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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.

Ever find yourself stuck in a career that's clearly not right for you? That was me 15 years ago, but let me take you even further back. In 2007 I graduated from Duke with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. I knew I didn't want to do engineering, so I made my first hard pivot - I landed a job at JPMorgan as an investment banker. 4 years later with a stop in venture banking, I knew it wasn't for me. I knew I wanted to change into something with a faster pace that would allow me to flex my creativity, but didn't know how to convince anyone to hire me without any direct experience. Now with nearly 13 years of marketing experience under my belt, I can say with enthusiasm that I was able to pivot into a career that's right for me. Knowing from first hand experience how soul crushing the wrong job can be, I'm personally invested in helping people get out and onto the right path for themselves.

With a robust career in sales and leadership roles at top media companies, I am a Co-Active and Google trained coach dedicated to helping professionals and teams unlock their full potential. As a seasoned executive, I have managed large marketing accounts, led sales teams, and launched new business platforms at companies like Google, Clear Channel, and CBS Radio. My expertise in sales management, coaching, and training has driven significant business growth and built strong client relationships. Beyond the corporate world, my passion for developing talent extends to my work with nonprofits focused on youth and adult development, including Climb Hire, Citizen Schools, and Defy Ventures. When not spearheading sales initiatives or mentoring future leaders, I enjoy skiing, practicing pilates, honing my improv skills, and exploring new destinations both at home in Manhattan and beyond with my daughter and our dog Olive.

Welcome to my profile! With over a decade of experience in leadership and coaching, I'm excited to support you on your own journey! My background includes an Executive MBA from UCLA Anderson and comprehensive coaching training from the Co-Active Training Institute. I have successfully mentored and coached numerous professionals, helping them achieve their career goals and navigate complex organizational landscapes. Whether you're looking to advance in your current role or pivot to a new career path, I'm here to provide strategic guidance and actionable insights. Let's connect and chart your path forward!

Welcome to my profile! With over 15 years of experience in Human Resources and Talent Development, I have honed my skills in helping individuals and teams reach their full potential. Currently, I serve as a Human Resources Business Partner at Microsoft, where I focus on strategic people management and talent development. My background includes leading HR initiatives at top companies like Nestlé and Equifax, where I specialized in performance management, talent acquisition, and leadership coaching. I am passionate about guiding professionals through career transitions and development, ensuring they align their personal goals with organizational objectives. Let's work together to unlock your career potential and achieve your professional aspirations!

Thanks for checking out my profile! After 10 years as a consultant with companies like KPMG and BCG, I made a successful career pivot into executive search. With almost 20 years of experience in strategic talent acquisition and career development, I have successfully guided individuals in navigating their career paths and achieving their professional goals. My background includes global talent leadership roles at top consulting firms like Bain & Company, where I created the first global talent research & insights capability, and McKinsey & Company, where I scaled their first fully-dedicated tech recruiting team. Now, as a strategic talent partner, I specialize in career advising for university students, professionals re-entering the workforce, and those looking to change careers. I also specialize in supporting highly skilled, recent immigrants to the US to find work that aligns with the skills and experience they developed in their native country. Let's collaborate to unlock your potential and strategically position you for success in your desired field. Reach out to start your journey with me today!

I bring a unique blend of HR leadership, talent development, certified coaching training, and higher education experience to my career development work. My exposure is diverse, having worked across the Tech, Entertainment, Corporate Real Estate, Financial Services, and Hospitality industries, at small startups and F500 companies alike. Before launching my coaching practice, I served as Head of People at a Series C Fintech, building on a career in Leadership & Talent Development, primarily for high potentials from early career all the way up to C-Suite and founders. I hold an ICF Associate Certified Coach (ACC) credential and completed training through the Center for Executive Coaching. My approach is practical and human. I work with professionals who are navigating career inflection points - from feeling stuck or misaligned in their current role to figuring out how to grow internally or pivot into something that actually fits. Together, we cut through the noise, clarify what you want, and build a plan that’s grounded in your values, strengths, and real-world possibilities.

Welcome to my profile! I work with clients across sectors to see the big picture and create a vision for their life and work that embodies their core values and roots them in their strengths. By aligning around their own personal north star, my clients are able to bring clarity and confidence into their lives, unlocking potential to achieve goals both big and small. I'm here to support you in your journey. Let's connect and explore how I can help you realize your career aspirations!

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.

I am a 20+ year sales & marketing executive that has worked at Fortune 500 companies (P&G, Google, and Meta), and have been a Chief Revenue Officer at an AI analytics startup. I have interviewed and managed people at all ends of the spectrum from new hires to VP / excecs, in the US and APAC. I have a passion for developing others and helping the next generation of leaders to succeed. My purpose in life is to help people connect the dots to breathe life into their imagined futures. I believe my frameworks can also help people figure out what they want out of their careers and personal success / happiness.