Career Coaching, Events, and Resources

I've conducted more than 7,000 interviews and reviewed 100x as many resumes. Having been a Recruiter in tech for 8+ years, I've gained unique insights into what organizations look for when hiring people. Perhaps the most rewarding part of my job is being able to share these insights with friends, family members, and clients as they strive to achieve their career goals. Need to create or revise your resume? I know what recruiters are looking for. Got an interview next week? I can help you prepare. Nervous to negotiate an offer? I have extended and closed hundreds of them. I look forward to partnering with you on your journey to the career of your dreams!

Welcome to my profile! With an extensive background in healthcare leadership and innovation, I bring a wealth of experience to career development coaching. As a current CEO and founder of multiple healthcare ventures, I have a proven track record of strategic leadership and market entry success. My career journey spans roles at top organizations like Kindred Healthcare, Highmark Health, and Amgen, where I honed my skills in strategy, operations, marketing and brand management. I am passionate about helping professionals navigate their career paths, leveraging my insights from the healthcare industry to guide you towards achieving your career goals. Let's connect and chart a course for your professional success!

I’m qualified to coach in career and interview preparation because of my combined experience in law, executive search, and senior HR and Talent Acquisition roles, including at Amazon. I’ve spent years on the hiring side — interviewing, assessing candidates, and advising leaders on selection and progression — which gives me a practical understanding of what decision-makers look for in interviews. As a certified executive coach with ICF-aligned training, I help clients prepare in a structured, thoughtful way, focusing on clarity, confidence, and communication rather than scripted answers. My approach supports clients in articulating their experience clearly, managing interview nerves, and presenting themselves authentically and effectively.

With nearly 20 years of experience in career development and executive coaching, I am passionate about helping professionals achieve their career goals. As the former Assistant Dean for Career Development at Darden School of Business and Director of Career Services at UNC Kenan-Flagler, I have led teams dedicated to enhancing career management skills and fostering relationships with top recruiting companies. I founded Acorn Associates to continue empowering business executives seeking impactful career changes. Having coached thousands of individuals, I am here to guide you through your career journey with personalized strategies and insights. Let's connect and take your career to the next level!

Hello! Welcome to my profile! I bring to coaching robust experience leading, managing and coaching top talent from over a decade at McKinsey & Company and now as a VP at a PE backed company. I've worked with team members and clients across the career development spectrum and love helping individuals in transition chart a new path! I am passionate about helping professionals unlock their potential and achieve their career goals. Whether you're looking to break into consulting or advance in your current role, I'm here to guide you every step of the way. Let's connect and chart your path to success!

Welcome to my profile! As a current Harvard Business School MBA student and former Senior Associate Consultant at Bain & Company, I bring a wealth of experience in strategic problem-solving and career development. I have co-founded an investment firm and am currently building Midstone Service Group, focusing on acquiring and growing businesses. Over the past five years, I've successfully guided more than 10 applicants into top MBA programs like Harvard, Stanford, and Wharton. My approach combines consulting expertise with real-world operator and investor insights to help you craft compelling narratives, make strategic career decisions, and present your strongest self in applications. Whether you're aiming to break into private equity, consulting, or seeking career clarity, I'm here to help you achieve your goals. Let's connect and start your journey to success!

With over a decade of experience in leading technology innovations and managing high-impact projects, I am well-equipped to guide professionals seeking to explore and excel in diverse roles within tech companies. My background includes a PhD in Computer Science and an MBA, combining deep technical expertise with strategic business acumen. I've successfully led initiatives as engineers and PMs in cutting-edge technologies like Blockchain and Generative AI, and my work spans industries including healthcare, automotive, and supply chain. My experience also includes teaching and mentoring as an adjunct professor, speaking engagements, and industry judging, which have further refined my ability to coach and guide individuals in their career paths. Whether you are fresh graduate entering job market, looking to transition into tech, advance within your current role, or explore new opportunities, I bring a wealth of knowledge and a proven track record to help you achieve your career goals.

The Arbuckle Leadership Fellows program at Stanford's Graduate School of Business provided me with the hands-on training to be a strong Personal Leadership Coach. Similar in function to an executive coach but with a greater emphasis on emotions and motivations, a Personal Leadership Coach can help anyone unlock greater clarity around consequential decisions. By taking an exercise focused approach, PLC sessions leave clients with greater personal insights and action plans for the concrete challenges ahead.

As an HR/People professional, much of my day job is focused on employee coaching and development. I regularly engage with employees on career transitions, self-advocacy, work-life balance, how to work with your manager, etc. Helping others gives me energy, and I'd love to work with you in whatever stage you are at in your career journey! On a personal level, I have been coaching since high school. I started out as a part-time consultant for families relocating between the US and Asia. At Middlebury, I founded a first-generation student-to-student mentorship program. At Stanford, I was an Arbuckle Fellow and spent years honing my coaching skills. Please read my profile for more about me!

I’m a career coach with firsthand experience navigating bold pivots, rapid growth, and purpose-driven reinvention. Over the past decade, I’ve built a multi-chapter career across consulting, marketing, strategy & operations, and most recently, education. I coach people through career growth through real world experience. I started my career in management consulting at Deloitte, then made the leap into marketing at Stitch Fix, where I was promoted three times to lead a 20+ person team. From there, I transitioned into strategy and business operations, eventually serving as VP of Strategy & Analytics at AllTrails, where I sat on the senior leadership team. Most recently, I’ve followed a long-held passion and pivoted into education, now working as a high school teacher. My strength lies in helping people figure out not just how to grow fast, but how to grow with intention. I understand what it takes to succeed in high-performance environments, but also how to listen inward, redefine success, and take smart, courageous steps towards your passion. And at times, doing the work to understand what that passion is. As a coach, I can help with career transitions, goal-setting, internal growth, job search strategy, interview prep, and thought partnership on what to optimize for in your next chapter. Whether you’re looking to climb or looking to pivot, I’m here to help you find your path, and walk it with confidence. Looking forward to building a tailored plan for your career journey!