With years of experience career coaching individuals at the nation's top public university, I specialize in helping clients achieve their dream jobs through comprehensive resume reviews, salary negotiation strategies, and interview preparation. Having successfully transitioned from a top-tier finance role to a prominent position in big tech, I bring firsthand knowledge of navigating significant career pivots. I've guided dozens of clients in their career development, from early career planning to mid-career progression, ensuring they reach their professional goals with confidence and clarity.

Ever find yourself stuck in a career that's clearly not right for you? That was me 15 years ago, but let me take you even further back. In 2007 I graduated from Duke with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. I knew I didn't want to do engineering, so I made my first hard pivot - I landed a job at JPMorgan as an investment banker. 4 years later with a stop in venture banking, I knew it wasn't for me. I knew I wanted to change into something with a faster pace that would allow me to flex my creativity, but didn't know how to convince anyone to hire me without any direct experience. Now with nearly 13 years of marketing experience under my belt, I can say with enthusiasm that I was able to pivot into a career that's right for me. Knowing from first hand experience how soul crushing the wrong job can be, I'm personally invested in helping people get out and onto the right path for themselves.

Welcome to my profile! With over 9 years of experience at Google, I have honed my skills in career development, leadership coaching, and talent acquisition. As a People Consultant, I have provided strategic guidance to leaders and teams on a wide range of topics, including leadership development, performance management, and diversity and inclusion. My background as a Recruiter and Compensation Analyst has equipped me with a deep understanding of the hiring process and compensation strategies, allowing me to effectively mentor both hiring managers and candidates. Whether you're looking to advance in your current role or navigate a career transition, I'm here to help you achieve your professional goals. Let's connect and create a tailored plan for your success!

With more than two years of experience in five different internship roles across tech and consulting, I understand what success and fulfillment looks like in a variety of early career roles. I love helping people--especially ambitious early career professionals--use writing, reflection, and conversation to better understand what kind of work makes them feel excited about life. Past roles in product management, editing, data analytics, technical consulting, marketing, and entrepreneurship enable me to take a multidisciplinary approach to career conversations.

Have you even been in a place where you are presented an opportunity (with a great compensation) but are super confused on what to do. Whether you're breaking into a new field or seeking career pivot / advancement, the most important thing is to identify vital opportunities that align with you goals. That's not easy as that involves saying NO to many good opportunities to select the one that is right for you. I have pivoted my career multiple times from software & data engineering to Product Management and then into Operations and all along have picked up skills to say YES to what aligns with my goals and ignore the noise. Through proven frameworks I can guide you to discern what's the right move for you amongst the myriad of choices. I offer practical, personalized & no B.S. advise to help you succeed. Together, we can refine your personal brand and career narrative to stand out in today’s competitive job market. I look forward to the opportunity to work together!

Career Coaching | Advising I am a collaborative partner guiding my clients and students to accomplish their professional goals. I build strong relationships by understanding the unique needs of my clients, earning their trust, and asking insightful questions that can guide them to solutions and forward progression. In addition to my private coaching practice and work with the Kellogg School of Management, I offer pro-bono coaching through The Marketing Academy and ACP Advisors. Coaching Competencies I specialize in helping professionals navigate strategic career planning and various workplace situations. • End-to-end career planning, recruitment, offer negotiation, and onboarding • Assessment tools, performance feedback, and goal setting • Marketing materials and personal branding • Interview preparation and successful engagement in the recruiting process • Negotiating job offers • Strategies for effectively handling challenging situations in the workplace • Say This Instead: I help professionals find the right words during interviews, offer negotiations, over challenging topics with their boss and many other situations. The Interview Expert | Interview Readiness As an experienced communicator, I help my clients succeed in the recruiting process, whether it's during initial phone or Zoom interviews or later stages. Many people lack strong interviewing skills, which can become unpracticed over time. My coaching services focus on preparing clients for interviews by providing guidance on every aspect of the process, including interview readiness and planning.

I spent 8 years trying to figure out how to climb the corporate ladder and "manage up"; early on in my career, I was unsuccessful. It wasn't until I started establishing relationships with a few helpful mentors, studying for my MBA, and when I volunteered as a Career mentor for undergrad students did I learn from mistakes and start to better understand what was needed to build a successful career. So, utilizing my personal failures and successes, including landing a role as a Sr. Consultant at a Consulting firm, despite applying off-season, and my natural ability to coach, I now help recent undergrads in career development. I particularly enjoy and excel working with recent undergrad students understanding that post graduation is an anxious time, especially for those unsure of their career. Besides providing support and advice, I coach my clients in understanding themselves and determining their goals so that they approach each role confidently and with a strong narrative. Clients of mine have been able to learn sustainable relationship and career building skills, allowing them to make a positive impact in their role and advance in their career.

As an experienced executive who has climbed the ranks in high-growth, technology-driven companies, I bring a unique perspective and deep insights to career coaching. I've spearheaded strategic initiatives, launched departments, driven exponential revenue growth, recruited exceptional talent, and managed cross-functional teams - the type of experience that equips me with the knowledge and understanding of what it takes to succeed in today's dynamic work environment. Moreover, having navigated the rigorous interview processes for securing competitive internships and breaking into the investment banking industry, I've developed a keen understanding of what top firms look for in potential candidates. I've personally guided dozens of aspiring professionals through resume building, interview preparation, recruiting strategies, negotiation tactics, and personal branding. With my coaching, you will not just be prepared for your next career move; you'll be poised to excel.

With over 5 years of formal team management experience and 10+ years of mentoring, I am passionate about understanding what uniquely motivates individuals and aligning their daily activities with their desired career milestones. I specialize in crafting effective feedback, developing self-advocacy tactics, leveraging data to support career development conversations, and facilitating candid discussions (including role-playing) to ensure everyone feels supported and has a clear path for development.