On writing:
“I am writing just before getting back into this week’s chapter - don’t worry, I’m on target!! Thanks to you also I feel more in control of other things, too. You are a great listener and kindly provoker.”—Full Professor, Boston University
“I truly could not have finished writing without your help. You helped me stay motivated and on target with weekly goals, and the whole thing suddenly became more manageable.”–PhD Graduate Student, The Graduate Institute, Geneva, Switzerland.
On career transition:
“It was extremely rewarding working with Hillary. Before I started working with her, I felt stuck and worried about my ability to land another job at my age, and what I would do when I retired. I was questioning whether I wanted to make a career change. She helped me focus on the things that truly interest me. From there, I was able to make a transition to a better job in my field, AND figure out that I really wanted to write, rather than return to school, when I retire. The whole process was invigorating. Instead of dreading the future, I look forward to it.”—Fundraiser, Lesley University
“Having tried to change my career several times, I was amazed by the insightful questions that really made me think about what I truly wanted for my own future, and start the process moving in that direction.”–Former sales manager, now freelance writer.–Portland, Oregon
On setting priorities:
“Hillary has really helped me focus on setting my priorities, as well as boosting my confidence in what I have already accomplished.”—Graduate Student, Florida State University
On handling change:
“Hillary can help you find your own solutions to the next phase of your academic career, whatever stage you are in.”—Retired Professor Emeritus, The University of Texas at Austin
On handling stress:
“Thanks for all your help and encouragement. I don’t think I could have made it without your help.”—Adjunct Professor, Clark University
On goal-setting:
“I found coaching far more effective than therapy.” —Career transition client, Charleston, SC
On organization:
“Hillary has tremendous experience in academia and is a pure joy to work with. She is able to listen and help faculty and administrators find their own solutions in that unique work environment. In addition, her qualifications as a Certified Productive Environment Specialist can help academics struggling with chronic overload to regain control of their life.”—Recent Entrepreneur, Charleston, SC
“I discovered that getting organized is not nearly as painful or time-consuming as I first thought. Hillary tailored the systems she teaches to my own unique office situation, and helped me decide which part of my own system were already working well and should be kept.” Jennet Robinson Alterman, Executive Director, Center for Women
“Using the system that Hillary taught, I now have an overview method for managing and following up incoming information for my day-to-day activities.” Gettys M. Glaze, Broker, Coldwell Banker United