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Kurt Emshousen

Darrell isn't the first Career Coach I have engaged, however; I am 100% convinced I've learned the most about how to engage with others and build my Career Tribe. The Career Counseling Darrell provides starts with understanding your unique talents and skills, then you determine your brand, then you put it into practice and get out to building relationships through your research. It also adds so much confidence to other parts of your life, once you understand that you have all these special talents to share. As a Chief Administrative Officer, it was hard to really define my skillset, you get assigned all these random things to lead, well Darrell helped me define and refine that as well as making it clear what I should do next.

Alec L.

In search of a Career Counselor to help me transform my career path, the #careerguy was just what I needed!

Darrell helped me do SO much more than update my resume/LinkedIn and focus my career exploration. He challenged me to search myself, through a detailed and proprietary process, that uncovered the intersection of what I am uniquely good at, what I truly enjoy, and what the market demands. His unique "backdoor" approach ​had me connecting with old friends and ex-colleagues, expanding my professional network organically, and learning about new and exciting career possibilities! Darrell's guidance helped clarify my goals, refine my approach, and boost my confidence.

9 months after engaging with Darrell, I find myself working in a new role at the same financial services firm, feeling much better utilized for my unique experience, aligned with my interests, and more excited about my future career path! Beyond helping me in this way, working with Darrell also gave a new career management perspective and strategy that will continue to pay dividends for decades to come!

Simon Lusky

I was fortunate to have found Darrell Gurney, “Career Guy” a few years ago when I was in the process of a career transition. Darrell gave me an interesting and valuable perspective of my strengths and then Darrell helped me to focus in on those strengths, my values, and standards to move me in the direction of my next career. Darrell taught we ways to leverage my strengths to gain clarity and quickly determine my ideal career. Three years later, I am still very appreciative of Darrell and his process to have landed me in my Dream Career.
Note: Darrell will challenge you which will get you out of your comfort zone in order for you to achieve the best results. Good Luck!

Terry Goldfarb

Until my recent retirement, I was a senior director of business development for a $630 million global consulting firm for 20 years. Darrell Gurney has been my friend in the business world, then my coach and he has really made a difference in both areas. He is insightful, generous, patient and supportive. He has shared his unique ‘stealth’ process with me and others that has helped open doors and stay top of mind. He has increased my accountability to myself and those I am working with. Darrell has also encouraged me to be more effective and purposeful in my day-to-day business activities. Always encouraging, he is constantly recommending tips and ideas on ways and methods to be better, constantly improving processes and plans. He is always the cheerleader and teacher. I consider him a wonderful coach and mentor. We all need a coach. Darrell is the real deal.

Sundar Sundareswaran

About a year ago, I reached out to Darrell as I contemplated my next career move. My work with him over the next few months provided me with a lot of insight on what I really wanted to do. Prior to that, I had been going up the ranks at work till I reached the COO position. But I yearned to do something different and wanted to get back to my roots. Darrell worked with me diligently to help me identify my core strengths and this led to me choosing a direction that was quite unexpected at the time but has landed me in a job that I enjoy very much. Darrell was easy to work with and cares deeply about my growth. Thanks Darrell.

Patrick

Working with Darrell has been an exceptional experience. He brings fresh ideas that truly resonate with the current landscape and is passionate about his training. I 100% recommend Darrell to anybody who is looking to evaluate their career and uncover proven, unique and effective methodologies.

Tito Zamalloa

Darrell is superb. His strong, pragmatic yet compassionate approach to executive coaching is commendable. I've benefited from it and would wholeheartedly recommend him. Career is way too important to be left to chances...and our legacies matter! So work with Darrell and reach your goals!

Cassandra Stokes

Darrell was extremely helpful as I figured out next steps in my journey. I have worked in roles across government, higher education and banking and he was able to identify common themes woven through my career to help me get to my next level. I have two master's degrees and Darrell provided me with more clarity than even my MBA program! Save your money on another degree and work with him instead. Thank you Darrell for your guidance and coaching.