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This package is designed for professionals aiming to grow their careers in design. The coaching will be tailored to your individual needs, covering topics such as enhancing creative skills, preparing for leadership roles, improving design thinking strategies, and more. With expert coaching, you’ll refine your design skills and make a lasting impact at the companies you work for. Some of the common coaching activities included in this package are, but are not limited to: - Enhancing Your Personal Brand – Develop a compelling personal narrative that highlights your design achievements and strengths. - Advancing Design-Specific Skills – Strengthen your expertise in user experience, visual design, and creative problem-solving. - Mastering Stakeholder Communication – Develop skills to effectively communicate design visions, build consensus, and align teams around creative goals. - Strategic Networking Guidance – Learn strategies to expand your professional network within the design community and create valuable connections. - Navigating Career Growth – Receive personalized guidance on securing promotions, transitioning to leadership roles, and maximizing your influence in your organization. This coaching package is ideal for design professionals seeking to elevate their careers and position themselves for long-term success.
Strengthen your personal brand by highlighting your unique skills, experiences, and accomplishments to stand out in your field
Expand your professional network by building meaningful connections to uncover opportunities and accelerate career growth
Position yourself for growth by gaining clarity on how to achieve promotions, transition into leadership roles, and excel in your career
Enhance communication skills to convey ideas clearly and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders
Confidently tackle challenges by building strategies to approach complex problems and navigate critical decisions with confidence
Coaching delivered via live sessions and .
Additional expectations or terms of engagement may be provided by coaches (e.g. expected response times, etc.).
Services included:
Design Thinking
User Interface Design
Visual Design
User Experience Design
Promotion Strategy
Networking Strategy
Prototyping
Salary Negotiation
Branding
Skill Building
Wireframing
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Joined June 2026
Expert creative director steering designers beyond traditional skills
I love helping designers grow. Over the past 20+ years, I've worked as a creative leader, educator, and mentor, building teams, developing talent, and leading award-winning work for brands such as Target, Best Buy, T-Mobile, General Mills, Quicken, and Publix. I've also served as an Adjunct Professor, teaching design and business practices and helping students prepare for successful creative careers. I've mentored more than 50 individuals throughout my career, supporting everything from portfolio development and creative direction to leadership growth and career strategy. Every designer's path is different, so my coaching is tailored to the unique goals, strengths, and opportunities of the person I'm working with. Whether you're just starting out, navigating a career transition, or preparing for a leadership position, I can help you identify the next steps and accelerate your growth with practical guidance informed by real-world experience.
10h+ of coaching