“When I started working with Zachary, I was tired of being so "solo" as a "solopreneur." I was frustrated by some client relationship dynamics and systems that weren't functioning well, but when I tried to make changes on my own, too little improved for all the effort I was putting in. I needed more support and wasn't sure where to get it until I spoke with him.
Zachary helped right away. He gave me have a wise sounding board, a supportive collaborator in my strategic planning, and someone who really cared about my thriving. He helped hold me accountable to stand up for my best thinking when implementation was tough or uncertain. I managed to make changes that stuck, and, honestly, can't recommend him highly enough!”
- Erica
“Zachary has been instrumental in my transition from an individual contributor to a manager. He's guided me through challenges with interpersonal conflict, adapting to leadership outside of the military, and simply showing me new ways to communicate and understand others. One specific thing that I greatly appreciated about Zachary's communication style is that he rarely told me what to change and instead talked me through the problem until I saw the better path.
I highly encourage anyone looking for a friendly and knowledgeable career coach to reach out to Zachary!”
- David
“I had the pleasure of working with Zachary as my career coach, and I can’t recommend them highly enough. Their ability to listen deeply, ask insightful questions, and challenge me to think differently made a tremendous impact on my career direction. Through our sessions, I gained clarity on my professional goals, learned to communicate my strengths more confidently, and developed a clear, actionable plan for my next steps.
Zachary has an incredible gift for helping you see possibilities where you once saw obstacles. They combine empathy with practical strategy, creating a space that feels both supportive and empowering. I’m truly grateful for their guidance and would recommend them to anyone looking to grow, pivot, or rediscover their professional purpose.”
- Sara
“Zachary Cochran embodies the value of servant leadership. Through three coaching sessions we tackled a wide variety of career issues I had been struggling with. This included work/life balance, setting obtainable and valuable goals, and brevity as a tool in communication. Overall, I would highly recommend Zachary to anyone who needs career coaching. You will start seeing the benefits immediately, and I am sure you will get the same response from anyone else who has had these same sessions.”
- Aaron
“Zachary provided the tools and insight that helped me get the focus, clarity, and direction I needed to expand my growth. Our conversations were a perfect mix of strategy and tactical, with him seeking to understand my specific goals and provide feedback on my approach. Zachary was able to help me quickly and easily identify and understand the challenges I faced and remove the roadblocks and bottlenecks to moving forward to expand my potential. I am looking forward to continued progress and working with him again in the future.”
- Mike
“I needed clarity in my next steps. After thousands of dollars of investments hadn’t provided the solutions for my company’s problems (and bottom line), I hired Zachary—mostly to help me find my footing as I ran the company. Zachary helped me realize that my lack of drive to overcome challenges was the real reason my company was over budget and behind on our product launch initiative. More importantly, he saved me from blowing up 8 years of professional investment by showing me I didn’t have to leave my company to become engaged again. The most important thing about Zachary is he tells the truth—in a gracious, but penetratingly intelligible way. I could not recommend his consult more highly. A ‘must-have.’”
- Steph
“Zachary is super talented at leading people through the process of thinking about their careers to discover and stay within their sweet spot. He has been coaching me for years. Most recently, our sessions led to increased clarity for me regarding what my needs are in a job. Now I am confident I know what is and is not required for me to be happy and engaged in my position and company. I feel a huge debt of gratitude to Zachary for his help. You will likely find yourself coming back to Zachary for help time and time again, as I have.”
- Alex
“Currently, I’m on a full time job search, and working with Cochran Coaching has helped me get a better grasp of what my next steps should be. Whether it’s helping me think of which people to network with, which interview questions to ask, or even how to talk about my strengths, this process has been invaluable considering how much it’s helped me. I feel more focused and confident when applying for positions than I ever have in my 10+ year professional career!”
- Kevin
“I can say with confidence that after taking the SkillScan assessment tool and reviewing the results with Zachary, I’m one step closer to finding my passion and turning it into a career. Through our coaching sessions, Zachary used relevant real-life examples and profound analogies to make sure I had a solid understanding of the results, which provided tremendous insights for me. Additionally, he masterfully weaves the data into key strategies that can be readily deployed for improvement within a current role or to prepare for a career transition. Lastly, Zachary is a man of high character, who stands by the quality of his work and truly believes in the power of this tool to transform your career journey.”
- Jonathan
“Zachary has a keen ability to not only understand complex career-oriented problems but is able to break them down into a manageable size that helps one better understand what direction to pursue in life. One of the major benefits of working with Zachary is that he was able to help me sift through and understand what really matters in the long run when it comes to work/life balance, career path, and life goals. Because of his guidance, I am able to confidently work towards my next step in my career with a better understanding of what I want out of life.”
- Corey
“After one session with Zachary it’s clear that he possesses great wisdom and discernment in general, but especially in regards to how our work connects with our life. He was able to help me clear the mental fog of worry and doubt concerning my job hunt, and his guidance helped me realize and appreciate the skills I already have. The SkillScan assessment was also incredibly helpful in providing clarity and direction in a time where I felt like I had none. Thanks to Zachary for putting me on the path to meaningful work!”
- Gabe
