Ellis has worked with individuals and groups across a broad spectrum of industries, large and small corporations, and not-for-profit organizations, with extensive experience in both corporate-sponsored and private counseling.

Job Search • Research - online, library, research, etc. • Resume • Two-minute pitch • Networking – Theory – Contact list development – Structure of networking/networking meetings – Direct targeted mail • Interviewing preparation • Follow up to networking and interviews • Negotiating • Managing the search - time, emotions, organization, discipline/consistency

Assessment • Myers-Briggs Type Indicator • Campbell Interest and Skill Survey • Experience analysis • Values clarification • Targeting/Options • Validation techniques/market research

“You gave me a terrific jolt of confidence. Thanks."
– Attendee at presentation

“What sets you apart is that you truly see people as individuals, and you DEFINITELY come across as more sincere in that belief than most other people.”
— New York City marketing professional

“Thanks again for the encouragement. It has definitely been worth the journey and the experience.”
– Telecommunications strategic marketing executive

“You articulate with so much verve – and it’s contagious. Since our meeting, I have so much more of a positive outlook on my career – probably the best I’ve had in months."
– Financial services product development specialist

“You really saved my skin. You can quote me on that, too.”
— NYC Law firm administrative manager

“I am deeply grateful for the significant role you played in making my career change a success. The information, advice, and support you gave me during my search are very much appreciated. Your encouragement made me stay the course and eventually led me to this job opportunity. I could not have asked for a better career coach than you!”
— NJ Human Resources executive

“Thanks to you, I landed with a private equity group recently. You were correct; I needed some tweaking in my approach to find new opportunities. Your coaching and process of connecting with individuals to find hidden opportunities was the solution that worked for me. With a lot of hard work, I reached out repeatedly and now I am a Partner with a growing group. I cannot thank you enough.”
— NYC private equity professional

“Yes, we sure did go through quite an adventure. I cannot thank you enough for all your good advice and counsel during this dramatic change in my career/life. I really feel I went through a “baptism of fire” with this high drama negotiating.”
— NJ institutional sales professional

“Ellis, I’ve been dying to send you an email…I’m so glad you feel I made a good decision. I feel really good about it…finally! I can’t thank you enough for all of your help, support, solid thinking, and encouragement. I could not have gotten here without it. You are the perfect coach – you are totally smart, experienced, and savvy, with high expectations for moving forward and complete support with humor and kindness at all turns. Who could ask for more! I finally did it! I’VE LANDED! Yeah!”
— Chicago investment banker

“My search was always a ‘part time search’ due to my current job. My target was to make my move in a 12-24 month time frame. It ended up being 9-10. The more progress I made in my search, the more excited I became about reaching my target and the easier it became to keep my search time sacred – I ended up with THREE very interesting opportunities and a few weeks later, I had two offers on the same day.”
— Ohio sales executive

“Sifting through all of the work-related details (both small and large) can be very difficult, and the advice you provided me with was always thoughtful and sound. I also appreciate your patience with me during the times when I was an obsessing pain in the ass and the fact that you always made yourself available to me when I needed you. I am truly grateful to you.”
— NYC hedgefund analyst