Blake B.

Blake Barnes

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Consulting Coach for People Who Didn't Join McKinsey (and Don't Need To)

Texas A&M University - College Station Logo

Studied at Texas A&M University - College Station

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Hiring Manager at Credera

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Blake's Offerings

Custom hourly · $180/hr

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Blake’s Management Consulting Qualifications

Experience level: Associate Partner

20+ people coached for Management Consulting

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There's a vast majority of talented consultants building real careers at firms outside of McKinsey, Bain, and BCG. There's great coaching on this platform for people trying to break into consulting, but once you're in, are you getting the support you need? If you're building your career at a firm like Slalom, Accenture, PwC, L.E.K., West Monroe, Capgemini, FTI, Deloitte, Booz Allen, or Credera, you know the work is real, the clients are demanding, and the growth opportunities are there. But you also know how easy it is to get lost in the machine. Whether at a large firm or a boutique consultancy, it's more common than you think to look around and realize no one is really in your corner helping you think about where you're headed or why. I get it from both sides. I've spent years in enterprise consulting at Credera, and before that I was the client, working in industry operations at Southwest Airlines alongside firms like Deloitte, EY, Accenture, Oliver Wyman, and PwC. I've seen what great consultants look like from across the table, and I know what it takes to grow into one. This is not case interview prep. This is for consultants who are already in the game and want someone in their corner. Someone to help them find clarity on direction, grow with intention instead of just grinding through engagements, and prepare for whatever comes next, whether that's a promotion, a pivot, or a whole new chapter. If you're early in your consulting career and wondering "Is this it?" or "What am I building toward?", I'd love to talk.

Blake can help with:

AI Automation

AI Deck Building

AI Fundamentals

Frameworks

General Exploration

Networking Strategy

Presentations

Promotion Strategy

Skill Building

Blake also coaches for Build with AI, AI Services, Career Coaching, and Life Coaching. View all.

About Blake

What I love most about coaching is understanding who someone really is, because who you are is the foundation for where you're going. Not just your resume, but your values, your faith, your wiring, and what makes you come alive. I believe the best career decisions don't happen in a vacuum. They flow from deeply understanding oneself and building a professional life that strengthens your whole life, not just your LinkedIn profile or what brings in money. I come from both sides of the table: Industry operations at Southwest Airlines and enterprise consulting at Credera, so I understand what it actually takes to grow a career. For the past four-plus years, I've coached over 25 young professionals through transitions, promotions, and the harder questions about direction and purpose. I'm direct and honest, but I lead with empathy. I listen more than I talk. No one's story is the same and cookie-cutter advice doesn't really help. If you're early in your career and looking for a coach who cares about the whole picture and not just your next title, I would love to learn more about you.

Why do I coach?

Robert. Anthony. Sheryl. Riley. Grant. Amanda. I could go on, but these are the people who were in my corner, cared, and guided the path for me. They didn't just give me advice. They took the time to know me, believe in me, and challenge me to think bigger about what I was capable of. That's why I coach. I've seen firsthand what happens when someone has the right person at the right time, and I want to be that for others. I believe everyone has a unique combination of gifts, and most people just need someone to help them see it clearly and take the first step with confidence. Watching someone go from stuck and unsure to clear and energized about their path is the most fulfilling work I do. It's not a side project for me. It's something I care deeply about.

Work Experience

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Senior Manager

Credera

January 2024 - Present

Hiring Manager

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Manager

Credera

July 2021 - January 2024

Interviewer

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Senior Consultant

Credera

January 2020 - July 2021

Interviewer

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Senior Analyst, Wealth Operations Analyst, Performance Analyst

Southwest Airlines

January 2018 - January 2020

Interviewer

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Business & Technology Analyst

Southwest Airlines

September 2017 - January 2018

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Business & Technology Analyst

Southwest Airlines

July 2016 - September 2017

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Data Analyst Intern

Southwest Airlines

May 2015 - August 2015

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Analyst/Associate

Morgan Stanley

2011 - 2013

Blake was also given offers to work at

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    The University of Texas at Austin

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    PNC

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    Morgan Stanley

Education

Istituto Lorenzo de' Medici Logo

Istituto Lorenzo de' Medici

Italian Studies and Culture

2013 - 2014

Florence, Italy

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Texas A&M University - College Station

Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Finance, Finance

2012 - 2016

Studied Finance at Texas A&M, recipient of multiple student leader scholarships, highly involved leader on campus. Activities and societies: Maroon Coats (highly selective student ambassador program to A&M's biggest donors) Aggie Muster Committee (Took part in facilitating a multi-thousand person celebration of life event for Aggies who passed away) Fish Aides (Freshman student government leadership organization) BCA (Men's social organization)

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