Case Studies
Hear what people are saying about their experience working with me in Job Hunt Bootcamp.
How Eric landed an executive role at HP that he loves after a 24-year run at Microsoft, disability advocacy work, and a stint at a startup
Eric wanted to get back into software after pursuing a passion project doing disability advocacy work, a brief stint at a startup, and 20+ years at Microsoft where he began as an engineer and worked his way up to being a business owner. But he didn’t have a clear path forward. Working with me in the Bootcamp, he was able to successfully land a job he loves at HP as head of software development.
How Elizabeth successfully landed a new role as an executive at a financial services company
“We’re so ready to hire coaches for fitness and sports. A job change is probably one of the most important things you’re going to do as your career goes on. How well you make the change is going to impact how happy you are in your next job — and your income. Why would you NOT hire a coach to help you maximize the process?!”
How Larry slowed down, made no compromises, and got his dream job at his dream company
Larry wanted to be very deliberate and intentional in his job hunt, he wanted to be mentally prepared and confident, and he wanted someone who could guide him and hold him accountable. He ended up having three different job opportunities to choose between and, taking a no-compromise approach, he narrowed down his job hunt and chose the job that made him “really excited about the future.”
“Horst is very experienced in working with people on both the psychological as well as the block-and-tackle details of job hunting…I couldn't have done it without him and the whole program.”
How Lynne successfully landed her dream job after 20 years in a large government organization
I caught up with Lynne and talked about the hurdle of working for the same organization for 20 years and how working with me in the Bootcamp helped her overcome those hurdles and land a dream job in a smaller organization with much bigger responsibilities.
How Brett successfully moved from private consulting roles to a dream job at a large public telecommunications company
Brett wanted to move from working in generalist consulting roles to a more focused role at a large company where he could leverage his storytelling skills. Brett shared how impactful my program was in helping him get his dream job and how working with me in the Bootcamp gave him a step-by-step plan he could follow, the resources to implement the plan, and a community that supported him through the process.
How Ashley transitioned from agency-side to in-house marketing media in the gaming industry
Ashley was ending an assignment abroad and wanted to move back to the US and from agency-side to in-house work and needed help in making both of those moves happen. She shares how working with me in the Bootcamp enabled her to successfully make this big move in her career.
How Bharath landed a new job in IT services after spending more than 18 years at the same company and taking a personal year off
Working with me in the Bootcamp, Bharath gained the clarity he needed to identify a direction to pursue, and he leveraged my success framework, the Bootcamp community, and his Success Team to successfully land a job at an IT services organization in the Bay Area focused on customers across the semiconductor and life sciences industries.
How Kristi successfully pivoted to a job in FinTech
I caught up with Kristi after she secured her new job offer and we talked about how she was able to overcome the challenges of being in the same role and industry for a long time and successfully pivot her career to a role and industry segment she’s excited about.
How Kyle leveraged the Bootcamp to get multiple job offers and land his dream job in Denver
Kyle was looking for a role where he could make more impact as a product owner but was lacking focus, confidence, and a job search strategy. Working with me in the Bootcamp, he got the accountability he needed, support from me and my community, my success framework that gave him the structure and methodology he needed, and a powerful new resume that opened up doors. In the end, he had multiple offers and chose his dream job.
How Belinda got motivated and landed a job in partnerships and business development
Belinda had been laid off, wasn’t feeling motivated, and was making it through interviews but wasn’t making the final cut. Working with me in the Bootcamp, committing to the process, leveraging my weekly group coaching sessions, and following my guidance during the negotiation process enabled her to secure her new partnership role.
How Christian, a military veteran turned yoga teacher, transitioned to a career he loves in project management
Christian, whom I met in a yoga teacher training years ago, had combined his leadership experience as a military veteran with his love for yoga and had been working at a non-profit as chief operating officer. Christian wanted to get into tech but lacked confidence and connections. Leveraging my help in the Bootcamp, he built the confidence and connections he needed to land a project management job in tech that he’s thrilled about. And finally, he shares a special message to any veterans who are considering the Bootcamp.
How Dickson secured multiple offers and landed a job that enabled him to move to New York in 43 days
I caught up with Dickson while he was preparing for a cross-country move from California to start his new job in New York and talked with him about how working with me in the Bootcamp gave him the structure, skills and support to land his dream job in 43 days.
How Heather successfully pivoted into big tech and landed a dream job at Twitter
I caught up with Heather two weeks into her new job as a senior client account manager at Twitter and talked with her about the challenges of looking for a job in a new industry and a new city and how working with me helped her overcome those challenges and land the role she wanted at a big tech company.
“I know I wouldn't have this job right now if I hadn't gone through your program. It was 100% worth it.”
How Jack got the job of his dreams in 60 days
I caught up with Jack, a former professional athlete who transitioned to tech, and talked about his job hunt – how he went from lacking direction in his job search, which he describes as trying to cut down a tree with a dull axe, to getting the tools to help him land an exciting new role at an organization focused on fitness where he couldn’t be happier and is fully utilizing all his talents – and how he was able to do this all in 60 days.
“You were my Marie Kondo of job hunting.”
I caught up with Melinda while she was on her babymoon in Las Vegas, the week before she began her new job at a philanthropic / impact investing organization. We chatted about how desperately she wanted a change from her old job, how her new role is a perfect fit for her, and how working with me gave her the mindset and strategy to land her dream job.
“I don’t know of any other coaching services that have developed so much of that mindset and mental element into the curricula.”
From driving tow trucks to Tesla
I caught up with JP, a former automotive service manager who now has his dream job at Tesla, and talked about his job hunt – how he went from being unhappy in his job and lacking confidence and direction in his job hunt, to getting the tools and confidence to help him land the job he wanted – and what it’s like one year later working at his dream job.
How Julie landed her dream job in under 30 days
I caught up with Julie the week before she started her new job as director of marketing and communications at a museum in Chicago and talked with her about the challenges of working in the same job for nearly 15 years, looking for a new job on and off over the past few years, and how working with me helped her overcome those challenges and land the role she wanted.
How Chris successfully relocated to Seattle with a role at a top-tier firm
Chris secured an exciting new job that also enabled him to leave Chicago and move to the West Coast. We talked about the challenges of feeling overwhelmed and discouraged going through a job search by yourself and how working with me helped him find exactly what he was looking for — and relocate to his ideal city.
How Navi successfully transitioned to a management position in biotech
I caught up with Navi after she secured her job offer and talked with her about the challenges of starting a job hunt after eight years at the same company and how working with me helped her overcome those challenges and land the management role in biotech she wanted.
How Naomi regained her confidence and landed her dream job in FinTech
Naomi used the Bootcamp to build her confidence and leverage her experience in technology and product management to land her dream job in FinTech and negotiate a sizable increase in her compensation.
How Michael overcame rejection and gained the confidence to land the job he wanted
When I first met Michael, he had been job hunting on his own for four months, getting rejections left and right, and applying to jobs he wasn’t even sure he really wanted. We talked about how working with me in the Bootcamp helped him overcome those challenges and gain the confidence and ability to land the job he wanted.
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