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As a career development coach, I aid college students and early-career individuals in discovering their unique brilliance and leveraging this novel self-understanding to create careers uniquely suited to them. Throughout my career advising and mentorship experiences at the WashU Career Center, BlackRock’s Analyst Buddy Program, and Jewish Queer Youth (a nonprofit supporting LGBTQ+ Orthodox Jewish young adults), I have helped people: • Gain clarity on what makes them special: how their particular experiences, strengths, and traits shape them into one-of-a-kind individuals • Identify career goals that align with their passions, values, and desired lifestyles • Achieve their career goals by developing a unique personal brand and conveying this brand via application materials, professional communications, and interviews Getting accepted to BlackRock’s Analyst Program and then evaluating candidates for this program has given me firsthand insight into what’s required to stand out in competitive application processes and land amazing first roles. Moreover, my pivot from the financial industry into a clinical psychology doctoral program has equipped me to help clients navigate and execute fulfilling career changes. I have helped clients gain acceptance to selective internships, jobs, fellowships, and graduate schools, and have facilitated career transitions into Tech, consulting, and the nonprofit sector.

Note: Due to high demand, I do not offer free intro calls. Thank you for understanding. Welcome to my profile! With a Master of Education in Human Development and Psychology from Harvard, an MBA from Vanderbilt, management experience at McKinsey, and 2 years at a meditation center, I bring a very unique blend of business acumen and psychological insight to my coaching practice. As the founder of LT3D, I specialize in helping senior leaders and teams navigate complex challenges, from career transitions to strategic dilemmas. My experience includes building leadership development programs for Fortune 1000 clients and providing executive coaching that accelerates team performance. Having coached hundreds of senior clients, I am dedicated to helping you gain clarity and confidence in your leadership journey. Let's work together to unlock your potential and lead with greater impact. Reach out to start a conversation!

Been fortunate to work with and coach 100+ clients across my McKinsey tenure across all seniority levels, industries and company sizes to help them look great in front of their bosses, build future proof skills, and navigate the corporate politics for them to stand out. Have also personally gone through the random walk soul search and mentored 15+ others on similar journeys.

My path to career coaching runs through two decades of working inside the kinds of institutions and decisions my clients are navigating. Corporate law at Jones Day came first, focusing on cross-border M&A and Sovereign Wealth transactions and the high-stakes pressure that comes with them. From there, the work expanded into energy and higher education leadership at Johns Hopkins University, and eventually into designing training programs and instructional materials now used by more than one million professionals across major organizations. The rooms where difficult career decisions get made are familiar territory. So is the experience of making several hard ones. A graduate of Columbia Law School and Harvard University, where I majored in Biology, I am a Certified Life Coach, NLP Master Practitioner, and Positive Intelligence® trained coach, currently working toward my ICF PCC credentials. The methodologies behind the work are grounded in decision-pattern analysis and mental fitness, which means sessions go beyond advice and strategy. The goal is building the internal capacity to make decisions clearly and follow through on them.

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.

With over 8 years of professional experience across financial services and strategy consulting in both the US and UK, I’ve successfully navigated some of the most competitive job markets, including New York City and London. I’ve served as an interviewer at a leading consulting firm and have helped countless MBA peers and professionals secure offers from top consulting, financial services, and tech companies. Because I’ve been on both sides of the hiring table, I know exactly what recruiters and interviewers look for. My coaching combines insider perspective with practical strategies — helping you translate your career journey into clear, compelling stories that make an impact.

Welcome to my profile! I've spent 3 years at McKinsey & Company Greece (2021-2023), interviewed ant almost all major consultancies, and successfully relocated to Copenhagen, Denmark to continue my career in Corporate Strategy. I am very passionate and driven to support others on their journeys and have successfully placed many friends in MBB/ jobs abroad in the past. I can help you with the following categories of goals: 1. Getting into MBB (incl. mock interviews, path assessment, etc.); 2. Thriving inside MBB (what matters and what doesn’t) 3. Building exit plan (incl. connecting you with my vast network) 4. Transferring/ relocating to desired destinations (EU/USA-focused); 5. Stress-testing and sharpening your vision and story to align internally, keep momentum, and exert confidence to interviewers I will also make sure you enjoy the journey because this also matters!

I started my career in corporate America and spent the next decade climbing the ranks at Starbucks, Amazon, and Google. With a strong foundation in both personal development and hands-on experience, I am uniquely qualified to guide others as a coach. As a coach, I leverage a blend of proven strategies and personalized support to help individuals navigate their challenges, discover their strengths, and achieve meaningful growth. My approach is grounded in empathy, active listening, and practical tools that empower clients to make lasting changes. Having worked with diverse individuals, I understand the importance of tailoring coaching to each person’s unique goals, ensuring that they feel heard, understood, and inspired to take action. My commitment is to create a supportive, results-driven environment where clients can thrive.

Certified Coach - ICF ACC with over 15 years of experience in human resources, I have honed my skills as a strategic HR Business Partner at top companies like Microsoft, Nestle and Equifax. My expertise spans talent development, organizational change management, and leadership coaching, making me well-equipped to guide you through your HR career journey. I have successfully coached many senior leaders, helping them navigate complex HR landscapes and achieve their professional goals. I am passionate about partnering with professionals through career transitions and development providing personalized support and insights. Let's work together to unlock your career potential and achieve your professional aspirations!

I’ve spent 20+ years in tech and product leadership across Amazon, American Express, startups, and consulting. I started as an engineer, moved into product, and have reinvented my path multiple times, including a recent pivot toward AI. Along the way I’ve made good moves, bad moves, and a lot of course corrections, and I’ve sat on the other side of the table as a hiring manager and senior leader. I coach both early-career and mid-career professionals. If you’re just starting out, I can help you choose roles, build skills, and make decisions that open doors later instead of closing them. If you’re mid-career, we’ll clarify what you actually want next, tune your story and materials, and build a focused plan to move toward roles in product, tech, or AI that fit your life and goals.