We live in the era of on-demand everything.
Need a ride? Uber.
Need dinner? DoorDash.
Need career purpose? There's an app for that.
Platforms like Strawberry.me have made finding a coach easier than ever. You can book a sprint, get matched with a friendly face, and have a chat this afternoon.
And truthfully, sometimes a friendly chat is exactly what you need.
But usually, when you're feeling deeply stuck - when you're questioning your path, your role, or your future - you don't just need a cheerleader. You need a Strategy.
The Challenge of Rent-a-Coach
When you look for a coach on a marketplace, it can feel a bit like Coach Roulette. Will you click? Do they have a plan? Or are you just paying for accountability?
Accountability is great for finishing a project. But it's not enough when you need to figure out which project matters. If you're running in the wrong direction, a sprint just gets you lost faster.
Finding the Right Direction First
We take a different approach. Instead of just a directory of people, we start by figuring out where you're at and whether you should adjust course.
Before you ever speak to a human (or our AI coach, Leo), we help you build your Professional Architecture. We consider all your axes, like your Systemic Role - do you naturally Create value or Sustain value?
Your RVEAL Report is your career compass. Without a compass, career coaching will just get you lost faster.
The Comparison
Here is the difference between a marketplace model and a methodology model:
| Strawberry.me / Marketplaces | RVEAL Framework | |
|---|---|---|
| The Model | Directory: A list of independent coaches with varying styles. | System: A unified methodology (The RVEAL Framework) used by every coach (Human or AI). |
| Starting Point | Search: You browse profiles to find a match. | Data: You start with an assessment to map your professional profile. |
| Continuity | Variable: Switching coaches often means starting over. | Permanent: Your profile and evolution are interpretable by any RVEAL coach, no matter who you talk to. |
| Focus | Accountability: "Did you do the thing?" | Strategy: "Should you be doing this thing at all?" |
Imagine going to a doctor who prescribes surgery without an X-ray. That's coaching without data.
We believe in starting with the X-ray. Whether you work with Leo (our always-on AI career coach) or a certified RVEAL human coach, the guidance is always grounded in your data, not just someone's opinion.
Before booking a career coach, figure out where you're at and where you want to go.