Testimonials

I am delighted to be able to share these testimonials from students and coaching clients.

Individual Coaching Testimonials

"Hallie was insightful and gave me practical, tangible advice for how to overcome what’s been holding me back. I got exactly what I needed to help me move forward at the end of our session.” ~Eden Fesshazion, Stone Mountain, GA

"If you truly want to be challenged by someone who really cares about you as a whole person and not just you as an individual who can work any old job, then choose Darcy. Working with her will ignite a fire of passion in you to not only find a job, but achieve your dreams for both personal and career goals! " ~ Camille Burney, aspiring business owner

"I loved how accessible, honest and frank you were - especially that you were available for multiple calls when I was discussing a salary for my new job. I now have clearly defined goals and an action plan to create my ideal career." ~Anne Marie, Chicago, IL

“I'm loving my job so much I'm staying late most nights and have to stop to make myself go home.” ~T Abbott, South Riding, VA

"I got my $550 worth from the very first session in our first month of coaching" ~Toby Mercer, Atlanta, GA

"You provided professional guidance that I couldn't get from anyone else in my life. Without that, I don't think I could have done much more than survive the ups and downs at work until I finally quit - and found another job that would most likely have fallen into the same negative pattern." ~Elizabeth, Baltimore, MD

"Hiring Hallie is the best investment I have made towards my new line of work. It is worth more than the new computer, the fancy business cards and the new home office supplies. I have moved leaps and bounds further towards my goals with her help. Hallie is insightful and continually sees one step beyond." ~Susan Morse, Wilmot, NH

"Hallie helped me get to where I am now. She's been an amazing influence, sounding board, coach, and confidant. She's had a profound effect on my life. I can't tell you how fabulous of a coach she is!" ~Tara Scarlett, Atlanta, GA

"Authentically Speaking has changed my life. Hallie delivers hard-hitting, tangible results that help me 'put the punch' back into living. Her energy, commitment and effectiveness have enabled me to establish a meaningful direction and successful attitude in my life. I am grateful for her keen insight, laser focus and brilliant strategy for uncovering my creative energy. I have less physical and mental clutter than ever." ~Andy Gfesser, President, Trendler Components, Chicago, IL

"Hallie has helped me become more focused and assertive in my career aspirations. Never underestimate your need for a great career coach!" ~Pam Skinner, Jackson Heights, NY

"As a young adult, I wasn’t sure what I wanted my life to be about or what I wanted it to look like. Hallie helped me identify my passions and priorities. She enabled and motivated me to create the life that I want." ~Carolyn Curtis, Atlanta, GA

"Hallie knows how to get me motivated. I now know how to better identify, set, and attain my goals as well as overcome obstacles that get in my way. Hallie has really changed my approach to my career… and my life!" ~Kate Burruss, Atlanta, GA

"Your coaching has been a " lifesaver" for me on so many occasions.  Through your masterful coaching skills you've demonstrated that you are so much more than a career coach. You are an awesome human being, creating a safe space for others to live with purpose as they re-connect with the light inside of them." ~Karin Smith, Baltimore, MD

"My daughter is much happier and more confident... As her mother I am very grateful to you for enabling this transition, and to know you are there if she needs support in the future. Thank you." ~Sharon, CT

"I was able to secure an interim job, which allowed me to change my living situation for the better. I learned how to better prepare my cover letter and resume. I also learned to expand the diversity of how I go about looking for a job. I really enjoyed working with Darcy, and appreciate everything she has done for me." ~Chris, Atlanta, GA

"My cover letter looks amazing! You were extremely helpful, always available for assistance and ready to jump right in. You asked the right questions and wrote an awesome resume and cover letter for me." ~Ellen, Eugene, OR

"Darcy walked me through some tough and confusing situations. She has helped me understand my talents and weaknesses in a focused way. I would recommend her for career counseling to anybody. Her understanding of my issues and her focus on the issues that are holding me back really helped in the coaching. She has been my only coach, and she helped me tremendously! I can tell you this didn't turn out like I had envisioned it. It was better. I got to look inside, starting to break out of the tough times, worked on things that I didn't know I had to work on. I needed this at this time" ~Ed Cordrey, GMAC, Woodstock, GA

Coaching Group Testimonials

"Thank you for the personalized attention within the group format. I wasn't sure how that would work, but felt very supported individually!" ~A. Brewer, Decatur, GA

"...I thoroughly enjoyed it. It's always good to see other people that are real career oriented wanting to live an extraordinary life. Not just the same old same old, live, breathe, and die..." ~Michael, Norcross, GA

Listen to Michael's audio testimonial:

"...If I hadn't done this group I wouldn't have been thinking about this so much...I thought about my career every single week, I mean maybe every single day because I knew I had this group coming up. But if I wasn't in this, it wouldn't be such a high priority for me..." ~Stacy, Atlanta, GA

Listen to Stacy's audio testimonial:

"...Being able to be part of a group of people that are kind of going through the same things is really helpful to me..." ~Kelly, Troy, MI

Listen to Kelly's audio testimonial:

"...I've gained a lot of confidence in myself. I may still have the gremlins, but I feel like I have a foundation to face them. To able to go through it with someone else, other people who are going through the same thing is very helpful...I feel like I know where I'm going to go now..." ~Alexandra, Atlanta GA

Listen to Alexandra's audio testimonial:

"Hallie created a safe environment during our calls. She was able to read between the lines when I spoke and point things out that I didn't realize I was thinking or saying. She helped me uncover mental patterns that hold me back and gave me the tools to overcome them." ~Rosie Milan, Atlanta, GA

"I needed help in discovering what was important to me, aligning my life to support my priorities, and realizing that it was do-able. Sometimes those kinds of changes seem so huge that you think there is no way to accomplish them. But there is… just a step at a time. [The coaching experience] caused me to rethink my life and what I really wanted. Once I understood that, I was able to take the steps to create the life I wanted." ~Wendy McGee, AL

"I was unfulfilled in my corporate career and had been thinking about a change, reading about it, everything except doing it. I was immediately impressed with [Hallie's] approach and the rapport I felt. Rather than start off with a discussion of skills and tests to match my skills with a list of potential careers, she starts off with a "Who are you as a person" approach. Her exercises push you to think about your whole self, not just who you are from 9-5. She also spends time on how to deal with discouraging thoughts or comments from others that may stall your progress. I had plenty of these, which made me not move forward sooner.

My progress has been rewarding. I'm getting paying work, I'm feeling a sense of accomplishment, and I'm enjoying it! I cannot recommend her highly enough. I've worked with other coaches and her model of focusing on the whole person is what sold me. I hope you decide to work with her and go for your dream! " ~Brenda Melvin, Arlington, VA

"I want to tell you again that I'm so glad I am in this class! I can tell that I will get what I need out of the class. It was hard and very depressing feeling so lost and trying to figure out the road to take. This was the best place to start." ~Anna
Vacca, Vancouver, WA

"I have a renewed sense of confidence, a tangible goal and a plan. When you write down your hopes and dreams and how you plan to make them happen, the process becomes more concrete. Hallie fosters a level of comfort and understanding while asking the right questions to urge you to find your own answers. The benefits last beyond the time you are in the group." ~Ryan Murphy, Washington, D.C.

"The best thing about the class was the clarity I felt when it was over and the intense motivation to pursue my goals. I now know that change is possible. As long as I am focused and clear about what I want, I can achieve it." ~Marisa Sanders, Chicago, IL

"The guided imagery in your workshop was wonderful! You were clear and supportive, compassionate and positive." ~Meryl Kleiman, Chicago, IL

"Hallie is a wonderful coach. What impressed me the most is how giving she is with her knowledge, advice and feedback." ~Nadia Alami, Chicago, IL

"A year later, I'm still making changes. I know taking the coaching class with you has changed my life." ~Chyristina Brown, Chicago, IL

"The class helped me focus on my strong points. It made me feel like I am capable of anything." ~Gretchen Marquardt, Chicago, IL