Aharon Hill
Lawyer-Turned-Photographer and Jewelry Designer,
Atlanta, GA
Daddy O Photography  |  Kaleo Designs

“I needed help making a transition from law practice into a creative career. Monica listened to me and helped me uncover my desires for both the personal and professional aspects of my life, and helped me structure a plan for how to arrive at my goal. If you are an attorney in desperate need of change, there is no better time than now... and no better person than Monica to help you get there.”

Terri-Anne Davis
Lawyer-Turned-Legislative Assistant
New York, NY

“I came to coaching with Monica because I wanted to be able to speak with someone who understood personally what it was like to transition out of a legal career. Many of my friends and family just do not understand the special and various issues (psychological, financial or otherwise) related to making this sort of life change. I also wanted someone who is neutral outsider who was not as emotionally invested and had biased opinions about what I should do. I also wanted someone who would make me focus and zone in on what I really wanted to do next.

"Through coaching with Monica, I was able to figure out what I wanted to do next and to take steps in that direction. Monica also gave me the confidence and the support to leave my law job to begin looking for work that truly interested me. I am currently in a new position doing legislative work.

"I would definitely recommend Monica because she really does help you hone in on what steps you need to take to get you going in the right direction. I think that one of her strengths is her ability to help you deal with the emotional aspects of the career change. She is an amazing cheerleader while still being able to be honest with you about how you can achieve your goals.

"Monica also was extremely helpful in breaking down the career change process into easy manageable steps. I really feel that her support was an invaluable part of my career change process.”

Rebecca Vandiver
Lawyer and career coach
www.rebeccavandiver.com

"I struggled for a long time with the fact that what I was doing everyday was not fulfilling or exciting and I knew that I wanted more out of my career than a very decent paycheck, despite how selfish that sounds in today's economy. I realized that I had not learned very much about any alternative careers with a J.D. and started exploring and reading career guide books, particularly ones geared towards lawyers.  I stumbled upon Monica's book, which was very motivating and helpful, and decided that I was serious enough about getting to a point of career satisfaction that is was worth it to invest in career coaching with Monica.

"I am extremely grateful for my time with Monica because I came to a point of clarity that I never thought possible.  We intensely explored a variety of career options which allowed me to focus in on what was really important to me in terms of both intellectual stimulation but also what careers fit my personal values.  With the ability to fully explain my situation and background and explore a variety of options, I came to a place I would never have predicted before.  I now practice at a mid sized Atlanta based firm and actually enjoy going to work.  I also discovered that I have a passion for career coaching and a zeal for learning about what makes others tick and helping them identify what's most important to them.  I have recently started career coaching on my own and feel a true desire to help other lawyers, as Monica helped me.  I had a number of break through realizations with Monica in a few short months which otherwise may have taken years to get to on my own.

"I would highly recommend Monica as she is not only an exceptional and very talented coach and advisor but she also makes a  process which can be very difficult at times a lot of fun!"