Testimonials

What Others Have Said About the Certified Career Management Coach™ (CCMC) Certification:

Just a note to tell you my training with you has really recession proofed my practice. Most of my new clients are coming to me for career concerns and I am able to help them effectively with the tools and training you provided. I feel very fortunate in this economy to be doing well because of that. I'm grateful! Thanks for your competence and contributions!
     ~ Career and Life Coach, DC Metro Area

 

The Career Coach Academy [Certified Career Management Coach] program was one the best professional development experiences I’ve ever had. It enhanced my counseling background considerably because it gave me new skills to use in working with students, as well as with staff, and opened up new niche areas for me.

     ~ Carmen Croonquist, Director of Career Services, University of Wisconsin-River Falls

 

15 weeks of real-world, hands-on coach training with wonderful colleagues. A renewed passion for coaching. Rock-solid coaching skills. Reenergized confidence. A rewarding bottom-line. The [Certified Career Management Coach] "Refresh and Recharge" program delivers all that and more. In fact, this course goes beyond "refresh and recharge" to rocket your skills and ROI to the next level.

     ~ Deb Dib, Advantage Resumes of NY/Executive Power Coach

 

Coaching is a great new strategy for working with students. It's especially powerful for upper-division students, graduates, and alumni. Even with 20 years of experience in career counseling, I found the Career Coach Academy program has enhanced my toolset to help students increase their awareness, see new possibilities and perspectives, make decisions, commit to action, and realize success!
     ~ Alicia Andrade, Director of Career Services, Fresno Pacific University

 

This program is comprehensive, touching on virtually every aspect of career coaching - from initial assessments for a career explorer all the way through ongoing career management for a career conqueror. It provides not only the information, but also tangible tools that can be used to build a successful practice. If someone is truly serious about career coaching as a business - whether as an add-on to an existing business or focusing on coaching as their entire business - Career Coach Academy is the only way to go. Career Coach Academy has truly provided more value than I expected (and I was expecting a lot!).

     ~ Laura Scheible, Agape Career Services

Christine did an excellent job of providing basic forms and real life examples that were identical to our needs as new counselors and to the demographic that we target. I would recommend this (workforce development) course for anyone in a position that would involve assisting those who are economically disadvantaged or belonging to a traditional minority population (i.e. the disabled) in finding or maintaining employment.

     ~ LaWanda Ray, Principal Directions

This is the course you would have designed for yourself-if you happened to be one of the great leaders in this industry, mastered the art of distance education, could draw upon the best experts in every related field, devoted months of time to producing practical, easy-to-read course materials, had a knack for transforming a group of strangers into a reinforcing symposium of interested and interesting students, and had such a generous spirit that you would freely supply a treasure trove of useful guides and handouts. As a career coach of nine years standing, and a training and development specialist with more than two decades of experience, I think this program is the best of its kind.

     ~ Don Orlando, Your Personal Career Coach™

 

WOW - what a powerhouse of information, practical methods, and inspiration! Everyone involved in the careers industry (or who wants to be) should take this program for a massive injection of career coaching know-how. As an added bonus, Susan's supportive coaching style and participative sessions lead to knowledge sharing that maximizes learning for everyone involved.

     ~ Susan Guarneri, CareerMagicCoach.com

 

Before I took Susan's course, I had this notion that career coaching was a fuzzy field that most anyone could enter and pretend to be good at. How wrong I was! After 13 sessions and a number of role-plays, I now have a fuller appreciation of the skills involved, and the gifts a talented coach can bring to one's clients. There is no way I could have entered this field and performed credibly without the understanding and solid foundation your program provided.

     ~ Doug Dib, ExecutivePowerCoach.com

 

I have been in business for 10 years and finally have a clear framework thanks to you and your team of professionals. Joining your class is the best thing I have done for my business in those 10 years.

     ~ Joan M. Roberts, MA, CAGS, CPRW, CMCC

I have been thrilled with my choice of Career Coach Academy to enhance my career coaching practice. The materials are excellent and the presentation of the coaching methodology is superior. Susan is not only a master coach but an outstanding teacher. The program is well organized, the pace is just right and time flies by too fast. I would highly recommend it to a coach at any stage of her practice.

     ~ Mary Anne Walsh, Ed.D.

 

The [Certified Career Management Coach] course was beyond my expectations.  The material was very thorough and comprehensive and the instructor (Susan) was very attentive and supportive to the needs of the course participants.  Being able to practice coaching during the weekly sessions and receive feedback really helped cement the learnings of the course.  My coaching practice has been enriched by this material and I feel so much more confident as a coach. 

     ~ Liz Ferguson, Career Coach

 

This class has given me invaluable resources related to career exploration and satisfaction. The experience and wisdom of the teacher (Nancy Branton) along with the diverse sharing from the class members have contributed to my learning new skills, being exposed to new ideas and meeting some wonderful people! In addition to all the resources I've gained, the class has moved me to set some new goals and plan steps to make them a reality. Big thanks to my teacher and classmates!

     ~ Karen H. Prevatt, Career Coach

 

Nancy, I am so thankful for everything you bring to our coaching classes each week. You're great at what you do and I really appreciatee your efforts.

     ~ Tanya Smith, Be Intention Career Coaching

 

I know that the information I received and the coaching I experienced will help further my evolvement as a better coach and human being. You truly are a "master coach" and I will heartily recommend this program (and you) to all my colleagues.

     ~ Debbie Shalom, ALL I AM Coaching

 

The investment I made in Career Coach Academy's [Certified Career Management Coach] training was definitely worthwhile and I am confident in recommending Susan Whitcomb's program without reservation. 

     ~ Ellie Vargo, CPRW, CFRWC, Noteworthy Resume

 

The Career Coach Academy has not only provided me with the necessary tools to better understand my career & life goals, but an overall increased awareness of how to successfully coach others on identifying their potential for greatness.

     ~ Dionne Minner, Chameleon Group

 

As an experienced careers professional, the [Certified Career Management Coach] training taught me most about how to ask powerful coaching questions, as well as how to empower clients to look within to find answers and create their own momentum.

     ~ Randi Bussin, Aspire! Fulfilling Career Ambitions

 

The [Certified Career Management Coach] course was very insightful. I feel ready to open a successful career management coaching business. 

     ~ La Tonya Hunte, Coachlinx

 

An amazing class. I feel completely prepared to start my career coaching business. Susan taught me in 15 weeks what it would have taken years to learn on my own. I can't believe how many forms I have and how willing Susan is to share her years of experience. What a breath of fresh air in this dog-eat-dog world.

     ~ Laura G. Black, Career Coach

I thoroughly enjoyed this class. I especially liked the openess and closeness of the group setting. We were allowed to really get to share with one another.

     ~ Shelley Oglan, Career Coach

 

Even as a coach with multiple certifications I was pleasantly surprised at how much value I recieved from this program.

     ~ Harvey Smith, ACC, CPBA, CPVA, Carolina Business Coach 

 

Great course. Really learned a lot of techniques that I AM already using. Thanks! 

     ~ Angelique Smith, Career Coach

 

I really think the Career Coach Academy gives the most "bang for the buck".  It's been wonderful for my business – good concrete tools and strategies. 

     ~ Kit Prendergast, Career Connections of Sierra Nevada

 

Susan's thoughtful and instructive delivery of the exceptional career coaching materials made this a wonderfully instructive and enjoyable experience. I whole-heartedly recommend for all career coaches in training.

     ~ Mark Storey, CPRW, Head and Heart Coaching

 

I just wanted to thank you for a terrific class ... I truly appreciate you helping us hone our coaching skills so we can help some of our more difficult clients achieve their goals. ... I wish I could record every word you say!

     ~ Jeanne Knight, JCTC, Career Designs

 

Susan's material is thorough, thought-provoking, and powerful, and she delivers life-changing insights along with the practice coaching exercises in a warm and engaging manner.

     ~ Mark Kover, Reviving Visions Coaching & Consulting

 

Through this program, I have gained the confidence to actually start coaching clients in the field of information technology and I have attained a freelance writing position as a career columnist of national magazine for information technology professionals. Thanks Susan!!!!

     ~ Felicia Vaughn, M.Ed., Career Coach

 

I always give Career Coach Academy great reviews. Thank you for such a great experience.

     ~Laura Mendelow, Career Coach, Management Consulting Firm

 

Thank you Susan for your patience, vast knowledge and sharing of information! I really enjoyed the class.

     ~Kris Plantrich CPRW, CEIP, Resume Wonders

 

Thanks, Susan! I had a WONDERFUL experience working you and hope to take the leadership coaching program next. I am definitely more focused on my big A agenda which has helped me remain emotionally and spiritually centered, and helped me to help my clients experience this kind of centering.

     ~Robin Majeski, Career Coach

 

Time and investment well spent for anyone interested in progressing within the career coaching field.

     ~Mike Valdivia, SPHR

 

The CCMC program gave me a superb jumpstart into the career coaching business. In four months, it provided me with a framework for coaching, a large volume of of career support advice, and a practical approach toward coaching clients through to success. Most importantly, the program showed me, by example, how to understand and show kindness to my clients.
     ~Dave Katz

 

Goodness, I don't know where to begin, so I'll keep it simple. I loved your class! I found myself looking forward each week to spending "my special time" with you and my classmates. Your style as a facilitator is very welcoming, non-judgmental, and accepting. And your course is structured and organized so beautifully, with plenty of very thorough and well-researched materials. I learned so much about myself (and of course career coaching) during your course. Most of all, I appreciate your generosity in sharing so much of your wisdom and experience with us.
     ~Janet Cranford, LCSW, CCMC

 

[Susan] You are truly gifted in your encouraging, optimistic and caring approach in working with others. I appreciate all that you have given of yourself to my class and growth as a career coach. It has been great working with you. It is evident you have put yourself into all that makes up the Academy. I am amazed at the comprehensiveness of the program from start to finish.
     ~ Kathy J. Susman, MA, MPA, CCMC