Testimonials
I wish I had talked to you before I went into my first interview.
“What you told me was very helpful. I wish I had talked to you before I went into my first interview. I might have avoided some of the issues I’m dealing with now.”
- Global business development executive for some of the world's best-known tech companies
my guidance counselor
“I’d like to keep you as my guidance counselor.”
- Lead counsel in more than $1.2 billion in corporate transactions across 30 countries
You’re asking the right questions, and really opening my thinking.
“You’re asking the right questions, and really opening my thinking. This Coaching Cram has been so helpful, and I’ve taken copious notes. I’ve got a lot of homework and exploration to do.”
- Litigator of high-profile disputes
truly an amazing feat
“It was truly an amazing feat to listen to someone write an article off the top of their head in less than 5 minutes in the middle of a career counseling session… Wow.”
- Internationally recognized human rights attorney discussing writing an article that would reposition the lawyer for different career opportunities
great ideas
“I had a wonderful time talking to you today and you’ve given me a lot to think about; some great ideas.”
- General Counsel of $500 million construction contractor
The work you’ve done with me has been very successful
“The work you’ve done with me has been very successful, and I am happy to provide a reference in the unlikely event you would ever need one! You’ve provided excellent counsel. Thank you for your help, and I look forward to continuing to work together.”
- Vice President and General Counsel in BigPharma
I’ve had positive feedback on the résumé
“I would like to continue our engagement if you are available… I’ve had positive feedback on the résumé which you helped develop with me, and am accelerating my plans for a career transition… I would appreciate your counsel…”
- Vice President and General Counsel of domestic subsidiary of ~$60 billion multinational
excellent, practical, common sense
“You have an excellent, practical, common sense approach.”
- Corporate generalist positioning for GC roles in public companies
a different way of thinking about myself
“You’ve given me a different way of thinking about myself and my résumé.”
- U.K. attorney in the Middle East exploring transitions to the U.S.
super-helpful
“This [lawyer career coaching] is super-helpful.”
- Sole practitioner moving in-house
You addressed all my questions and concerns.
“This [career development coaching] has been very helpful. Thank you so much. You addressed all my questions and concerns.”
- Employment lawyer positioning for the future
I always appreciate your input
“I always appreciate your input about navigating my unique career path and learning how to market myself.”
- Class action litigator
I wish I’d found you before.
“I love your business model and what you’ve accomplished. I wish I’d found you before. Your advice has been great. It’s completely on-point.”
- Senior HR compliance and employment law attorney
You have your finger on the pulse
“You have your finger on the pulse with regard to what companies are looking for. You've helped me to shift my approach.”
- Senior corporate lawyer positioning to move in-house
You are amazing!
“Hi Shauna,
Thank you. You are amazing! …Thank you very much for helping me.”
- European tech lawyer entering the U.S. market
solutions I hadn’t thought of
“Thank you so much for your advice. You raise several points and came up with solutions I hadn’t thought of. I really value that.”
- Contracts and compliance lawyer transitioning from JD-advantage role to corporate legal department