Janae B.

Janae B.

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Building Clarity and Direction

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Studied at Harvard Business School

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Works at Microsoft

Available tomorrow at 9:30 PM UTC

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Janae’s Life Qualifications

Coaches professionally

Experience level: Manager

100+ people coached for Life

I am a Harvard College graduate and an MBA candidate at Harvard Business School (Second Year Honors). With a background in top-tier management consulting and current work in talent strategy at a leading big tech firm, I bring a wealth of experience in high-performance environments, career transitions, and leadership development. As an ICF-Certified Life & Business Coach, I combine my expertise in business strategy with deep personal development insights. I’ve helped clients from rising professionals to senior leaders align their careers with their personal purpose, providing practical tools, actionable strategies, and tailored support to help them succeed. Whether navigating job changes, negotiating salaries, or discovering what truly drives them, I work with clients to bring clarity, confidence, and results.

Janae can help with:

Goal Setting

Communication Skills

Personal Growth

Resilience

Self-Reflection

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About Janae

What if success didn’t just look good on paper — but felt great, too? Janae Bell is a Harvard College graduate, Harvard Business School MBA candidate (Second Year Honors), and ICF-Certified Life & Business Coach. Currently working in talent strategy at a leading big tech firm, she helps high achievers align their careers with their personal purpose. With experience in management consulting and big tech, she works with professionals, entrepreneurs, and leaders who want more than just success on paper — they want to feel energized and fulfilled by their work. She helps them gain clarity, develop actionable strategies, and navigate career transitions with confidence. Her coaching is direct, tactical, and results-oriented. Whether clients are landing their dream jobs, negotiating top-tier offers, or discovering what truly excites them, she provides the tools and guidance to move forward with purpose. As an official Harvard alumna interviewer, she also offers insider insights into the college and MBA admissions process, helping applicants position themselves powerfully. Her mission? To help high achievers build careers and lives that are not only successful but deeply fulfilling.

Why do I coach?

I used to walk through the motions, feeling disconnected from the true purpose behind my work. Despite achieving outward success, there was a sense that something was missing. It wasn’t until I gained clarity on what truly lights me up — and how to align my career with my core values — that I began feeling energized and excited every day. Coaching matters to me because I’ve experienced firsthand the power of gaining clarity and direction. I've worked through the uncertainty, the doubt, and the fear, and I understand how challenging it can be to break free from the grind and start living and working with intention. That’s why I’m passionate about helping others do the same. Coaching has transformed my own life, and now I’m dedicated to guiding others as they uncover their purpose, create clarity, and build careers that feel fulfilling. It’s about more than just checking boxes — it’s about living and working in a way that makes you feel excited and aligned with who you are and where you're going.

Work Experience

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Global Talent Intelligence

Microsoft

July 2024 - Present

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Human Resources Intern

Microsoft

May 2023 - August 2023

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Director of Human Capital

ACALETICS

May 2020 - June 2022

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Associate

Boston Consulting Group

July 2018 - April 2020

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Recruiter

Harvard University

November 2014 - January 2018

Janae was also given offers to work at

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    Meta (Facebook)

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    Chevron

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    Citi

Education

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Harvard Business School

Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration and Management, General

2024

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Harvard University

Student Recruiter and Alumnae Interviewer, Alumnae Interviewer

2018 - 2024

Admissions Committee Experience

Janae was also personally admitted to

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    Cornell University

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    University of Pennsylvania

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    Yale University

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    University of Florida

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    University of Maryland, College Park

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    University of Pittsburgh

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