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Introduction: Whole U. is a career and life strategy consultancy that supports people in living balanced, purposeful lives. Advising programs are designed to help clients gain clarity, build confidence, and find purpose, in order to pursue their life's work. Whole U. has been ranked as #1 Career Coach, and #1 Life Coach in Boston, by the crowd-sourced review site Yelp. Whole U. Founder, Shannon O'Brien, has helped clients from all over the world (San Francisco to Chicago, and Moscow to Tokyo). She herself has traveled to 35 countries, and continues to open her mind to new people, and cultures.

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Lauren J.

May 27, 2016

I first contacted Shannon because I was no longer enjoying the career I had chosen and, consequently, I felt trapped and unhappy in my job. Before Whole U came into my life, I spent over four years on a seemingly endless journey looking for answers to what I was truly passionate about. Even during our preliminary phone conversation, it was clear that Shannon has a different approach than any other career counselor or advising agency I’d been to. For the first time, I felt that someone actually understood what I was going through. After our initial session together, I realized that she not only has the skills and connections to facilitate a successful career transition but she’s dedicated to helping you look inside yourself and discover what your true passions are. I immediately noticed a transformation in the way I perceive life, and the way I think of myself. I began seeing possibilities where I never imagined there would be. Over the course of our five sessions together, we worked on visualizing my ideal job, narrowing down my personal and professional interests, developing a method for writing compelling cover letters and took a professional looking photo for LinkedIn. I am now confident that I have a positive and meaningful direction to go in and concrete steps to take in getting there. Whole U gave me the creative skills, personal connections and, most importantly, the confidence to believe that I can turn the life I envision into reality.

Larry M.

May 27, 2016

Those of us who don't work in career advising don't really know what we're doing when it comes to changing a career. I'd hire a professional to fix my car, or operate on my heart... so I'd certainly hire a pro to guide my way to my new career. Working with Shannon helped me set up a road map to reach my goal. I learned how to: write a 21st-century resume, re-do my LinkedIn page, and I learned (again) that there's no time like the present to start the first step toward my goal. I learned that my goal isn't ridiculous and could actually provide a huge benefit to people. I really appreciate the holistic approach to Whole U. advising services. Everything in this world is interconnected, whether one believes that in a spiritual or scientific way, and one's career is not excluded from that.

Rachel M.

May 27, 2016

Shannon was immensely helpful to me in a transitioning period of my life. I had just returned to the states after living abroad and was trying to make a mark for myself in my career here in the US. Shannon's breadth of knowledge and connections motivated and encouraged me to jump start my job search. She is kind, brilliant, and so easy to connect with which made our work together very enjoyable. Using advice from Shannon, I fell into my current position which I never would have found without her. I would definitely recommend Shannon and Whole U. to anyone seeking development in their career, community or individual wellness. Only a short while after my sessions with Shannon - I was able to transition into being a practitioner in the Whole U network. This has led to a Whole U. video feature, a development retreat in Cape Cod, co-hosting a styling workshop and access to an amazing network of other Whole U. alums, entrepreneurs, and now friends! Shannon and the Whole U. network have opened so many doors for me professionally - this is a wonderful growth opportunity both professionally and personally.

Monica L.

Jun 11, 2016

After moving to Boston, from Canada, I had no connections, and my career path was not very clear. I was seeking career advice. Signing up with Whole U. proved to be the best choice for me. The five week program with Shannon exceeded my expectations. Not only was I introduced to great new connections in my career field, but Shannon`s motivational skills helped me gain confidence in myself, and my ability to pursue projects I'm passionate about. By the end of my sessions, Shannon had introduced me to several resources, including Toastmasters, and the Small Business Administration. She also helped me get accepted to the Future Boston Alliance business accelerator to develop my side business. By the end of the five weeks, I also had a new job at an industry leading company. Shannon is a great advisor and mentor, and I look forward to more sessions with her. I recommend Whole U. to anyone seeking a balanced, purposeful life!

John D.

Oct 3, 2016

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Shannon was easy to talk to, not pushy and seemed to relate well to me. I appreciate her comments and will be seriously considering the services she can offer.

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
$50 for initial assessment call (introductory rate) $200 for individual strategy session $2,000 for acclaimed 5-week "Whole U. Career Development Program" $5,000 for 10-week "Whole U. Holistic Development Program"
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
(1) Clients begin by filling out this assessment survey, to articulate their goals: (That assessment is found on the homepage of the Whole U. website) (2) We schedule a preliminary 30 min. call to discuss an action plan consisting of advising, resources, or other referrals as appropriate.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
- A Master's in Education from Harvard University. - A Master's in Peace Studies, from ICU in Tokyo Japan - (Rotary World Peace Fellow Recipient) - B.A. Communications, Boston College

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