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Cristian was great and highly encouraging without coddling! He was able to pinpoint weak points that no one else had in my process — once we tackled those, my confidence was unshakeable. Highly recommend working with him.

I have had the opportunity to work closely with Brenda for multiple years prior to applying to dental school. I can confidently say she demonstrates exceptional commitment to mentoring students pursuing a career in dentistry. She understands the dedication and drive necessary to pursuing a career in dentistry, and she showed me everyday what there is to love about the field. I had to privilege to shadow, ask questions, and work hands on alongside her. The dental school application process is not an easy one, but having the right mentors backing you up makes a huge impact. She was able to answer countless questions about different programs and classes in dental school. So much information is thrown at you as a pre-dent, but Brenda helped me make sense of it all. Beyond technical advice, she emphasizes professionalism, clinical decision making, and patient care, all values that are foundational to dentistry and critical for success. I strongly recommend her as a pre-dental mentor and believe she makes a meaningful impact on aspiring dentists.

Erica is both an outstanding writer and a great sounding board. She worked with me as I wrote my essays, providing constructive and thoughtful feedback. Instead of just writing my essays for me, she coached me through rewrite after rewrite. The final product speaks for itself; I am sure I would not have made it into graduate school without her assistance. I will be sure to reach back out to her when I next have need of her skills!

Mam’s coaching helped me gain clarity and confidence through thoughtful questioning and deep listening, enabling me to arrive at practical, self-driven solutions rather than being given prescriptive advice. The sessions were empowering and insightful, as Archana created a safe space that encouraged honest reflection and helped me unlock clarity around my goals and next steps.

I knew of Dave before ever working for him. That alone should be some indication of the level of impact he's had on the individuals who have had the pleasure of working with him. The way people spoke of his leadership, mentorship, and coaching was a large factor in what lead me to the decision to join Dave's team when an opening presented itself. I was so excited in fact, that I uprooted my entire family to move across the country for the opportunity to work with him. My time working with Dave did not disappoint. I grew exponentially on a professional level because of Dave's guidance. He coached me in a way that made me feel as if his years of experience were now my own. I had a vision of the industry that I could have never experienced on my own. Dave provided excellent opportunities to learn on my own because of his expert management of the "long leash" he afforded me. Even when something wouldn't go the way I had intended, he would provide profound insight into the effects my approach and execution had on the situation. Every win was celebrated and every shortcoming was an impactful learning opportunity under his guidance. Dave didn't just help me professionally though. My personal development from my self-view to my relationship with my family and friends also improved. Dave has been a role model for me in that aspect. My only regret was not having more time under his direct leadership, however, even after years since we last worked together, he has remained a strong connection, providing guidance, mentorship, and even friendship to this day.

I worked for Dave for many years during the developmental stages of my career with Ford Motor Company. I didn't know it at the time, but I hit the manager jackpot in regard to personal development and leadership! One of Daves highest priorities as a leader was to develop his people and guide them to success. Countless of Daves former employees have gone on to management positions themselves. Under Daves leadership, I was always encouraged to think outside the box and do what is right. Our team led multiple projects that, not only helped us meet our objectives, but also helped the Service Engineering Operations organization as a whole (IE. WebEx Teams Integration, Technical Support Videos, Remote Technical Training during COVID, Mach-E Social Media Task Force, Field Engineer Boot Camp... Just to name a few!) If there was one person I could pick to have as a career coach, it would be Dave Dodds. I would not be at the professional level I am today without his leadership!

Dave is a consummate professional and is deeply invested in his projects. Moreover, he is invested in the people of those projects. Dave is the kind of leader that would give away all his secrets to make the world a better place, even if that meant he lost that leadership role in the process. It was a pleasure working with Dave and it would be a career changing event for anyone else that does.

Choosing to work with Cristian has been one of the best decisions I have made in my life. And I say this because his support, patience and continuous feedback helped me secure multiple offers from MBBs, Big4s and other smaller companies. A while ago, I was actively trying to figure out how to "crack the case" and "ace the personal interview". And while I succeeded in many things independently, getting closer to my dream job seemed impossible to achieve on my own. So when I came across Cristian on LinkedIn, I decided to give case coaching a shot. And I am more than happy I did so for the following reasons: Mindset. Cristian played a pivotal role in challenging and shifting my mindset. He refused to let me hold onto my limiting beliefs, especially when I faced difficulties at the beginning. Instead of accepting statements like, "I am not good at X because of Y," he pushed me to understand the reasons behind any setbacks. With his guidance, we developed plans to overcome obstacles and ensured that the problems were effectively resolved. Frameworks. One of the most valuable lessons I learned from Cristian was thinking like a consultant and creating my own frameworks. This approach became evident to all my interviewers, and I received positive feedback on how refreshing it was to see original thinking instead of regurgitated, memorized frameworks. Cristian's teachings empowered me to approach problems critically and analytically, allowing me to stand out during interviews. Communication. Cristian's expertise in communication skills was instrumental in my development. He guided me in expressing myself like an experienced consultant throughout every aspect of the interview. Whether presenting my thoughts, answering questions, or articulating complex ideas, he ensured that I communicated in a structured, concise, and straightforward manner. His guidance enhanced my ability to effectively convey my thoughts and leave a lasting impression on interviewers. Thanks, Cristian! Working with you made my dream come true and helped me become a better consultant.

I am vouching for Brenda as an exceptional mentor. She provides knowledgeable, thoughtful, and personalized guidance and has a deep understanding of the dental school application process. Brenda is consistently supportive, genuinely invested in student success, and effective in strengthening both applications and confidence. She is committed and consistently offers advice and encouragement while generously sharing resources and professional connections. I strongly recommend her as a mentor and coach.

Tom helped me prepare for my consulting interview with ZS. The session I had with Tom forced me to confront the challenging questions and practice them in a safe environment. The feedback I received was helpful and constructive.