Keynote Speaking and Workshop Reviews & Testimonials
"Megan is a very enthusiastic and engaging keynote speaker. We had the pleasure of working with her in April as she presented a variation of her keynote, Discover. Act. Engage. for our monthly event, where she showed our audience firsthand the power of connections. Our event with Megan was one of our most talked about events and it left our attendees uplifted and energized to make new connections and achieve their someday goals.
If you are looking for a keynote for your next event and are looking for something that is different and that gets your audience excited and engaged achieving results, look no further than Megan. I highly recommend her for your next event and look forward to working with her again in the future." Shane Cicero
President Social Media Breakfast Madison |
"The event was for our employees and the young adults in their lives (16+ yrs. old). Megan did a fantastic job, it was one of our highest attended events. Megan is engaging and is a dynamic speaker. We enjoyed working with Megan. She really spent a lot of time with our team listening to what our objectives were and customizing the presentation. I would definitely recommend pursuing her. I think she really related well to our employee audience and to the young adults that attended the session. We would have Megan back anytime."
Michele Post
Co-Lead Women’s Business Resource Group American Family Insurance |
"Excellent presentation and presenter. Overall I enjoyed the following:
1. Excellent handouts (included a "reference card" with definitions of the strengths
2. Were able to interact and make connections with others at the presentation
3. Presenter passionate about the material and got me excited about it too
4. Appreciated we could ask questions during the presentation" – 2015 DreamBank Participant
1. Excellent handouts (included a "reference card" with definitions of the strengths
2. Were able to interact and make connections with others at the presentation
3. Presenter passionate about the material and got me excited about it too
4. Appreciated we could ask questions during the presentation" – 2015 DreamBank Participant
"Megan is an expert and has personality with what she does. She is great and I love her professionalism and high level of relate-ability. I definitely feel comfortable negotiating and it’s powerful. I love it. I’m very happy with this session. Thank you for giving a lot of time in the evening to practice these skills. Best part of the day and the most applicable. Thank you so much for this boost!!" – 2013 Participant at Iowa New Leadership Institute.
Coaching Reviews & Testimonials
– Kevin Bruns, Lab Assistant
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Getting help from Megan was one of the best decisions I could have made regarding my career. Before I began my time with her I had been struggling to find a job for months without success. I started to become disheartened, and sending out applications began to feel like throwing a letter in a bottle out into the ocean. I knew something had to change if I wanted to see results so I went to Megan for help.
I did not know what to expect at our first meeting, but I was immediately impressed. Some of my favorite traits about Megan are how supportive and confident she is, and they were apparent from day one. Her confidence in career advising has been earned through years of hard work and real experience, and her optimism is absolutely infectious. Together we sat down and created a personalized plan along a timeline of my choosing to turn my career search into a force to be reckoned with. Over the next few weeks Megan helped me improve in every aspect of my search from general goals down to the smallest details. We covered topics including identifying personal strengths, résumé and cover letter writing, creating a standout LinkedIn profile, interview and negotiation techniques, self-evaluation and improvement practices, and effectively networking to foster additional career opportunities. |
Megan has an incredible depth of knowledge in all of those topics and did an excellent job passing that knowledge on to me. Megan taught me how to make an outstanding impression on potential employers, but she also taught me the reasoning behind everything we were doing. Now I am confident applying what I have learned to any career search I may have in the future, which is a priceless lifelong skill to have.
After I had finished my time with Megan I had a completely new outlook on my career search and a confidence that I finally had the tools at my disposal to take my future into my own hands. The very next job I applied to I got an immediate response from their company’s recruiter. Within one week I had a phone interview with him, had an on-site interview the week after that, and got an email with a job offer three days later. I was absolutely floored. I was so nervous throughout the process, but Megan was there the whole time supporting me, answering questions I had, and making sure I was confident for each step along the way. Now I am in a career path that I love, and I cannot thank Megan enough for everything she has done. She is more than just a talented career coach, she is a true friend.
After I had finished my time with Megan I had a completely new outlook on my career search and a confidence that I finally had the tools at my disposal to take my future into my own hands. The very next job I applied to I got an immediate response from their company’s recruiter. Within one week I had a phone interview with him, had an on-site interview the week after that, and got an email with a job offer three days later. I was absolutely floored. I was so nervous throughout the process, but Megan was there the whole time supporting me, answering questions I had, and making sure I was confident for each step along the way. Now I am in a career path that I love, and I cannot thank Megan enough for everything she has done. She is more than just a talented career coach, she is a true friend.
Throughout my job search I had the help of Ilsa May, and I can honestly say I would have had a much harder time if she was not there to help me. Not only did she go over my resume but she also helped prepare me for interviews and build my professional network. She has helped me to transform my collegiate resume to a professional one and is always available whenever I need help wording some of my experiences. I cannot think of anyone else I would trust to not only provide me with encouragement, but to also give constructive feedback on any of my professional documents. Not only does Ilsa’s skill set make her awesome to work with but her personality is something that I really value. She is extremely upbeat and always positive. Also she is willing to put in the time and effort to whatever it is you might need help with in your professional or soon to be professional career. I have nothing but positive things to say and would highly recommend seeking out the opportunity to work with Ilsa.
– Stephanie
– Stephanie
I enlisted Megan's help in my job search process because I hadn't applied to jobs or interviewed in five years and was a bit rusty. First thing, she helped me update and tailor my resume and cover letter. My next step in the process was a Skype interview and Megan prepared me by coaching me on the do's and don'ts of Skype interviewing. Not only did Megan refine my interviewing skills, but the biggest area of impact was the way she built my confidence. She made herself available to me 24/7 for when I wanted to go over questions or get advice. She played an integral part in my ability to land my new position. I couldn't recommend Megan more to anyone seeking to make a change or transition in their career.
– Abbie Day, College Athletic Advisor |
Ilsa has been a great asset with helping optimize my networking and interview skills. When I was in college, Ilsa presented a seminar before a Career Fair, during which she gave helpful tips on professional etiquette and networking strategies. Even after graduation, I have continued to seek Ilsa’s expertise. Recently, she guided me through the process of adjusting the format of my resume from collegiate to professional. With Ilsa’s insight and advice, I was able to constructively highlight my experience and skills. I highly recommend Ilsa as a professional development resource. She is very knowledgeable and fun to work with! She has certainly aided in the achievement of my career goals.
– Kaleen
– Kaleen