Testimonials from Happy Clients
Here is a sample of the praise and positive comments sent by clients...
"Ian has given me the confidence to take my career to the next level. He knows his stuff, and his advice is practical. I learn something from every conversation with him. I now know where I'm taking my career, and my search is more methodical and focused. I'm starting to build a network that will help me not just now, but in the future. Ian deserves a lot of credit for my future success."

Larry Reid, Director, Software Development
"A portfolio career, like a financial portfolio, yields the best returns with savvy management. Ian Christie is a wizard at helping you find the most highly leveraged personalized strategy for investing your crucial time and attention resources for greatest impact."

Marc Le Brun, Chief Technology Officer, Bay Area, California
"Your skills in clarifying and organizing thoughts and presentation are considerable. I won't hesitate to recommend you to others."

Bob Ogilvy - California
"I'm just following up with you to let you know that your mock interviewing service was such a valuable investment. I got the job offer and will accept it. Thanks for all your help."

Celeste A. - San Francisco, CA
"I was positive our meetings would be good as I was impressed by your knowledge at your presentation, and they are great - I always look forward to the meeting as I know I will learn a lot, but I never expected to get such excellent feedback over the email. I really feel like you put a lot of thought into your responses and your feedback. I really feel like I am receiving valuable advice and my money is well spent. The other thing that has come from working with you is that I feel much more confident about walking in there and telling them what I can offer now that I know what I am looking for - I feel so much further ahead. Thanks for all your help!"

Nick B, Manager in Accounting Firm
"Ian -- I wish I had your address. I would send you a hand written card thanking you for your valuable time and unique insights. You have given me priceless gifts in preparation for my meeting. I am deeply grateful and look forward to sharing the outcomes."

Anna Kanski, Senior Consultant
"After a long fruitless job search had me wondering 'what's next?', I began working with Ian. He helped me focus on the areas that I really wanted to work in, as well re-instilling the confidence that had gone missing.  Ian provided excellent feedback on my resume and cover letters, and was instrumental in my now successful job search.  Thanks Ian!"

Bruce Foreman
"There are times when a manager needs an ally and a coach. You were this and more. You created a comfortable context by phone and e-mail, even before we met where you could share your insights on the management issues I was dealing with. It is reassuring to know you are there -- and that we could work together again if and when the need arises."

Wendy, Program General Manager - Montreal, Quebec
"I began working with Ian on my personal career planning in 1998. Ian helped me to improve my professional situation by walking me through an analysis of my achievements, goals, strengths and weaknesses. Knowing where I was in my career made it possible for me to make the right moves and get to where I wanted to be. He has coached me through my last two career transitions. Getting a professional coach was the best career decision I've ever made."

E. Poulsen, VP Sales - Neuchatel, Switzerland
"Dear Ian, Searching for a job is tough, finding the right job is even more difficult. I realized that in order to find a new job I needed to prepare myself. And I knew that I couldn't do that alone. After so much time with one employer, I wanted an edge. I wanted guidance finding new opportunities, preparing for interviews, and I had doubts about my marketability in a competitive industry. Thank you, Ian, for your heartfelt advice, perspective and compassion. The enormous value I received from your positive and encouraging coaching cannot be overestimated. When you are knee deep in the changing tides it can be easy to lose sight of the horizon. Being able to have a personal and objective resource for all of the important questions and moments of self-doubt helped me stay focused. The experience of being coached by someone towards a very specific goal, which involved some difficult thinking on my part and a lot of patient probing on your part, was very positive. It got the job done. And it got me the job. Thank you for being there for me on this difficult, but enlightening journey. I truly hope to work with you again in the future."

Stacey Mountford, Senior Sales Representative
"Ian stepped into my job search after several months of searching. He helped me craft the perfect resume and cover letter for my field. These landed me an interview with a great company. Ian then coached me through the interview and offer process. Within 2 weeks, I landed the job I wanted. Thanks Ian!"

Max Feldman, Webmaster - Vancouver, BC
"Ian brings clarity, confidence, energy & wisdom to my career planning. He has accelerated the development of my personal branding & self-employment plans. I now know where I am going and how to get there."

J. Flynn, Sr. Project Manager - London, England
"Writing things down really works. There's no way I would have followed through on writing that plan if I didn't feel the pressure of being accountable through these weekly logs."

Jane, HR Director - Edmonton, AB