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& Associatesreal world career coaching & consulting |
Today is your day! Everyone is capable of living their dream. All it takes is courage, determination, and inspiration! |
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Wheresoever you go, go with all your heart! (Confucius)
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"You can not do all the good the world needs, but the world needs all the good you can do." - - AnonymousStark raving happy . . .
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Post Acquisition Client - “Having Lorraine Rinker counsel my employees after they learned they no longer had jobs due to the business being sold was one of the best decisions I have ever made. Their self-confidence was at an all-time low when they got the news. But, Lorraine showed up and that all changed. She calmed their fears of stepping out into a new and scary workplace environment, inspired them to reach for their dream job, and armed them with a resume and job strategy plan that could only lead to their future success." – Judith Franks, GSC Home Study (April 2008) "Thank you for all you have done to help me. I wish I could have done it sooner and prevented so much loss in terms of money and energy. Your expertise has been such a positive resource and I have gained so much from your coaching and advice. Thank you again for your excellent assistance!" – Kendal Smeeth, SmeethCo (February 2008) |
Lorraine Rinker is named 2006 Outstanding Women Leaders (OWL) Luminary Award winner by the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO). The OWL Awards recognize women who are actively making a difference in business, philanthropy and the community. |
“I really have to thank you so much for believing in me, supporting me and giving me such good advice and encouragement. You truly are an inspiration! Thank you, thank you, thank you!” – Tamara Wilson, Owner Domino Events (August 2007)
“I can’t tell you how much our sessions meant to me. While I really appreciated all the tools you gave me, it was your encouragement and support that validated my search. Many thanks.” - Chris Lauritzen, Media Consultant (August 2007)
“I’m very impressed with what you have done with your company – I share your contact information with others that are also seeking “new beginnings.” With all of the changes happening in the workplace over the next few years, it would seem to me that a great number of people would benefit from your ideas, strategies and services.” - - Brian Gegan, Former CIO, CPS Human Resources (February 2007)
"Lorraine gave a very engaging talk at our recent Sacramento Society of Women Engineer meeting. She used her own life journey as an example, helping us feel more connected to her messages as we’ve shared similar experiences. Lorraine’s inspirational story comforted several of us who are struggling with deciding when to transition between jobs and even careers and how to leave gracefully. I left the meeting feeling more informed and empowered to make active changes in my own career. My SWE members are still commenting about how much they enjoyed Lorraine’s words. She certainly left a great impression and I know we’ll be inviting her back soon! – Allison Goodman, Society of Women Engineers Sacramento Section (March 2007)
"I wanted to let <Rinker & Associates> know I still LOVE my job. I had no idea how much I missed corporate life. This job is proving to be a great fit. I like my manager, the people I work with and am very happy to learn that people here are genuinely interested in helping out. To this day, they still stop by my cube or shout over the cube wall if I need any help or have questions. I wanted to thank you again (I probably wont ever stop) for all your efforts and coaching. I couldn't have done it without you." - - Timothy McMullen, Product/Account Manager, WebEx (August 2006)
“I want to commend you for your work with my student. I talked to her at break during class Monday evening. She is much more at ease, and less angst-ridden. She really enjoyed working with you and said you were extremely helpful. I very much appreciate your willingness to "provide a rudder" to her. I can tell you that I see a definite behavior change in her as a result of your time with her.” - - Alice Jacobs, MBA, Ed. D. University of Phoenix (August 2006)
“Once again, my sincere appreciation to <Rinker & Associates> for your willingness to volunteer as a VIP Audience Member for my MBA class. You earn gold stars for your dedication to the educational process. What you gave to my students is beyond monetary value, which is why I treasure your time and efforts so much.” – Alice Jacobs MBA, Ed. D. St. Mary's College (June 2006)
"Lorraine is a consummate professional with a natural affinity for working with students. She combines real world business acumen with extraordinary interpersonal skills to help students with career issues. Whether it is overcoming obstacles ( both perceived and/or real, ) or seeing new perspectives/opportunities, Lorraine is uniquely qualified to work with college students." - - Alice Jacobs MBA, Ed. D., St. Mary's College (May 2006)
“I came to Lorraine for advice during a career transition from full-time employment to self-employment. She has the ability to focus on my particular needs with such concentration and intent, that when I speak with her I feel as though I am her only client. That speaks volumes about her skills and commitment to helping her clients succeed. Her on-going support, encouragement and sound advice is priceless. Thank you Lorraine!” - - Tamara Wilson, Communications & PR Consultant (May 2006)
"Lorraine has been extremely helpful and timely in providing professional advice and strategy as I am in the process of developing my true, dream career and going back to school for an MBA. Whether I've needed advice on interview tactics, resume building, networking or even school choices, Lorraine has provided insightful feedback and guidance at the most crucial of times. And her advice has worked! :-) Transition and pursuing what you really want in your career can be scary. Lorraine has been a solid source of wisdom and guidance during this time and has added greatly to my sense of peace. She is a person of high standards and genuine caring." - - Eunice Barnett, MBA Student (May 2006)
"As a young career professional, I consider it a privilege to call on Lorraine for advice and counsel. She saw me through a frustrating and stressful year-long job hunt and now that I’ve been in my position for almost two years, Lorraine continues to prove herself a valuable resource as a career advisor and friend. Navigating the intricacies that a career entails — negotiating salaries, interacting with coworkers/management and especially dealing with “the age factor” — can be quite daunting and I have found it extremely helpful to draw upon the wisdom of Lorraine’s experience, which she dispenses freely and kindly." - - Janna Santoro, Managing Editor, Sierra Style Publications (January 2006)
Good news, I got the job! Anyway, I just wanted to say thank you again for all your help. Meeting with you really helped my confidence at the interviews, and I have no doubt they would not have gone so smoothly without your help. – Christopher Johnson, Recent College Graduate, Programmer, RSI (October 2005)
“What makes Lorraine stand out is her passion for what she is doing. Her thoughtful, calm demeanor is very reassuring and makes you feel instantly at ease. She is very well prepared, organized and does her research so that she is able to assist you in every strategic aspect of your career search.” -- Jan North Wilcox, Partner, The Next Step (April 2005)
"In 2004 I opened my own business and was referred to Lorraine Rinker by an associate who gained some great insight on marketing and advertising her business. Lorraine's skills were extremely valuable in assisting me to market my product to the greater Sacramento area. She designed my brochures and business cards, and helped design a portfolio that has advanced my business contacts. I appreciate her intuitive touch and her knowledge in the field of business design and marketing and I highly recommend her to anyone who would like to learn more on marketing their business and designing their business material to match who they are and what they do." - - Linda Moeller, Owner, Completely Fit 4 Life (March 2005)
“Being new to the Sacramento region, being laid off from a job and company I really enjoyed, and then faced with a fierce job market, I met Lorraine at a local Power Search networking group. It was her genuine and thoughtful approach that helped me focus on what 'I' wanted to do in the next phase of my career by searching deep within to find what makes me most happy. That successful approach helped me to jump start my new career in Real Estate!” -- Patricia Carozzi, Realtor, Sirsi and Company (February 2005)
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