Your Career. Your Vision. Your World.

Learn how our December 2009 Starlet made a $40,000 connection.

Learn how our September 2009 Starlet  saved $8000. 

And it works!  To mark our second anniversary, we asked our clients to tell you what they've achieved with the help of Polish Your Star. Check out these case studies:

Betty Albitz, Financial Advisor, Business & Community Leader - Greater confidence in leading her business forward (Betty also serves as an Advisory Board member for Polish Your Star.)

Wendy Blomseth, Business Owner, Operator - Thriving and growing

Julie Bowman, County Attorney - On track to reach her financial goals

Gretchen Kelly, CPA, Officer - Growing and maturing the practice

Case Study #5

Current status:     Contract employee ; Goal: Transition to full time employment; Opportunity:  2 job offers ; Results:

• Increased important components & overall income
• Added 15% bonus potential and stock options
• 5 more personal days
• Improved technology

Case Study #6

Current status:     50 year-old, outsourced from executive level position at non-profit; Goal: Unsure of what she wants to do; Results:

• Clarified goals
• Network in new ways
• Re-evaluated value in market
• Support
• Sr. level position
• Significant increase in salary
• Negotiated time off for significant personal event

Current Status:  Program coordinator in an urban district experiencing school closings ; Goal: Principal track role; Results:

• Assistant principal position
• Increased visibility and support for career track from supervisor
• 18% percent increase in pay
• 48% increase in overall compensation

What others' have said about Polish your Star and its Founder & President, Julie Moore Rapacki:

"Stepping out of my corporate environment with women in different career paths helped expand my view and
remain accountable and on track with my goals." Corporate Executive 2009

"Julie is a master at helping me to focus my thinking, see new ways to define my value to clients and bring more confidence to my negiotiations. It's helped me entirely re-think my long terms plans for my business" - Advertising Strategy Exec 2009

"Working with a professional coach has opened my thinking to untapped abilities and created fresh strategy awareness. The benefits are beyond my expectations." - Large Law Firm Administrator 2009

"I'm more comfortable and strategic in marketing my personal accomplishments as the result of being part of a Circle." CPA, Firm Officer 2008

"Julie - You are an exemplary presenter, organizer and leader which truly comes through with your When Stars Align series.  While in session you have excellent AV materials and woman-to-woman learning/sharing time.  Your take home work exercises are thought provoking and are a great excuse to think about where we have been, where we are now and where we want to go in the future.  Thank you for your time and talents in creating the When Stars Align series," Wendy Houser Blomseth InBeaute Photography, March 2007

“Julie's professionalism and positive attitude came shining through in our initial meeting. The questions she posed were thought provoking and her insight with respect to my responses helped me focus on what direction I would like to go in my life and career.” Star to Star Coaching client 2007

“As a senior level executive looking to shift my career focus, Julie has been an outstanding resource to help clarify my goals and network in new ways. The expertise Julie has in personal marketing and assessment, particularly for women who need to re-evaluate their own worth in the marketplace, has been most helpful and supportive. Her follow through is exceptional, and I continue to benefit from her advice and counsel.” Star to Star Coaching client 2007

“Julie provided me with a detailed outlined of suggestions and recommendations to assist me with my career and making a possible career change. She was diligent in following up with me and providing any additional assistance needed as well as answering all questions. I feel comfortable seeking additional coaching or advice from Julie. She provided me with excellent coaching at a reasonable cost.” Star to Star Coaching client 2007

“Polish Your Star provided me with tools to leverage of my business skills - particularly in the area of consultant fee negotiation. Additionally, Julie Moore-Rapacki has been a valuable resource in my business network - aiding me in finding high quality sub-contractors as well as referring my company to potential clients.” Star to Star Coaching client 2007

The experienced, research-based perspective you shared with me provided important benchmarks and invaluable “sound bites” that I relied on as I prepared for my negotiation discussions. I can say without a doubt that I owe my level of confidence and ability to articulate my value to my new employer to your input and advice. Star to Star Coaching Client 2006

Julie did a wonderful job. She brings much expertise to this course - a big thanks to her! Participant in Women Venture’s Career and Life Planning for Women class during Fall 2006.

I went in there not knowing much about 6 Sigma and leaving feeling a lot more confident. Thank you!!! Participant in ASTD – Coaching SIG meeting of ASTD –TCC on October 18th, 2006