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A Path That Fits
Categories: Health and Medical Counseling & Mental Health Professional Services Life Coach Counseling & Mental Health, Life Coach [Edit]
649 Irving St(between 7th Ave & 8th Ave)
San Francisco, CA 94122
Neighborhood: Inner Sunset
(415) 279-9900
- By Appointment Only:
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47 reviews for A Path That Fits
47 reviews in English
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Review from Jared D.
San Francisco, CA
1/8/2012
In the words of the great Charlie Chaplin, "words seem so futile, so feeble." I can say Daniel Fine has been one of the most inspirational people I have ever met. I did not know that after meeting him and spending time with him my life would change so dramatically.
I came to Daniel in need of some clarity around my career. I found his focus was not the straight forward, drill into a Career evaluation/ assessment approach. With me, he took more of the "Big Picture" approach and we spent a lot of time around this to help understand how my values and interests pertained to my career.
His support, encouragement and consistent insightful feedback brought my work and life balance to a level I never thought I could get to. He loves what he does and it is so transparent in the way he takes complicated and chronic issues and helps you to find clarity around them. I always felt he had my well being and success as his priority and we worked together with diverse strategies to get me to where I wanted to be. I undeniably would not be in the place I am now, without his commitment and guidance. I only hope others have the opportunity to experience such an amazing and uplifting individual! -
Review from Nicole H.
Oakland, CA
10/25/2011
If you are like most people trying to "figure out" your career path, you feel confused and often feel like you are never going to figure it out. Ever. Also, the word alone comes to mind and the belief that no one else will be able to help you with it. At least that was my experience.
Countless people will tell you what to do but you still feel like you are not getting anywhere and most of their information is not even very helpful. They tell you to take jobs that dont really work for who you are and just make you feel worse about yourself. I am actually cringing writing this because it always felt so awful.
What you may not realize is that there is someone who actually helps people navigate this terrain, can be your guide - holding the flashlight when you want to give up and that by working with him you actually start to get results!
Adrian is the delightful and loving person who will help you bring a big dose of clarity to your career path.
He creates a space for one to start seeing their life and dreams with ease and a possibility that it will actually work out.
TO The part of you that is reading this and doesnt want to suffer another day please contact Adrian at A Path that Fits - SO WORTH IT.
adrian startegy is to first go within. -
Review from Loic N.
San Francisco, CA
7/13/2011
If you are reading this, chances are you already know you need to make the first step and call Adrian.
Just do it, you won't regret it. -
Review from Mimi M.
San Francisco, CA
12/1/2011
Now that 2011 is coming to a close, I looked at the goals I had set for myself with Adrian, both business and personal, and I have met the biggies: amazing boyfriend manifested, specific number of clients booked, website completely overhauled, performing improv theater, and having fun while doing it! Adrian is a gem of a life coach and a business coach, and I love that he is capable of being helpful in all areas, not just one or the other. He has a practical, non-flowery way of nudging without judging. I felt totally accepted and supported by him, and he truly has made a difference for me - we've gone over practical details like web hosting, etc., and I've also gone the other end and got in touch with deeper emotional stuff that was blocking me. I'm not willing to say goodbye to him and will call him for tune-ups in the future. Plus, he's simply an all around gorgeous human being. If you can get time with him, go for it.
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Review from Aimee S.
Geneva, IL
7/26/2011
If you think you might need to see a life coach, you probably need to see a life coach. And Daniel is great.
He's warm, wise, and helpful. He gives you plenty of resources, tools, worksheets, exercises and assignments to help you figure out the crap you're trying to figure out.
Sure, you might technically be able to do this stuff on your own, but you're busy, so you won't.
Pony up the cash, and make getting unstuck a priority.
You deserve to be happy. And your friends deserve to not have to listen to you bitch about how you hate your job anymore. -
Review from Tomasina B.
Benicia, CA
1/3/2011
IF you are, like me, in doubt regarding your career path, and wondering what route to take in order that when you finally retire and sit back in your rocking chair to contemplate your life, you can look back on your work and say "I really enjoyed it. It was good for me and everyone who touched my life" THEN you will benefit greatly from career coaching with Adrian from A Path That Fits.
For more than 10 years I had been working in senior professional career roles that I did not enjoy. And for at least 5 years, I had been trying to fix it on my own. My experience with Adrian is that if you can invest a little bit of time and money in yourself, he will surely be able to help you work out what will bring you joy in the long run. There may be some stepping stones to get there, as it's not always straightforward to go from nightmare to perfect in one jump, however working with Adrian will give you a vision that you can hold up every day and know that you are getting there.
I found Adrian and A Path That Fits on Yelp, by reading reviews like this. We had a 30 minute complimentary assessment interview on the phone, during which I formed the opinion that Adrian could definitely help me with my career dilemma. Once the coaching sessions started, Adrian was very quick to grasp what I thought to be "my unique, complex situation". He has a way of getting through RAPIDLY to the pertinent issues in order to form a strategy for developing solutions. I was pleased how quickly we moved from analysis to working on decision-making. Adrian is gifted in very quickly understanding where you are in the process of developing your ideal career path, and he will start out at the appropriate point for you. For example, I had already done "Values" work prior to meeting Adrian and we were able to use that preparation in the coaching sessions.
What inspired me about Adrian is that he is very realistic and balanced, while offering confidence building and motivation. There is a tendency to think when you are supporting people that they need to hear "The Secret" formula "you can be, do, or have anything you want". Well that is nice to hear but another story to achieve. However, Adrian will help you see that you CAN be, do or have what will bring YOU joy in your work. Oh and PS will help you get there :)
I would highly recommend Adrian for anyone seeking career coaching at any professional level or at any age. He has certainly helped me find the path back to myself.
Tomi B
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Review from chelsea t.
San Francisco, CA
6/23/2011
When I first contacted Adrian I could barely speak about how trapped I felt in my career, life and goals. I was overwhelmed consistently and my health was paying the price. From the first moment I started talking with Adrian I felt a connection. He listened. In the course of only a few sessions I completely flipped my life around. Friends, family and co-workers are still in shock that I left my career in Production to go back to school to become an Acupuncturist. Adrian's method of getting to the core of your values and evaluating them against your life was game changing. With one exercise my entire world opened up and I was clear on why I felt so paralyzed. A Path That Fits is the best description I could ever imagine. Thank you Adrian for supporting me in becoming what I never thought possible: happy, challenged and content.
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Review from J D.
San Francisco, CA
Updated - 6/9/2011
Revised review from 5/31/2010
I was working with Daniel Fine and originally happy with the service. However, A Path That Fits bills in advance (often for 3 visits in advance, presumably so that clients don't stiff them). I was fine with that, with the understanding that I would be refunded for unused meetings. That has not been the case. I have 5 unused meetings which I have been trying to get refunded and have not been able to do so. I work long hours and commute 1.5 hrs each way to work so am unable to use the rest of the sessions. Very disappointed with the lack of professionalism.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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5/31/2010
I took alot of grief from friends who scoffed at my "hippy dippy life coaching"... Like many, I was… Read more »
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Review from Alison B.
Foster City, CA
3/6/2011
I was looking for a career change for about a year and wasn't sure how to go about making the change. When I found Adrain at A Path that Fits, I knew right away he would help me make the move to a career that works for me and my lifestyle. Changing jobs/careers can be very stressful and VERY scary, but Adrian melts away that stress and supports you in a manner that eases anxiety and pushes you to make a change for the good.
I now work for an amazing company and I could not have done it without Adrian's help. I can't recommend him highly enough!! -
Review from Melyss S.
San Francisco, CA
4/1/2011
Life for me has always been a bit of a whirlwind- I'm always extremely busy trying to do a million things and keep commitments to a million people, but without structure or focus. I'm motivated but scattered. I was feeling a bit lost over the past year not sure of how to get to the core of what makes me tick and how to get to the bottom of what I want to focus on and how to leverage the best of what I've got to give. For a while I considered seeing a therapist, but the more I spoke to friends around me, the more they convinced me that I should see a life coach. Adrian came highly recommended to me through a friend. I must admit I was a bit apprehensive as the title life coach always came across a bit new age-y for my liking. Adrian shattered this image for me-I was immediately comfortable talking to him. His process was exactly what I was looking for, there was structure in each session, but room to mold it to what worked best for me. I found that by meeting with Adrian on a regular basis I was became more and more clear on what I wanted not only from a career perspective but life outside of my daily work. By following the steps in his approach as well as taking the time to stop and listen to myself, I really feel that I've gotten clarity in what I want out of my career and personal life. For the first time in my life I have focus!
I must say, it was as if the universe was listening because a lot of things I had been talking about in our sessions started falling into place almost magically after the first few months. I'm almost positive now that there is really something to that concept that if you put it out there and really visualize what you want, you can make it happen. I couldn't be happier with the results.
Thanks Adrian-you're a "Life" saver.
ahem, ok bad joke...
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Review from Susan M.
Walnut Creek, CA
4/28/2008
Adrian has been instrumental in changing my life!!! He was always patient, intuitive, supportive and helped me move forward on the seed of an idea I always had in my mind, but felt "silly" for acting on. Well, by working with Adrian and our sessions together, I have committed my life/career to my idea, http://thesweetfig.com, without fear of outside influences and everyday I now act as my future self .. who I always wanted to be and always knew that I am - ITS Fabulous !!! (and so am I ;-) )
The visualization work we did together was so powerful and revealing about who I am, that once you uncover that knowledge, it's hard not to eventually find the path that fits!!!
Adrian is the best coach around, and anyone not feeling completely fullfilled in their current situation owes it to themselves to contact him today!!! -
Review from Lindsay C.
Manhattan, NY
3/27/2009
Adrian is a devoted, organized, and wise-beyond-words life coach / career coach. Working with Adrian helped me connect to my natural strengths and inner sense of who I am and what I want. His life coaching and career coaching process was well structured, enlightening, and easy to understand. The career coaching process included everything from self-discovery activities to visualizations to values exercises to career assessments that revealed information about the best careers for me. It seemed very well researched and contemporary.
I am now in the process of applying to grad school and I feel confident and ready to take this huge step forward in my career path. I would recommend Adrian as a life coach / career coach / guide to anyone, from friends and family to the crazy lady outside my apartment.
He also leads free career coaching groups for clients and friends and people like you that are interested in learning more about what it's like to work with a life coach or career coach. You'll love him! -
Review from carter u.
San Francisco, CA
5/29/2011
Like a few reviewers here, I never considered seeing a life coach despite feeling in a rut professionally and personally. I was simply skeptical of its benefits. However, a close friend shared some of her experiences with Adrian and I slowly came around.
We started with simple exercises to assess my values and goals. From there, Adrian designed a plan for me: trying new things, being more bold, more open, more proactive, and being able to find that little bit of victory in every failure.
The sessions helped tremendously. I've seen changes in myself and I like them. If you are open to change and are willing to put in the time and effort, Adrian can help set you on a path that fits (pun intended). -
Review from Lyle B.
San Francisco, CA
12/10/2009
At first i was a little skeptical about hiring a life coach but after working with Adrian i can honestly say its one of the best decisions i have made in a long time. Adrian has helped me gain clarity and direction in my life by identifying my goals and values giving me a solid platform to build my future on.
After helping me identify what direction i wanted to go in life my business partner and I hired Adrian to be our business coach to help us identify what exactly we were hoping to get out of our new business and and form a game plan to accomplish it all. We have now made more progress in the last two months by working with Adrian than in the last year before him! Seriously every time we leave a meeting with him we feel a strong sense of accomplishment and completely energized and clear about the tasks at hand.
As a life coach and a business coach i highly recommend Adrian to anyone who is looking for a new direction or just needs some helping figuring out how to be more effective in their current life! -
Review from Alex A.
San Francisco, CA
2/24/2011
Adrianne is a great guy. He gave me probably the best career advice I could have received at the time but ultimately I realized that it was up to me to make the right path. When thinking about jobs I thought I could never make my interest of photography into a job because I didn't think there could be a steady source of income. But thanks to Adrianne, I went back to my photography internship, worked really hard to launch a website and freelance and decided to go back to school for a certificate in graphic design. I don't know if this will really work out, but I've never felt better about this career path and Adrianne provided great advice to get me back on course when I thought things were pretty low. Best of luck to all who feel lost.
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Review from Kathleen Y.
San Francisco, CA
10/30/2010
The group coaching program helped me with clarity about what I want in some aspects of my life. It provided structure, so that I took the time and used the tools and exercises to reflect on what I want, what I can do, what I can learn and what I can do with all of those together. It provided the support, acknowledgment and encouragement from all the members of the group which I think is essential when going down this path. It lessens the struggles and diminishes the demons you have within yourself by giving you an extra push to get you to uncover and recover missing, forgotten, ignored and abandoned parts of our essential self. When these things are addressed, then a path can begin to emerge.
One of the most valuable parts of the coaching process was the incredible insight, encouragement and compassion by Adrian. There was a balance between cheering you on and pushing you to look at the hard, realistic issues. Optimism and Realism were equals. The other valuable part of the coaching process was doing it with other people. I think it was extremely beneficial to hear the difficulties and insights of other group members as they tackled the same issues as I was tackling. The feedback from the other group members was more qualified and had a greater impact than, perhaps, other people in my life who have not been pondering the same concepts and dilemmas. -
Review from Stephanie C.
San Francisco, CA
10/21/2008
Adrian got me through a rough beginning in San Francisco. Summer 2008 was not the most opportune time to arrive back on the scene in America and figure out a career path with limited funds, means, and connections. Yet I always left our sessions with clearer perspective and positivity about immediate and long term goals. I'm working at my company of choice, and I know that that is just the beginning.
...One day later... now choosing between two great companies! -
Review from Abby K.
San Rafael, CA
10/17/2009
I have traveled down many paths searching for one that fits. Adrian helps me realize, and remember when I forget, that my path exists for me as I create it, it's something that comes from within and is uniquely expressed by me to the world.
The courage and strength I call on to take each step towards my goal is evolving buoyed by Adrian's incredible inquiries and transformational challenges.
I literally googled "life coach san francisco" and called A Path That Fits. I am incredibly grateful that I did! -
Review from J. R.
Alameda, CA
5/27/2008
I'm not going to waste your time or bandy with words. If you think you need a coach, someone who can cut through the BS and help you realize your potential, I would highly suggest you give Adrian a call. I've only had two sessions, plus his extremely generous half hour free consultation, and I have already undergone amazing changes in my life.
Adrian has helped me give voice to some of my longest held beliefs and dreams, and gotten me on a plan to realize them. He creates an environment which allows for vulnerability, knowing full well that through this you can realize just how strong you are. I am grateful for the work we do, and will continue to do.
With Adrian's help I've opened myself up to the possibility that I can be, and feel the way I've dreamed I always could. That I'm already good enough, and the only thing that has been holding me back have been my old deep seated doubts and fears.
But I said I would keep it to the point. Adrian is instrumental in the changes I'm invoking in my life. I would highly suggest you call him if you're curious about this service. I have already recommended my best friend to him, and will recommend many more without reservation. -
Review from joy m.
Berkeley, CA
3/25/2009
When I began working with Adrian last fall, I had an idea about what I wanted, was in need of of clarity around it, belief in it, and direction toward it. Adrian helped me rediscover what I knew to be true about myself - things that had been muddled by the expectations of the world. Once that work was done, the path was clear. Our sessions ended after a few months, and I left with a shining picture of my most wonderful self, a definitive plan (complete with a time line), and total confidence that my dream would be fulfilled. I felt light, free, and giddy - so much so that I danced a little jig in the street. It was weird. =)
Anyway, if you are unsure of the steps that will lead to the life you envision--or better yet, if you don't yet even HAVE a vision--go see Adrian. He is an exquisite life coach and guide who will help you purge the garbage that's holding you back, and steer you around fears and obstacles until your goal is clearly in view. He is a fountain of wisdom, patience and compassion, with the resources and know-how to unstick the stuckness and send you skipping gleefully down YOUR path. -
Review from Amanda L.
San Francisco, CA
Updated - 3/28/2009
When I first met with Adrian in February '08 I was working at a job that left me feeling broken down, insecure, confused and in serious need of non-judgmental support and direction. i was in a bad space. Adrian was key to getting me through that stage of life. Our life coaching sessions were so fun and filled with powerful tools and exercises for understanding myself and creating a picture of who i want to be. It was great to have someone outside of my personal relationships to talk this through with. My friends and fiance had their opinions of what i should do with my life but Adrian helped me find the answers inside myself so that i could determine what was best for me.
I only met with Adrian for 2 months but by our last coaching session i had 2 really good job offers for great organizations (and had quit my previous job). My life is back on track and I feel more balanced than ever in my life. My relationship with my fiance is also stronger and happier now that i am in a job that works with my life.
It has been almost 5 months since i stopped seeing Adrian and I am still using the tools he taught me to make choices and calm myself on those career/life freak out days. Life coaching was a great investment. The job i have now is the best i have ever had and is a reflection of so many things that are important to me. I am so forever grateful to Adrian for supporting me through this challenging time, and for making it so much fun! I highly recommend Adrian as a life coach.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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8/10/2008
When I first met with Adrian in February '08 I was working at a job that left me feeling broken… Read more »
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Review from evan S.
San Francisco, CA
3/24/2011
I took part in one of Adrian's Career Counseling Groups. Adrian is a great listener, who is astute in bringing out not only what you didn't know, but what you might already know about yourself, yet never put in the right context. In our one-on-one sessions, I always got the sense that he really understood where I was coming from, and if he didn't, he'd ask the right questions to get on the same page. He acted as moderator, and always seemed to strike the right tone to get the most out of each activity.
I was very happy with the results. After taking part in the Path that Fits program, I have a much more clear picture of where I want to go in my career. I'd recommend his services to anyone who needs some help in focusing on a particular direction that's right for them. -
Review from elaine l.
San Francisco, CA
6/27/2011
working with adrian changed my life several years ago, and there's a snowball effect. my life is still changing, even years after my work with him, to this day.
i first sought out a life coach at a time when i was quote-unquote successful, but left feeling unfulfilled and at a loss for purpose. i had a great job, a partner who i loved, and it seemed like life was really coming together - at least on paper. but i recognized a quiet feeling of doubt over my life decisions and path. having a sense of security and tending to be risk-averse were overshadowing my other needs.
over the course of only a couple months or so, adrian guided me a journey of self-discovery. he helped me dig deeper and get to know myself better. like my personal values. my own definition of what it is to be successful in life. my childhood career aspiration of being a writer, uncovered for the first time in years. i think the most important single thing that he encouraged me to do was to take a look at my fears and stop holding myself back because of them.
so i did. i took a leave of absence from my job, packed up my life in San Francisco, and went on a solo backpacking trip around the world for six months. it was a fun, challenging, gritty, soul-expanding time for me. i ended up traveling through 26 countries and, at the end of it all, landing back in San Francisco with a refreshing newfound appreciation for home. the thing is, i would never, ever have had the courage to have made this happen had it not been for adrian's encouragement.
there's certain feelings of "anything being possible" and "life if what i make of it" that i had after my return. i saw more than ever that i'm solely responsible for my own condition. that i can and should do what i want to live my life in accordance with my values and pursue things that i otherwise thought far-fetched.
it's been a year since i returned home and the change hasn't stopped with my backpacking journey. rather, i think it's only begun. this month, i started a new job as a writer for my favorite brand. and that's just one thing... there's been other changes, too, including more subtle choices i've made about the people who i choose to interact with in my life and my approach to the most meaningful relationships.
i won't say that working with adrian "solved" all my questions. instead, it made me feel OK with my questions and with the fact that questions exist in the first place. i now deal with uncertainty better than before, and i'm more equipped to face - even embrace - the unexpected. in fact, i'm looking forward to the next new thing. -
Review from Ryan A.
San Francisco, CA
3/18/2011
What to say about Adrian, other than the fact he is the best business partner a business owner could have. He has always converted my thoughts whether positive or negative and converted them into paths to success and growth. The thing that sets Adrian apart is that he doesn't give you the answers, he gives you a helping hand in realizing that you have had the answers the whole time. If there were more stars to give I would but I'll just settle for 5! Use Adrian's service!
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Review from Gordon R.
Dublin, CA
5/25/2011
This is my first Yelp review, which was motivated due to having such a positive experience in working with Adrian at A Path That Fits. I sincerely hope this will provide some insight and information for those doing their research into this. I'd also like to thank all of those that have already written reviews, as they were invaluable in my personal research.
PERSONAL OBJECTIVE FOR CAREER COACHING: Trying to make the next steps in my career in a difficult job market after having completed my Masters degree in my chosen field. I needed someone that could listen carefully to my goals and concerns, while asking the right questions to bring insights into possible solutions; these would be insights I was having a hard time producing by myself. This person needed to be professional, objective, non-judgmental and, most of all, supportive.
THE EXPERIENCE: After a year of researching career coaches in the Bay Area, I finally decided to meet with Adrian for an initial consultation. Upon meeting I was impressed with Adrian's calm demeanor, his ability to clarify and understand what I was looking to accomplish and his directness about how the process would work. Once we started working together, one of the things I particularly appreciated was that Adrian had a structured process for identifying your values, goals and aspirations. This took the pressure off of me to figure out how we could maximize our sessions since I didn't need to produce a structured outline of my own; which makes a huge difference when you're not exactly sure what it is you need to get out of the sessions and your are there looking for answers to questions you've not thought to ask. Having said that, Adrian was very flexible if the session took a different course or an issue presented itself while talking, so there was no need to worry about being locked into a pre-set 'mold' during the session. I personally found this to be very effective and Adrian was always cognizant about bringing the discussion back on point. Additionally, once we had progressed in our sessions Adrian was great about seeing how a particular situation fit into various coaching models. I found these models to be extremely helpful for framing the issue and allowing us to look at it from an objective and analytical point of view. Finally, the magic formula that really brought all of this together and made it work was Adrian's calm, supportive and non-judgmental approach. This allowed me to feel comfortable laying out my concerns and to creatively look for answers.
CONCLUSION: As I'm sure most reading this review are aware, career coaching is not about having someone answer your questions, but about having someone guide you towards your own answers. In this area I honestly feel that Adrian has found his Path That Fits as he is a natural at it. If this is a process you are considering, I'd highly recommend scheduling an initial meeting with Adrian. I wish you all the best in your endeavor! -
Review from Michael B.
San Jose, CA
4/7/2009
Authentic practice that is innovative and fresh...
Directed individual who knows his field...
Realistic expectations...
Insightful and wise feedback...
Approachable and warm presence that will put you at ease...
Non-judgmental and open-minded... -
Review from Katie M.
San Francisco, CA
11/13/2007
I am proud to claim to be one of Adrian's first clients. I have now been going to see Adrian for over a year now and I can't imagine not having him as a source of counsel. Not only he is incredibly insightful, but possesses a natural intuition that I most can't claim. He gives me that extra push I need most times to confront and accomplish the things I want out of life. I walk out of every session I have with him feeling refreshed and rejuvinated.
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Review from Bill B.
San Francisco, CA
9/17/2007
In my role on the board of San Francisco Coaches for over 4 years, I have met hundreds of coaches. Adrian is one of the few I would readily recommend. He is compassionate, insightful and grounded.
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Review from J S.
San Francisco, CA
5/15/2010
Daniel is a miracle worker. I think I am qualified to say that as I just attained the best job offer in a career I wanted but NEVER thought was possible, and have an outlook of renewed hope and clarity. Not like what I doing before was bad - but it was just not ME. I am Gay and was not out to my friends and religious conservative family at 32 years old, unhappily stuck in a well-paying but despised career and clueless of how to make things happen. I could have handled my issues with brute force on my own, but with Daniel's amazing support, tackling these major life issues seemed so well prepared, smooth, and not scary at all! The successes I have had over the last year are the direct result of opening up to and listening to Daniel.
I feel like I am at the steering wheel again - I feel empowered to trust my intuitions, and know how to create a life that is authentically me and of my choosing! I have tons of friends that I can ask for advice - I am very open to listening and acting on friends' suggestions, but it is a completely different story to work with a professional. Trust me, the results are worth every dollar, and it will blow you away! You deserve to life the life you want. Daniel is so compassionate, inspiring, and in-tune with people. I always leave sessions feeling on top of the world, self-aware, and able to deal with the challenges of the day. He will give you homework, and you have to do it! Lots of work to do on your own, but that is how the light bulb will go off in your head. -
Review from Natalie T.
San Francisco, CA
3/4/2008
"Adrian really helped me to see my true potential in what I worked so hard to get. He helped me to examine what it was that I really wanted, and how to visualize that experience so that it was achievable and not so intimidating. I enjoyed going to sessions, because I knew that every time that I left his office I would feel refreshed, motivated, and confident. He was extremely kind, honest, and inspiring. His exercises helped to show me who I was, and who the people I cared about most were. It gave me a new sense of gratitude and confidence within myself. If I could describe Adrian in two words they would be: positive light. This is exactly what he was in my life, a positive light that helped me to see what I could have, how I could get it, and what my life would be with it. I am very thankful to have him in my life."
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Review from Amie V.
San Francisco, CA
3/13/2008
I would highly recommend working with Adrian. His presence in my life over the past 8 or so months has been illuminating. I generally walk into his office feeling anywhere from ok to low, stressed to complacent; I leave his office feeling almost enlightened, with new insight into my world and more so into my self. I also feel encouraged, as if anything is possible. One of the things I appreciate about Adrian is that he doesn't focus on career issues alone. He spends several sessions helping his clients to understand their values, goals and aspirations, true selves, and more. I often recommend Adrian to my friends who are questioning thier lives and paths (which is many of them), and I would highly recommend him to most anyone.
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Review from Rachael G.
Oakland, CA
5/26/2011
I read other yelp reviews about different career coaches and decided to try meeting Adrian after I went on his website, listened to his podcasts and talked with him on the phone for his free consultation. I immediately felt really at ease and comfortable being honest with him about what's been going on with me (both directly and indirectly related to career issues). Adrian was really great and asking the right questions (that were sometimes difficult to answer but always provided clarity) and giving great homework. Yes people, he does make you work outside of the sessions to try and figure out what it is you're really looking for. I amazingly only needed to meet with him a couple of times before I realized that I was actually already on the right path, but meeting with Adrian really solidified that for me and I cannot sing enough praises about him. Highly highly recommend him.
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Review from julie b.
San Francisco, CA
7/25/2009
I've been working with Daniel Fine for a few months now and he has helped me sort out so many career related issues and mental conflicts that I had been having. I went in to the process with him unhappy about what I was doing and really confused about where I should go in my career and how to get there. He helped me get to the root of what makes me happy, what I'm good at and where I need to start going.
In a word it added a huge amount of clarity to my life. -
Review from Andrew G.
San Francisco, CA
5/11/2010
I was lucky to work with Daniel Fine for much of the last year. I was changing careers and needed a life coach / career coach to help me work out what I wanted from a new job, and what exactly had made me unhappy with my past positions. He really helped me get at the root of what makes me happy and how I might be able to craft a career that didn't feel so much like "work". I had always focused too much on my interest in the given field, and not on my satisfaction in my daily work.
It really helps to have an experienced and objective career coach to help you through these kinds of transitions, and Daniel couldn't have been better. -
Review from dave r.
San Francisco, CA
9/30/2008
I had about six or seven sessions with Adrian. I went to both offices in Berkeley and San Francisco. He is warm, friendly, unassuming, intelligent, cognizant and fully present. He has a way of getting you think about your career life differently through exercises and homework. Yes I did say homework! He encourages you to become fully aware or yourself. He's no guru or mind reader but a person who is excellent at "coaching" you to find yourself and what will most likely work best for you. I fully recommend seeing Adrian you will not be disappointed. He is the first and only career coach I've seen so, Yay! I'm a fan.
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Review from Wiebke W.
San Francisco, CA
11/15/2009
In an exceptionally turbulent time of my life I felt I needed some guidance.
Going through a major career change from being employed to starting my own company was a little overwhelming.
Being very skeptic about anything that seemed too much like therapy I started searching for coaching instead and Adrian's website popped up.
It took me a few more weeks before I finally made the call to schedule the initial telephone session. The way Adrian asked questions about what I was hoping to get out of life and career coaching, helped me make the decision to finally schedule my first one-on-one session.
It was the best thing I've ever treated myself to.
Adrian helps me clear the clutter in my brain, figure out my goals, not just for my career path, but also for daily life.
He is excellent in asking questions, and most of the time lets you find your own answers by carefully guiding you along the way.
I know much better now what I want, and what I am capable of, and also to break through blocks by asking myself questions, and carefully examining a complicated situation. I've learned some very valuable tools in just a few sessions. Adrian is my life and career coach, AND my cheerleader. I wouldn't have kick started everything that needed to be done to start my company without him.
If you think you need a little, or a lot, of help, Adrian is the best. Highly recommended. -
Review from Lauren N.
Richmond, CA
4/6/2009
I came to Adrian at the recommendation of a good friend -- otherwise, let's be honest, I don't think I would've reeeeally bought into the idea. I knew I had been feeling stuck in my job, and was a little indecisive about my living arrangements, and perhaps could've used a sounding board for my creative rut... but a life coach?! I'm a Berkeley native, and even I couldn't help the initial eye-roll.
That being said, let this be the recommendation (along with other fine reviews) from a good friend (total stranger) that gets you into Adrian's office. My work with Adrian has been transformational -- not only in my life as it currently stands and in making the decisions I've made since working with him -- but in ways that shape who I am, what I do, and where I'm going in the future. Adrian has helped me to articulate what I want and what's important to me in life, and did so in compassionate and insightful ways, asking meaningful and well-timed questions that get to the core of what I'm feeling while simultaneously calling me on my crap. I feel more confident in my career, more grounded in my choices, and more comfortable in my skin.
I realize that these are rather grandiose statements, so let me say this: If you're on the fence about life coaching or which coach to go with, try Adrian. Call him for the gloriously-free consultation, tell him your thoughts (and eye-rolling reservations), and let his guidance, humor, and compassion take flight. Anyone who's looking to get out of a rut, change paths, make some decisions, or simply clarify what's important to you will seriously benefit from Adrian's coaching. -
Review from Tara D.
Berkeley, CA
Updated - 11/19/2009
"I found A Path That Fits, Life Coaching and Career Coaching on yelp! Luckily, I stumbled upon it. I got hooked up with Daniel Fine almost immediately. And my life has changed for the better from moment he called me. Ultimately I was coming from a really upside down place, and instantly found the ground within meeting with him once. In addition to our meetings, Adrian and Daniel have group life coaching meetings that evaluation the self, work, relationships...all of the primary topics that plague us in life. He is insanely helpful, hugely compassionate, and has such depth to himself and coaching ability. I would recommend him as a life coach / career coach, and do...OFTEN!"
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Review from hye A.
San Francisco, CA
10/24/2010
Adrian has tremendously helped me identify my path and has given me the motivation to go for it. For a very long time, I have had the "stuck" and "I don't know what I am going to do with my life" feeling, however, after taking the 12 week career coaching class with Adrian, I feel like I have a path and a purpose to follow which feels right. He is a great coach who is not only an incredible resource and a guide while the coaching classes are held but he continues to provide support and resources even after the classes are over. Adrian takes his role as a coach very seriously and will help out any possible way he can. I am so happy that I was part of the coaching classes with Adrian. I also learned so much about myself as an individual throughout the courses. I recommend him to anyone who truly wants to find their career path.
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Review from Kay S.
Berkeley, CA
6/22/2010
To anyone mired in career-oriented uncertainty, I can't recommend Adrian enough. In just three sessions, he helped me regain my confidence, reignite my true passions, and get back on the right career path for me. Admittedly, I approached with skepticism, thinking that career coaching may be too "touchy feely" or "new agey" for my mostly secular taste. But Adrian's values-centric approach was so direct and organic, it just felt natural to me, almost effortless, and I left his office feeling a little more weightless every time. By asking me the right questions and giving me objective support (including the permission to "call me on my crap"), Adrian helped me find the answers I needed -- not all the answers, of course, but certainly the most central ones. Since March I've received four great career-building opportunities -- but only because I now understand what opportunity looks like to me.
