Career Coaching Coaches

Welcome! I’m Mike, a professional career coach here to help you navigate every stage of your professional journey. I know firsthand how overwhelming career decisions can feel, but you don’t have to go it alone. When I launched my own career, I faced intense competition while balancing academic excellence, securing scholarships, and leveraging my network to create meaningful opportunities. Along the way, I not only learned how to craft a compelling cover letter and resume but also how to pivot under pressure—a skill I instill in my clients as they navigate their own career challenges. Through my work in Trinity College admissions and recruiting at Boston Children's Hospital and Mass General Brigham, I gained firsthand insight into what makes candidates stand out—not just on paper, but in the minds of decision-makers. I also saw how non-traditional predictors of success—like adaptability, emotional intelligence, and storytelling—can be just as powerful as credentials in securing the right opportunities. As a seasoned mentor, I know what truly makes a candidate shine—whether in applications, interviews, or on the job. My coaching is structured, results-driven, and deeply personalized. Whether you’re a student exploring career paths, a recent graduate entering the job market, or a professional looking to transition roles, I’ll meet you where you are and help you take the next steps in your journey. By identifying your unique strengths and aspirations, we’ll craft a winning strategy that allows you to advance while maintaining balance and wellness. If you’re ready to take the next step, let’s build your career together—I’d love to help you succeed!

With a robust background spanning consulting, audit, and digital marketing, I bring a unique perspective to career development, especially for those navigating change. Over the past five years, I’ve successfully transitioned across three different industries: from Deloitte Audit to Strategy Consulting, and most recently into Digital Marketing in the luxury sector, where I’m currently interning at Santoni during my MBA at London Business School (MBA2026). As a former Senior Consultant at Deloitte, I led strategic initiatives for Fortune 500 clients, delivering measurable impact, from operational efficiencies to multi-million-dollarcost savings. Now, I’m combining that analytical rigor with creative branding insight, helping luxury brands craft meaningful digital strategies. But the real story? I’ve faced uncertainty, taken risks, and failed forward. Each pivot taught me to rethink, adapt, and never give up. That resilience is at the heart of how I coach. Whether you're: - Breaking into consulting - Transitioning into marketing or luxury - Navigating an MBA journey or a career pivot - Looking to build your personal brand or tell your story with confidence …I’m here to guide you with honest feedback, strategic frameworks, and the kind of empathy that only comes from having walked the path myself. Born in Serbia and raised in Chicago, I bring a bicultural lens and global mindset to everything I do, including coaching. I’m also passionate about personal expression and creative industries, currently exploring the launch of my own fashion label. Let’s connect and build a game plan that works for you with clarity, confidence, and real talk.

Over the two decades of my career, I have counseled numerous students, alumni, and colleagues as they navigated job searches, careers, transitions, and pivot points. I know from my own experience that having someone available to discuss options and strategies can always be helpful. I also firmly believe in negotiating for what you are worth and have advised and mentored others as they have weighed and negotiated job offers in various sectors. Finally, a passion for me is advising those from historically excluded backgrounds in their industries (first generation, people of color, etc.) on navigating bias and uninclusive professional environments. Whether you are prepping for a job interview, seeking clarity about whether to pivot, navigating impostor phenomenon, or wondering how best to engage a diverse team or resolve team conflicts, I am here to support you on your career journey. **Please don't let the rates deter you. I encourage you to contact me if you have concerns about the affordability of coaching, as I am always happy to offer discounts or design custom packages for those with less readily available financial resources.

With an MBA from Harvard Business School and extensive leadership experience at top companies like Oracle and Ibotta, I bring a wealth of knowledge in marketing strategy, sales leadership, and executive coaching. As a Fractional Executive and founder of Kelly Owens Consulting, LLC, I specialize in helping professionals navigate career transitions and achieve their career development goals. My approach is tailored to each client's unique needs, drawing on my experience leading large teams, hiring new team members, supporting clients in conducting networked job searches, and coaching technology execs to maximize their growth potential. Whether you're looking to enhance your leadership skills or pivot to a new industry, I'm here to guide you every step of the way. Let's connect and create a plan for your success!

With a background in strategy/management consulting, as well as in international organizations and finance, I provide career coaching for your professional development based on my personal experience. I spent four years at Bain & Company, where I advised clients across various industries on growth and operations, developing my skills in leadership and team management. My journey continued at Oxford, where I completed a MBA from Said Business School and a Master in Public Policy from the Blavatnik School of Government, then with impactful roles at The Global Fund and the United Nations Advisory Alliance, where I led cross-functional projects and strategic finance initiatives. Whether you're looking to pivot from private sector to public sector, are considering your options after a few years into consulting or after completing your Master's degree, or are interested in an international career and working abroad, let's connect to strategize the next chapter of your career and tactical steps for a successful transition! Previously, I provided interview preparation for MBB consulting firms, so am happy to run case interviews or share advice for individuals pursuing careers in consulting.

I have never believed in a linear career. I began in consulting, where I learned to think in structured problems and measurable outcomes. I then moved closer to operators, building products inside startups and understanding what it takes to turn ideas into execution. Along the way, I explored public policy, studied psychology to better understand human decision making, run a startup, and spent time inside a VC evaluating founders from the other side of the table. Because I have tested different paths myself, I understand the uncertainty, ambition, and self doubt that often come with big career moves. I know what it feels like to question direction, to compare options, and to weigh risk against growth. That perspective allows me to coach with empathy and rigor. I help you clarify not just what you want to do next, but why. Together, we build a narrative and a strategy that reflects who you are, where you want to go, and how to get there with intention.

I help ambitious professionals navigate high-stakes career transitions, from breaking into top companies to stepping into leadership roles. I have built and scaled award-winning teams, worked across multiple industries, and guided executives and young leaders alike to clarify their goals and make confident, strategic moves. With a rich background in strategic communication and storytelling, I have dedicated my career to helping leaders and teams thrive across cultures. As the Founder & CEO of Hunter Global, I leverage my experience from leading roles at top companies like On, AKQA, and Ogilvy to guide clients in crafting compelling personal and professional narratives. My expertise in building award-winning content studios and shaping global brand narratives equips me to offer unique insights into career development. Having worked with clients internationally and supported professionals at all stages (from landing their first major role to preparing for executive-level opportunities) I focus on actionable guidance that turns potential into results. My approach combines practical frameworks, insider perspective, and a deep understanding of what hiring managers and organizations truly value. Whether you're looking to enhance your leadership skills or refine your strategic communication, I'm here to help you achieve your career goals. Let's connect and start your journey to success.

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.

Welcome to my profile! As a career development coach with over two decades of career development experience, I specialize in helping professionals gain clarity, build confidence, and take meaningful steps toward their next career move. Throughout my HR leadership roles, I partnered with executives to develop key talent and led career development conversations as part of succession planning, team leadership, and organizational growth. Today, I bring that same strategic insight and personal support to my coaching clients—whether they’re navigating a pivot, pursuing promotion, or strengthening their leadership skills. Known for an insightful and encouraging approach, I help clients turn potential into progress. In addition, my top CliftonStrengths theme, “Developer,” reflects my natural ability to see the potential in others and my passion for helping others grow—and it's the foundation of everything I do.

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.