TESTIMONIALS

Testimonials

Jian- Retail VP Global Sourcing/Procurement/Supply Chain Management/Product Marketing Virginia helped me make a career transition. She helped me to figure out my brand for both my resume and my LinkedIn profile and coached me through my transition to a successful result. She is extremely knowledgeable and experienced in executive coaching, resume writing, and how to build your special brand. I am blessed to have the opportunity to work with her. I continue to work with her in my present position to market my brand within my organization.

Piruz – PhD/Professor Social and Data Sciences – After applying for a number of jobs and getting no response, I realized there is nothing wrong with me, but something definitely wrong with how I was presenting myself. Working with Virginia Russell, I realized that the best part of her branding is that she uncovered areas that are my strongest points and then weaved those plus my experience into a personal brand. My only regret is that I should have gone to her sooner.

Jennifer – Communications Manager - I enthusiastically recommend Virginia Russell to anyone looking to find a new job, or embark on a career change. With Virginia’s expert guidance we created a branding statement profile, an updated resume, and a more accurate description of my strengths for my LinkedIn profile. I was able to articulately demonstrate to potential employers what I could bring to their business, and it made a difference! Virginia helped me hone my focus in order to search for positions I was well-suited for and excited about. My resume and cover letters received a considerable amount of responses from potential employers. After only a few interviews, I landed a job at an organization that is a great fit, and 90 days in, I couldn’t be happier. I highly recommend her career coaching services!

Kiran – Vice President – Midsize Hedge Fund – “Using a methodical approach, Virginia helped me unearth what I am really looking for in terms of a career. She also helped me figure out where my strengths lie, and how best to transfer them from one industry to another. Virginia helped me set goals, and was there with just the right words when I hit roadblocks. It has been an enlightening experience working with Virginia. She is a pleasure to work with, and I have benefited greatly from her deep well of experience and knowledge.”

Sherilyn – Physical Therapist/Mobility Expert - If you have decided you are going to find the job or career you were meant to do, you need Virginia Russell. It’s really that simple. She has instructed me on how to identify my strengths and parlay them into skills employers need. She has a simple philosophy: Understand who you are and what you bring, present it clearly in a clean format, and get hired. Like most women over 50, I have vast experience. I wanted a career transition. I had no idea how to navigate such uncertainty. She does. Virginia has changed how I see myself and put me on a solid action path. I could not recommend her more highly.

Aimee, HR Manager – E-Commerce Company - Virginia Russell is a highly professional and experienced coach, with a robust tool set that she integrates into her partnerships. She helped me to gain clarity around my personal career development and goals. By way of our sessions, I gained new insights into myself, my aspirations and the action I needed to take to achieve my vision.

Yolanda – Real Estate Sales – “I have been working with Virginia Russell off and on for a number of years. Initially we worked on my resume and interviewing techniques helping me to land several positions in the non-profit field. Throughout the years, she has also helped me with various presentations as well as in managing some very difficult bosses. Most recently Ms. Russell helped me to re-assess my interests and skills in order to transition out of the non-profit world and into the real estate profession.

Career Management Clients

Nichole – Events Management – “After hearing Virginia speak to a large women's group, I hired her to be my personal career coach. She helps you work through your career issues, simplifies the process of becoming more focused and directs you towards realistic goals, while encouraging you to follow your dreams. I've referred her to numerous groups and corporations since.”

Jenni – President – Cambodian Children’s Non-Profit Organization – “Virginia helped me to quantify on paper the results of the programs our organization has delivered over the past several years to the children of Cambodia. We needed to do this in order to prepare for a more formal fundraising effort. Virginia is a stimulating coach who poses questions to bring out the best in yourself and gives you the confidence needed to get the job done!.”

Susan – Architect – "I have been working with Virginia for the past several years. She has come up with long and short term strategies with a sense of the interrelationship between my own grand plan, the purely practical day to day and insight into the business that I am in. She knows what personal information to collect and has a broad understanding of social context, psychology and office culture. As a creative person, I have been grateful for the framework of types of personalities which has helped me to build relationships at work. I believe that Virginia's humanistic approach to correcting difficult issues and revealing ways of unlocking human potential has evolutionary implications for the workplace.”

Sharon – Vice President, Compliance, Major Stock Exchange – "I know a lot of women have a hard time being assertive, but I had a hard time showing my softer side as I had worked for many years in a very male dominated aggressive culture. Virginia helped me soften my communication's skills which allowed me to work better with my team. This helped to increase our productivity at a time where the focus of the Exchange was on our department. I believe the coaching was the reason I was promoted to the next grade level which included a substantial raise in salary, and think this service should be available to everyone who needs or wants it."

Allison – International Development – Management Consulting - “I had the good fortune to meet Virginia after graduating from college. Her guidance has helped me to build a solid foundation for my career. Virginia’s advice has been spot-on in everything from making major career decisions to navigating office politics. She also inspired me to take career risks that have allowed me to have the career I dreamt of early on. Not only is her advice, wisdom and insight invaluable, but I consider it to be my secret weapon.”

Organization Development Clients

William Mulligan, CEO, hedge fund compliance company – Virginia Russell and her colleague worked with us in examining our vision, mission and values and their importance for the growth spurt we anticipated in our business. With their help, we looked at our Strategic Plan and in a discovery process uncovered employee issues that were important in moving forward with our goals.

Gloria – Director of Operations/Fundraising – Major New York Hospital - "Our fundraising department has benefited from the skills and experience of Virginia Russell on a number of occasions.....She has been instrumental in our staff development efforts – from one-on-one customized training for junior staff, to management coaching, to team building and assessments for larger groups. We have enjoyed working with her and appreciate the diversity of resources she brings to our professional development needs."