Testimonials

Words from some happy clients over Launched by Linda's 12 years of operation!

Coaching

Luna T.

I reached out to Linda after moving across the country without a job, feeling burnt out from teaching and facing a period of drastic change. It was an intimidating time, filled with uncertainty and aimless job applications. That's when I discovered Linda on LinkedIn and decided to seek her expertise. Linda was refreshingly honest about the mistakes I was making and provided an insightful career framework that finally gave me the direction I needed. I'm incredibly grateful for her guidance and wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone in need of career/life advice.

Marlee D.

I reached out to Linda for career advice as I was potentially looking to switch careers and was in need of direction. CliftonStrengths was instrumental in analyzing how I can best succeed and use my strengths to my advantage. Linda really helped me think through what I enjoyed most about my occupation as well as what I felt I was missing. I am much more prepared to make a career move now but I also have found ways to make my current job more fulfilling and reframe how I approach any of the negative aspects of my work. Linda is very thoughtful in her advice and suggestions and I look forward to working with her again in the future!

Nicole P.

Linda played a pivotal role in helping me prepare for a second interview with a company I was really excited about. After my initial interview left me feeling frustrated and unsure, I was surprised when they extended an invitation for a second round. That's when I decided to meet with Linda. During our one-hour session, Linda helped me better identify and articulate my strengths. She helped me draft and practice telling CARLA (Linda’s interview preparation framework) stories while giving me great feedback. Her coaching was a game-changer in boosting my confidence and preparation for my second interview. The difference between my first and second interviews was like night and day. I left the second interview feeling optimistic, and I ultimately ended up receiving an offer from the company. Linda's coaching changed my entire experience. She equipped me with all the tools I needed to be confident and successful during the interview process. I would highly recommend Linda to anyone seeking to excel in their career pursuits.

Emily A.

Linda is amazing! I first met Linda by taking her Personal Branding class at BYU while I was a student there. Her expertise and knowledge about personal branding and professionalism was helpful in resume writing, LinkedIn, strengths coaching, and more. I reached out to Linda later on to help me with some personal one-on-one coaching while I was job-searching. I was actively job searching for about 6 months without seeing the results that I was hoping for. Linda helped me to set goals, coached me through applications and interviews, and gave me great advice to help me keep my vision and goals clear. I was able to persevere through some rejections with Linda's help, and in the end, I was able to land the job that I really wanted! I give so much credit to Linda, for helping me and coaching me through my job-search. She is understanding, kind, helpful, experienced, and overall an amazing coach.

Huey H.

I had not interviewed for a job in years and asked Linda for advice on how to approach an in-person interview. It was exactly what I needed! Linda is patient and a great listener. She provided tailored and thoughtful advice. In particular, she taught me how to use her CARLA model (an improvement to the STAR method) to answer behavioral interview questions. Linda's advice and the CARLA model really helped me prepare for my interview - and I ultimately got the job!

Devin W.

There are so many choices that an entrepreneur can make when first starting a business. The one choice you shouldn't hesitate to make is hiring Linda as a CliftonStrengths and Business Coach. Linda was able to walk me through my CliftonStrengths report in a way that made me feel like I was meeting myself for the first time. I discovered things about myself, and the way I work with other people, that I had never realized before our coaching sessions. Once I understood my strengths and how they fit into my daily life, Linda then proceeded to align those strengths with my move to opening a marketing agency and become self-employed. The confidence I gained from our sessions allowed me to take the steps to opening my business with less hesitancy and more clarity. I would consider Linda one of the best investments I have made to my business' launch and I could not be happier with my choice to utilize her knowledge and expertise. I recommend Linda to any entrepreneur, new or seasoned, who is looking to better their outlook on life and business.

Kari M.

Linda is the perfect combination of personality and traits for a career coach. Great listener, approachable, motivational, helps you get to the core root of your problems. I’ll definitely be back if I need more help!

Vitaliy N.

I’m very grateful for the insights I got thanks to Linda. I needed career coaching based on my CliftonStrengths because I felt stuck in my ways and thinking patterns. I’m really glad I found her on LinkedIn. I liked that she asked a lot of questions and really listened. So by the end, I could tell she had a good idea of my goals and values, as well as my personality. In all of my interactions with her (starting from the point of contacting her), she was professional and personable. But most importantly, I left the coaching session with renewed energy and motivation!

Matt P.

I really appreciated Linda's directness and sincere intentions to help me identify how to move forward in my pivoting of careers. She also helped me hone in on my strengths and identify some of the key wants in my next line of work. I am still on the journey, but I have found her guidance and counseling invaluable.

Shannon V.

I highly recommend working with Linda! I completed two coaching sessions with her—career coaching as well as strengths coaching. This helped SO much in jump starting my photography business! Linda is personable, professional, and experienced. She even went the extra mile to follow up with me after my sessions. I have already recommended her to others because I’m so confident in her abilities! Thank you Linda!

Robin G.

I came to Linda with a goal of making a career shift from manufacturing operations to data analytics/engineering. Linda helped me gain clarity in my career search, provided recommendations for online platforms for skillset development, coached me on ways to leverage my network, and guided me in improving my resume and LinkedIn. I had two sessions with Linda and am still working to implement all of the guidance she provided! With Linda's coaching, I was able to secure a new position and am continuing to grow in a career path I am passionate about. I highly recommend Linda's services to anyone working through a career transition!

Sose M.

Linda helped format my resume and it now looks super nice and professional. She gave very helpful feedbacks and insights. She was very patient with me as she was working with a resume that had not been updated in 5 years (yikes lol). I feel so much more confident moving forward with my new and updated resume, thanks to Linda.

Sergio L.

Linda gave great and positive feedback, and was very supportive and encouraging. She is warm and motivating.

Yucong W.

Linda is very effective in coaching. She inspired me to think about it first and then gave me useful suggestions and strategies on how to cope with the current situation. After the session, I felt I knew where to start and how to engage [in my job] more.

Kevin E.

Linda was able to quickly get to know me, make educated suggestions for occupations that would fit me, and encourage me to act on those suggestions.

Bridgette M.

I highly recommend using Launched by Linda. Linda is amazing and very professional. She asks great practice interview questions, and gives honest feedback to help you improve. I cannot say enough good things about this experience! I still remember it months later as the things learned there continue to help me. She helps you get the job you want, not just another job.

Marcos F.

I have had the pleasure of working with Linda since I was a graduate student at Columbia University. She has helped me to organize my resume, to write my cover letter, and to conduct a mock interview which helped me boost my confidence through an intense job hunt. With the support of Linda I was fortunate to get the career position of my dreams soon after graduation. I would definitely continue to seek the support from Linda as I continue to grow professionally.

Jason F.

After having the opportunity to work with Linda on several occasions as one of her clients, I happily recommend her as an outstanding career counselor. Transitioning careers after an extended stay with the same company is a very formidable challenge professionally. I entered graduate school to open opportunities in a different career field, and in the post-graduation phase of the experience, I found that the job-searching and resume writing methods I used many years ago were not getting me noticed by potential employers for job interviews. Despite years of hard-earned career and academic success, I found marketing myself to be a very perplexing problem, and my best attempts to self-teach this skill weren’t yielding much in the way of results. A bit frustrated, I began looking online for professional career counselors who might help me find the traction I needed to improve my self-marketing skills. I discovered Linda’s counseling company, Launched by Linda, and found her expressed values and counseling method to be very much appropriate to my disposition and needs. 

Linda is not only highly competent at what she does, but she also proved very approachable and kind. She helped me specify my strengths and improve my self-understanding so that I could better articulate how my skills may translate to employer needs. I also very much appreciated Linda’s ability to provide accurate feedback in a positive but forthright manner. She offered excellent suggestions to improve my cover letters and gave me spot on suggestions that significantly improved a couple of presentations I put together for my latest job interview. I was confident in the resulting presentations I carried to the discussion and pleased with how I performed after counseling and practicing with Linda in preparation. The job search strategy I employ now is night and day different from my previous approach, and I am beginning to see a much better response rate from potential employers. Thank you for your help, Linda! 

Lisa K.

I called Linda last minute to ask her to help me finish and format my resume. It turned out more professional looking than I could have imagined! I gained so much knowledge about resume editing, because she is a natural teacher and equips her clients with knowledge and skills to succeed. I appreciated her flexibility when I was under a time crunch. Thanks again Linda!

Dara M.

I recommend Launched by Linda to anyone looking to spruce up their resume, cover letter, or in need of coaching. She is amazing! My husband and I have used her services a couple times now and are always so pleased. She didn't just edit them but, gave specific points for improvement. I can't imagine applying for a job or college or anything without having her take a look at my documents first. If you need career counseling or anything don't miss her great expertise and amazing rates!

Darold C.

In the year of 2014, my employer at the time announced a merger with a larger company and a relocation to another state. I was committed to not only find a new job before October of 2014, but to also boost my income by 30%.

Linda challenged me to recreate both my resume and cover letter. Her contribution resulted in clear, concise, and credible documents which eliminated redundant information and included summarized accomplishments. Essentially, I landed the best job of my career to date thereby avoiding unemployment and boosting my income by 45% (more than I had planned). I was highly complimented for my resume and cover letter after receiving the job offer.

I acknowledge Linda for her support and for her commitment in assisting me to fulfill my career dreams. Her ideas are a clear example of the phrase "Good writing is good thinking made visible." I am deeply grateful for the service she provided by helping me advance to the next stage of my career.

Britt C.

Linda breathed life into my resume! She is constantly researching current trends in resume-writing – so I didn’t have to! She condensed all the research into one succinct checklist. She had great suggestions and really brought my resume up-to-date. Her resume is pristine – a perfect person for the job of resume-reviewing. She answered my follow-up questions promptly and always had a good attitude about the process. She didn’t just review my resume – she taught me in the process, helping me to learn and really reflect on my experience. A professor recently told me that about half of people lie on their resume. It's refreshing and comforting having someone you can trust and who can accurately accentuate your best qualities and pertinent experience. Let Linda launch YOU into your perfect job!

Roman G.

I met with Linda to discuss my career ambitions, and how those weighed on my academic journey, during what I would call a mid-degree crisis. I found her to be very understanding of my perspective, and then helped me dig deeper, to help me discover answers and progress on my own - all in an hour session! She also offered suggestions of where to start, and helped me map out steps along the way. She is doing a great job!

Frances C.

I needed resume and essay editing for graduate school and I knew Linda was the person perfect for the job. Linda is a very resourceful editor who helped me improve my resume and essay exponentially. She gave me detailed descriptions of what I needed to improve and add in my documents. I also used my new edited resume to apply to jobs and received more calls back. I am very grateful for all the hard work she put in my documents in order to get them ready for my graduate application. I have no doubt I will come back to Linda for any other document editing needs I may have in the future.

Tyran S.

Thank you Linda for helping me by editing my little sister's college application essays. Here is her response:

Hey got the essays just fine and I love them! I will go make all my revisions today and get them off! First I want to thank you for taking them so seriously in asking someone who you knew could do it better. That meant the world to me. Will you also please give a very heartfelt thank you to Linda for me. What an amazing lady she must be. She is a great writer for sure! I love all the comments she suggested. The essays flow much more smoothly now. She even gave me some great tips of what the "admissions committee" is looking for and it will help me with everything I will write in the future. I would so love to use her skills in the future for job applications and important papers. I will be happy to ever do anything to help her if I can! Wow I am so grateful and feel very confident that I tried my best thanks to you and Linda.

Speaking

Andrea Medina

Global Program Manager - Employee Resource Groups, LinkedIn

I worked with Linda in developing a virtual LinkedIn Rock Your Profile Session for a student group from the National Hispanic Insititute. She is truly an inspirational and knowledgeable speaker and career coach, and I thoroughly enjoyed getting the chance to work alongside her as co-facilitator. Working on a tight turnaround, I was incredibly impressed with Linda's ability to jump right in, develop critical talking points, and deliver a top-notch session. Highly recommend working with Linda!

Meridith Gibbons, EdD

Professional Development Associate, National Association of Colleges and Employers

I highly recommend Linda, her expertise, and dedication to the field of career exploration and professional development. I have known Linda for two years and have worked with her in various capacities. She is deeply involved with our professional development association and has hosted multiple e-learning events. Her publications are abundant and consistent. Linda’s contributions are immeasurable, and I would recommend her without hesitation!

Alyssa Yuen

Assistant Director of Alumni Relations, Columbia University, Teachers College

I worked with Linda on our monthly Teachers College Alumni Career Development Webinars that help our TC students, alumni, and community learn and hone their skills. Linda spoke about Personal Branding, which was presented in an engaging and insightful way and provided our attendees with an action plan on discovering their brand and ensuring that this brand is consistent across various platforms. She was an incredible speaker and resource for our TC community, and we received positive responses for the attendees and viewers of her recorded webinar.

Jeffrey Diritto

Coordinator of Internship Experiences, Virginia Commonwealth University

Linda was a pleasure to work with from start to finish and the information she shared blended perfectly with our universities Together We Transform career development series! Linda does a great job sharing her passion and expertise in a thoughtful and engaged manner. Participants left with multiple ideas and action items to help navigate their personal and professional lives. Linda is an example of the clarity and power that results when we follow our bliss as she lives out her mission of empowering others to discover and fulfill their potential while adding greater meaning to their lives.

Margaret Garry

Associate Director – Hispanic Serving Institutions STEM Program, Texas State University

Linda was a great speaker for a microlearning session for our team. We are nearing the end of a five-year grant, so we want everyone to be able to communicate the awesome work they have done as we present the results of our research and look to our next steps at the conclusion of the grant. Linda provided an hour-long talk about the importance of building our personal brands and how the idea of a personal brand can be applied in many ways across one’s life. She packs a lot of useful information into a relatively short time, and participants walk away with concrete steps they can take to use their brand to communicate their accomplishments.

David Laraway, PhD

Chair - Department of Philosophy, Brigham Young University

I invited Linda to visit with my senior college students on a number of occasions, as I found her to be an engaging presenter whose message was always perfectly pitched to her audience. The information that she presented was timely, accurate, helpful, and masterfully communicated. In fact, my students’ only regret seemed to be that they had not crossed paths with Linda earlier in their college careers. She proved to be an exceptional resource in helping them articulate the value of the skills they had acquired in a way that would be clear to prospective employers. I recommend her enthusiastically.

Lisa Sledge, JD

Founder, Freedom for Resilient Women

Linda created a pre-recorded presentation for our nonprofit organization to help single mothers returning to school carefully consider the pros and cons of higher education, best ways to prepare for a return to school, and give them helpful approaches to exploring different training and education options. We have received incredibly positive feedback from everyone who has viewed her presentation and hope to have her back again and again. Linda's careful, thoughtful, experienced advice helps our viewers avoid the pitfalls and detours that would otherwise create unnecessary detours and costly mistakes.

Nicole Bay

Linguistics Instructor, Brigham Young University

For several years now I have invited Linda to my career explorations class as a guest speaker. She teaches my students about personal branding. I love having her in class. She is knowledgeable, organized, and personable. Her presentations are vibrant and interactive. She engages the class through relevant, thought-provoking questions and carefully crafted visuals. Linda gives each student a worksheet to help them understand and develop their own brand. She then details how this information can be used on an effective LinkedIn profile. The students love her! Semester after semester they rate her as one of the top-rated speakers. I enthusiastically recommend Linda as a speaker and presenter.

Erin Weist

Founder & CEO, AspireHer

Linda was one of our stand-out speakers at Aspire Her 2020. Her presentation on "Building a Business of Authenticity and Expertise" was well-received and continued to be viewed online even after the conference ended. We were thrilled to have her involved and appreciated her professional manner and timely communication. Linda is a remarkable presenter with a clarity of message that is both refreshing and instructive!

Nancy Turley, PhD

Visiting Assistant Professor - Department of Linguistics, Brigham Young University

I teach a university course designed to help students consider what they can do with their major once they graduate from college. Linda Evans came each semester to help us understand the importance of preparation before the actual day of application came. Her presentations were clear, logical, illustrated, and motivating. I was always impressed by Linda's delivery and selection of what to share that would make an impact on my students' success! I appreciated both her willingness to contribute and her skill in public speaking that conveyed crucial information. I've missed her being here at our institution.

Shelley Hunter

Founder & Podcast Host, Faithful Career Moves

Linda Evans is a true personal branding expert with a firm grasp on how to help people tap into their strengths. As I interviewed her and have sought counsel from her since, I have been impressed by her ability to deliver guidance and advice in a way that is both easy to understand and actionable. Some of the things we talked about nearly a year ago still echo in my mind as I think more deeply about career paths and the ultimate goal for clients. For people or organizations who do not fully understand that we ALL have a personal brand (and need to leverage it), I encourage you to seek out Linda for coaching and/or public speaking on this topic. She's the best.

Lisa Johnson

Adjunct English Professor, Brigham Young University

I worked with Linda Evans for two years. I have requested her to be a guest speaker in my Technical Communication classes every semester she was available. She has presented for my classes at least 20 times on subjects such as writing good résumés and cover letters, using LinkedIn, professional networking, applying to graduate school, preparing for job interviews, and working with a mentor. My students loved her presentations. She changed them every time to reflect the latest information and to engage her audience. Many of my students credit Linda for building their confidence in applying for jobs and for helping them get the jobs they wanted.

I loved working with Linda because she was always professional and served as a good example of how to give oral presentations (another course topic). Linda is classy and the students considered her a credible source and asked her many questions. I also sought Linda's professional advice several times myself. I have watched her webinar on personal branding and have learned many things through associating with Linda. Linda made me look like a better teacher when she presented in my classes, and I highly recommend working with her in the future.

Leslie Huber

YouTuber, Business and Tech for Your Future

Linda speaks in a way that is relatable and empowering. She stands by her convictions and masterfully allows others the space and guidance to become the best version of themselves. Over the years I have seen Linda’s consistent determination and passion for self improvement. She truly loves what she does, and hearing her speak undoubtedly inspires her listeners to raise their sights, make bold, informed decisions, and blaze meaningful trails. I honestly couldn’t recommend Linda more for her broad knowledge base, her thoughtful and reflective nature, and her poise and confidence. Launched by Linda was a highlight on our channel!

Estela Marquez

Academic Advisor, Brigham Young University

Linda was instrumental in helping the counselors of BYU's Summer of Academic Refinement program (SOAR) learn about how to create and maintain an effective Emotional First Aid Kit. She trained the counselors to recognize areas where they needed to stop and take care of their own needs before they could help the students under their care. Linda's impact on the counselors' well-being was manifested in their performance when the demands of the SOAR program came upon them. They responded gracefully to pressure and stressful moments. After seeing the fruits of Linda's presentation, I invited her to present to a group of young women in my church. I am grateful for the opportunity to expose these youth to such important skills early in their lives.

Savannah Gow

Events Manager - Career Services, Brigham Young University

We had the privilege of having Linda present at our Embracing Diversity in the Workplace panel this last year and we are so happy she joined us. Linda was very professional and easy to work with when planning the event and did a great job during the event as well. Students who attended the webinar highlighted her contribution as empathic, easy to apply to many personal situations, sincere, and reliable. We would love to have Linda present at future events.

Rebeca Brockbank

Assistant Activity Coordinator, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Linda did an incredible job preparing and presenting for our workshop. She is an impressive speaker, her style is engaging and enthusiastic. The information she presented was thorough and detailed and brought new insights to the topic. Her presentation provided memorable motivation for all our participants. So glad we were able to work with you!

Sophie Dallimore

Student, Brigham Young University

Linda presented on personal branding in my career preparation class for Linguistics majors. I really enjoyed how engaged she was with the class; it really was a unique and fun experience to have a presenter who was so involved with the class! I loved her message on how important personal branding is and how you have a personal brand regardless of if you put effort into it or even want one. I had never thought of it in this way before. She was so charming and connected to her audience well, which is likely a result of the work she's put into her own personal brand. She inspired me to fill out her worksheet and see what values align with who I am so that I can develop them. I really appreciated all of the information and it has definitely been the most applicable knowledge I have gained from any of my classes. I hope she keeps doing what she does, because it is inspiring to watch how passionate she is about her life.

Stephanie Ellis

Nurse Case Manager at Intermountain Healthcare

Linda has a great stage presence. She was a natural at interacting with the audience and soliciting participation. She was knowledgeable about the topic and presented in a way that was engaging and interesting. I wouldn’t hesitate to invite her to present again! Everyone in the group felt enriched at the end.

Stephen C.

I hired Linda to edit my resume and she could not have been more helpful. Linda is a true professional. She stays current with formatting trends and is a very effective communicator. She is prompt and her suggestions are clear and honest. Within one edit she was able to take my resume to the next level and I could not be more satisfied. It's hard to go wrong when you CHOOSE LINDA! So glad I came to you, Linda!

Kyle D.

I highly recommend Launched by Linda. Not only is Linda a freelance career coach, she is also a Career Counselor at Columbia University School of Social Work. When I was applying for graduate school programs, I needed help updating my CV for my different applications. I sought out help from Linda and wasn't disappointed with the advice I received. 

She told me what admissions committees look for and what small edits I could make to my CV to make it more appealing. After reviewing my CV she suggested a few key edits that made the document easier to read, more organized, and highlighted certain positions, skills, and awards I received. Her expertise was very helpful.

I'm so grateful for Linda's insight, it really helped me in the admissions process. I am still waiting to hear back from all of the graduate school programs I applied to but I recently found out I was accepted to Columbia University School of Nursing's Masters Direct Entry/Doctor in Nursing Practice program. Thank you Linda!

Ben T.

Linda was very professional and was very quick to respond to my needs and she gave me great information! I had a resume that was in desperate need of attention and she was able to give me clear and precise advice and comments on how I could amend and improve the look and detail of my resume. Frankly, I was surprised by the level of detail of her comments on how I could fix things and why certain fixes were important, and she also provided an exemplar/rough draft of what exactly it could look like with these changes. I'd recommend her to anyone (especially students) who really need help improving their resume. Thanks Linda!

Chanelle B.

I reached out to Linda when I needed help with my resume. She got back to me in a heartbeat! I'm so glad I got a fresh perspective on things I could change or edit. I'm so happy with the way my resume looks now! I could tell she really cared about helping me. She was detailed and available for questions and follow-up. I recommend her services hands down! Thank you so much Linda!!

Tim L.

Linda has edited my college papers, resume, curriculum vitae, and dental school application documents for over 4 years now. She has ample experience and has been fundamental in helping me get accepted to the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine, University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine, and A.T. Still University Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health. Thanks to her tips, I could take my pick of where I wanted to attend graduate school! In addition, because of her editing skills and personalized advice, I have been hired at practically every job to which I have applied. Her help has been one of the best career investments I could have ever made. Thank you very much, Linda!

Sean I.

I don't know Linda personally but I was advised to get help from her with my college application essay and I gotta say, Linda has insane skills. I not only received great advice from her, but she even took the time to rearrange my paragraphs and even sentences within the paragraphs not only to make it flow better but to make my application more interesting. Then, she taught me some cool tricks about sentence placing to make an essay more fun to read. So basically, with Linda's magic I felt very confident and satisfied with the essay that I turned into the college. I also know that if anyone is looking to get into a college that they are desiring to go to, they HAVE to get their essay edited by Linda because her skills are beyond professional and she will put in just as much time to help you as a family member would because she really cares about your success. Thanks Linda!

Trent W.

Linda did a great job reviewing my resume and personal statement for a post-graduate program I applied to. I definitely recommend taking advantage of her services!