Bobby L. | Leland

Bobby Lange

Studied at University of California, San Diego

Works at University of California, San Diego

During the school year, my schedule may fluctuate, but during the summer I should have more consistent availability.

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During the school year, my schedule may fluctuate, but during the summer I should have more consistent availability.

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About Bobby

Hi, I’m Bobby — a PhD-trained career coach, counselor educator, and Associate Director of Career Coaching for the Full-Time MBA program at UC San Diego’s Rady School of Management. I help MBA students, graduate students, and professionals turn career uncertainty into a clear, strategic plan. My coaching focuses on career pivots, job search strategy, resume and LinkedIn positioning, networking, interview preparation, and building a compelling professional narrative. I especially enjoy working with people who have interdisciplinary backgrounds, feel pulled in multiple directions, or are trying to translate their experience into a new industry or function. In my current role, I coach MBA candidates across industries including consulting, life sciences, technology, finance, healthcare, operations, sustainability, and social impact. I have supported students through every stage of the career process — from early exploration and target company development to offer negotiation and decision-making. My work blends practical career strategy with a counseling-informed coaching style, helping clients not only identify the right opportunities but also communicate their value with confidence. I also bring a unique background in AI and career development. My doctoral research focused on the use of AI in counselor training, and I regularly help students use AI tools thoughtfully for career exploration, resume tailoring, networking preparation, and interview practice without losing their authentic voice. My style is warm, strategic, and direct. I will help you clarify what you want, identify the gaps between where you are and where you want to go, and build an action plan you can actually follow. Whether you are preparing for business school, navigating an MBA job search, changing industries, or trying to make sense of your next professional move, I can help you create a clearer path forward.

Why do I coach?

I coach because I love helping people see possibilities for themselves that they may not be able to see yet. Career uncertainty can be stressful and deeply personal. It is rarely just about finding a job; instead, it is about understanding your strengths, telling your story, making confident decisions, and building a life that feels aligned with your values. I find a lot of meaning in helping people turn confusion into clarity and clarity into action. The best part of coaching is watching someone begin to trust their own direction again. When a client leaves a conversation feeling more confident, more focused, and more capable of taking the next step, that is what makes this work meaningful to me.

Work Experience

Associated Director of Career Coaching, Full-Time MBA Program

University of California, San Diego

May 2024 - Present

Career Center Graduate Assistant

University of Tennessee, Knoxville

August 2021 - May 2024

• Developed curriculum and facilitated 'Exploring Majors & Careers' courses resulting in retention rate increase from 88.6 to 91.1%. • Conducted over 600 career coaching sessions supporting a 5.26% job placement increase. • Created and administered survey of "What Can I Do With This Major" website users and oversaw edits resulting in revenue increase of over $60,000. • Facilitated focus groups to collect feedback about office strengths and areas for growth, analyzed data, and developed presentation and data reports to provide senior leadership with recommendations for change. • Developed and delivered over 100 presentations on career development utilizing adult learning theories to maximize engagement and student learning outcomes. Curriculum Development, University Teaching and +3 skills

Graduate Associate, Supervision

University of Tennessee, Knoxville

August 2021 - May 2024

• Supervised 9 counseling students in practicum and internship experiences supporting students to meet key performance indicators with 100% success. • Developed course plan and taught two courses to school counseling students that resulted in students meeting 100% of key performance indicators. • Provided counseling services in a training clinic and community mental health clinic that helped all clients meet stated goals in counseling with 100% reduction in symptoms. • Developed a new recruitment strategy for incoming school counseling students that resulted in 150% increase in admitted students. Curriculum Development, Clinical Supervision and +3 skills

Graduate assistant

Wake Forest University

August 2020 - May 2021

• Assisted faculty members with research activities and agendas. • Collaborated with faculty and staff on departmental projects and initiatives. • Acknowledged for contributions in book "Becoming a Counselor" by Dr. Sam Gladding. Graduate Recruitment, Book Editing and +1 skill

Disability Services Coordinator

Wake Forest University

August 2019 - April 2020

• Served as an academic coach to students seeking academic support • Assisted students in developing learning strategies to improve outcomes • Developed and implemented academic workshop presentations for students during mid-term and final exam preparation Facilitation, Academic Coaching and +1 skill

Residence Hall Director

University of North Carolina School of the Arts

July 2017 - July 2019

• Served in on-call crisis rotation attending to mental health and physical health crises resulting in improved retention rate from 87.6% to 91%. • Developed and implemented leadership program series called Citizen Artist Leadership Institute that improved student self-reports in confidence in leading others by 50%. • Served on Title IX Case Resolution Board where cases of alleged misconduct were addressed and served on 3 search committees for coordinator and counselor roles with office. • Managed 5 summer staff attending to crises, program planning, and safety of middle school students and oversaw evaluation process of each staff member. • Recruit, hire, train and supervise 24 Peer leaders. • Initiated, developed, and executed a 6-session Leadership Development Program for students interested in developing leadership skills. • Planned, implemented and facilitated Student Leader Training for fall of 2017 and fall of 2018 including sessions on conflict resolution, listening and empathy techniques, team building, emergency procedures, and working with students in crisis. • Planned and implemented Summer Staff training as well as developed Summer Staff manual. • Supervised 7 Summer Staff employees responsible for addressing any issues with summer students. Team Building, Employee Training and +2 skills