Start Your Next Role Strong & Perform Like a Top 1% Hire
Starting a new role—especially in a new industry or environment—can feel like stepping into the unknown. Most people focus on getting the job. Very few are intentional about how they show up once they’re in it. That’s where I come in. I work with clients to help them transition into new roles with clarity, confidence, and a concrete plan for how to stand out early. Whether you're coming from a non-traditional background, shifting industries, or moving from a more informal environment into a structured one, we’ll focus on how you can quickly get up to speed and exceed expectations. Together, we’ll cover: How to navigate a new environment (especially if you’re coming from a very different context) What it actually means to be a high-performing analyst/operator in your role How to communicate clearly and professionally with managers and senior stakeholders How to build trust and credibility early How to prioritize what matters vs. what doesn’t How to go above and beyond in ways that are actually recognized My style is structured and practical—we’ll have live sessions, and I’ll also provide recap notes and frameworks so you have something tangible to reference as you ramp. This is not generic career advice. It’s tailored to you, your role, and how you want to show up.
What's included
- The coaching plan is designed to help individuals transition into new roles with clarity, confidence, and a strategic plan to stand out early.
Meet your expert
Rachel L.
Career Coach | Gtown→IB→PE→VC→Wharton MBA→Founder | Build a Life You Love
My career has taught me that success comes from both strong execution and strong storytelling — and I coach clients to master both. I’ve built my career across investment banking, private equity, venture capital, and entrepreneurship — experiences that allow me to coach clients pursuing roles in IB, PE, VC, MBA admissions, and early-stage startups. I began in investment banking at Citi and Morgan Stanley, later joined a multibillion-dollar private equity fund as an investment professional, moved into VC investing, and earned my MBA from Wharton before founding a startup accepted into eight accelerator programs. Throughout these roles, I’ve recruited and interviewed candidates, evaluated founders, presented to investors, and navigated some of the most competitive hiring processes firsthand. Alongside my finance and startup work, I’ve continued to strengthen my communication and storytelling skills through years of performing and speaking — experience that now enhances how I coach clients on public speaking, pitch delivery, storytelling strategy, and executive presence. My foundation in coaching began early as a writing tutor at Georgetown’s Writing Center, where I helped students articulate ideas clearly and confidently — something I now do for professionals at every level. Across all these chapters, one theme has remained constant: I help people communicate who they are and where they’re going. My work combines analytical insight with strong narrative instincts so clients can move into interviews, pitches, and new chapters with clarity, confidence, and a compelling story. Whether you’re pursuing IB, PE, VC, an MBA, a career pivot, or stronger communication skills, I help you bring both your thinking and your story into alignment so you can build a career — and life — you genuinely want.
