Valerie Plis is a Master Certified Career Coach, Strengths Coach, president of Exceed With Purpose Coaching, founder of the Job Search Ministry Network, and author and developer of the One Critical Day job search program. She has over 20 years experience in Human Resources including Employee Relations, Training & Development, and Career Planning & Development. Valerie spent 14 years with a career development firm where she served as Vice President until her resignation in January of 2009. Valerie has presented nationally on the area of assessments, authentic vocation, and job-search mechanics for state and national organizations such as the National Association of Workforce Development Professionals, National Rehabilitation Association, Project SEARCH, Transition Conference, various professional associations, local job search support groups, and many more!
In January 2009 Valerie launched Exceed With Purpose Coaching, a coaching and consulting firm working with a variety of clients from around the world. Her team of certified coaches offer a powerful combination of:
- technical expertise around career transition
- industry-recognized training around the use of the StrengthsFinder assessment to develop strong individuals and teams
- a passionate faith and commitment to pursuing a strong life and career in alignment with Biblical principles
She also pursued her passion for ministry by launching the Job Search Ministry Network, a Christian-based organization with a mission to equip churches with cutting-edge training, curriculum and ministry support so the church could minister to the unique needs of individuals and families dealing with the physical, spiritual, and emotional impact of a job loss in this new economic reality.
As a Coach and Consultant, Valerie delivers revolutionary change through innovative, mission-driven programs and services; motivates and inspires individuals and teams to strive for their highest levels of performance and productivity; and stimulates maximum results with an influential leadership style.
Achiever | Relator | Competition | Activator | Maximizer
Our Team of Faith Career Advisors
Tessa O'Neal has over 10 years broad marketplace experience in consulting, recruiting and training with for-profit and non-profit organizations. She helps unemployed, underemployed and unhappily employed people discover their unique strengths and create practical plans that transform their obstacles into opportunities. As a Strategic Maximizer, she partners with jobseekers to pinpoint specific challenges and come up with the best solutions to generate serious results. She specializes in Strategic Job Search Techniques, Resume Development, Interview Coaching, and Salary Negotiation. Tessa is a Certified Faith Career Advisor and leads a job search ministry at New Hope Ministries in Colerain Township, Ohio.
Strategic | Maximizer | Relator | Deliberative | Self-Assurance
Chamina Smith is founder and CEO of HR By Design, a human resources consulting firm. She is also a faculty member of Miami University where she teaches courses on Business and Management. She has over 18 years of experience in staffing, coaching and educating employees and managers for optimal performance. Chamina helps individuals define their unique strengths, form new possibilities and realize their true potential so they can live life at maximum capacity. She is passionate about connecting the dots of past experiences to create a more meaningful career that is challenging, engaging and utilizes each person’s distinct gifts, talents and abilities. Chamina is a Faith Career Advisor at the Princeton Pike Job Search Ministry and Indiana Wesleyan University in Liberty Township, Ohio.
Connectedness | Learner | Maximizer | Relator | Individualization
Cathi Bentz is a Certified Faith Career Adivisor, Life, Career and Strengths Coach. She has a Bachelors Degree in Social Work with 20 years experience in Business Development with a reputation for relationship development, teambuilding, conflict resolution and professional mentoring. She helps individuals and families make discoveries, gain new insights and strengthen relationships by defining and leveraging their unique talents. Cathi's enthusiastic, upbeat attitude, along with her relational development skills, allows her to encourage, motivate and inspire individuals and families to overcome their challenges and fulfill their purpose in life.
Positivity | Connectedness | Maximizer | Woo | Developer
Rick Plis graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a B.S. in Electrical Engineering Technology. With nearly 30 years experience in the areas of sales, product, and operations/executive management, Rick has consistently exceeded sales, revenue, and profitability goals in industrial process measurement and control, traffic counting, and temperature measurement and control for the healthcare industry. His career success is tied to his ability to maintain relationships with existing customers while identifying and establishing business with new clients in new marketplaces. Rick's clients appreciate him for his hard work, positive influence, psychological ownership to his commitments, and integrity.
Achiever | Responsibility | Consistency | Discipline | Maximizer
For more information about our coaching services, or to begin working with a credentialed Career Advisor and Strengths Coach, please contact us at (513) 934-2955 or email us ValeriePlis at ExceedWithPurpose.com.