Testimonials
What clients say about working with Monica
“Through our work, and through Monica’s quiet dignity, I have grown immeasurably.”
On executive search
“I was really glad when I saw Monica on the pitch for our new Chancellor search. I had worked with her before and she was a delight. Her team won the search and we had a successful outcome.”
“I have known Monica for more than 20 years. She placed me circa 2004 as a CHRO and since that time has helped me recruit many senior leaders at two organizations. She is reliable and has sound business judgment.”
“We have talked about her approach with candidates during a search. She makes it a point to stay connected even if there are no specific updates. She does not ‘ghost’ candidates. Your search consultant is representing your institution in the market and it’s important that there be respect for the potentially vulnerable position a candidate might feel they are in.”
“I have been a candidate of Monica’s and also a client over the years. No matter what seat I was in, she treated me with the same dignity and respect. When I was facing a significant career transition, she was one of the few people in the search business who helped me find my voice and get in the market.”
On executive coaching
“The coaching was non-judgmental with Monica asking thought provoking questions that really inspired a lot of introspection and self-discovery on my end.”
“There were ‘aha’ moments for me in coaching when Monica would ask very simple questions that really caused me to pause and [they] generated a paradigm shift in my thought pattern.”
“I’ve had the privilege of working with Monica Burton as my personal coach for the past three years, and the impact on both my professional and personal life has been profound.
What sets her apart is the depth she brings to every conversation. She doesn’t offer surface-level advice — she takes the time to genuinely understand the challenges I’m facing, asking thoughtful questions that help me see my own situation more clearly. That thoroughness has made our sessions consistently valuable, whether we’re working through a business decision or a personal obstacle.
She also carries a quiet dignity that shapes how she shows up in every conversation — calm, grounded, and never rushed, even when the topics are difficult. That steadiness has made it easy to trust her with the things that matter most.
Working with her has become a key part of how I navigate both work and life. I recommend her without hesitation to anyone looking for a coach who combines real substance with genuine presence.”
“Thanks to a carefully structured series of coaching sessions with Monica, I learned to identify the differences between the career options ahead of me, and where the best fit really resided. As a result, I was able to better understand the type of job that truly corresponded with my innate skills and experience. In other words, Monica helped me find the leadership position where I am happiest and where I am contributing the most.
If you want a clear, nuanced, truly open, and deeply personalized approach from your career coach, Monica is simply unparalleled.”