortable but revealing were the outputs, suggestions and, ultimately, my realizations about what a career pivot entails within the context of remaining in corporate America. Priscilla is extremely patient and well-prepared. There were a litany of resources being leveraged and everything was quite relevant. I enjoyed Priscilla’s focus because it amounted to very little time being wasted.