“Patti exemplifies a role model for coaching. Her commitment to provide exceptional value to her clients is commendable. Her insights are brilliant and bottom line results are self evident. My investment in her services has paid rich dividends. Patti rocks!” December 17, 2006

Top qualities: Great Results, Expert, Creative

Kaushal Aras
hired Patti as a Career Coach in 2006, and hired Patti more than once

“I have been working with Patti since 1997 and continue to work with her today. I cannot say enough wonderful things about her and the Career Company. Patti has been a valued adviser and friend, providing solid advise, feedback and assistance. She knows when to be tough, when to push, when to help and when to listen. She has helped tremendously with my career and will continue to work with her throughout my career.” October 22, 2006

Top qualities: Personable, Expert, High Integrity

Chia-Lin Simmons
hired Patti as a Career Coach in 1997

“Patti is terrific. She knows how to bring out ideas. Her moderating enabled one of the most thought-provoking discussions I've heard in a long time. The topic was how new ideas emerge when people connect and collaborate, and her skillful orchestration was really essential in helping some great discussion and ideas emerge. You could see everyone's brain firing on more cylinders by the end!” May 24, 2006

Dave Mathisen, Partner, Virnoche-Frigon Group
was with another company when working with Patti at Career Company.com

“Patti has been the guiding light for my career over the last 10 years. When I make a big change and forget to ask her advice I usually regret it! Some how she knows me better than myself and helps me find my truth and heartfelt work. Thanks Patti!” November 18, 2005

Elisabeth (Lisa) Wilson Sporleder
was Patti's client

“I had Patti do a resume for me back in 2001. It got *amazing* results, and I was able to reuse most of the material for a few years. I'm at another "career fork" now and I definitely plan to see her again before I do anything.” October 20, 2005

Amy Lightholder
was Patti's client

“Patti's wonderful demeanor and love of helping others has made my job search and career change that much easier. Her knowledge and her willing to share it has been invaluable - not to mention her wonderful spirit” September 8, 2005

Catherine Hicks
was Patti's client

“Patti was extremely instrumental in not only giving me awesome advice but in helping me stay clear-headed through the process of career change that I was seeking. Her advice and suggestions consistently hits the bull's eye. For me, the investment in her services has already fetched me more than a 400% ROI per year! Thank you, Patti.” July 11, 2005

Ananda Rajagopal
was Patti's client

“I highly endorse Patti Wilson and her organization, The Career Company. She is an outstanding Career Development and Guidance professional, and I can personally attest to the excellent work that she does. Please don't hesitate to contact me if I can offer further information.” February 4, 2005

Joel Sisk
was Patti's client

“Patti makes the difference between Careen and Career. Instead of stumbling from job to job, Patti helps you pull, from the snippets of your life and experience, the song of your life. It is a liberating, exciting, and transcendent experience to work with Patti. If you are ready to go somewhere you only dreamed could exist, contact her.” February 2, 2005

Charles Welsh
was Patti's client

“Patti is great. She really does a good job of helping you to market yourself. She also has an uncannily astute understanding of what employers are really looking for” November 4, 2004

Dave Morris
was Patti's client

“Patti has a clear and honest view of the Bay Area job market and how to move within it. I have used her services and found them both extremely useful and very cost effective. I heartily recommend her services. She organizes or speaks at many local event - they are worth the time and money to attend.” May 21, 2004

Roger Smith
was Patti's client

“I highly value Patti's coaching. It made a big difference that she kept me focused on core values and preferences, rather than "settling" for something where I'd be less satisfied in the long run.” May 18, 2004

Ken Tsunoda
was Patti's client

“I was referred to Patti through another friend and because I was so impressed with what she had to say, I've asked her to speak at the Yale Club. She's definitely well connected, but more importantly, she can lend an objective view that helps cut through the issues in your career.” May 6, 2004

Cynthia Mun
was Patti's client

“How can one possibly describe the outstanding abilities of Patti Wilson as THE career coach and consultant in Silicon Valley. Look at her website for more info and meet with Patti. It will be a wise investment as I found from my work with her. To those who have yet to meet or work with her, why not attend the Career Seminars she runs for SDForum and meet her? Jeannine Athas” April 13, 2004

Jeannine Athas
was Patti's client

“Patti helped me understand my traits and convinced me that these were my natural tendencies and not my limitations! Her input has fundamentally altered my career. I would recommend her services to all that are at a cross-roads in their career!” April 5, 2004

Rajeev Dave
was Patti's client

“Patti is a great source of information about networks in Silicon Valley. She also has both intuitive and studied understanding of personalities. These qualities make her a great career coach.” March 22, 2004

Don Steiny
was with another company when working with Patti at Career Company.com

“Patti has brought vision and thought leadership through the Wednesday Job Group which she launched in the 1990s. WJG has grown as a forum of a Socratic nature where we "teach each other." Relationship to Patti: In WJG it's like working in the same group, all towards a common goal, and with a great leader.” March 18, 2004

Von Kenric Kaneshiro
worked directly with Patti at Career Company.com

“Patti has unique insight into how to connect people's passions with their future direction in life; plus a very special gift for crafting words that translate someone's work & life experience into a highly employable skill set. She shares her talents with others in fabulous presentations, which always leave people clamoring for more. She truly is the 'The Guru of Silicon Valley career counseling'.” March 17, 2004

Cheryl Downing
was a consultant or contractor to Patti at Career Company.com

“I don't know the exact words to describe this multifaceted, wise woman who has helped so many people to become what they're capable of becoming. How does one endorse someone so insightful and gifted in one or two lines? Patti is indeed a role model for her colleagues, peers, senior executives, and just regular folk throughout the Country. Emily White, CEO, OnlineHR Corp” March 16, 2004

Emily White
was with another company when working with Patti at Career Company.com

“If you are at a career cross-road, Patti is great at helping you sort out career directions.” March 8, 2004

Aloke Bhandia
was Patti's client

“Patti’s breadth of expertise and straight-talking professional style is a tremendous advantage to optimize job search strategies, clarifying life values to align with job roles to achieve balance, and empowers you to have full command of your career. She delivers time saving guidance and optimizes negotiations resulting in financial gain. You can’t afford to not have a career coach. Call Patti!” March 4, 2004

Ken Smyth
was Patti's client

“I can't recommend Patti strongly enough. She's great at keeping you focussed and her wealth of experience - and ability to translate it into practical advice - is a real asset in helping flesh out the details of any plan. As a small business owner, I consider her an important member of my professional advisory team. Rich Sargent Residential Remodeling Contractor Los Altos” February 29, 2004

Rich Sargent
was Patti's client

“I worked with Patti Wilson at SDForum, where she put on a series of career seminars and participated in planning meetings for other events. She's smart, she's dynamic, and she has an unmatched sense of what needs to be done in order for things to move forward.” February 26, 2004

William Grosso, Board Member, SDForum
managed Patti indirectly at Career Company.com

“What can I say about Patti that hasn't already been said here by so many before me? Patti has deep compassion for people, deep insight into what they want and what they need, and a strong expertise for helping people become the people they want to be (and need to be). She has given me a lot of energy and a lot of enthusiasm... and really made me think -- and for that, I profoundly appreciate her.” February 26, 2004

Adam Rifkin
was with another company when working with Patti at Career Company.com

“Patti Wilson has a gift for understanding how changes in technology affect our lives as well as our careers, and is a true beacon guiding people through the transitions they must make to survive and thrive in Silicon Valley. She brings both her heart and her head to her craft.” February 26, 2004

Claudia Lindquist
was with another company when working with Patti at Career Company.com

“Patti is a passionate and compassionate career counseler who has made a big impact at Siliconfrench (www.siliconfrench.com) by teaching people how to network, look for a job in a struggling economy and bring meaning to their professional activities. Everyone in our organization loves Patti for her drive, her positive energy and her wisdom.” February 25, 2004

Ale Gicqueau
was Patti's client

“Patti understands the realities of careers in Silicon Valley. Others can tell you the way it ought to be, or used to be, but listen to Patti to learn how it really is, today. Similarly, Patti helps clients understand what their options really are -- she can expand your horizon, and suggest ways to reach further. Patti is truly a tier-one career counselor.” February 25, 2004

Richard Probst
was Patti's client

“We are lucky to have Patti as a member of our community. She offers her services in a professional manner with attention to bottom line results. She also shares her expertise with groups for the betterment of Silicon Valley.” February 24, 2004

Jill Kulick
worked directly with Patti at Career Company.com

“Patti is one of the most consummate professionals with whom I have ever had the pleasure of working. I have personally referred at least 15 of my most trusted professional associates and friends to her for career counseling. I would not be in the position I am in without Patti’s guidance. I could not give a more enthusiastic recommendation than to contact Patti for your career counseling needs.” February 24, 2004

Maurice Quiroz
was Patti's client

“I graduated from UCLA in June and Patti has been incredible in helping me figure out what career path I want to take and then guiding me through the job search process. Patti is effective and efficient and is always available to answer any questions I have. It is a joy to work with Patti and also a big stress reliever to have someone to turn to who has great insight.” February 24, 2004

Francisca Blendstrup
was Patti's client

“After preliminary discussions with several career counselors, it turned out Patti had the most reasonable prices and the most specific plan of action. Now that I have met with her, it turns out she not only does she help me create a very practical plan for my job search, but she also helps me create insight (“aha!”) into the big picture of my career.” February 24, 2004

John Gibbon
was Patti's client

“Patti did a great job for me. She helped me find a perfect new job in less than 2 months, what else can I say! We rewrote my resume, defined a successful job hunt strategy and she gave me great advice to “knock’em dead” during my interviews and salary negotiations. When I have questions about my career next steps, now I know where to look at. Patti is the best. Thanks so much!” February 24, 2004

Michel Calvetti
was Patti's client

“have consulted Patti Wilson in her capacity as Career counselor. She has amazing insight into the tactical process of packaging, promoting and negotiating the successful career change. Her process is thoughtful and careful. She helped me understand my “Unique Selling Proposition” and helped me be successful in my career transition. I would recommend her strongly to others.” February 24, 2004

Tom Pencek
was a consultant or contractor to Patti at Career Company.com

“Patti Wilson is a terrific speaker. Warm, engaging and enthusiastic, this savvy career planner knows the territory when it comes to jobs and careers in California, as she proved when she gave a presentation to a group of National Writers Union technical writers at my home. If I were planning a career change, Patti is the first person I’d meet with to discuss my career options.” February 24, 2004

Lisa Carlson
worked directly with Patti at Career Company.com

“Working through career issues with Patti was insightful and enjoyable. Her years of experience and areas of solid expertise were very helpful and resulted in very satisfying results.” February 24, 2004

Andrea Rosenfeld
was Patti's client

“Patti has been invaluable to me over the last 5 years in my career. She worked with me to clarify my interests, develop my path, find a new, fulfilling job and has guided me throughout the process of starting my own consulting business. Her insight, expertise, experience and wisdom have been priceless.” February 23, 2004

Katie Albers
was Patti's client

“Patti is the consumate professional. She is passionate about her work and is always seeking ways to improve her business practices. She truly cares about people and it shows in her work. And very important, she uses her skills to give back to the community. Patti and I have collaborated on a number of initiatives and it is a pleasure to work with her.” February 23, 2004

Bob Karr
worked with Patti at Career Company.com

“Patti has the ability to see people exactly as they are, then use that insight to help them better understand what they really want in their lives. Over a two-hour period, I recently went through such a process with Patti. She helped me identify some conflicting values, which I was quickly able to realign to move forward with my career vision.” February 16, 2004

Gary Katz
was Patti's client

“Patti is amazing. She has incredible expertise and insight into how to market oneself. As a marketing executive I contract professionals for advertising, PR, etc. Why it took so long to realize I need the same professional guidance when it comes to marketing myself I’ll never know, but as a result of the skill and knowledge Patti provides the results have been outstanding.” January 27, 2004

Steve Fischer
was Patti's client

“Patti helped me empower my resume and re-focus on what kinds of jobs would provide the best work environment for me. She's like an attack dog on steroids and I mean that as a compliment! I can't recommend her highly enough for career coaching!” December 15, 2003

Kayla Block
was Patti's client

“I've known Patti for about a year, both socially and professionally: and in her work at CareerCompany, WednesdayJobGroup and in a networking panel on which she appeared, she has always been forthright, respectful, honest and insightful. Don't work with her unless you're ready for change.” December 1, 2003

Dave Holmes-Kinsella
was with another company when working with Patti at Career Company.com

“Patti is a phenomenal speaker - I recently saw her present at a BMA luncheon on the topic of how to maximize your network. She had a great message and a style that captivated the audience. I highly recommend hiring her as a featured speaker or going to see her if you get the chance.” December 1, 2003

Brian Lawley
was with another company when working with Patti at Career Company.com

“I worked with Patti Wilson to better 'package' my extensive executive experience in the global industrial sector and business software industry. The work with Patti has been, and continues to be, a full success. Based on my improved and targeted personal message, I have been able to engage 3 new clients for my management consulting services. Thanks, Patti.” November 25, 2003

Cornelius Bronder
was Patti's client

“Aside from counseling on job searching, resume writing and interviewing, Patti has a unique insight into networking dynamics in Silicon Valley. While working with Patti, I gained a better understanding of my career path.” November 18, 2003

Julia Astashkina
was Patti's client

“Patti pulls no punches in her insight and delivery - she rates high marks in providing a positive career counseling experience...” November 16, 2003

Rob Walikis
was Patti's client

“Patti has held some outstanding career seminars for the MIT Club of N. California, which were very well received. I have also brought her in to help my team with their career strategies during a layoff period at our company. I'm impressed with Patti's professionalism and have received very positive feedback about her, from individuals who worked with her on job hunting and resume writing.” November 16, 2003

Karin Hollerbach
was with another company when working with Patti at Career Company.com