Client Results
VIDEO TESTIMONIALS
GOVERNMENT AND NON-PROFIT
"Khara's coaching program allowed me to explore areas of my career and professional development in unexpected ways.”
“After just a few minutes of conversation, Khara picks up on growth opportunities and areas for development, and allows you to charter your own path forward. I cannot recommend her program enough!"
ROWAN BOST
DIRECTOR OF GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS AND PUBLIC POLICY
“Working with Khara over the last several months was a wonderful experience.”
“After being laid off following 13 years in the same role, I knew I wanted a change but wasn’t sure how to navigate the next step. Khara’s values exercises helped me clarify exactly what I was looking for and focus my job search. She also prepared me for interviews with realistic practice and guidance that helped me show up confidently and professionally. I’m thrilled to be starting today as a Senior Directing Attorney at the Youth Law Center, and I’m incredibly grateful for Khara’s support.”
Linnea Nelson
Senior Civil Rights Attorney / Strategic Policy Leader
"I reached out to Apex Coaching and Khara to help me with that process, and they were amazing from the beginning.”
“Not only did Khara assist me in a job search in a difficult market, but she really helped me make the search more intentional... Ultimately, I was successful. I achieved my goals and found a new position that worked great for what I was looking for at this stage of my career."
Sarah Belter-Pylant
Former SEC / Commercial Litigation and Regulatory Attorney
IN-HOUSE
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"Her coaching sessions are always insightful, constructive, and motivating, giving me a clear sense of direction and purpose."
"I highly recommend Khara as a coach. She possesses a deep understanding of the legal profession, complemented by her outstanding ability to provide guidance and support to clients at all levels.”
Khris Johnson-DeLoatch
Counsel at University of Maryland Medical System -
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"Khara was incredibly helpful as I navigated the next step in my career."
“I especially valued the opportunity to talk through different opportunities and, in the process, gain clarity on my own core values—understanding what I could compromise on and what was truly non-negotiable. Khara brought perspective, guidance, and genuine thoughtfulness to every conversation, and I am deeply grateful. I recommend her without hesitation!"
ALISON R. LEVINE SENIOR
VICE PRESIDENT, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE AT BLACKSTONE | FORMER ASSISTANT DIRECTOR AT SEC -
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"Khara transformed my perspective on how to approach my professional career."
“I highly recommend seeing her, even if you aren’t looking to change jobs or professions... I cannot recommend Khara enough."
AMANDA C. SCHWARTZ
MONETIZATION PRODUCT COUNSEL AT TIKTOK -
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"Khara was enormously helpful during my job search process."
“Drawing from her wealth of experience, Khara provided practical guidance... She is also level-headed and warm, which made the entire process less intimidating."
Elizabeth Arkell
Product and Regulatory Counsel at Marqeta -
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"Khara has been an amazing advisor to me."
“She has been gently guiding me towards techniques I can use on a daily basis to ground myself and keep perspective... she understands the pressures of being an attorney (having been one herself). We should all be lucky enough to have Khara as a coach."
VIVIAN TANG HADIS
MANAGING PRINCIPAL AT ODYSSEY INVESTMENT PARTNERS | GENERAL COUNSEL, COMPLIANCE OFFICER -
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""Khara is a great resource— she provides direction and structure to areas where you might feel uncertainty."
“She is a particularly great resource for lawyers as she knows the ins and outs of BigLaw and what that career can be. I would highly recommend Khara as a terrific coach."
Megan Leeds
Senior Counsel at Coller Capital
C-SUITE AND FIRM LEADERSHIP
“I cannot recommend working with her highly enough."
"Khara is great - working with her allows me to identify and understand priorities and pursue a focused approach.”
Ruxandra Cana
Managing Partner Brussels Partner in Chemical Life Sciences
"I've had the privilege of working with Khara during a pivotal time as a technology leader, and she's been an absolute game-changer.”
“What sets Khara apart is her rare combination of deep legal industry knowledge and practical coaching skills that actually move the needle... If you're a technology leader looking for someone who truly understands the landscape and can help you level up, I can't recommend Khara highly enough."
Jared Kaplan
Chief Information Officer
"My time with Khara is probably one of the highest-value hours of the month."
“Khara is very accessible and a great listener. Talking with her helps me organize my thoughts around my goals and feel grounded rather than unfocused or overwhelmed."
Robyn Crowther
Regional Managing Partner CA Partner in Commercial Litigation
OTHER INDUSTRIES
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"Khara was a brilliant coach - empathetic, a great listener and most importantly, action-oriented."
“Over the course of our sessions I developed a number of new habits that will continue to serve me in my career for years to come."
Stephanie Armstrong
Managing Partner at Beaumont Nathan Art Advisory -
"Since working with her, I have moved from merely submitting resumes to securing interviews."
"I had the opportunity to work with Khara and Apex Coaching during a critical transition in my career as a global health communications leader... She helped me craft a strong, clear resume that I feel confident sharing with recruiters... Since working with her, I have moved from merely submitting resumes to securing interviews, which confirms that her resume guidance and networking strategies are effective."
Aliza Hasham
Strategic Communicator | Former TV Producer | 3x Telly Award Winner -
"I highly recommend Khara for anyone seeking career guidance and development."
“Her expertise in career coaching provides invaluable insights and strategies tailored to individual needs... After updating my resume, I received an interview for an advisor role the very same day. If you're looking to elevate your career or explore new opportunities, Khara at Apex Coaching is an excellent choice."
Haley Melander
Digital Commerce, Sales & Marketing Professional -
"If you're feeling stuck, I highly recommend a conversation with Khara!"
"My job hunt had grown stale, so I scheduled a call with Apex Coaching. Khara gave my resume and LinkedIn profile a review with fresh eyes and offered easy, tangible suggestions... Khara was encouraging and really worked with me to offer strategies authentic to me and applicable to my industry (HR).”
Lydia Buurma
People Operations Professional
LAW FIRM ASSOCIATES
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"I found the coaching sessions with Khara to be exceptionally beneficial in facilitating my integration and enhancing my communication with colleagues at the firm."
"As a new associate transitioning from a different background, I found the coaching sessions with Khara to be exceptionally beneficial in facilitating my integration and enhancing my communication with colleagues at the firm... enabling me to focus on and accelerate my professional development."
Alex Kaung Myat Ahkar
Energy Transactions Associate | Fulbright Scholar from Myanmar -
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"Khara's multidisciplinary background combines practical experience with insider perspective on the skills needed to help legal professionals thrive."
“What sets Khara apart is her compassionate approach to coaching; she truly meets her clients where they are, holding them accountable while providing achievable benchmarks."
Brittney L. Denley
Investigations & White-Collar Defense Associate -
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"I greatly appreciated my time working with Khara."
She is very knowledgeable about the profession and very thoughtful about ways to succeed at both micro and macro scales. Khara regularly asked very incisive questions that helped guide me to identify areas of development, and she was helpful in setting up touchpoints for accountability..."
Bill Toth
Intellectual Property Litigation Associate -
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"Khara is an excellent coach who provides meaningful and actionable advice."
“She brings very valuable insight into every session and has really helped me clarify my own thinking and approach to challenges and their solutions. She’s a terrific thought partner!"
Surya Kundu
Associate in Consumer Products Litigation -
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"Khara's insight and guidance has been invaluable to my career and my daily practice."
“Khara's deep understanding of working relationships at all levels of law practice enables her to recognize issues I had never before considered, and she has the experience and skill set to effectively address them."
Alexander Avery
Associate in Commercial Litigation -
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"During a 12-month period, Khara helped me achieve my goals of becoming a more confident public speaker and a better networker."
“Based on the results that I have achieved so far with Khara's help, I could not recommend her enough for lawyers at all levels."
Elliot Letts
Associate in International Trade & Regulatory Compliance -
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"Khara was immensely helpful after my move to a new law firm."
“She helped me with integration issues, and was an excellent sounding board for various career related steps... I truly benefited from her coaching."
Niyati Ahuja
Dispute Resolutions Associate | Founder Indian Women in International Arbitration
PARTNERS AND COUNSEL
PARTNERS AND COUNSEL
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"Khara is a gifted and skilled coach who helped me grow in my career and make moves when the time was right."
“Her intuition is as sharp as her professionalism, and she provided many useful tools to help identify my genuine goals and maximize my potential... highly recommend her for all stages of career professionals."
Jenny Karpinski Singh
Partner in Consumer Product Litigation -
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"Khara is a great coach."
“Her questions help pinpoint what underlying stumbling block is getting in the way, and then her suggested strategies lead to real improvement... I can't recommend her highly enough!"
Emma Marshak
Litigation and Judgment Enforcement Counsel -
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"She is an outstanding career coach for legal professionals at any level of their career."
"I cannot recommend her highly enough. Khara has a deep understanding of the legal profession, a strategic mindset, and a calm, supportive presence that instills both comfort and confidence.”
Philip R. Schatz
Partner in Litigation & Dispute Resolution -
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"Khara is someone you want to have in your corner."
“Time and time again, she has helped me understand myself better, and I’ve become a better colleague, communicator, and lawyer as a result. Khara is a fantastic coach and I recommend her with great enthusiasm."
Drew Harris
Partner in Investigations & White-Collar Defense -
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"Khara was a fantastic resource to support my professional development as a senior associate."
“And also when coming back from parental leave. She is very familiar with the legal industry and inner workings of law firms and was able to tailor her coaching to that environment."
Karen Bruni
Partner in Energy Enforcement and Compliance
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"Khara is a gifted and skilled coach who helped me grow in my career and make moves when the time was right."
“Her intuition is as sharp as her professionalism, and she provided many useful tools to help identify my genuine goals and maximize my potential... highly recommend her for all stages of career professionals."
Jenny Karpinski Singh
Partner in Consumer Product Litigation -
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"Khara is a great coach"
“Her questions help pinpoint what underlying stumbling block is getting in the way, and then her suggested strategies lead to real improvement... I can't recommend her highly enough!"
Emma Marshak
Litigation and Judgment Enforcement Counsel -
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"She is an outstanding career coach for legal professionals at any level of their career."
"I met Khara through the New York City Bar. She is an outstanding career coach for legal professionals, and I cannot recommend her highly enough... Khara has a deep understanding of the legal profession; a strategic mindset; and a calm, supportive presence that instills both comfort and confidence.”
Philip R. Schatz
Partner in Litigation & Dispute Resolution -
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"Khara is someone you want to have in your corner."
“Time and time again, she has helped me understand myself better, and I’ve become a better colleague, communicator, and lawyer as a result. Khara is a fantastic coach and I recommend her with great enthusiasm."
Drew Harris
Partner in Investigations & White-Collar Defense -
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"Khara was a fantastic resource to support my professional development as a senior associate"
“and transition back to law firm life after parental leave... She is very familiar with the legal industry and inner workings of law firms and was able to tailor her coaching to that environment..."
Karen Bruni
Partner in Energy Enforcement and Compliance
STUDENTS
“She helped me think critically about situations and respond to circumstances with effective, intentional actions."
"Khara really took the time and effort to understand the uniqueness of my role and individual concerns I wanted to address, and she worked with me in partnership to help me achieve my goals.”
Meredith Coolidge
J.D. Candidate at Northeastern University School of Law
“Her guidance and mentorship has significantly contributed to my professional and personal growth."
"[Khara] provided a strategic and tailored approach, and offered invaluable advice pertaining to handling stress, time management, communication, and career planning.”