When I first met Joe, I was fully under the impression that he would be giving me guidance on how to nail down my next job. I hired him as my career coach and very quickly learned the path we would journey wasn’t just about my next career move and all about my the great spectrum of my life moves.
In September 2018, I hit a difficult crossroad. For the first time in my life, I was laid off from a job. It was a soul-suck company and I hated my day-to-day so it was relief to be free. I was given a generous severance which gave me the freedom to calmly maneuver my next professional steps. A friend recommended looking into a career coach to help me identify my wants and she introduced me to Joe Schum.
JS saw me at my lowest lows and celebrated with me at my highest highs. He bared witness as I faced demons and crossed into beautiful new realms. We never parted ways without a challenge. He always pushed me to dip deep, kept me accountable and helped me stay true to my values. I accomplished things I knew I wanted in my life but never thought I could have. Hiring Joe as my life coach is one of, if not THE greatest act of self-care I’ve ever provided myself. The tools I take away from our adventure are priceless and so is he.
Lindsey Allumbaugh | Vice President & Media Strategist at Sloane & Company