Career Coaching Coaches

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.

Welcome to my profile! With a rich background in product marketing and management consulting at top firms like Adobe, VMware, and Accenture, I bring a wealth of experience to my career coaching practice. My journey has been defined by transformative pivots, from engineering to consulting, and from B2B tech to founding my creative arts platform. This diverse experience allows me to help clients identify and leverage their transferable skills to achieve their career goals. As the author of "The Prize and Price of Getting Uncomfortable," I emphasize clarity, action, and belief in my coaching approach. I've successfully guided 8 individuals to find their "why" and land their dream roles. Let's connect and chart a path to your career success together!

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.

I’ve coached hundreds of tech professionals through interviews, promotions, pivots, and high-stakes career decisions. My background spans 20+ years in hiring and team leadership at LinkedIn, Microsoft, Lyft, and multiple startups. I’ve made hiring decisions as a people leader, partnered with execs on critical searches, and worked inside talent teams, so I know exactly how candidates get evaluated, and why some stall out. I specialize in turning career stories into offers. Whether you’re interviewing for a big next role, positioning yourself for internal growth, or planning a strategic pivot, I help you show up sharp, confident, and differentiated. My coaching is grounded in real-world hiring experience and shaped by what it actually takes to get hired and promoted in tech.

I’ve helped students and recent grads land roles across a wide range of industries — from big tech and consulting to finance, startups, and research. My clients have received offers from top employers like Amazon, Capital One, KPMG, PwC, AIG, and early-stage startups. Whether you're targeting internships, full-time roles, or pivoting careers, I bring a personalized approach rooted in strategic positioning and practical prep. As someone who’s been through competitive recruiting processes myself — and coached others through hundreds of resume reviews, coffee chats, and interview rounds — I know what it takes to stand out. My goal is to help you tell your story with confidence, navigate uncertainty, and land the job that's right for you.

I help mid-career and senior professionals navigate career transitions with clarity, confidence, and strategy. With a track record of building recruitment processes and assessing talent for world-class companies like McKinsey and Amazon, I know exactly what employers look for and how hiring decisions are made. I combine that insider knowledge with my certifications in life and success coaching, mindset coaching, NLP and an ACC level certicication from ICF to deliver a unique approach that blends practical job search strategy with transformational mindset work. My clients leave our sessions with a clear plan, stronger positioning, and the tools to secure opportunities that align with their goals, strengths, and values.

I take a highly supportive approach to coaching and aim to create an environment in which my clients can be completely open about their worries so I can be the best possible coach for them. That said, you can expect me to be constructively candid – because coaching is about challenging you and accelerating your growth, not making you feel good so I can collect a check.