Your
imagination
is your preview
of life's coming
attractions.

- Albert Einstein

Our Clients

Career Strategists' clients represent diverse backgrounds and have varying needs, but they all have one thing in common: they want to realize their life/career goals, experience balance and integrate who they are with what they do.

We've helped:

• Professionals who are unhappy in their current jobs transition into a new career or develop actions plans for career change
• People from varied professional backgrounds develop personal marketing plans that assist them in job or career advancement
• Professionals secure promotions, enhance job satisfaction and negotiate salary increases while with their present employer
• Professionals discover and create careers that support them in achieving balance between their work and life goals
• High-tech professionals utilize their skills in new and different ways
• Parents re-enter the workforce and/or create work scenarios that support work/life balance
• Marketing communications and public relations professionals successfully transfer their skills into new industries and employment sectors
• Professionals successfully navigate a company restructuring, downsizing and new or difficult management scenarios
• Artists find ways to pursue their work and sustain creative lifestyles
• Recent college graduates and young professionals develop job search strategies and blueprints for career paths
• Consultants and small business owners promote themselves and their businesses
• Professionals successfully make the leap to small business owner or freelance employment

What Clients Say About Career Strategists:

"When I wanted to make a career change, I didn't even know how to begin. Renee did a superb job of helping me identify my strongest talents and reposition myself for entry into my new field. Her feedback and coaching throughout the interview process has been first-rate."
- Jeff, technology manager, Austin

"Thanks to your career coaching, I negotiated a salary $5,000 higher than originally offered as well as 70% more stock options. Thanks so much for your help, guidance and encouragement. I couldn't have done it without you!"
- M.H., communications manager, Austin

"During a time of transition and uncertainty, Renee's guidance helped me affirm my talents, experience and skills. This empowered me to focus my career search in a way that would fulfill me professionally. Her broad knowledge of the Austin work environment was exactly what I needed to match my skills and preferences, achieving my professional goals. Her coaching was solid and enhanced my confidence. Her job strategies were customized, personalized, and thorough. Her honesty and wisdom balanced with all of the above empowered me in a complete way." 
- Kim, training/business development professional, Austin

"As a software professional I rely on well-developed reasoning skills and brainpower to get the job done. Renee has helped me to see the logic in letting go and trusting in a deeper part of myself to create the career I really want and discover what's truly important to me. The results of my work with her have been tremendous."
- Kert, consultant/entrepreneur, Austin

"Your career coaching was so helpful to me this summer and fall and really helped me frame what it was I was seeking from a professional venture. You're very good at what you do and I'm thankful that I was able to cross paths with you." 

- Michele, executive at Fortune 100 Company, Austin

"Renee's work/life balance coaching has helped increase my confidence, ability to make decisions and focus on self-care/personal needs. It has truly changed my life for the better. Renee has an innate ability to help others realize their needs and potential and to help guide them to achieving success in their lives. Her mantra "if it's not an absolute yes, it's a no" has served me well.

- Tonja, corporate project manager and mother to a toddler, Austin

"I started working with Renee when my company was going through a complicated merger. She helped me see all the options that were open to me and assisted me in planning a course of action. Her guidance was extremely valuable."
- Julie, director corporate communications, Austin

"Renee helped me avert a near disaster. I was about to head down the wrong career road, full steam ahead. Renee's probing questions, attentive listening and intuitive insights helped me find a path that is much better for me. Then, she helped me figure out how to start down that path successfully. Thanks, Renee!"   
- Linda, coach/consultant, Austin

"From polishing my resume and cover letter to focusing my networking activities, Renee's guidance has been invaluable in my career exploration and job search. Her knowledge of Austin's business climate, particularly the communications sector, and her numerous contacts have been extremely useful. It's been money well spent."
- Susan, a senior-level communications professional new to Austin

"Renee's fantastic small business coaching helped energize me to go market my business! Great promotion tips/strategies. She's excellent, organized, professional and makes this work fun. Her small business marketing materials were extremely useful and informative."

- Kate, small business owner, Austin

"I've never been a big fan of career consultants until Renee came along. Now, I refer all my candidates that are looking for direction to her. It is her unique combination of strong strategic marketing techniques, coaching/motivational skills and a heart that puts her in a category by herself."
- David, executive recruiter, Austin

"Your help has made all the difference in the world. Before I met with you, I was panicked that I would never get on track. Thank you, thank you, thank you !!!!!!!"
- Brandy, public relations professional, Austin

"Renee has the inherent ability to motivate and support people as they identify their strengths and passions. She's helped me stay true to myself as I continue to define my career in a way that enhances the rest of my life." 
- Darci, senior account executive, Houston

"Renee's negotiation skills are excellent, she really helped me navigate the treacherous salary negotiation waters and emerge a winner. I was very pleased with my compensation outcome and I will not be timid to negotiate in the future. Renee would definitely be my first resource for career coaching." 
- Nancy, corporate accounting director, Austin

"Losing my job was one of the most stressful experiences of my life. Even though I went on numerous interviews, I had not received any offers.  I was confused and had begun to doubt myself and my skills. Renee was a tremendous resource. She helped me clear away the clutter in my mind and define the life I wanted and the career path that would help me get there. I don't know if it was Renee's coaching, divine intervention or a lucky coincidence, but a few weeks after our initial session, I was offered a great job that met every single criteria I had mapped out!!!"
- Stephanie, public relations director, Austin

"Working with Angela has been a life-changing event. A dynamic individual, her perceptive listening skills and knowledge kept me focused to identify my goals. Her creativity helped me think about opportunities that I never would have considered. Her insight formulated a manageable plan to achieve success! Thank you Angela!"
- Allison, attorney, Austin

"I went to Angela as my final attempt to try to answer the question "what is my passion?" I had tried countless methods and books to help me get to the answer, all to no avail. Angela's guidance, vision, patience and no-nonsense approach challenged me to stretch my limits and gain clarity. With her help and candid honesty I was able to hone in on a career that leverages my talents and also fits perfectly with my lifestyle goals. I am so excited to start my own business and embark upon my new career." - Danielle, stay-at-home mom, Austin

"Renee gave me the opportunity to examine what I honestly wanted in a work situation. She worked with me in a nonjudgmental, positive, and caring way, which gave me much needed self-confidence about my job search.  Thanks to Renee, I appreciate my current job more and have the support and skills to continue moving toward a career change. Renee's skill as a career counselor has been invaluable to me.  She is a true professional."
- Diane, project manager, Austin

"I thought I could figure out my career goals on my own but I had stalled out on my search for answers. After my first meeting with Angela, I knew I had made the right decision in hiring her as my coach. She got me quickly back on track and headed in the right direction again. I was able to gain some clarity on what was important to me using the tools she provided. She is a natural at helping others stay focused on their goals and realize their full potential."
- Cyndi, marketing/communications manager, Austin

"This past year was very challenging for me and my family due to the extensive travels with my current job. Angela helped me focus on what it was I really wanted to do and supported me during a very difficult time. She encouraged me to take time and figure out what I wanted my life to look like going forward. Her encouragement and support has helped me to slow down and ensure I'm making a change for the right reasons. I would recommend Angela's coaching to anyone who is questioning a career transition or job change.she's extremely valuable."
- Stefanie, director of opening units and training, restaurant industry

"Renee helped me make valuable contacts during my job search throughout several different cities. She's very tapped into the industries I'm focusing on and has given me great ideas, direction and tools to help find the perfect career fit for me. Renee is a great listener and an inspiration."
- Alyssa, public relations account executive, Dallas

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