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Mr. Hollis has creatively drawn on his expertise and background in philosophy and vocational psychology, along with his deep understanding of the value in using strengths-based techniques, to enrich and broaden career facilitation constructs into a more comprehensive service model. His own strength lies in his desire to provide meaningful and thoughtful practices that engage his clients in playing an active role in their own career exploration and planning. I will follow Blair's work closely, as I believe that it stands to have a profound impact on todays rapidly growing field of career facilitation. - Rebecca Dedmond, Ph.D., Director, MA in School Counseling, Director, Freshman Transition Initiative George Washington University One of our goals was to determine if our merging organizations would fit our personal styles. Blair Hollis led our team in an innovative workshop-discovery process that revealed our distinctive personalities. Identifying our relationship strengths and weaknesses allowed us to see ourselves in a new light, offering a new perspective. We developed a new respect for our roles and methods to anticipate potential conflicts. I would highly recommend any business to Crossroads Consulting to fine tune their team as a measure to heighten their talent and embrace their enterprise philosophy. They exceeded our expectations! -Antonio Brites, VP & CFO Eurostar "Blair has been a crucial and beneficial compass guiding me through the discovery of my natural strengths and interests. His knowledge and understanding of career consulting has enabled me to explore new career opportunities and to do so with confidence. You couldn't ask for a more qualified and affable person to work with to discover what makes you tick." - Brian Storey, CFE, Senior Forensic Auditor at Deloitte Blair's insightful counseling was instrumental in helping me navigate a career change. He helped me open my eyes to possibilities I hadn't considered and encouraged me to keep using my gifts. He effectively guided me to an opportunity that has allowed me to continue with a career I love and have more bandwidth for my family. -Mackenzie Howard, Publishing Editor Blair was instrumental in helping me identify new career opportunities by thinking outside the box to help me discover talents within me that I didn't even know existed. The process started with some assessments tests and suggested careers paths which took a few weeks. After the assessments were complete Blair and I discussed the pros and cons of each newly identified opportunity and ranked them according to my PASSION. Blair also had a long successful career in private equity real estate so he understands how the business world works and transitions because he's done it himself. -Frank Phillips, Investment Advisor Blair Hollis is an intentional and insightful counselor who truly cares about helping his clients navigate transitional career seasons. My experience with him was most helpful. He used multiple assessments to determine my gifts and abilities and helped me to understand and apply them in meaningful/practical ways. He then counseled me through how to strategize my next steps. I highly recommend his services. -Nolen Tuttle Blair did so much more than help me find work. He helped me rediscover and articulate my skills, passions, and purpose. With great compassion, he genuinely cared about all of my life roles—wife, mother, professional—and guided me towards opportunities that would benefit and enhance me holistically. Perpetually encouraging, he helped me regain my confidence and adjust my perspective while providing insightful, practical tools and advice that have opened doors and created possibilities of success both short and long term. -Carolyn Lusk, Editor, Publicist & Ghost Writer Blair Hollis was instrumental in helping me find my pathway. For a year, I struggled to find a direction that I truly felt I could but my heart behind. Through the process of testing and counseling, I’ve come to understand myself on a deeper level, which ultimately led me to make a choice in which I have full confidence. -Ashley Earthman, Belmont University, Aspiring Nurse Practitioner Blair helped me see how I can combine my story with the gifts and abilities the Lord has given me into a career that will bring me joy and glorify God. Seeing my assessment results helped me realize that fear was holding me back from what I am fully capable and created to do. -Leslie Pardue, Nurse and aspiring Psyche Nurse Practitioner |
Blair's rich background, vision for vocational guidance and expertise in identifying natural abilities in the context of a strength based model offers clients a unique and rich opportunity. His training in career development from the National Career Development Association, graduate education and training in counseling, and distinction as a Board Certified Christian Counselor, sets him far apart from the vast majority of private career counselors. - Rich Feller, Ph.D. Professor, Counseling and Career Development Colorado State University Past President, National Career Development Association It has been my pleasure to learn from and work with Blair Hollis as he has provided feedback during the development of our program at Belmont. Blair is a wonderful combination of counselor, technician and developer. He has the sensitivity and insight to help individual clients/students, the knowledge base of highly developed tools that can help individuals in their own discernment and the entrepreneurial spirit to help meld new methods of aiding his clients. Parents, students, and professionals exploring career change would benefit greatly from Blair's unique skill sets and personality. - David Sneed, Ed.D Director, Sophomore Year Experience Belmont University Blair Hollis has been an invaluable asset/mentor/guide on my journey to change my career. He brought new career options to my attention that, according to my testing and his analysis, could be a good fit. I've now begun a full-time position in one of those fields that we discussed. Blair is truly an expert in his field, and that is due to not only his multitude of degrees and certifications, but also to his warm and compassionate demeanor. If you're looking to make a change in your career, Blair would be a fantastic asset for you. -Alex Horton, Software Developer Blair Hollis has been an instrumental part of my road to finding meaning in the gifts I have been given and the failures I've encountered. He is both a caring and understanding practitioner and excels at pinpointing aspects of one's life that draw meaning and importance. His kind spirit and wealth of knowledge are just two aspects of his wonderful character and teaching. I recommend his services for his passionate work and restorative message. -Joshua Abbey, Vanderbilt University student Blair has provided me with the tools and insight needed to better understand myself during times of necessary growth and change. The genuine care he provides as a counselor help me feel supported while making big decisions. He takes the time to make suggestions and connections, sends notes of encouragement, and follows-through with what he says he will do to help. I would (and do!) recommend him to anyone who could use an extra hand in trying to understand their natural gifts and abilities. -Lauren Vaughn, Marketing Representative Blair has been such an incredible blessing in my life from my own personal development to career development. Blair puts thought and care into his practice like I’ve never experienced with a counselor before, and always makes an effort to go above and beyond in providing all the resources he can to help me improve my own life. -Colin Huntley, Songwriter Blair is an honest to God caring man that wants the best for you as you navigate changes in your life. He is knowledgeable and experienced in helping people rediscover themselves. Having a Christian counselor was very important to me, and I'm so glad he came into my life. We were able to dig deep as he guided me to my next best career choice. -Therese Bryne, Assistant Director Tennessee Bar Foundation Blair is intelligent, caring, and hardworking. He assesses your skills and strengths then helps you find a path which suits them. Very professional and is passionate about what he does. -Wade Bradford, Nashville Software School, Aspiring Software Developer Blair's counseling was incredible. I came in lost and not knowing what I wanted to do going forward. Through his different testing services, professional advice, and unique counseling style, I was able to find a future career that I will be extremely happy with. I cannot recommend him enough. He became a friend and a mentor throughout the process, and who knows where I would be without him. -Bradley Tombul, Medical Sales Account Executive |