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What They Said...

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“Fall has always been my favorite season. The time when everything bursts with its last beauty as if nature had been saving up all year for the grand finale.”
— Lauren DeStefano

Fall marks a changing season and new beginnings. It can reinvigorate change in an organization or an individual. I appreciate hearing from clients on how change has impacted them. Below are selected testimonials to give you a sense of how I enjoy working with my clients.

Elm tree from Kristin’s farm.

"I have known and worked alongside Linda in several distinctive capacities over the past several years. One of Linda’s most impressive traits is her dedication to supporting, helping, and mentoring those she believes in throughout their professional endeavors. She is a truly gifted communicator, talent developer, and person. Linda has helped many people through their professional and humanitarian efforts over the years. I have yet to meet another person who is determined to ensure that good, hard-working people achieve their full potential. In my experience, Linda’s guidance and mentorship have led me to several career advancement opportunities. I cannot thank her enough for her selfless, supportive assistance along my professional path. Linda is one of those rare people to whom I will give my highest professional and personal recommendation. To be able to know and work closely with Linda has been a true privilege."

 

– Marketing Operations and Program Manager

"I'm a young professional, six years out of college, working in the nonprofit sector. A couple of years ago, I was feeling stuck. My thoughts ranged from graduate programs to job changes and beyond. In a series of phone calls and one in-person meeting, Linda helped me discern direction from my thoughts, and now I'm happily on to my next adventure. Every call concluded with "next steps" for me to complete independently. She helped me update my resume and introduced me to professionals working in sectors outside my circle. Linda's support gave me accountability, focus, and results. I enthusiastically recommend her services!"

 

– Experienced Researcher, Trainer and Program Administrator

"Linda is a thoughtful career coach who really gets to know her clients and helps them to tackle each step in the process to put their best foot forward. She knows various sectors, including non-profits, and is always insightful, asking the right questions. Her sense of humor is an added asset, and I always feel that she's rooting for me. I recommend her services to anyone looking for an effective coach to take the next step in their career journey."

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– Grants & Communications Director

"Linda brought compassion, warmth and insight to all of our interactions. I felt supported and safe as we navigated interconnected areas of life to chart a path for growth. The ability to look at goals and challenges with a partner who can provide a holistic lens was invaluable and has truly impacted my life."

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– Executive Director

"Linda was a fantastic resource as a young professional moving to Portland. She aided me through introductions to relevant professionals in Portland and demonstrated a clear understanding and passion for the Portland market. Additionally, Linda helped prepare me for interviews by providing unique tips and thorough feedback. Linda went the extra mile in helping me navigate my career path, and I highly recommend her to others seeking help."

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–Brand Director

"I met Linda through the University of Oregon and was instantly impressed. I thought so highly of her that when there was much doubt about the future in 2020, I reached out, knowing I needed to up my game. I knew she would be the perfect guide to do that.

 

Linda is so articulate and always knows the right thing to say. I often struggle to organize my thoughts, but Linda has successfully simplified the steps to make my ideas and thoughts successful.

 

I can't talk highly enough about Linda. She is strategic and incredibly knowledgeable in improving one's self and business. I can't thank her enough for helping me get through a crazy year, and I look forward to continuing to work with her to enhance my future professionally and personally."

 

– Business Owner and Business Development + Marketing Director

Linda provided an essential forum for thinking outside of the box while redefining my career. She helped me really dig deep to define what would be the most fulfilling path. She has a great foundation to work with and it allowed me to build trust quickly. Which allowed me to be honest to what I needed and feel inspired to make a leap. My career change is going to have it’s ups and downs but I’ll take it with all of the fulfillment I’ve received immediately from the change. I’m grateful to have met Linda and comforted that she is someone I can continue to work with.

 

– HR + Compensation Professional and Landscape Designer

"I completed the Integral Coaching program with Linda, and it was truly transformative. I was in a "rut" - feeling unhappy in my current career but unsure of how to pivot. I read all the books and articles on how to transition careers and find your passions, applied for jobs that seemed interesting, and chatted with friends in other industries but still felt stuck and discouraged. After my first session with Linda, I felt reinvigorated in my career search and approached it with enhanced confidence and direction.

 

Linda's ability to navigate difficult conversations and help me realize where my true passions lie, refined my sense of purpose, and gave me a deep understanding of what sparked joy within me. She became a champion for my success - encouraging me to approach things in new and different ways and challenge my self-defeating beliefs. Along the way she provided concrete "steps" to keep me on path and motivated. She was generous in helping me find connections and job opportunities and network with those that could further my success.

 

While my growth and development will never be "complete," Linda equipped me with tools that will last a lifetime as I continue overcoming obstacles and reaching new heights both personally and professionally.

 

I feel I've found a forever coach in Linda. It is clear she is passionate about her clients and the work she does. If you're looking for a guide in ANY arena of your life, I can confidently say Linda is the right choice!"

 

– Talent Development Specialist

"Linda's coaching helped me to reset key areas of my personal and professional lives. Through her guidance, I tried new tactics and explored new ways of thinking to help me become more centered, confident, and connected. As a result, I now have additional resources to draw from as I continue my growth journey. Linda has a holistic approach that I would recommend to anyone who wants to make a transformation in their life!"

 

– Marketing Director

"Linda networked me with key people that propelled me towards future careers. Through editing my resume and working intensively, Linda set me up to be marketed as best as possible to potential employers. Recently, I was hired for an accounting job, and the director said that my resume beat out nearly 100 applicants. I am positive it is because of Linda's work! Linda's passion, drive, and commitment set people up for success. Through an outlined process, Linda pushes you to emulate your full potential and goes above and beyond to get them to their professional goals."

 

– Director

"Linda Favero worked with me as my career coach during one of the most challenging times in modern history. In the middle of a pandemic, with rampant lay-offs, the threat of an impending recession, and people worldwide working from home, I asked Linda to assist me in connecting to new industries that were aligned with my career goals and my passions.

 

In what might have seemed an impossible task at an impossible time, Linda enthusiastically jumped in to help— connecting me to new contacts across the industries I was interested in, suggesting new and innovative ways for me to be connected via virtual events, and reaching out to introduce me to new connections who shared her helpful and positive attitude. She was prompt, responsive, positive, and, most of all, effective. My network grew to include colleagues from all levels in many businesses and industries. My conversations with these new connections infused my career aspirations with inspiration and opportunity.

 

As a career coach, I couldn’t be more positive about Linda—- with each session, she encouraged, suggested, and introduced me to new ideas and joyfully shared new ways to think about my next steps. She took me through an illuminating professional assessment, the results of which enhanced my conversations by being able to provide data about my work personality and approach.

 

Consequently, during months of what seemed like the most challenging time to make new connections and drive change and productivity in my career, Linda kept the momentum going. She is a gem! I highly recommend her as a career coach."

 

–Content Marketing Program Manager

"Frankly, I was in a career rut. Working with Linda was an illuminating experience – she helped me identify my key strengths and goals and then collaboratively craft a job-seeking strategy that opened up exciting opportunities I would have never considered. Throughout the process, she brought expertise and enthusiasm to help build my network, understand my worth, and carve a better path for my future."

 

–Associate Director of Strategic Research

"Linda is such a huge asset to the coaching community! She truly cares about people and their individual overall well-being and it shows in her work. Her process is amazing, it's not just about refreshing a resume or updating your LinkedIn. She asks the hard questions and gives resources that aid in finding fulfillment in your work and your overall work/life balance. She's extremely supportive, knowledgeable, and always encouraging. I will continue to work with her on future endeavors!"

 

– People Operations Manager

"Linda was instrumental in my personal and career growth journey over the past several months, and I can’t say enough about the impact she had on getting me where I am today. She approached our conversations with a “whole human” approach, which was beneficial and helped me align my career and personal values in a way that provided a clear path forward that I felt confident about and excited to embark on. I highly recommend Linda to anyone looking to align their values and purpose with their work and those looking for practical techniques to enhance their personal and/or professional growth."

 

– Director, Learning & Development

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