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Over the past few months, the number of people quitting their jobs was greater than the number of people losing their jobs. Savvy quitters build a support network before they take the plunge, and brilliant quitters enlist professional help. Enter: the Certified Career Coach. One part therapist. One part cheerleader. Two parts butt-kicking taskmaster.
Need a solid coach in your corner of the ring? Michelle Ward, Dyana Valentine and Chrissy Scivicque are at the top of their game.
Michelle Ward of When I Grow Up
whenigrowupcoach.com
I’ll admit it — I’m a tad biased in Michelle’s favor. She coached me out of my cubicle doldrums and into freelance bliss, so I owe her my firstborn child. A graduate of NYU / Tisch’s musical theater program and a certified life coach, Michelle brings theatrical flair and a “wagon full of enthusiasm” to every session. She recently raised her rates and is poised to explode, so book a free 30-minute consultation call while you still can.
For a weekly dose of self-exploration, bookmark Michelle’s ongoing blog feature: Tough Question Tuesday.
Dyana Valentine
dyanavalentine.com
Generous. Ambitious. A master of personal marketing. Dyana leads by example, and her clients feel the heat. By her own admission, Ms. Valentine’s coaching style is “not for the weak of heart.” She prides herself on helping self-starters finish what they started, using Community Psychology principles to light the way. As one client put it, “if I had to be shipwrecked on a desert island, I’d want Dyana with me.”
For a no-holds-barred explanation of the power of “no,” check out Dyana’s article on “No-gotiation.”
Chrissy Scivicque of Eat Your Career
eatyourcareer.com
Chrissy serves up a powerhouse combo platter — she’s a certified nutritionist AND an experienced career coach. Yum. As the creator of Office Arrow — a popular resource for administrative professionals — Chrissy has a firsthand grasp on the challenges of running an online business. She’s a clear communicator with a nourishing perspective on life, love and work — and all the snacks in between.
For a trio of tasty coaching treats, download Chrissy Scivicque’s free workbooks on stress management, time management and career reinvention.
ALEXANDRA FRANZEN is a writer + editor + organization freak. She designs rockstar resumes, leads personal branding jam sessions, writes marketing copy and teaches wallflowers how to hustle like a gangsta’. You can find her blogging up a storm at Unicorns for Socialism and tweeting away @alex_franzen.
I Live Here, I Give Here is an organization with real down-home, local roots. With the desire to ignite personal philanthropy right here in the community, Patsy Woods Martin began the movement and has been working to raise public awareness about the local needs of Central Texas communities as well as how philanthropy can meet those needs. We love everything about this campaign, especially that it combines the best resources and talent from right here to build stronger and more engaged communities. Here, we chat with Patsy about the motivation behind ILHIGH and what she considers her favorite indulgence.
A comprehensive guide to eating and shopping local in Austin, Jewell Magazine represents what is unique to our city. With beautiful and informative editorial on boutiques, local designers, fashion, eateries and city happenings Jewell is 100% engaged in the core of Austin business. Every season Jewell brings a fresh prospective on EATING and SHOPPING local. Here, we chat with proprietor and editor, Christy Butler about everything from her professional inspirations to the joys of afternoon margaritas!
We all know that it’s cool to be green – for reasons related to both our personal health, our children’s health, and the health of our planet. Cosmetic Dermatologist, Makeup Guru, and Treehuggers Shirley Pinkson and Renee Snyder are the brains behind Austin’s own eco-conscious beauty store 
