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I’m a Talent Acquisition Team Lead with international experience hiring across corporate, commercial, operational, and early careers functions within a large multinational organization. I’ve led recruitment for roles ranging from interns to senior directors, giving me a full-spectrum understanding of what different levels of hiring truly require. Having reviewed thousands of CVs and conducted countless interviews, I know exactly what differentiates a candidate who is “qualified” from one who is genuinely compelling. My expertise goes beyond standard interview tips. I specialize in helping people clearly articulate their impact, structure their achievements using methods like STAR, and present their career story in a way that resonates with decision-makers. I’ve supported professionals in landing new roles, securing internal promotions, and confidently navigating career transitions by strengthening how they position their skills, results, and potential. Clients work with me for practical, honest, and actionable guidance grounded in real hiring decisions. I help you understand how recruiters and hiring managers think, so you can stop second-guessing yourself and start communicating your value with clarity and confidence.

Fiona Taft is an exceptional career development coach with a proven history of guiding graduate students and executives toward meaningful and high-impact career outcomes. At UC Berkeley’s Master of Financial Engineering Program, she has successfully coached hundreds of students in career discovery, networking, interview preparation, and offer negotiation, contributing to industry-leading placement rates year after year. Her strategic use of data analytics to inform coaching practices, coupled with her ability to align career services with evolving industry demands, has consistently produced measurable results. At Stanford University, she coached executive education participants in enhancing their professional trajectories, helping them leverage business acumen and leadership skills for advancement. Fiona’s holistic and personalized coaching approach, grounded in deep institutional knowledge and employer engagement, makes her a standout leader in career development.

I bring over a decade of experience in leadership, organizational training and leadership development, and human resources, supporting high-performing professionals in demanding corporate environments. I work with ambitious professionals who want to perform at a high level, navigate careers, and position themselves for growth and promotion. Many of my clients are navigating: - Career transitions or preparing for key interviews - Stepping into or growing in leadership roles - Feeling overwhelmed or stretched too thin at work - Disorganized workloads and competing priorities - Performance pressure and visibility challenges How I can help: - Work through interview anxiety so you can show up clearly and perform at your best - Improve your day-to-day performance so you’re seen as a strong contributor - Get out of overwhelm and organize your work in a way that actually holds up - Build confidence and clarity in high-stakes situations - Navigate career decisions and transitions with a practical approach What makes my approach different is that I bring a real-world understanding of how leaders evaluate performance, make promotion decisions, and choose who stands out. I’ve worked closely with leaders and teams in high-pressure environments, and I bring that perspective into our sessions, so you’re not just guessing what matters, you’re working from how decisions are actually made. I take a practical, structured approach to coaching. We focus on what’s actually happening in your work so you can make real progress. Our sessions are designed to help you move forward with clarity and consistency, while still adapting to what you need most in the moment.

With a background in strategy and data science from Booz Allen and State Street, I specialize in sustainability, finance, and impact-driven careers. As an AVP at State Street, I’ve led $500M+ climate finance and impact investing initiatives. I've also coached 60+ professionals into top roles through my network and building partnerships with Indiana University, University of Massachusetts-Amherst, Syracuse University, and others. Whether you’re pivoting industries or leveling up, I’ll help you sharpen your story, ace interviews, and land your next opportunity. Let’s connect!

Hi, I’m Jonathan - MBA career coach at the University of Texas McCombs School of Business and former startup operator and tech leader. I’ve helped hundreds of professionals clarify their goals, sharpen their stories, and land roles they’re genuinely excited about. Let's chat to talk through a career move or explore a job search strategy.

Welcome to my profile! With over two decades of experience as the President and Change Catalyst of my own coaching firm, I specialize in inspiring leaders and teams to reach their next level of performance and career advancement. My background includes being a Master Certified Coach, holding a PhD in Public Administration, and having extensive training in executive coaching from Energy Leadership, Conversational Intelligence, Positive Intelligence, and Coach U, equipping me with the skills to develop trusting, "we-centered" organizational cultures and facilitate strategic thinking. I have successfully guided numerous clients through leadership transitions, career promotions, business development, and board development, among other areas. Let's work together to unlock your potential and achieve your career goals. I look forward to starting your journey with you today!

With 20+ years of experience in leadership development at PwC and Accenture, I specialize in helping individuals uncover and leverage their skills for success. Whether you're exploring a new role, transitioning sectors, or considering a complete career pivot, I guide you through the transformative process with care and expertise. Our journey begins by clarifying your life values, envisioning the changes you want short- and long-term, and setting actionable goals to bring that vision to life. Together, we address mindset shifts and tackle roadblocks that may arise. By combining coaching techniques with deep insight into leadership skill gaps, I help you align your career with your unique strengths and aspirations. I’m dedicated to my clients—providing undivided attention, judgment-free listening, and thoughtful questions to inspire new perspectives. I gently challenge when needed and hold space during emotional moments, always working in service of your growth.

Experienced management consultant and first-generation college graduate with 6+ years across Deloitte, Kearney, and enterprise SaaS, now leading global customer strategy at Workday. Justin built his career without an MBA or a target school pedigree, consistently landing roles that typically require one through intentional networking. Every job he's gotten has come through a connection, not a job board. He's passionate about helping professionals build their networks before they need them, whether you're navigating an industry being reshaped by AI or just want to know that if everything changed tomorrow, you'd have someone to call. He specializes in breaking into strategy and consulting, pivoting into people and talent analytics, and building relationships that create opportunities on their own. His approach is hands-on: auditing your network, building a plan, and coaching you through the outreach that moves the needle.

With over two decades of experience spanning global finance, startups, tech, and higher education, I bring a unique perspective to career growth. My background includes an MBA from Northeastern and a CTI certified coach allowing me to blend business acumen with a people-centered approach to support clients in fast paced, dynamic environments. As a career coach, I’ve guided professionals at every stage, from graduate students launching their first roles to senior leaders refining their leadership presence. I help clients navigate job searches, career pivots, and professional development by offering strategic guidance on résumés, LinkedIn profiles, networking, and interview preparation. My goal is to empower individuals to translate their skills with clarity and confidence across industries and roles. Clients describe my coaching style as strategically sharp and deeply empathetic. I focus not only on tangible outcomes like landing a job or acing an interview, but also on long-term growth building resilience, self-awareness, and leadership capabilities that endure. As a former Wall Street executive turned executive coach, I understand the complexities of reinvention and high stakes decision making. I use that experience to help others unlock meaningful, lasting progress in their careers

With 3 careers certifications and 10 in years in careers advising, I have helped 100s of professionals and student secure mid-senior positions across sectors, from consulting to public sector to FMCG and more. This includes roles at MBB & Big 4 consulting firms, Lego, Adidas, Apple, Google, Amazon, SAP, Qatar Airways, Walmart, MasterCard, and many more. I specialize in defining career objectives and fits and then developing strategies to achieve these (i.e. a practical, tangible action plan) I am particularly adept at helping showcase transferable skills in application materials and interviews and building a personal brand.