Kudos!

“When I was looking for a coach instructor for Career Coach Academy who could emulate my training style, encourage students, and produce masterful coaches, it was a difficult task . . . until I met Kim Avery.

She blends the art and science of coaching beautifully, engages her audiences expertly, and delivers those golden-nugget "ah-ha's!" that will change your live forever.”

Susan Whitcomb  - A prominent figure in the world of career management and coaching. She is the author of seven popular books, including 30-Day Job Promotion, Resume Magic, Interview Magic, and Job Search Magic, which recently earned Book of the Year honors by ForeWord Magazine.

“Kim is one of the most gifted coaches in the career and life coaching field. She is an encyclopedia of helpful and educational information when it comes to all the different variables in the workplace. The return on investment when working with Kim is through the roof. Multi talented , multi gifted, and one of the most delightful people you will ever meet.”

Beverly Sivert

Kim is a wonderful teacher and coach. She taught me the skills I need to be an effective career coach. Her insights helped me to articulate my passion for helping people with special career needs, and her genuine enthusiasm gave me the confidence to  implement a plan to take my career in the direction I want it to go. I now feel prepared to start the next phase of my career. Kim's sense of humor and warmth made our sessions fun, and inspirational. I plan to continue working with Kim as I build my own coaching practice.  

Holly Heaven MS, LPC, CCC

Working with Kim Avery is not only beneficial it is pleasurable.  Kim kindly encourages her clients to discover themselves by looking at their whole selves--their interests, skills, passions, and values.  Once this has been accomplished, she helps them to see where the discovery can be harmonized with a career that is a joy to go to and best of all financially and personally rewarding.  Kim “walks” with her clients each step of the way delivering them to their goal with proficiency and by instilling confidence.  Clients can’t help but feel confident by Kim’s kudos and reassurance. 

Arleen Bradley, CCMC

“Working with Kim Avery was like having a best friend to talk to, but she also had the wisdom and training to help guide me through some tough decision points in my life. When I needed to “lighten up,” Kim was there with great understanding and support, and her genuine sense of humor and ability to laugh,  helped me work through some of the mountains I had created for myself.  Kim didn’t give me the answers, but she was there to help motivate and support me to find them for myself and to move forward toward a more rewarding and fruitful life.”

Rochelle Anderson
The Master’s Program
www.mastersprogram.org.

"I had the wonderful opportunity to work with Kim as an career coach trainee. Kim always encouraged me to go beyond my comfort zone and continue to develop my budding coaching skills. As a role model, she motivated me to want to be  and do better. Each session she knew exactly how to highlight the right things in our coaching conversations to make me see that I really had the foundation to be successful in the field.

Kim was consistently supportive of me becoming the person I always wanted to be. Trust me, this is so important for a career changer. If you commit to doing the work, under Kim's coaching, you will see exceptional results. I guarantee!"

Cindy Pace
Fortune 50 Diversity Executive & Corporate Career Strategist

"I utilized Kim as my coach as I was training to become a coach.  We had several one-on-one sessions.  Kim's style is very comfortable and effective.  We covered some deep topics in a relaxed but thorough manner.  I truly loved our sessions together and always looked forward to having Kim walk alongside me as I went through my certifications.  She encouraged me along the way and gave sound advice and resources for me to utilize.  I would not hesitate to hire Kim again."

Lisa Adams
Career Management Coach & Workshop Speaker, www.FreshAirCareers

"Kim is a well-respected leader in the career coaching industry.  Her expertise and cutting-edge knowledge of current trends and techniques makes her a resource for other coaches to tap when they want to further hone their own skills.  She excels at using powerful questions and techniques to help her clients uncover their skills, passions and values and find meaningful careers that match those attributes.  Kim is upbeat, positive, and focused on results, which makes the coaching process both stimulating and motivational.  I am extremely pleased with the coaching I have received from Kim and plan to continue to utilize her as my #1 “go-to” coach for assistance in the future."

Marjorie Unger Dirks
Career Coach/Trainer, Minneapolis/St. Paul  MN