Lyndsey Lehman, Vice President of Operations
Lyndsey Lehman is a graduate of California State University, Fresno and has a background in marketing, writing and business administration. Lyndsey has been involved with Career Coach Academy since 2001. Currently as VP of Operations, she assists with website management, marketing materials, business promotion, network innovation and general administration activities. She can be contacted at Lyndsey@TheAcademies.com.
Kim Avery, The Academies’ Get Clients Now Marketing Expert
An accomplished coach, holding the PCC designation from the International Coach Federation, Kim Avery receives rave reviews for leading the Certified Career Management Coach (CCMC) program. She is also passionate about marketing and helping entrepreneurs develop a steady stream of clients who are hungry for your services. As a licensed Get Clients Now”! facilitator, Kim has coached entrepreneurs to take the angst out of marketing by creating and implementing strategies that fit their strengths and style. Kim is also a Certified Career Management Coach, Certified Life Coach, Get Hired Now”! facilitator, Blueprint for Life Affiliate Coach, DiSC Personality Profile Facilitator and Trainer, and licensed mental health counselor. Contact her at Kim@KimAveryCoaching.com.
Beverly Harvey, Certified Job Search Strategist Program Instructor
Committed to the careers industry for more than 20 years, Beverly has guided thousands of clients in designing progressive job search strategies and campaigns that deliver superior results. Her passion lies in identifying her clients’ innate talents, crystallizing their message, articulating their value proposition, and creating dynamic marketing materials and job search plans to achieve a successful landing.
As Director and Lead Instructor for the Job Search Academy, Beverly co-created the curriculum for the Certified Job Search Strategist program that has received rave reviews from students who are career-industry veterans as well as emerging stars. In addition to leading the Certified Job Search Strategist program, Beverly has presented at several of the industry’s leading conferences and workshops and is the Job Search Expert for the Career Thought Leaders Consortium.
Beverly has earned more than ten certifications in personal branding, career management, job search, online identity, leadership coaching, career transition coaching, and resume writing. She has also been published in 23 career books and enjoy “expert status” affiliations with several career-focused online organizations. Contact her at Beverly@JobSearchAcademy.com.
Deb Dib, Certified Get Clear, Get Found, Get Hired! Coach Program Instructor
Known as the CEO Coach, Deb Dib delights in innovating and in empowering colleagues and clients to land faster, earn more, have fun, and change the world! A twenty+ year career-industry veteran, she is a recognized trend leader; career communications expert; and one of the world’s first Certified Personal Branding Strategists. An avid change-agent, Deb is co-author of the award-winning book, The Twitter Job Search Guide; the first recipient of the Dick Bolles/Career Management Alliance “Parachute Award” for innovation and mentoring; co-founder of the Academies’ G3 (Get Clear, Get Found, Get Hired) Coach program; and founder of ExecutivePowerBrand.com and C-SuiteCareerCatalysts.com. She holds ten career certifications, is featured in 30+ career books, and has been interviewed by the Wall Street Journal, The Daily News, and other major media. Contact her at DebDib@TheAcademies.com.
Elisabeth Sanders-Park, Certified Tough Transitions Career Coach Program Instructor
Elisabeth Sanders-Park has been a leader in bringing career solutions to people facing significant barriers for more than 15 years. She authored the ground-breaking, L.A. Times top ten career book “No One Is Unemployable”, “The 6 Reasons You’ll Get the Job,” and 50+ publications used to help people make tough career transitions. As a trainer and speaker, she has equipped and inspired more than 10,000 career industry professionals and employment staff in schools, prisons, workforce centers, and social service programs across North America. To learn more about Elisabeth visit her website www.worknetsolutions.com. She can be contacted at elisabeth@worknetsolutions.com.
Jason Alba, Online Professional Networking Strategist Program Instructor
Jason designed JibberJobber during his first real job search beginning January 2006. After having a successful career in IT and business strategy, Jason found himself in the job market, which was supposedly a “job seeker’s market.” Jason quickly found that a job seeker’s market does not mean the job search will be easy or short. Frustrated by the lack of real tools for job seekers, he decided to move forward on a tool that allowed a job seeker to manage and organize a job search. As months passed, and Jason learned the importance of networking, he incorporated a major networking piece into JibberJobber. This has shifted its focus from a tool just to be used during one job search into a tool to be used to manage job transitions during your entire career. Jason is author of “I’m on Facebook – Now What??? and is currently working on “I’m on Twitter – Now What???”. Contact him at Jason@JibberJobber.com.
Barbara Safani, Social Networking Career Strategist Program Instructor
Barbara Safani was an early adopter of social media and she was one of the first professionals in the careers industry to create a comprehensive strategy for leveraging online identity and social media tools to accelerate job search campaigns. Barbara is a Reach Certified Online Identity Strategist and she has helped thousands of job seekers harness the power of tools such as Facebook, LinkedIn, Google, ZoomInfo, and Twitter to optimize search time and land faster. She is the author of Online Identity & Networking Tools: A Guide to 50+ Social Media Sites, and a recognized speaker and blogger on social media job search strategy. To learn more about Barbara visit her website www.careersolvers.com. She can be contacted at info@careersolvers.com.
Fran LaMattina, Executive & Leadership Development Coach Program Instructor
Fran LaMattina brings 30 years of business experience in marketing, sales, finance, and operations gained from leadership in telecom, financial services, consumer products, and non-profits. She is the instructor for The Academies’ Certified Executive & Leadership Development Coach (CELDC) program and has taught leadership coaching for Richmont Graduate University and other coach-training organizations. She is completing her PhD in Executive Coaching and runs a thriving coaching business serving corporate, nonprofit & entrepreneur clients.
Pat Schuler, The Academies’ Serious Revenue Sales Expert
Pat Schuler brings decades of experience to the table, having worked for technology companies, large and small, and won awards. She has sold successfully to Fortune 500 companies in the long-term, complex, big-ticket technical sale, and she has coached career entrepreneurs to double and triple their income while landing 4- and 5-figure clients. Her mission is to help you find the right combination of sales skills, inner strengths, and overall strategy to make a difference in an astonishingly short time. Doing so and watching you find the freedom to flourish and prosper is the zest and joy of what she does.
Katherine (Kit) Prendergast, CCMC Mentor Coach
Katherine (Kit) Prendergast brings a wonderful energy, spirit and focus to her work. Kit is a PCC credentialed coach with the International Coach Federation (ICF), a Certified Career Management Coach (CCMC), a Certified Life Coach (CLC), and a certified Life Blueprint® Facilitator for the “Now What?™” coaching program. She is also a certified Myers Briggs Inventory Instructor, holds a Master’s degree in social work (MSW) and was previously licensed as a clinical social worker (LCSW) in three states. Kit also lived in Norway for six years where she established a successful training business specializing in cross-cultural transitions.
Kit is the owner of Career Connections of Sierra Nevada (estab. 2000) located near the Truckee River in downtown Reno, Nevada. She welcomes coaching and training clients throughout the state, nationally and internationally. To learn more about Kit visit her website www.CareerConnectionsSN.com. She can be contacted at Kit@CareerConnectionsSN.com.
Katy Kotman, Student Services Coordinator
Katy Kotman is a graduate of Fresno Pacific University, Fresno. She has a background in Psychology and English. Katy has been with the Career Coach Academy since 20ll and is the newest member of the team! Currently as the Student Services Coordinator, she assists with tracking student enrollment, answering questions regarding upcoming/current classes, and other administration activities. She can be contacted at Katy@TheAcademies.com.
Jodi Diehl, Webmaster
Jodi Diehl is the Webmaster for The Academies and has been working with Susan since 2007. As Webmaster, she updates the website, assists with e-commerce management, moderates the LinkedIn groups, and helps the VP of Operations with marketing materials, business promotion, network innovation and general administration activities. Jodi can be contacted at Jodi@TheAcademies.com.
Shelly Cantrell, Program Advisor
Shelly S. Cantrell knows the world of coaching. Pursuing her ICF coach certification, she is passionate about helping people pursue their call to coaching. At The Academies, she supports people like you in choosing the “right” training that will help you amp up your effectiveness, increase your income, and make a significant difference in the world!
Apart from The Academies, Shelly coaches one-on-one, writes inspirational books, and speaks at Christian women’s retreats as part of her business “Her Front Porch.” Her prior “life” includes 17 years in television production. She holds a degree in Art and a Bachelors in Psychology. She is the devoted wife of one and lives in South Carolina with her equally devoted husband.
