Personal & one-on-one
Every engagement is individual. We take the time to understand your goals, strengths, and circumstances before offering guidance.
About C and L Consulting
Confident guidance for life's pivotal decisions
C and L Consulting is a virtual consulting practice helping high school students, college students, transfer students, young professionals, and veterans navigate college planning, career decisions, and personal growth with clarity and support.
Our Mission
We believe the right guidance, at the right time, changes everything
The decisions that shape our lives — what to study, which path to pursue, how to grow — rarely come with a clear roadmap. Too often, students and young professionals make these choices alone, without anyone in their corner who truly understands their situation.
C and L Consulting exists to change that. We provide thoughtful, personalized guidance across college planning, academic counseling, career development, and life coaching — all delivered virtually so Cory can support clients anywhere in the country.
Cory Rikard brings more than a decade of experience in career consulting and higher education to each engagement. As a Career and Academic Counselor, Adjunct Professor, and Certified Life Coach, he provides practical, individualized support across academic advising, college planning, degree pathways, transfer counseling, and career development.
His approach is simple: listen first, then guide. Every person he works with receives individual attention and practical support designed around their goals.
What We Value
The principles behind every conversation
Clarity over pressure
We help you see your options clearly and make decisions with confidence — never rushed, never one-size-fits-all.
Focused on outcomes
Our work is grounded in real, practical progress: better decisions, stronger skills, and meaningful paths forward.
Meet Your Consultant
Cory Rikard
An experienced Career and Academic Counselor, Adjunct Professor, and Certified Life Coach dedicated to helping students and adults move forward with confidence.
Cory Rikard specializes in Career and Academic Counseling, helping students and adults make confident, well-informed decisions about their education and careers. With more than a decade of experience across career consulting and higher education, he brings both professional expertise and genuine care to every student he works with.
Since 2012, Cory has worked in career consulting and higher education, guiding students through the decisions that shape their academic and professional futures. As an Adjunct Professor, he also brings classroom experience and a firsthand understanding of the student journey to his work.
Cory holds bachelor’s degrees in Mass Communications and Child Services, along with a Master’s degree in Counseling with specializations in Career and Athletics Counseling. This academic foundation informs a thoughtful, individualized approach to advising every student he serves.
His areas of expertise include degree planning, transfer pathways, college selection, career exploration, resume development, cover letters, interview preparation, and academic transitions. Whether a student is choosing a major, preparing to transfer, or stepping into the workforce, Cory helps them build a clear, achievable plan.
Cory holds certifications in Athletics Counseling, Transfer Counseling, and Veterans Counseling, and is certified in the MBTI (Myers-Briggs Type Indicator) and the Strong Interest Inventory (SII). As a Certified Life Coach, he supports students not only with their academic and career goals but with their personal growth and confidence as well.
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