Here’s how our career, business and
corporate clients describe their work with Fresh
Perspective Coaching…
Career
Chanda A. Zirkelbach, Vice President of Community Impact, United Way of Sonoma-Mendocino-Lake, says:
“When I made the decision to find a career coach, I was unhappy in my job, doubting my self worth and expertise, and paralyzed from making decisions that were healthy for my career development.
I interviewed several career coaches, and many were too ‘touchy-feely’ for my Midwestern style. A friend recommended Merideth, and I called for an interview. What a blessing it was to speak with her—an intelligent, analytical, down-to-earth person who sounded sincere about helping me achieve my goals!
Six months later, I have a new job, a pay increase equal to my expertise, and a much better work and home life balance. Not only were those immediate results exciting, but I also have tools to help me advance my career in years to come. I recommend Merideth Mehlberg for any person willing to explore their current career situation and make changes to better their life.”
An executive in the energy industry shares:
“As a result of working with Merideth over the past four+ years, I have increased my confidence, my ability to focus on my professional goals and objectives, and to advocate for them. Initially, I engaged her to help me figure out my next career move. Our discussions ultimately led to my taking on an executive role in another organization, across the country. Both before and after the move, Merideth helped me to improve my ability to navigate within the company and advance my professional profile.
Now, even when we’re not working regularly together, I have developed a good toolkit that I regularly apply to challenges. For example, I can actively develop, communicate and market a vision of what I can do for the organization in a way that flows naturally, and allows me to do the work that i want.
Our relationship is such that I feel comfortable that I can re-engage with Merideth as needed to hone my career vision and skills further so I can tackle new challenges as they arise.”
A Litigation Support Paralegal in the legal and insurance industries says:
“Merideth is intelligent, committed, passionate and truly a great listener. She helped me develop an in-depth, yet fluid snapshot of a multifaceted career that received plenty of attention when I put it out in the world. In this very challenging job market, my resume secured a number of interviews and within four months I was offered a terrific position at a world leading insurance company. Merideth is a terrific coach with plenty of exercises up her sleeve to put you on top of your game. I would recommend her to anyone looking for career guidance.”
A Chief Financial Officer shares:
“I’d recommend Merideth Mehlberg for any person looking to make a career transition. Merideth provided a great service to me by initially helping me take a full inventory of my skills and then helping me formulate what my ideal position would be, based on my core strengths. She then helped me craft a resume that spoke to these core strengths, by highlighting my skills at the beginning of my resume.”
Ileen Erickson, MBA, Career Services Director, Mills College, says:
“Merideth is an effective coach working with people in a manner that enables a comfortable exploration of their passions, skills and life values. Getting to that point is not an easy task, as most of us are vulnerable to the process. It is critical that a trust bond be formed in order to proceed comfortably with the exploration process. The process itself is as rewarding as it is revealing when in the hands of a competent professional. Merideth is one of those professionals.”
Karyn, a new career seeker, says:
“I’ve been one of the ‘I don’t know what I want to do when I grow up’ people for over 15 years. After working with Merideth, I finally have a clear idea of the career I can enjoy! Merideth is very patient and approachable. When the difficult task of choosing a career left me somewhat inarticulate, I found her skill at interpreting my wants and desires to be invaluable. Merideth excelled at turning my so-so resume into a strong, focused resume that highlights the experience and skills I want to use as I move in a new career direction. I would definitely recommend Merideth to anyone seeking a coach.”
Linda, a career workshop participant, shares:
“I just wanted to thank you again for the fantastic career workshop yesterday. It gave me the courage to apply for two of the jobs that I’d printed out as part of my homework assignment….I don’t think I’d have had the courage to make this decision without your workshops. So THANK YOU!”
Carmen, a career changer, says:
“Merideth is a wonderful coach. I had been considering a career change for some time but I felt tied down by my job and was not sure what I needed to do in order to make it happen. She has helped me organize and clarify my thoughts. She has made me discover skills I was not aware I had and showed me how many of them are transferable to other jobs. But what I found most helpful was her ability to come up with an action plan broken into small steps which is making the transition really smooth. She helped me see that there are more possibilities for me than I thought. Merideth has given me confidence and a sense of excitement about my career future.”
An Executive Director of a nonprofit organization confides:
“With Merideth’s guidance I was able to take off my blinders and clearly see opportunities where I felt few had existed before. The process was insightful and thorough – and opened my mind to thinking more broadly and optimistically. It was a powerful mind “adjustment,” and I recommend Merideth to anyone and everyone who is in the process of evaluating their career and life direction. Since working with Merideth I have obtained the job of my dreams.”
Shelley Albar, Massage Therapist, says:
“I’ve found Merideth’s sessions to be very professional and warm at the same time. She has many suggestions and tools to help one cut through confusion and indecision, and yet guides you through your own process. I consider her services invaluable, and highly recommend them.”
Sarah Satterlee, Project Manager & Business Analyst, says:
“Merideth has been creative, flexible, focused, conscientious and warmly supportive. While she’s not directive, her questions and observations allow me to find my own direction. She is a generous resource, sharing from her own experience to aid me in developing needed skills. She has helped me bring the present into better focus so that I can set goals for the future, and she supplies the accountability I need to reach them.”
Jenny Hayes, Master’s Program Grad, confides:
“Before I started working with Merideth Mehlberg, I was anxious and uncertain of where I wanted to go in life. I was freshly graduated from a Master’s program in English Literature, and yet I had no idea how to apply my liberal arts background to a business environment. I was deathly afraid of making the wrong career decision, and I felt I lacked the basic experience to know what careers were even out there. Once I began my sessions with Merideth, my anxiety and uncertainty disappeared. Because of her coaching, I now feel much more confident in my decision-making and further in control of my life. She has opened my eyes to many new possibilities and helped me discover what I value in life and in a career. Choosing the “right” career once felt overwhelming, but Merideth helped me approach this decision from a new perspective. I now see my diverse interests as an asset and realize that I have many career options. I would (and have) recommended Merideth to anyone who feels uncertain about choosing a career, feels stymied in the career they have, or simply expects more from life.”
A Sales Consultant shares:
“I contracted Merideth for help with my resume – and I ended up with a superb one. But just as important was the interactive approach she used. Because of this approach, I see I have more career options than I would have been aware of otherwise.”
Rak Bhalla, Senior Marketing Manager, shares:
“After having lost my job of 12 years, I was full of questions and self doubt. Through coaching, Merideth helped me identify my core values, skills and career goals. With this information, I was then able to construct a profile of my ideal work so that I can envision what job I’d like to find. Now as I face the job market, I feel better equipped to evaluate potential job opportunities to make sure that my next position fits my career aspirations and life priorities. Merideth also helped me tune up my job search materials and formulate an action plan to move forward in my job search. Thank you Merideth for helping me realize my unique strengths. As a result of our work together, I feel energized about my potential and I have regained my confidence.”
Victoria, a career changer, says:
“During the time I worked with Merideth, I was able to take action and stay focused. She provided the support and concrete steps I needed to continue down my career path. Through our partnership, I have now clarified my direction and I have a resume that will produce results. Thank you Merideth!”
Business
Nicola Ries Taggart, Personal & Professional Coach, True Insights, shares:
“Working with Merideth and her Mastermind Business Group was just what I needed to help me take my business to the next level. Within six months, I took my business from a hobby to the real thing. When I started my coaching with Merideth I was still holding onto a job that made me miserable and was putting minimal energy and attention into my own business, which I knew I wanted to grow. Working with Merideth helped me realize that it was time to take the leap and really commit to my dream. Not only did I do some really practical things, like rearranging and decorating my office (which now feels much more professional and organized) and updating my website, but I also left the job that was draining me so that I could fully focus on growing my business. It was scary, but with the support of Merideth and my group, I trusted that following my heart would pay off. And it has!”
A body-focused Psychologist and Certified Massage Therapist, confides:
“Working with Merideth has encouraged me to move to a new level of business growth and development. Her ability to hear my passion and desire for growth and success and her help to fine tune it into a transformational strategy has been amazing. I feel that since I began working with Merideth, I’ve taken my business and myself as a professional more seriously. Merideth has helped me step by step strategize my way to a more successful practice.”
Kappi Bowen, President, Grace Under Pressure Productions, Ltd., says:
“Merideth Mehlberg has been remarkable to work with. With her guidance I have been able to put my life as well as my business back on track. She works with you in a way that is uniquely supportive. She is very balanced in her approach and knowledgeable on the subject matter. This process which can be very emotionally heart-wrenching feels safe and comfortable with Merideth. “
Robert Dorsett, L.Ac., Licensed Acupuncturist, Harmony Healing Center, says:
“Merideth sincerely believes in what she does and more importantly has demonstrated her support for my work and my business. The work we have done together has already made a difference in my business revenue and the appearance and functionality of the office. She is inspiring, engaging and delightful which makes it easy and fun to approach difficult challenges. I highly recommend her to any entrepreneur serious about building their business.“
Jim and Kathleen Vercellino, City Lights Home and Office Cleaning, share:
“When I first met Merideth at a networking group, I was so impressed by her focus and knowledge. We decided to hire her as our business coach, and since then we have experienced a major shift in our understanding of how to make our business grow. We are extremely grateful for all the things she has to offer – they were beyond our wildest dreams!”
Jennifer Allaire, Massage Therapist, says:
“Working with Merideth injects new energy and inspiration in to my practice. Her calm, keen insight and direction keeps me on the path that ensures the personal growth and business goals I am designing are truly attainable and will actualize if I stay the course and take the coaching. Merideth immerses herself in learning and experiencing my work such that she can truly see and feel the difference I make in my clients’ lives thus keeping my personal best and the good of my clients always in the forefront. I absolutely recommend Merideth, especially to the entrepreneur with dreams they’re ready to make real.”
S.J., a Holistic Practitioner, shares:
“A coaching session from Merideth Mehlberg offered me a very open permissive space to explore some conflicting feelings I’ve had regarding my future career direction. She asked penetrating questions which allowed me to clarify what I truly value, and she gave me creative suggestions at appropriate moments. Perhaps most importantly, she spoke to my highest purpose and intention, and inspired me to believe that I can take this next challenging career step, because it’s the truth of what I need to do! Thank you, Merideth.”
Corporate
Alisa Armstrong, Program Management Office Director at a major transportation company, says:
“I’ve worked together with Merideth on many corporate projects that required focus, intelligence and diplomacy – not to mention sheer grit. She gets a rare A+ from me on all these. Especially noteworthy is her brilliant follow-through. So a word to those who are on the fence with coaching – don’t work with Merideth unless you truly are committed to change. She will doggedly get you there despite any hesitations that may come up on your part! Her tenacity serves her colleagues and potential clients well.”
