"I was lost and had tried everything, but my job search was clearly hitting a wall. I needed support, accountability, and a framework with clear steps each week so I could actually see progress and rebuild confidence in myself. I needed a process and someone who could help me trust it. All of that (and more!) I found at Cultivated Culture, working with Forrest and Austin. Their framework, spreadsheets, videos, materials, tips, and suggestions cut through all the noise out there and helped me focus on what really matters. They helped me learn as I went, stay grounded through the lows, and keep moving forward. It was a humbling, inspiring, and incredibly positive experience that I would recommend to anyone. Having Austin and his team in my corner was huge and helped me eventually land three offers! (And yes, I read stories like this before and didn’t believe them, but trust me… I did it!) 10/10 for them, super recommended!"

" Forrest was very helpful, I was able to receive a 68% salary increase with his help. I get anxious and lacked confidence, he was there for me every step of the way to provide much needed guidance. The methodology really works! If you follow the guidance, results will show, I am the proof."

"A “squiggly career” probably best defines my professional path as a generalist, having worked across many (albeit related) industries and roles in my 20s and early 30s. The challenge I faced in my job search—following a postgraduate degree and relocating back to the UK post-pandemic—was navigating a newly stratified workplace, where job descriptions had become more specialized. Additionally, as a mid-career professional, I also encountered the challenge of workforce juniorization. Through very thoughtful sessions with Forrest, along with the online material provided by Austin, we crafted a strategy that was clever, well-evidenced, and ultimately worked like a charm. I cannot recommend this course highly enough if finding a great job is important to you—you are in very good hands."

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"I was navigating the challenges of working in a niche market. One of my biggest hurdles was crafting a resume that truly captured the complexity and impact of my job functions. To make matters tougher, I was stuck in a toxic work environment with a boss who made staying in the job intolerable. I knew I needed a fast and effective strategy to jumpstart my career search. That’s when I turned to Cultivated Culture for coaching. The guidance I received helped me identify the right employers to approach, and I even built a personal website to showcase my projects clearly and effectively... The process took about six months and the results were worth it. I landed a role with a $35k raise and found a much healthier work environment. This journey reinforced a powerful lesson: the way you present your technical skills directly defines your value. A huge shout out to Forrest for helping me reflect my expertise in a way that truly resonated with employers! If you’re in a similar spot, remember: your skills have value—sometimes you just need the right tools and guidance to highlight them."

"I am a digital/product designer with over 6 years of experience helping B2B/B2C/e-commerce companies from building digital products to marketing them. I was with my previous company for 4.5 years due to the work visa, and I have been out of the job market for a while. When I was laid off, I felt overwhelmed and struggled to keep up with my job search in 2025. I joined a 2-week cohort with another career coach, but I feel helpless afterward. During the job search, I have had numerous questions about various situations. I decided to join Cultivate Culture because of the clarity Austin provided in building my career. And, the job guarantees commitment in the contract. I worked with Forrest. He was sympathetic and gave me clear directions to optimize my materials. He is the best! I also emailed Adriana questions while Forrest was on leave. She provided me with great answers and support as well. The cultivated culture has professional coaches. I recommend the team 10 out of 10. The program helped enhance my resume by incorporating mini-case study bullet points, clarifying my strengths and achievements using the Task -> Outcome -> Impact structure. It provided insights on optimizing my LinkedIn profile, including the cover photo, endorsements, and experience sections. I learned the importance of crafting specific outreach messages to improve networking success. Additionally, I gained valuable strategies for interview preparation, emphasizing the importance of researching interviewers and asking meaningful questions. Overall, the program has made me feel supported and less isolated in my journey."

"Before I found Cultivated Culture, I was feeling stuck and frustrated in my job search. Despite having over a decade of HSE experience and tailoring countless applications, I was barely getting interview calls. I was really struggling to stand out and navigate the Canadian job market effectively. Working with my coach Adriana completely changed the game for me. She helped me shift my focus from just applying online to building real connections and showcasing my value through tailored outreach and value validation projects. Her guidance on how to position my international experience and align it with Canadian industry expectations was incredibly impactful. That led to a renewed sense of confidence, higher response rates from hiring managers, and a more strategic, data-driven approach to my job search."

"I have been following Austin's LinkedIn posts and blogs for years before signing up for the coaching program. I appreciate the fact that the program has taught me a very important lesson that I can apply to any type of relationship building (beyond job hunting). The lesson is relationship building works best when you shift from the mentality of "can you be nice and do this for me?" to "what I can do for you? what challenges can I help you with?". Focus on understanding the other party's needs and challenges and how you can help them solve their problems pays off in the long run. This program really drives the point home."

"I’m a digital marketer focused on transitioning from corporate to a high-impact startup role where I’m compensated for the real value I drive, with over five years of experience managing large-scale growth and performance programs. When I signed up for coaching, my biggest challenge was figuring out how to truly stand out with my resume, build meaningful relationships through networking, and clearly identify what a genuinely great opportunity looked like so I could commit to it fully instead of second-guessing myself. At 27, I knew I deserved more and didn’t want to stay in my role forever—I felt strongly that I needed a strategic pivot to put my career on the right long-term path, but in a tough job market I wasn’t confident I knew what actually worked, so I invested in Cultivated Culture for the accountability, structure, and guidance of experts who had successfully helped hundreds of people do exactly what I was trying to do. The most valuable part of the coaching for me was learning that networking is ultimately the foundation of any strong career and that it needs to be an ongoing, intentional practice, not something you only turn on when you’re actively job hunting."

"When facing my job hunt, there were plenty of challenges. I'd given it a shot in a tough tech job market with what I'd already learned from my business graduate program and the general knowledge about networking, resumes, etc. and I wasn't seeing results. I wanted to invest in CC's coaching because I saw the rigor and time-tested best practices; I felt that this program would help me optimize and maximize my chances. I appreciated that they advocated for getting your dream job and not settling regardless of the circumstances. My main goal with my job hunt was to not have any regrets and know that I did all that I could, and I'm confident with the program's support that I did. The most valuable part of the coaching I received was the care and consistency of the support I got from Forrest - he shared plenty of knowledge, wisdom, accountability and encouragement in a process that can be demoralizing at times! I'd also mention the DJS course and general CC content; there were countless nuggets of wisdom and principles that I'll continue to use throughout my career - like the "double nope". The program changed my approach to job hunting and networking for life, and I know it'll continue to pay dividends."