What they are saying:

 

From hand written notes to LinkedIn testimonials comments include:

 

….like the many people who have been helped by Barry,
I feel fortunate to know him and recommend his services without reservations

Robert D. Haas
Chairman of the Board Emeritus
Levi-Strauss & Co

 

“Barry Kleiman is an incredible person, nothing less. I believe he has the know how to take on any problem and solve it. He has a very special gift to motivate people around him and his work is a demonstration of his intelligence, compassion, and love to help others succeed. He is one of the most positive people I know and positive spreads positive… Thank you for all the great suggestions and assistance.”

Heidi Merriman

 

“(Barry) has a deep respect and understanding of people, and always puts their needs, strengths and interests first”.

Martin Weinstein
Executive Director
Bay Area Community Resources
www.bacr.org

 

“I could not recommend anyone more highly than Barry.
What you will soon learn is that you will develop a relationship with
Barry that will endure and a relationship that will go beyond the
bounds of just business and grow into a trusted friendship”.

Mike Anthofer
SVP and CFO
Tessera Technologies, Inc

 

“It was my good fortune to be recommended to Barry in 1998 when I was making the transition from public accounting to the corporate accounting world. During a time of dramatic change and “irrational exuberance”, Barry was a voice of wisdom and calm. He helped me understand what was most important to me – both personally and professionally, and has continued in that regard ever since. As a result of working with Barry, I found my career passion, realized the power of following your own personal calling, and came to understand the great joy of simply surrounding yourself with good people who share your passion for whatever undertaking you may be following. Barry is first and foremost a tremendous person, who has great perspective about life and a passion for living it. I assure you that getting to know Barry, in whatever capacity that might be – coach, mentor, friend, client – will enrich your life in many, many ways.”

Michael (Mike) Byron

 

“I’ve had the sincere pleasure of knowing Barry for almost 20 years and have always been impressed by his integrity, wisdom and real gift for connecting with people. He’s given me sage advice that has helped me both personally and professionally. He also single-handedly fixed my backhand in a matter of minutes. Barry just has a knack for honing in on the root cause of an issue and offering up solid resolutions that work.”

Michele Drohan

 

“Through our many conversations, Barry has proven to be a very honest, motivational, and knowledgeable advisor to work with. He is able to draw on his own experiences, both good and bad, as well as those of others to help you really think about what is important to you when it comes to your career and personal life. Very many people will unintentionally make career choices that are not ideal for them, primarily because they do not realize the importance of making a long term plan that considers all aspects of your life. Ultimately, everyone is responsible for the choices he or she makes, but with Barry’s guidance you will be in a much better position to make the choices that are right for you.” 

 Glenn Hafstad

 

“Barry is amazing on so many different levels! He motivates others to aim for their dreams by providing the right framework and steps to realistically get there. As a mentor and career coach, he truly listens, spends a lot of time asking the right questions, and tries to find careers that match what truly is in the best interests of his clients. He has an incredible heart and passion for mentoring young adults especially in his work with AmeriCorps. He is a great tennis player and student of many sports who applies lessons learned there to life in general and to career planning. For someone who is so gifted in so many areas, he is so humble and approachable. I am so fortunate to know Barry and have worked with him.”

Michael Wong – Finance Business Partner, Amgen

 

 

“Passion, honesty, education, and respect are qualities that Barry brings to his coaching, his career and his personal life. If you are looking to change directions or feel there is something better out there for you, contacting Barry is the first place I would start.”

 

Shaw Kobre – President, In The Loop Golf

 

Hi, Barry,
I know Dave has been telling you about this bio from the Monte Vista Basketball program.
You’ll be happy to note that Tyler was the only player that did not credit his parent(s) as his most influential person. That honor went to you. Want to pay for his college? ;)!
Bye for now,

Jennie

 

“Barry is a tremendous resource for anyone looking for guidance in their preparation for a job interview. His emphasis on portraying yourself honestly helps build fundamental confidence in the abilities and skills you bring to the table. He also worked with me on strategies to demonstrate big picture knowledge of the position I was interviewing for, and how to present myself in a way that was most impactful and memorable to the interviewer (without resorting to cheap tricks or stretching the truth). With his help, I felt confident, prepared, and excited for my interview. Thank you Barry!”

Lou Riordan

 

“Barry is kind and selfless to the point where he devotes a huge amount of
time, thought and effort to helping me improve my mental fortitude and confidence,
while his only reward can be my gratitude and seeing my improvement.
For this reason I look at our relationship firstly with tremendous appreciation and feel ridiculously lucky to know him”.

Henri Landes
University of California, Davis
Phi Beta Kappa 2008
Varsity Tennis, 2nd Team All Big West Conference

 

“Bringing the best out of people is what Barry Kleiman is about and has been about for his entire life. His ability to coach, and inspire people to reach their potential has been amply demonstrated throughout his professional career. His keen insight and human touch is evidenced in all of his relationships, a key asset in helping organizations advance their goals. I’ve known Barry for a very long time. My experience with him throughout has been extraordinarily positive and productive. He makes a difference in the lives he touches. Aligning with Barry Kleiman is a recommendation I can make wholeheartedly”.

Donna Orender , (former) PRESIDENT, WNBA 
Founder of Generation “W”

 

Dear Barry:
I was very impressed with your enthusiasm & coaching skills.
Men like you served a great need in my life & I applaud you for your devotion

Dale Brown
Hall of Fame Basketball Coach

 

“Barry’s extensive knowledge in the areas of professional coaching enables him to be highly effective in facilitating change and improvement for individuals as well as organizations. I’ve found Barry to be easy to work with, and his engaging teaching style is results driven. His integrity is of the highest order and one of his finest qualities.”

Kevin Lee , Principal, STAT Revenue Consulting

 

“Barry leverages his considerable experience as both a recruiter and career coach to provide a well-rounded perspective to his career development clients. Tailoring his strategic and tactical services to the specific needs of a client, he covers any or all aspects of the process: from development of career objectives to the creation of the personal brand, messaging and resume. Barry makes this complex process efficient, productive, rewarding, even enjoyable. He drives to the desired result in a warm and engaging manner. I was extremely impressed by his passion for helping his clients achieve their career goals. It shows in the results. It’s a real pleasure to recommend Barry to anyone who is interested in career development or is in the midst of a career transition.” 

Eric Ornas

 

“I have known Barry since the first year I moved to the Bay Area in 1985. Barry was responsible for connecting me with Raychem Corporation where I stayed for 11 years. Over the past 30+ years I have used Barry’s services in both hiring qualified candidates and for finding positions for myself. Barry has the most unique and personal approach to recruiting that I have found in my long career. When looking for a job Barry is more of a coach than a recruiter and has taken the time to get to know me and my strengths and weaknesses. With this approach I have always felt than when sent to an interview by Barry, I am already a good match for the hiring company. Likewise when I need to find a good candidate to hire I know Barry will be sending me the perfect match. Barry’s approach is unique in that it is a coaching first and finding a job second mentality. He will make sure that if you are thinking of making a move to a new position, that you are really ready and will openly discuss the pros and cons of a career change. Barry will guide you through a thought process that forces you to define where you are and what you are doing at any point in your career. He will not send you on an interview until you have thought things through. With Barry’s approach I am always confident when I go on an interview and have been able to successfully obtain an offer nearly 100% of the time. And since Barry does such a comprehensive prescreening and coaching of incoming candidates, I am very confident that anyone I am interviewing is a great match for my open position. I would highly recommend Barry. His integrity, experience, and knowledge of the Bay Area companies are unsurpassed. .”

Michael P. Ford

 

“I worked with Barry when he offered his services for free for the AmeriCorps Alums Professional Development Series. Barry is an excellent coach! He is personable, knowledgeable and motivating. While he was volunteering his expertise to the AmeriCorps Alums, you could tell he truly cared for our future and wanted to help each of us produce results. Having experienced Barry’s methods and techniques, I would definitely recommend hiring Barry.”                 

Angelina Moya
Barry as a Career Coach in 2009

 

“Barry took me on as a client in 1985, when I was looking for a job in tax. I had been out of the tax field for 6 years, pursuing a restaurant business. He showed confidence in my abilities to get back into the technical area of taxation. And he ultimately placed me in a perfect position. It accelerated my career in the tax field and I will always be thankful for his assistance.” 

Denise Banachowski

 

“Barry has not only helped me successfully land a job but, he has also provided hard critiques and positive coaching that have helped me find a meaningful, self-actualizing, and financially rewarding career.”

Pete Maher

 

“Yes, Barry is great, but equally important is that you will enjoy working with him. Very quickly, Barry ends up knowing who you are and is generous enough to share his tremendous insight about what you bring to the party as well as opportunity options. Most value add recruiter, ever. Emotionally intelligent and a wonderful human being”

Teresa Conville
hired Barry as a Business Consultant in 1988, and hired Barry more than once

 

 “I have relied on Barry’s advice as a business coach and mentor for many years. Barry knows how to discover what is Unique about each person and how to help them capitalize on that strength. Barry is optimistic, but also practical and realistic about helping you clarify your goals and objectives. Most importantly, Barry will help to keep you preoccupied and focused on a better future. I trust Barry because of his Integrity (He tells the truth and keep his word) his maturity (He respects the emotions of others) and his ability to energize people. Anyone will benefit from knowing and working with Barry.”

Dana Shertz – Entrepreneur, Former President, MacGregor Golf
hired Barry as a Business Consultant in 1998, and hired Barry more than once

 

 

“I had the honor and privilege to work with Barry to create the first JCC Maccabi Delegation at the Contra Costa Jewish Community Center in August 2008. Barry, better known as ‘Coach Barry’, is one of the most inspirational, compassionate, intelligent, and dedicated individuals I have ever met. Barry holds himself to the highest level of personal morals and character and inspires others to do the same. He truly made a difference in the lives of the basketball team he coached and gained the much deserved respect of parents, professionals, and other players and coaches. It would be an honor to not only work with Barry again, but continue to learn from his strong and compassionate leadership style.”

Judith Markowitz , Director, Jewish Life Programs , Contra Costa JCC 
was with another company when working with Barry at Barry C. Kleiman & Associates

 

“Barry is an inspiration. He has the ability to motivate through conversation and has the ability to provide guidance based on individual needs. Barry is direct, honest and energetic. He has passion for each individual he comes into contact with and truly wants each person to be successful and happy. He has the unique ability to provide just the right amount of advice and he is a living example of everything that he teaches. A true inspiration!” 

Ed Willet, V/P Sales – Ladies Professional Golf Association