ShareOne ReviewsIs hiring a career coach worth it?
40 people answered this on the record, across 13 organisations. team, hiring or delegation wins was the most commonly volunteered theme, appearing in 10 interviews. more clients, leads or patients was another volunteered theme, appearing in 9 interviews. The timeframe described most often was over a year. These were open-ended interviews, so an unmentioned change should not be read as a result that did not happen.
Based on interviews recorded up to 2026-08-05. Updated as new interviews arrive.
Individual results vary. This is one customer's first-hand account of their own experience, recorded on camera and published unedited. It is not medical advice, and nothing here is intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition. Talk to a qualified healthcare professional before making decisions about your health.
Changes customers chose to talk about
Based on 40 open-ended customer interviews. These are themes people mentioned without being asked to rate every possible outcome. If someone did not mention a change, that does not mean it did not happen.
| Volunteered theme | Interview mentions |
|---|---|
| Team & hiring | 10 |
| More clients | 9 |
| Confidence | 9 |
| Better systems | 8 |
| Family & relationships | 6 |
| Felt supported | 5 |
- “I would say it's been ⁓ one of the ways or one of the experiences I've had that have made me see myself as more than just an assistant and rather as a strategic partner. ⁓ It all started out with one of the trainings…”Angelaleah Njeri Mwangi
- “The AI training has been one of the better opportunities in the sense that it has allowed me to not only better support my client, my executive, but to also be a lot more aware of what's out there in terms of that can…”Angelaleah Njeri Mwangi
- “Like when I first met my client, I was expecting, given how Atlas prepared me, I was expecting that they would be trusting a lot of things to me, not just like one or two tasks and definitely not something that's repe…”Rachelle Shao
- “The AI training has been one of the better opportunities in the sense that it has allowed me to not only better support my client, my executive, but to also be a lot more aware of what's out there in terms of that can…”Angelaleah Njeri Mwangi
How long it took them
- Over a year · 1
The interviews behind this answer
WatchSecuring Long-Term Niche Talent and Cultural Alignment Through Persistent PartnershipErika Chevez at Remarkable Career reports that every candidate placed by the firm has stayed long-term with her company. By conducting deep-dive cultural assessments and providing transparent communication, Remarkable Career successfully filled niche roles th…Erika Chevez · Remarkable Career
WatchTransitioning from Virtual Assistant to Strategic Partner Through AI Training and AutomationAngelaleah Mwangi, an assistant at Atlas Assistants, LLC, reports that the company’s specialized AI training and inbox management systems allowed her to transition from a virtual assistant to a strategic partner. By automating mundane tasks and mastering her…Angelaleah Njeri Mwangi · Atlas Assistants, LLC
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WatchImproved Career Longevity and Business Acumen for a Medical ProfessionalAshley Eskew, a physician, credits Darren Frank of Anima Strategy with transforming her professional approach and business acumen. Eskew reported that the investment paid for itself 100 times over by helping her advocate for work-life balance, secure support…Ashley Eskew · Darren Frank
WatchAchieving Career Transition Success Through Paradigm Shifts and Excellence in TeachingJustin Docherty reviewed Centerfield Coaching & Consulting’s program, The Champion Within, during his transition from a 30-year career in ministry to teaching. He achieved a total paradigm shift, moving from controlling outcomes to embracing challenges. This…Justin Docherty · Centerfield Coaching & Consulting
WatchDoubled Income and Reclaimed Personal Time Through Strategic Career CoachingTed Ferik of Press Forward achieved a significant career transformation working with Neal Conlon. By implementing a strategic plan to reset his value and clarify his communication, Ferik successfully doubled his income, quit a secondary job for a more stable…Ted Ferik · Press Forward
WatchMastering Productivity and Stress Management Through PQ Reps and Leadership ClarityDr. Trynequa Jones credits Byerly Coaching with helping her master workplace productivity and gain career clarity. By implementing PQ reps and deep breathing techniques, she successfully managed the stress of a new role and integrated these grounding tools in…Trynequa Jones · Byerly Coaching
WatchCertified Life Mastery Consultant Overcomes Overwhelm to Secure First Three ClientsClaire Riley, a Life Mastery Consultant at Brave Thinking Institute, successfully launched her coaching business by securing her first three clients. After feeling paralyzed by overwhelm, Riley utilized individual coaching and Accelerator calls to take decisi…CLAIRE V RILEY · Brave Thinking Institute
What they doubted first
- “The reason why we almost didn't engage with Remarkable Career program is due to approval in house. We wanted to kind of just do everything internally.”Erika Chevez
- “So before I joined Atlas, I was working freelance as a virtual assistant, but before that I had spent some time, I think about 10 plus years, working as an executive admin, ⁓ personal assistant, office administrator in actual physical companies here in Nairob…”Angelaleah Njeri Mwangi
- “My overall hesitation around hiring a coach in general was about finding the right person and really making sure that I had the opportunity to have a great working relationship with them and all of that went away with Karen because she did something that was…”Kelli Washington
Follow-up questions they answered
- Should we keep recruiting internal instead of using Remarkable Career?
- Erika Chevez noted that her company initially hesitated to engage because they wanted to handle everything internally for approval reasons. However, she found that Remarkable Career's ability to summarize their needs and find niche talent provided a 'load off the shoulders' that internal efforts couldn't match. — Erika Chevez
- How does Remarkable Career compare to old school recruiters?
- Erika describes other recruiters as 'old school' in their methods and pricing, often requiring deposits. She highlights that Remarkable Career is very upfront with costs and uses a more modern, persistent approach via LinkedIn and daily communication. — Erika Chevez
- Does Remarkable Career understand company culture?
- Yes, Erika emphasizes that they do a 'deep dive' into company culture and ask '1001 questions' to hone in on specific needs. This process ensures the candidates brought on have the right skill set and fit for long-term success. — Erika Chevez
- Is Atlas Assistants better than working as a freelance virtual assistant?
- Yes, Angelaleah Mwangi noted that moving from freelance work to Atlas provided better compensation, financial stability, and significantly more advanced training opportunities in AI and systems management. — Angelaleah Njeri Mwangi
- How does Atlas Assistants help with executive email management?
- Atlas trains assistants to draft emails in advance by learning the executive's specific tone and voice. Angelaleah reports her executive now prefers her to write the initial drafts rather than writing them herself. — Angelaleah Njeri Mwangi
- Can an offshore assistant handle high-level strategic tasks?
- According to Angelaleah, Atlas training allows assistants to move beyond mundane tasks to become strategic partners who handle content creation and complex systems, making them feel like a 'fish out of water' without these advanced tools. — Angelaleah Njeri Mwangi
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