Career Transition

Joy Lin coaches professionals to design a career and life that serves their unique goals and strengths – not just now, but over their lifespan. Her specialty is identifying strengths, taking an action-focused approach to career planning, and introducing fresh frameworks for confident decision-making. Through mixed methods of coaching, design frameworks, and goal-setting, she commits to empower individuals to create the life and the impact they envision. Not one to shy away from career change, Joy’s past work experience spans across major accounting firms like BDO USA, LLP, corporations like Warner Music Group, as well as small businesses. For 7 years, Joy operated her coaching practice, Quarter Life Joy, and coached thousands of students, professionals, and C-Suite leaders in 21 countries, including 146 cities and 34 states in the United States. Now as an Assistant Director in Careers at a large university, Joy is eager to bring an expanded perspective to recent grads and young professionals.

Have you ever had that moment where something you’ve learned clicks? That’s the “aha“ moment. I find joy and energy working with people and organizations to find those aha’s. When we learn about ourselves, we are empowered to go above and beyond what we thought was possible, and open the door to new opportunities. I am Co-Active trained coach, and an ICF ACC certified coach who has worked with a range of clients, from students just starting out in their careers to executives and Fortune 500 organizations, to understand their own core stories and values that can help them design their lives and connect to the opportunities they seek. In addition to coaching, I co-founded and run the Integrated Learning Portfolio Lab at Stanford to research, teach, and coach people to find their personal and professional stories and create their own digital presence; I coach and consult at Ninety-Five Z, and work at LinkedIn Learning to help the world build the skills they need. I look forward to working with you on your journey to finding your aha’s!

Are you ready to break free from a life that no longer serves your purpose? Meet Eddaliz, a compassionate and purpose-driven individual who can help you design the life you’ve always dreamed of. As the founder and coach of the I’m Possible Studio, she has been guiding individuals and groups across Latin America, the Caribbean, and the United States for over 20 years to live intentionally and discover their true selves. Her extensive experience in life design, engagement, leadership, human resources consulting, and coaching has empowered countless disabled and non-disabled individuals to break free from their limitations and start anew. Eddaliz is fluent in Spanish and English and can provide in-person or virtual guidance to help you become the best version of yourself. Don’t wait any longer to live the life you deserve. Contact Eddaliz today and take the first step towards a better future.

Perri Strawn, PhD, is an executive coach and leadership development expert specializing in coaching senior executives and mid-career high-performing leaders. Perri’s work with clients combines a focus on generating highly practical solutions to immediate challenges with support to develop clients’ long-term capacity to live and work from a place of resilience, wisdom and power. Perri is proud to be certified in DYL, and uses DYL exercises and approach in coaching engagements to help clients gain clarity and alignment. Perri holds a BS in Journalism (Northwestern) and a PhD in social-cultural anthropology (Yale). She is a Fellow with Harvard University’s Institute of Coaching and a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) with the ICF. As a trained meditation teacher, she uses a variety of mindfulness approaches to support client growth. In her 17+ years as an executive at The Advisory Board Company and EAB in Washington, DC, she was instrumental in launching several businesses. As an independent leadership consultant and executive coach she has worked with hundreds of senior leaders across prominent healthcare, media, professional services and technology firms.

Life is too short not to be happy, so I help people who are ready to take their self-work to the next level to design their F-Yeah life. Whether you’re slogging through change, starting over, or simply want to squeeze more juice out of an already awesome life, I partner with you to get you moving and become your true badass self. I coach in English and Spanish. To help people and organizations find their happy, I apply wisdom gleaned from over 20 years of leadership and marketing roles at Stanford Graduate School of Business and Kashi Company, coaching certifications from Martha Beck Wayfinding and Design Your Life, and an MBA in Organizational Development from Northwestern Kellogg School of Management. Let’s get started!

I am a career management professional with over 20 years experience in coaching and developing career management programs for students and experienced professionals pursuing career transitions, with a specific expertise in business careers. My approach is to engage individuals and groups to understand themselves and how their skills, values, and interests align with their careers. My goal is to empower individuals to proactively pursue their goals, whatever they may be. As a coach, I use conversation, assessment, exercises, and hopefully some humor to help professionals make their way in the world of work.

I want to support people in shaping their (professional) lives so that they can realise their potential and live a version of their best possible life. After a decade of creative work at university, TV stations and TV production companies, I trained in analytical group work at GAG in Munich from 2006-08. This was followed by further training in systemic coaching, communication, positive psychology and finally certification as a Designing your life coach in 2022. In my interactions with many teams and individuals in profit and non-profit organisations, the defining theme is constant change. Everything is in motion. Everything is in upheaval. Accelerated by AI. The question of identity and personal change has rarely been as fundamental as it is today. It’s about shaping change yourself in order to make the most of it. I invite you to start by reflecting on your skills and beliefs, getting to know your values and driving forces. From this realisation, we can then work together to create your new, contemporary (professional) future.

Jerry’s heart is for Asian leaders who encounter conflict when designing lives true to themselves, but not in line with the expectations of their families or society. In the process, Jerry helps his clients become more visible, vocal, and valuable leaders right where they are. He is also certified in Emotional Intelligence and Talent Optimization.

I’m an anti-career career coach on a mission to help unfulfilled millennials change their relationship with work so they can experience more balance and beauty in their lives. I don’t believe in “dream jobs.” I believe in finding fulfilling work that expresses who YOU are and helps you invest in your dream LIFE. As the CEO & Founder of Danielle Roberts Co., LLC, I employ a values-based methodology and design thinking to empower clients to awaken their human spirit, redefine success on their own terms, and create a clear personal brand, so they can build a career and life they actually want. My wealth of expertise spans 11+ years in marketing, education, and career development, and I have a profound passion for psychology, neuroscience, and social advocacy. Outside of the office, you can find me with my nose in a book, enjoying nature, cuddling my dogs, and traveling.

With almost two decades in career advising, I began my career at Harvard Law School, helping students create career plans that were coherent with their personal values. I later worked for over a decade as an HR Trainer, promoting employee engagement for corporations, nonprofits, and federal agencies.

G O O D W O R K provides coaching, advisory, and facilitation services with a mission to serve people and organizations who do good work and do good in the world. The values that drive the work are service + common sense + balance.

Liana Knudsen is a business leader who partners with authenticity and clarity to design talent and organizational solutions to business challenges. A strategist with both depth and breadth of experience, she steers organizational development, learning and development, and talent management for high-growth global organizations in dynamic industries.

Mary Beth believes that life is an adventure, and with that comes the promise of unknowns, risk taking, and failure. She provides support for leaders and their teams to see and grow their bigger selves by becoming more self-aware and more comfortable with uncertainty and change, by cultivating vulnerability, resilience, and reflection as companions along the journey. Mary Beth’s fierce compassion combined with her own background as a global corporate executive with many of her own work and life design changes makes her uniquely skilful as a coach, trusted advisor and consultant for complex change. Mary Beth has a Masters in Organization Development from American University, Washington, DC, an MBA from Thunderbird School of Global Management, Phoenix, USA and received her BS in Language and Linguistics from Georgetown University in Washington, DC. In addition to her work as a DYL coach, Mary Beth is a professional certified coach (PCC) with the ICF. She is also qualified as a coach supervisor through ICCS and is a Certified Dare to Lead™ and Daring Way™ facilitator in the work of Dr. Brené Brown. Mary Beth is married and has three children. New Zealand is home and a great launch pad to the world.

Dr. Bill Faulkner has spent over 20 years as a leadership educator and administrator leading his own teams of professionals along with hundreds of emerging influencers. Bill is also the founder of his own leadership coaching and training firm called Out Loud Strategies Inc. and is recognized for delivering innovative and relevant workshops and seminars for adult learners and corporate audiences. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Student Andrews University and holds both a Masters and Doctorate from the University of Georgia. Currently, he directs career and leadership coaching for Executive MBA students at one of the U.S.s Top 20 business schools. Bill is credentialed as a certified Gallup Strengths coach and as a Designing Your Life coach and DYL Studio facilitator.

Sara Ewell, PhD, is an Associate Dean of Faculty at Northeastern University and dedicated career and executive coach specializing in supporting women through career transitions and professional growth. With over 15 years of experience in higher education, Sara has coached individuals across a wide range of roles, from entry-level professionals to executive leaders. Her unique approach blends design thinking and experiential learning, ensuring that each coaching experience is personalized and human-centered.

Hi, I’m Krista, a holistic life & career coach with a specialized focus in helping expat women live their fullest, most authentic lives. I’m excited to create space for you and where you are in your life right now.

Kelly Harris Perin of Little Bites Coaching is an executive coach and facilitator dedicated to supporting people, teams, and organizations to work better and feel better. Kelly believes we ALL deserve a ‘dream job’ where we can make an amazing impact without hard trade-offs. She’s an expert in healthy productivity, transitions, and feedback. www.littlebitescoaching.com

Annie is the co-founder of Leadeo a Design Thinking and Innovation agency. She is an certified coach “Designing your life” and Wellbeing facilitator. Also, she have more than 20 years of experience in learning and development, leadership, talent management and organizational development in management and consulting roles, within large companies & public sectors. Annie supports leaders and employees in their professional and personal development through different changes or transformations. She’s recognized for her leadership to enable people to collaborate, experiment with new approaches and generate ideas. She’s also an agile catalyst that naturally finds innovative solutions and navigates easily ambiguity.

As a guest on the lands of the Treaty 7 peoples of Southern Alberta and Métis Nation of Alberta, Districts 5 & 6, Gareth McVicar has had the great privilege over the last 16 years of working with students, faculty and staff to collaboratively create, grow and/or facilitate many of the University of Calgary’s leadership, orientation and student life programs.

As a service designer and creative strategist, I have connected brands and services to their deep human parts for the last 15 years. My career in the creative field made me realize how much someone’s life can benefit from design thinking and building up resilience towards uncertainty. Getting to a solution or a design is essential, but the journey of “how to get there” holds the true transformative power. As a coach, I realized the importance of having a creative lens for life. I am excited to bring the DYL approach to people during a significant change and feeling lost, to inspire them with this powerful toolkit, and to encourage them to harvest their imagination. Seeing others unlock their creative abilities and co-create with them brings me true joy. I love cheering my clients along as they craft their unique futures forward. 

Steve Davis Jr is a servant leader, design thinker, and a certified life coach that focuses specifically on helping athletes transition after sports. As a former football player and captain at the University of Minnesota, he knows first hand how hard the transition can be and he utilized design thinking tools to navigate the transition to live a fulfilled life. Now, Steve strives to help others do the same through his coaching practice, Strive Higher After Sports. With over 10 years of experience leading others, engaging alumni, and being a resource for former athletes, Steve is bringing a unique and validated background into his life coaching framework that is built to help others “Strive Higher.”

Have you ever had that moment where something you’ve learned clicks? That’s the “aha“ moment. I find joy and energy working with people and organizations to find those aha’s. When we learn about ourselves, we are empowered to go above and beyond what we thought was possible, and open the door to new opportunities. I am Co-Active trained coach, and an ICF ACC certified coach who has worked with a range of clients, from students just starting out in their careers to executives and Fortune 500 organizations, to understand their own core stories and values that can help them design their lives and connect to the opportunities they seek. In addition to coaching, I co-founded and run the Integrated Learning Portfolio Lab at Stanford to research, teach, and coach people to find their personal and professional stories and create their own digital presence; I coach and consult at Ninety-Five Z, and work at LinkedIn Learning to help the world build the skills they need. I look forward to working with you on your journey to finding your aha’s!

Janet Ehl is an innovative and dedicated career services professional with an extensive background in higher education career work encompassing advising, coaching, and developing strategic relationships with students, alumni, and institutional stakeholders. Key areas of proven success: developing corporate partnerships; increasing alumni engagement; leading teams; and organization development. Janet enjoys working one on one to help others gain self-awareness and develop strategies to be engaged and energized in their professional and personal lives. Janet is a Designing Your Life Certified Coach and a Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach.

With more than 24 years of professional experience, her purpose is to help people to find their life and professional purpose.

Maureen’s focus is to help people discover what makes them come alive and then support them along their journey. She is a life design and career coach and loves to work with women in transition from college through the middle of their life. Maureen has her own coaching practice: Adventures From the Inside Out, which offers personal coaching, Designing Your Life Coaching, and Coaching through Adventure (supported group or solo international and backpacking trips) for women. As a life-long student of Non-Violent Communication, massage and bodywork practitioner, an international traveler, special education teacher and a student of somatic coaching, Maureen weaves all of this life experience into her coaching practice.

Lisa Thomson is a career development and career transition coach, with over a decade of experience coaching early and mid-career professionals as they seek to continue to grow and advance within their careers. With extensive experience as a coach at a top 15 graduate business school and a global edtech startup, Lisa offers individual and small group coaching on career clarity, balancing work and life, strategic job search planning, and navigating and managing your career. She utilizes the design thinking model to encourage people to seek congruence in their careers and their lives, supporting her philosophy of lifelong learning and iterating. In addition to her DYL certification, she holds a Doctorate in Education from North Carolina State University and is trained in Positive Intelligence.

Megan spent the initial 25 years of her life excelling as an elite athlete on the international stage. She then shifted gears into a digital marketing career and focused on her family, guiding her children towards both academic and athletic success.

Before she was a leadership and creativity coach, Julie spent over 30 years as a leader in creative businesses herself. She led teams at Saatchi & Saatchi advertising, and then served as CEO of WPP’s Geppetto Group and Next Step. In her coaching, Julie creates a safe space for people to examine themselves as leaders so they can access their own creativity and accelerate their growth into what’s next. She partners with clients to identify the behaviors, thoughts and values that serve them, as well as those that may be blind spots impeding their fullest expression of themselves. Her work deals primarily with tools and practices to enhance creativity, productivity, effective communication, teamwork, career planning and personal brand development. She is known for her presumptively positive style and her ability to really hear what’s going on and what matters most. She has a B.A. from Holy Cross College, an M.A. from NYU, and coaching certification from Georgetown and the ICF. She was recognized as an Ad Age Woman-to-Watch and was selected to deliver a TEDx talk on creativity.

🌟 Career Development Coach | 📚 Guiding Individuals to Success Welcome to the world of career development and coaching, where I’m dedicated to empowering individuals at all career stages to thrive both in their professional lives and on their educational journeys. 🎯 Career Development Expertise: With over a decade of experience in career development, I’ve guided individuals towards fulfilling and prosperous career paths. I bring an innovative, human-centered design approach to the table, tailored to each person’s unique aspirations and potential. I believe that everyone has a dream, and it’s my mission to help them chase it. 📚 Nurturing Tomorrow’s Leaders: My passion lies in nurturing the leaders of tomorrow. Whether you’re a high school student starting your educational journey, a university student working on your career goals, or a seasoned professional seeking to thrive at work, I’m here to support you. I help individuals make informed decisions, align their studies with their career goals, and find success at every stage of their professional journey. Let’s work together to explore your unique talents and passions and create a thriving professional future. Contact me, and let’s make your dreams a reality!

My 10+ years of coaching experience in leading executives, leaders, and high potential colleagues through both personal and organizational change in various industries, including healthcare, education, technology, environmental sciences, and nonprofits. In addition to coaching, I have experience in leading: Information Technology, Culture Transformation, Career Enrichment, Talent Stewardship, Organizational Effectiveness and Consulting. I am a Board Certified Coach, an Organizational Psychologist, a Design Your Life Coach, a Global Career Development Facilitator, and a ProSCI Certified Change Practitioner. These skills have enabled me to work with numerous individuals on their career development, and learning plans – at all legs of the journey. My academic background includes a Bachelors in Wildlife Biology and Ecology, a Masters Degree in Healthcare Administration, and a Doctorate in Psychology

To not have it all figured out is perfectly natural – and this is a core belief that I bring to my career coaching work. If you feel this way, then perhaps what you need is some clarity. How do you find this? Thoughtful questions, rigorous challenges, and as much accountability as you need to identify what you care about, what exists out in the world, and how to match the two. I bring 20 years of work experience, multiple major career changes of my own (banking, nonprofit, consulting, tech sales, and now I work in DEI for a tech company), and an unfiltered challenger mentality to our work together. My clients utilize DYL tools, the Hogan Assessment, and our regular sessions to define what’s important about their lives, their work, and everything in between. If you’re interested in learning more, please check out www.coachingaf.com or reach out directly!

I am a Reinvention Strategist and Coach with the mission of empowering people to redefine success for themselves, explore new possibilities and redesign their lives and careers so they can enjoy meaningful success.

Are you ready to make a BIG ASS change? Feeling stuck? Lost? Have BIG dreams to do BIG things, but need a guide? Then I’d love to support you! As an Empowerment Coach, I empower High Achievers like you to design the life + work you dream of. Whether that means designing a meaningful career that lights you up, a better relationship with a partner, or more well-being and self-love.

I’m a workplace and career coach and I’m passionate about making work work. I believe that workplaces work better when people get to show up as themselves, utilise and develop their talents and strengths, feel seen & heard, and can work on what matters.

Jessica is a future-focused thinker that loves to partner with motivated people looking to make meaningful changes towards more sustainable careers, more resilient companies, and more fulfulling lives. She started her career in energy, where she spent 16 years leading teams and projects at Fortune 500 companies. In the corporate world Jessica held roles in executive leadership, business planning, management, and exploration. During this time she led several multidisciplinary teams working projects across the globe and developed a passion for talent management and career development planning.

I empower organizations, teams and individuals NAVIGATING CHANGE and DESIGN THEIR FUTURE so that they can make a meaningful impact, foster growth, and efficiently develop for the better.

As a DYL-certified coach, I strive to help busy academics and researchers redefine their professional lives or explore new opportunities. With a Ph.D. in health psychology and extensive experience in clinical, academic, and public health settings, I understand the unique challenges of academia—from soft-money life to the demands of top research institutions.

Pati Froyo is a certified Executive Coach, Speaker, and business transformation expert. Her mission is to help leaders create strategic breakthroughs in their careers and businesses. Pati helps hard-working executives who are dissatisfied with their career advancement, feel concerned about a job transition, or are struggling through a leadership challenge. She provides executive coaching to troubleshoot leadership and career challenges and get solutions that will elevate leadership impact and get careers back on track. Pati brings the insights and expertise gained as an executive over 30+ years of corporate business experience, across multiple industries and functional areas, spanning North / South / Central America, Caribbean, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Africa. Pati is credentialed by The International Coaching Federation, and she is certified in Polarity Thinking, as a Transformational Thought Coach, and as a Designing Your Life Coach. Pati graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of Miami in Florida, under a full academic scholarship, earning B.S. and M.S. degrees in Mathematics and Computer Science. An avid fly fisher and active philanthropist, when she is not coaching or on stage, Pati often finds herself in fishing waders by day or a gown at black-tie charity events by night.

Coming from a math Olympiad background, I am on a mission to help fellow deep-thinking high achievers deepen their impact by harnessing both sides of their brain and, of course, the DYL approach.

Dustin Liu is a first-generation Taiwanese American and a proud New Yorker. He currently lives in the Bay Area where he is a Lecturer at Stanford, guiding students as they develop their own answers to the tough questions in life, education, and vocation. Outside of Stanford, he is a guide and facilitator in learning communities where he designs learning experiences and curriculum. He also serves as a coach for senior leaders within organizations learning and evolving into generous and humane ways of operating through a developmental lens.

Kandis Rodgers is a Career and Life Design coach with almost 10 years experience providing career counseling to individuals from a broad array of industries (accounting, business, marketing, engineering, public health, etc.). Kandis incorporates art, storytelling, and self-reflection into her work with those seeking career advancement or balance between career and life, career pivoters, and people who wonder, “What’s next?”.

Emily Lamia is the founder and CEO of Pivot Journeys, where she helps individuals and teams grow and develop in their work. Pivot offers career coaching, group programs, and works with organizations to help them build strengths-based cultures that increase engagement, collaboration, and productivity.

As a leadership coach and facilitator, you can count on me for authenticity, warmth and positive energy as we partner together to accelerate your growth, uncover your inner wisdom, and help you get unstuck. The DYL workshop I attended set in motion my desire to become an executive coach. I am a graduate of Georgetown University’s flagship program in Leadership Coaching and hold the PCC International Coaching Federation, Qualified Immunity to Change™ Map Facilitator and Leadership Circle Profile™ credentials. For sixteen years, I created and promoted transformational leadership development experiences for organizational leaders while working in executive education at Notre Dame. My early career was in consulting and financial analysis after graduating from the University of Notre Dame and Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management. My husband, Jim, and I are proud parents of four adult kids. My favorite quote, “Life is not measured by the number of breaths you take, but by the number of moments that take your breath away,” reveals my belief that each one of us can create an energetic and inspiring life. I get really excited about living on purpose, cultivating a positive outlook and exploring our resistance to change.

Originally trained as a co-pilot for the Navy, Chris knows the importance of having a trusted partner alongside for the journey. A few years ago, while at an important career crossroads himself, he was fortunate to have found a trusted partner to serve as his coach. The process of working with his coach was life-changing, and helped him to move in a new direction. Now Chris has the privilege of coaching individuals who are navigating their own significant career transitions, helping them move from where they are now, to somewhere they’ve never been.

From having held multiple roles in a fast-growing company, to transitioning from a small to large organization, and developing a great understanding of start-up culture, Carol’s corporate career as a strong people manager helped her gain a deep knowledge of the business and leadership skills required for success. In addition, her experience in the non-profit sector has allowed her to contribute to the development of individual leaders, influencing the processes and programs needed to support growth, improve team collaboration, and increase engagement by volunteers. Carol considers resiliency and grit to be among her greatest strengths. As the solo parent of 2 teens, she has also juggled care of aging parents and managing grief after a sudden loss, while still pursuing her own career dreams and goals. The Designing Your Life tools are a powerful addition to Carol’s 9+ year global coaching practice which includes clients in workplaces ranging from small startups to multi-national Fortune 100 firms, as well as individuals at all stages of life. She finds the DYL tools to be very effective with helping her clients articulate their big dreams for their lives, find more satisfaction in their career (or free time!), and gain clarity around their best next steps.

I am an organizational consultant, facilitator, and a coach with over 10 years of experience. I specialize in design thinking and life design methods, by leading transformational processes in organizations, entrepreneurs, and individuals’ lives.

Leslie Bailey Streissguth began her career journey at the University of Virginia, where she majored in Rhetoric and Communications. After working in the broadcast news industry, she felt her professional life could offer more, so she started taking to people. From there, she pivoted and earned a Master’s of Teaching from Towson University. Her career has continued to carve its path, each turn coming from being curious, talking to people, and trying new things. Designing Your Life was something she did before there was a name for it!

Obsessed with impact, Erica Mohr is a high achiever and fiercely loyal client champion. Using curiosity, kindness, and collaboration, Erica supports her clients to shift outdated leadership paradigms to new beliefs that maximize business outcomes and personal well-being. Today at pLink Leadership®, Erica’s clients discover how to act in alignment with their values, take risks, and show up with professional courage. Erica emphasizes the importance of clarity and purpose, encouraging leaders to narrow down their highest and best use to clarify what they will own and what they will drop or delegate. Her direct communication and tailored support empower individual agency, and her coaching style focuses on mobilizing the highest-impact, lowest-hassle path toward change.

In the over 20 years that I have been fortunate enough to work in this amazing business, I have learned a great deal about change and transformation.

Dr. Darren Vetter is currently employed at Vetter Business Processes in Las Vegas, where he serves as a Career Coach & Life Design Specialist. Vetter Business Processes offers comprehensive consulting services with a focus on all aspects of career development. Dr. Vetter is certified in Life Design through Stanford University, leveraging his expertise to assist clients with various career-related needs such as resume building, cover letter writing, interview preparation, LinkedIn optimization, and networking strategies.

Ildi Nielsen is an experienced career coach and talent management professional who has worked with a broad range of professionals including business school students, management consultants and investment bankers. She has been coaching since 2009 and has continued her development by obtaining the Certified Professional Coach designation through iPEC and has been designated as an Associate Certified Coach though the International Coaching Federation, the global best-in-class coaching certification.

Dan Burleigh is a seasoned global business and nonprofit leader, certified coach, and mediator with over 20 years of experience driving growth, transformation, and high performance across industries, including healthcare and technology. He holds an MBA in Strategy and Organizational Behavior and is certified in Hogan Assessments, Gallup Strengths, and CoreStrengths. Dan is passionate about helping individuals and teams unlock their full potential and is pursuing a Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership and Dispute Resolution at Pepperdine University.

Skilled career and life coach with 20+ years experience leading teams at American Express and the NY/NJ Super Bowl, combined with entrepreneurial ventures in real estate and mortgages. Passionate about helping business professionals identify and achieve their life goals. Demonstrated success leading high-performance teams, coaching students and alumni on career pivots, and creating and delivering compelling workshops on Leadership Development and Career Transitions.

A professional career coach and advisor with a passion for helping people find their own path and purpose. After taking a break from my own career, I discovered my joy for helping others was not being utilized to its fullest potential. With the help of a career coach, I was able to dig deep and explore what truly made me happy and fulfilled in my career. Drawing from my experience in sales and marketing, I developed a strategy to become a career coach, receiving my CPC through iPEC in 2022 and my ACC through the ICF in 2023. I have worked with individuals from all walks of life to help them navigate their career paths. While working with university students, I realized how much I was drawn to their passion and motivation to create positive change, leading me to became a Senior Career Advisor at Ivey Business School. Seeing the confidence and clarity develop within my clients is what motivates me to continue on this path. I am dedicated to helping others find their true potential and achieve their goals.

Mary is a Certified Integral Executive Coach with a track record of success in the technology industry. Her coaching practice over the last 10 years has focused on Leadership Development and Career Transitions. Her experience in transitioning into a variety of roles, relocations, and company cultures in her career has informed her work and enabled her to provide tools, skills and coaching to others experiencing changes and transitions in their lives.

Swati is the founder of Working Creative, a coaching and consulting practice rooted in learning and development, social impact, and work-life design. Swati is passionate about helping other “working creatives” – achievers who feel that the job they get paid to do isn’t fully capturing their spirit – develop the courage and agency to craft the kind of productive life they want. Through narrative coaching, imaginative courses, and thoughtful writing, Swati helps organizational leaders, entrepreneurs, and changemakers design meaningful work that nurtures greater freedom, well-being, and expression.

With a 27-year career as a leader of people, programs, and policies, retired Navy Captain Kyle Moses (PhD) has extensive coaching experience priming executive leaders, based in government, non-profit-organizations, the private sector, and cross-cultural settings, for next-level excellence in leadership and in individual well-being. Kyle’s coaching philosophy is a systems-based framework styled around the core belief that “the revolution starts from within” as the client develops a new understanding of how the world is presenting itself while their own cognitive framing evolves. Dr. Moses has proven results in successfully guiding clients to optimize their work and personal lives, enabling them to successfully navigate increased complexity, expand their decision space, harness personal strengths, optimize life/career transitions, and increase organizational efficiency and productivity to meet corporate goals. Kyle holds a Doctorate of Philosophy in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, two master’s degrees in management science and human resource management, and a master of business administration degree with a focus on business leadership. Kyle’s coaching clientele hail from across the globe over and benefit from his diverse experience and deep cross-cultural understanding.

I spent 15+ years in leadership roles, growing teams within organizations. In 2008, I shifted into coaching professionally to focus on the part of the work I loved the most. Since then, I have worked one-on-one with more than 500 individual clients to clarify values, increase capacity, improve skills, and become more effective. In addition to my coaching training and Designing Your Life tools, I utilize my master’s degree in conflict resolution, mindfulness training, and positive psychology methods to tailor my approach based on the client’s specific needs. I meet clients where they are, help them conceptualize where they want to go and create a tangible path with specific steps to meet their goals. Through deep listening and curious inquiry, I offer practical support and consistent accountability. I pair insight with action to create measurable change. Clients I work with have an intentional space to reflect and a thought partner available to support and guide the process. I tend to have a sweet spot for people in transition, whether it is a job that’s no longer working, a change in the family, or a personal loss, I find my approach to be particularly helpful for those leaving something behind and walking toward a new future.

Magda has a great experience in supporting processes of change and transformation, working with individual Clients as well with business organizations. She loves to accompany her Clients in discovering their satisfactory paths of life. She believes in the limitless growth potential which can manifest in a supportive environment and circumstances. She bases her approach on Positive psychology, which defines scientifically proven elements that are crucial for the meaningful and flourishing life. Magda has over 20 years of experience on executive and managerial positions in Orange Polska. Her area of interest is business transformation as well as culture change. She was leading many different company areas such as Transformation, Sourcing, Real Estate, ERP & Strategic projects management. Magda’s passion is constant learning. She has a MSc in Psychology, MSc in Management and Marketing, MA in Musicology. She also has a diploma from Postgraduate studies in Positive psychology and ICF and ICC coaching certificates. She loves to work with people and always feels fulfilled when she is able to help others in transcending their limits.

Krisztina is a professional certified coach accredited by International Coaching Federation, organizational developer and designer, and communication and sustainability expert. She has gained nearly 20 years of professional and leadership experience across a wide range of sectors- ICT, financial services, and innovation- including big corporations (Microsoft, GE, PwC, Ringier) in the fields of marketing, communication, HR, sustainability, and corporate responsibility. She is a dynamic, authentic, and experienced professional, who is passionate about encouraging individuals, teams, and corporations to achieve more and realize their full potential. She believes that we spend more than 80.000 hours at work, more time at work than with our family, therefore everybody deserves to design a more fulfilled and engaging life and worklife.

Suzanne Kennard has 20 plus years’ experience in senior leadership positions within various industries, including financial services, business services, manufacturing, and the utility sector. These positions included leadership roles in Marketing, Customer Relationship Management, Product Development, Corporate Development, and Client Management. In her coaching practice, Suzanne focuses on supporting individuals and teams including college students pursuing their first opportunity, leaders seeking support in their current roles and senior global leaders transitioning to new roles and/or broadening their scope of responsibility. Suzanne earned her leadership coaching certification from Georgetown University and is ICF PCC certified. Experienced in numerous assessment tools Suzanne holds an MS in Finance, an MBA in Marketing, a BA in Social Rehabilitation and has completed several executive education programs.

John Kelley believes that all people have the potential to live lives full of joy, purpose, and connection and that personal growth is the foundation for building strong communities and ethical leadership. By working deeply with individuals, he helps them develop the skills, habits, and mindset needed to create transformation in their lives.

Susan Brennan is a higher education thought leader and career coach with 30 years’ experience in career development and team building at the world’s leading organizations. A certified CliftonStrengths coach who also leverages training in Positive Intelligence, Co-Active Coaching and MEA Wisdom, she leads strengths-based organizations by focusing on what is right with people, helping individuals and teams realize their unique power and potential. Known for her strategic, creative and relational approach, Susan is a proven leader of organizational culture transformation, balancing left and right brain solutions and turning creative ideas into actionable solutions that engage and energize her team. She guides change with love, transparency and vulnerability. Susan currently leads a team of 30 who coach and support business professionals at all career stages, providing tools and methodologies to help them explore their strengths and values, understand the market, and find opportunities where there is alignment. Susan completed an Executive Education Certificate in Leadership from the MIT Sloan School of Management, and she holds an MBA from Babson College, an Ed.M. from Harvard University and a BA from the University of Pennsylvania.

Krista is a life design coach who supports people in exploring and articulating their strengths, generating ideas for what could be next, and then creating a tangible plan to move forward.

Shannon has worked in the career development space for 20+ years including both higher education and nonprofit and most recently Edtech. She spent the last 12+ years working in higher education career services, serving as a strategic partner in developing several large-scale career programs that focused on supporting individuals in their career journey. Additionally, she has managed a career center as well as supported graduates as part of the Job Corps Program, the largest nationwide job training program for young adults. She loves empowering individuals by providing them with the tools, resources and opportunities to succeed while helping them to define their “WHY”.

As a university Career Services Director, assistant professor, and story scholar, I coach students, encouraging them to dig into life work options and create their unique road maps. Through the exploration of personal narrative, and using co-active and transformational coaching tools, students uncover their strengths, clarify goals, and navigate career choices.

I have spent nearly 30 years working in impact-oriented roles with nonprofit organizations, for-profit social ventures, government agencies, and higher education. Throughout my career, I have moved between sectors in various management and consulting roles, titrating between work in the trenches of building social-impact companies and organizations and supporting students and professionals as they navigate the opportunities and challenges of building careers that prioritize people and the planet just as much as profits. I have coached, funded, educated, evaluated, and supported aspiring impact-oriented professionals as the Director of Social Entrepreneurship at the NYU Stern School of Business and now as a faculty member and coach at CU Boulder’s Masters of the Environment program, a two-year sustainably graduate program. I hold an MBA from Columbia Business School and an MA in Education from Columbia University’s Teachers College.

What are you secretly wishing for yet feel that dream might be unreachable? What I love about what I do is I help people bring that dream into real life, exploring it, and building it, piece by piece. I support early career professionals in exploring their self-identity, designing their career and life paths that speak to who they are, and setting up the foundation for their long-term success. I also support people who are going through transitions, to craft their new life stories, creating more meaning and joy in their life as well as learning and growth. My approach is explorative, creative, and strategic, with a balance of exploration and actions, to support you in gaining clarity and moving forward with concrete action steps. As an enthusiastic learner and adventurer myself, warmth, curiosity, fun, and intelligence are some of the qualities I bring to what I do. I am a Master Certified Coach with over 2500 coaching hours, specializing in career coaching and leadership coaching. Leveraging 20 years of experience in business management and learning and development, I have supported many people in designing career and life paths that are more aligned with who they are and what they value. It was joyful to have witnessed my clients embark on richer, more colorful and fulfilling lives by using design thinking tools. Personally, I have spent years of studying, working, and living across Asia, Europe, and North America, and gone through a lot of personal and professional changes during my life which helped me gain valuable insights about transitions and navigating uncertainties and changes.

Kelly has served as the Director of Transformative Learning and Career Education Faculty for undergraduate students at the University of Connecticut School of Business, since 2008. Kelly is also a Senior Career Coach Consultant at MCG Partners in Boston, Massachusetts. Previously, Kelly worked as an outplacement consultant at Right Management Inc. and served as the Vice President of Development for DBM, Inc. She has been a staff member at the American Red Cross, the University of Hartford, the University of Maine, Fitchburg State College, Massachusetts Maritime Academy, and Providence College. Kelly’s undergraduate degree is from Merrimack College. She graduated with a master’s in organizational Behavior from the Barney School of Business, University of Hartford. She is a 2024 doctoral candidate in leadership and change from Baylor University, researching meaningful work for Generation Z. Kelly is a 10-year member of the Advisory Board of The Connecticut Forum. She is the 2009 recipient of the Rotary International’s Paul Harris Award, West Hartford Rotary given for her extraordinary service to the community. She was awarded the 2006 Hartford Business Journal’s 40 under 40 honors. She lives with her husband, Bobby, in West Hartford.

I am an ICF certified coach working one-on-one with individuals wanting to live a fulfilling life in alignment with their authentic selves. I find meaning in supporting my clients create desired change in their personal or work lives.

I am a Navy veteran. I am a team-builder and professional coach. I am a leadership program designer and facilitator. I am a wife and mother. I am a world traveler and adventurer. I am an athlete. I am a lark. I am a lifelong learner. I am all of these things, all of the time. Navigating my way to a deep and thorough understanding of each aspect of myself while exploring how they align with my values has profoundly accelerated my career. I have enjoyed the opportunity to apply my passion for team effectiveness and coaching in the military, the corporate environment, and as a professional coach. My role as coach is to help you understand, access, and utilize each element of your identity as you design your life and career around your values, then act as your co-pilot as you navigate your way towards fulfillment.

Jennifer DeDominicis is a leadership and organizational coach committed to developing empowered, engaged leaders and teams. As a Professional Certified Coach (International Coaching Federation), a Certified Organizational Coach (University of British Columbia), she has leveraged her background in education (M.Ed., University of Alberta), organizational leadership and change to support clients at all stages to develop practices to clarify and align goals to purpose, transform ways of working, and create lasting, sustainable change.

As a passionate Coach and HR professional, I strive to elevate people to the next level. My expertise includes increasing employee engagement and creating effective communication pathways between leaders and teams. I guide individuals in finding their path through innovative coaching techniques. My goal is to provide outstanding value by using creativity to help people reach their aspirations. My coaching practice, both at work and with individuals, is focused on helping those who are undergoing changes in their lives or are uncertain about their next steps in their careers or professional transitions.

Jen Lewi, MBA, CAE, ACC, is the Founder and CEO of Design Your Next Step, a boutique Executive Coaching and Career Strategy firm, helping professionals maximize their strengths and design fulfilling career paths. Jen’s clients have: • Transitioned smoothly into a new role or industry. • Overcome workplace challenges. • Advanced their leadership skills. • Grown their professional brands. • Job-crafted to design more fulfilling jobs. • Explored, and pursued new career paths. • Navigated parenthood with a rewarding career. Throughout her career, Jen mastered the art of job-crafting to build fulfilling roles. She applies that learning when clients want to build a new career path, navigate a new position, or make the most of their current jobs. At the School Nutrition Association, she held a variety of senior roles in marketing, membership, professional development, and conferences. She started her career in the corporate world with leadership roles in marketing at BBC America and in advertising at Saatchi & Saatchi. These experiences allow her to link corporate and non-profit best practices and provide an international perspective to coaching engagements, as needed. Jen holds multiple coaching certifications, a Bachelor of Arts from McGill University and a Masters in Management, from France’s leading business school, HEC Paris.

Carly Janson is a certified executive coach and facilitator with 25+ years of experience. Carly partners with individuals, groups, and teams to help them find greater fulfillment in their careers and lives. From 2012 to 2023, she served as a Director of the Career Management Center at Stanford Graduate School of Business (GSB). She co-founded and led the GSB’s Career and Life Design program in partnership with the Stanford Life Design Lab and Dave Evans, co-author of Designing Your Life. She also oversaw Alumni Career Services for Stanford GSB’s 30,000+ alumni and coached hundreds of MBA and mid-career students and alumni. Carly is an experienced workshop and course lead. She has taught leadership development, career management, and career and life design courses and workshops for Harvard, Stanford GSB, Stanford D.School, The Boston Consulting Group (BCG), and Intuit. Carly is also the founder of New Sector Alliance, a leadership development company. She started her career in management consulting at BCG and Accenture, where she worked with clients in financial services, health care, technology, and the public sector and built expertise in talent development. She co-founded BCG’s Social Impact Practice and was a leadership and talent development expert. Carly has an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BA in Economics from Princeton.

I specialize in helping individuals aged 50+ to create uniquely fulfilling “encore careers.” Such career transitions often seek a better balance of sustained income, personal fulfillment, and meaningful social impact. My approach begins with assisting clients to discover their career “true north” and identify opportunities that resonate with their passions, strengths, and stage of life. My own journey started with an MBA from the Harvard Business School, leading to a diverse career spanning international banking, management consulting, entrepreneurship, and C-Suite roles in the Americas, Europe, and Asia. However, rather than retiring, I wished to dedicate the next stage of my life to helping others find and realize their own “impossible” dreams. The result: I’m now living my dream – and love helping others find and live their own!

As a systemic coach, I enjoy the process of clarifying your needs, broadening perspectives, identifying your goals and developing powerful visions. Whether you are seeking a new focus in life, navigating through a period of change or facing significant decisions, I am here to support you. In my role as a mentor, my passion lies in guiding students and young professionals. I offer my process expertise and a focus on solutions to foster healthy personal and professional growth. In addition to DYL , my toolkit comprises techniques derived from systemic coaching, design thinking, appreciative inquiry and Internal Family Systems (IFS). Since 2020, I have primarily conducted my coaching sessions online. My base of operations is Munich, Germany, where I also hold a position as an academic coach for students at the Technical University of Munich (TUM). My academic qualifications include a business degree (Dipl.-Kfm.) and an MSc in Systemic Coaching. Before embarking on my coaching journey 15 years ago, I accumulated a wealth of experience working internationally with Apple as well as various start-ups in the United States and Europe. My background spans roles in marketing, product management, and business development.

Junaid is a Stanford Life Design Educator for Universities and a Certified Designing Your Life Coach. He has a MS Degree in Psychology and another in Electrical Engineering from Wright State University, OH, USA.

James Maynard, a seasoned strategist and growth advisor based in Canada, specializes in coaching executives in transition, crafting their professional narratives, and designing fulfilling career paths. With an extensive background spanning three decades in executive leadership within the technology and telecommunications sectors, James is passionate about helping individuals reimagine and redesign their lives. As a disruptor in the industry, James leverages his expertise in disruptive innovation, transformative business models, and scaling global technology companies to guide clients through the intricacies of career shifts. James brings a wealth of practical experience to his coaching practice. Internationally acknowledged as an expert in innovation, investment, and commercialization ecosystems, James served as the CEO of Wavefront, a national Center of Excellence with international impact. Under his leadership, Wavefront played a vital role in nurturing entrepreneurial endeavours, making him a valuable mentor for those seeking to design a purpose-driven life. James, a regular contributor to the Globe and Mail and a sought-after speaker on innovation, received the IEEE Canada R. H. Tanner Industry Leadership Award in 2013. James combines strategic insight with a commitment to continuous learning to empower individuals in designing lives rich in purpose and fulfillment.

I am a seasoned leader, coach, global executive guide and mindfulness instructor. I coach executives to align their values and mission with strategy, overcome leadership challenges, cultivate relationships and create a powerful team. Additionally, I guide individuals and groups through life transitions, integrating who they are, their values, intentions and actions into their day-to-day lives.

Tony Wang is a Strength-based Personal Development coach(PCC) and a Professional team facilitator(CPF). Tony has worked in different well-known multinational companies for more than 16 years. He grew up from a technical service rep to Business Unit Head in China. He has solid knowledge, skills and experience on sales & marketing and business operation with outstanding business performance and people development. What if life can be designed? With a big surprise, he left the corporate 2012 and started his new life’s exploration. In the past 10 years, he utilized his personal strengths (Harmony, Responsibility, Learner, Developer and Focus) and dedicated himself into the coaching area and focusing on Leadership and Team Development as well as Personal Growth and Transformation. He was/is engaged in many different coaching projects and plays the key facilitator role or co-leading role in various global leadership programs. Sometimes, he also provided coaching service to MBA students, some college students. He witnessed lots of people’s changes and successes. Now he is looking forward to connecting you and designing your new life together.

Claudia enables humans to design their professional future in a rapidly changing world of work. Fascinated by digital and agile transformation, she strongly believes that in times of constant change, seeking to create the perfect master plan for a successful career and a happy life is no longer the best choice. A more agile approach to career and life development are more promising. In her coaching practice she combines scientifically proven classical methods from career diagnostics and counseling with elements from design thinking, life design and positive psychology. She works for  entrepreneurs, executives and professionals who are looking for a significant transformation in their careers and lives beyond. Prior to her “second career” in coaching and career counseling Claudia spent over 10 years in innovation and transformation consulting. This is where she learned from the scratch what it means to accompany humans through change processes and deal with uncertainty and ambiguity. Claudia holds a master’s degree from University of Zurich (Switzerland) and has completed various further education programs in the areas of career counseling, coaching, life design and design thinking.

Inspiring, accompanying individuals, teams and organizations in their work and life next stages embracing Design Thinking mindset and tools has become one of my missions. I speak English, French and German. My work experience of more than 2 decades with various international product and project management roles in corporations enriches my coaching signature. I hold certifications as an Individual Psychology Design Thinking Coach as well as a Designing Your Life Coach.

Alan Heymann, JD, PCC (he/him) has a knack for coaching fellow introverts, helping them find their superpowers in an extroverted world. Alan also specializes in coaching through transitions. He brings a warm, open and energetic presence to his coaching clients. To date, Alan has coached leaders who were born in 32 countries and work on 4 continents. His clients have spanned corporations (including the Fortune 50), nonprofit organizations, public utilities, federal, county and municipal governments.

My passion is to inspire, encourage and help people to realize their full potential, to be satisfied professionally and personally with clarity and leadership in the spirit of self-leadership. To live rather than be lived. I firmly believe that there is something better in every person and every organization. I work with clients who are wondering what’s next and want to figure out what’s holding them back, and with organizations and schools to create a more connected, engaged, and productive culture. Designing Your Life brings both worlds together for me, personal coaching with the mindset and principles of Design Thinking for your own life and work design. Prior to becoming a professional coach (ICF ACC), I was an enterprise Design Thinking coach with 26 years of marketing and business development experience in a Fortune 500 IT company.

Nancy Farina Johnston is an experienced leadership and transition coach who works closely with clients to connect the dots on the areas that spark their interests, capitalize on their strengths, and provide a sustainable path for future growth. As a certified DYL coach since 2019, she has found the process to be a transformational tool to increase clients’ creativity. She specializes in working with individuals who are ready to pivot to a new chapter in their lives and need an insightful and supportive coach along the way. Nancy has spent the past 15 years providing career coaching in academic settings, working with experienced alumni from Columbia Business School, and the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. She has worked with individuals in a variety of industries, and at all levels of experience. Earlier in her career, Nancy served in a variety of marketing roles, primarily in entrepreneurial software companies. Nancy is also certified in the Clifton StrengthsFinder assessment and is a Tiara International Certified Coach. Nancy earned her Master’s in Counseling and Organizational Psychology from Adler University, her MBA in Marketing and Finance from DePaul University, and her BA in Marketing from Loyola University.

Dana is a career coach who works with recent graduates, mid-career professionals, and those planning encore careers to find meaningful work and integrate it with their lives. Known for her positive, realistic, and strengths-based approach, Dana aims to help others present themselves authentically and professionally. She is skilled at identifying ways for people to improve their interpersonal, communication, and relationship building skills in the workplace and the community. She has coached many people through career transitions they have chosen and those that have come up unexpectedly. Dana brings creativity, empathy, and learning from positive psychology research to her coaching at Wellesley College and Harvard Business School. She holds an Ed.M. from the Harvard Graduate School of Education and a BA from Middlebury College in Vermont.

Zaim is the founder of Nation Building School, a social enterprise in Malaysia offering transformative career coaching and training, especially for millennials. For over ten years, his work has impacted over 30,000 people. As one who practices what he preaches, Zaim has redesigned his career multiple times by dabbling in the worlds of the public sector, tech startups and civil society. Once appointed to chair a government agency, he has been selected for various leadership programmes including Dalai Lama Fellows, Acumen Academy Fellowship, British Council Future Leaders Connect, World Economic Forum’s Global Shapers, U.S. Department of State YSEALI Professional Fellowship and ASEAN Youth Fellowship. Zaim holds an MSc in International Strategy and Diplomacy from the London School of Economics and Political Science and a BA in Political Science from Monash University (Australia).

Based in Northern Virginia, I am the Director of Equitable Opportunities for Vine & Fig Tree. In that position, I get to help youth and under-resourced and overlooked populations discover and develop their own paths to success. As a non-profit Executive Director and a board member for several small non-profits, I have a passion for investing in, and helping to further develop, advocates and leaders who want to make a difference in their communities, along with anyone feeling stuck in their life’s journey. Through an understanding of each individual’s unique strengths, I encourage a design path that focuses on using resources on hand and personal goals to overcome obstacles and navigate life and career transitions. A veteran of the United States Marine Corps, I’m also a certified Adverse Childhood Experiences trainer, Mental Health First Aid certified, and am a Verified Coach in the Enneagram via Cloverleaf and ICF.

I help creative professionals negotiating a turning point in their career and life to design their next life their way. They crave something else, but don’t quite know how to go about finding it, or what their options are. All your life you’ve faced and met the expectations of others. Finally, space opens up, external pressures lessen, and you glimpse the opportunity to live for yourself. But what does that mean for you today? I’ve learned that your purpose and priorities take different forms as you evolve. Fulfilment at 25 is not the same as fulfilment at 35 or 55. I believe that to live a creative life, you just need to listen to that small voice inside you saying “there must be something else” and take action. The search for that “something else” has motivated me to become a certified DESIGNING YOUR LIFE coach and life transition coach. Work with me and you’ll come away with a renewed self -belief, a broader sense of your possibilities at this point, and clarity as to what you really want next in life and how to make it work, so you can feel fulfilled and sure of your purpose at last.

As the Founding Partner of BigName.pro, the people innovation specialist, my mission is to harmonize the principles of life design with strategic marketing and digital innovation to forge sustainable career paths for corporate talents. My advocacy for personal agency has guided my role as a trainer and lecturer, sharing insights on Personal Branding and Career Design at leading institutions such as SDA Bocconi, St. Gallen University, WHU Düsseldorf, ESSEC Paris, and others. My belief in visual thinking’s transformative power spurred the creation of the Personal Branding Canvas, the most widely utilized tool for crafting Personal Branding strategies, distributed for free within the Career Innovation Toolkit.

Hi, I’m Adam. Once in advertising, I’m now a coach. My mission? To be the supportive thinking partner I wish I’d had during moments of significant change in my own corporate career at companies such as Nike and Saatchi & Saatchi.

A Samurai Sword Black Belt holder who represented Thailand in 2006 World Championship in Japan, Nash Siamwalla is Thailand’s forefront mindfulness specialist who has been to eighty-one, week-long meditation retreats. An author of 6 bestsellers in Thai and 1 in English, Nash is also a neuroscience enthusiast who has translated 4 neuroscience books from English and 1 from Japanese, including international bestseller, “Buddha’s Brain.” At present, when not working on his next book, modeling or giving keynotes, Nash is a guest lecturer and trainer on mindful leadership, the happiness mindset, successful aging and wellness. At 56, Nash is training to swim for the Thai national team for the upcoming Gay Games in Spain and serving as volunteer for motivational speaking events.

Yolanda is the Chairperson of Pensions Caixa 30, the Caixabank employee pension fund. Previously she worked for 20 years as an FX Option Trader and one year as a Risk Credit Analyst. She collaborates with some Spanish universities (UB- CEU -mediaICAM) and NTNU (Norwegian University of Science and Technology) doing workshops about stress, psychology and leadership and teaching the CEB program (Cultivating Emotional Balance).

Brian is passionate about mission and vision alignment. He has served as a senior leader in Christian higher education for more than 20 years and has seen firsthand the progress that can be made when there is alignment between who you are, what you believe and what you do.

Cristina, who is a life designer by nature has over 15 years of experience in motivating people to create more fitting lives for themselves. Her knowledge and innate designer mindset are enhanced by her studies and work in Furniture Design, Artistic Therapy, Creative Career Coaching, and DYL Facilitation. At the Municipality of The Hague, where she works as a development advisor, career coach and trainer, she designs and teaches several workshops and personal development programs on soft skills and on career and talent development. To further engage her passion to help others achieve their dreams, Cristina founded Luova Life Design, to coach young professionals and midlife career changers who are stuck and wish to redesign their jobs or career trajectories. Her expertise is in assisting her clients to increase problem solving abilities, to build resilience and self-confidence, to overcome limiting beliefs and to help them to reconnect with their natural talents and purpose. Her mission is to enable her clients to find and create their way forward in life and in their work with a spirit of empowered leadership. Reach out to Cristina for in person sessions and workshops in The Hague, and for online individual or couples coaching sessions worldwide in Dutch or English.

Darcy is a global business professional with extensive coaching and mentoring experience, helping women grow their own agency to pursue their ambitions. Blending over 25+ years of experience across Europe, Asia, and the US in for-profit, non-profit, board directorship, academia, and life-long volunteering, she enjoys collaborating with global women in transition. She also has particular interest in supporting women and organizations who positively contribute to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Darcy is currently a career coach at HEC Paris where she supports MBA students on their career journey. In addition to being a certified Designing Your Life coach, she is a certified DISC facilitator and an #IamRemarkable – a Google initiative – certified facilitator. She is also pursuing ICF coaching certification, as well as Climate Change Coaching certification. The driving forces of her life are a keen sense of purpose, a love of different cultures, coaching and mentoring, unbounded curiosity, and connecting people to other amazing people around the world…all peppered with a very big dash of fun!

Boyo is currently a Sr Human Resources Business Advisor at Dexcom! In his role he is responsible for guiding and influencing leaders on all employee lifecycles including performance management, compensation planning, talent development, organizational development and scaling, diversity, equity, and inclusion, employee engagement and much more.

I help changemakers and creatives envision the full possibilities of what they are capable of creating in their work and their lives and then stand side-by-side with them to help them go out there and make it happen.

Susan is a leadership coach with 30 years’ experience in business development and team building in the private and non-profit sectors in the US and overseas. Her clients include mid- and senior-level professionals who are navigating complex transitions or exploring entirely new professional directions. As a Designing Your Life Coach, she partners with her clients to find their unique passions, achieve bold goals, and discover deeper meaning in their lives. Susan holds a Certificate in Leadership Coaching through Georgetown University and is certified in several assessments. She has an MA in International Relations from The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy and a BA from Mt Holyoke College. Susan lives in Washington, DC, and has lived in Teheran, Riyadh, Brussels, Madrid and London. She speaks French and Spanish and brings a deep understanding of different cultures from her work with leaders in Africa, Europe, the Mideast, Asia and the Americas.

Meet Simon, the transformation expert at The School on Purpose, dedicated to guiding parents through their next chapter. He’s passionate about helping you find meaning now your kids have left home, to find the career that’s fulfilling, or to help you identify and reignite your passions. Simon excels at infusing joy and meaning into your journey. He’s committed to turning everyday life into a source of happiness and fulfillment. Partner with Simon to embark on a transformational journey and seize the vibrant life you’ve always wanted.

Marcia is a recognized career and leadership coach to the legal profession. Editor and co-author of The Lawyer’s Career Management Handbook: Your Bridge to a Satisfying Career (West Publishing), Marcia’s expertise is supporting her clients in designing career paths that not only align with their values, skills and talents, but also fit into the life they want for themselves. She works with individuals at every stage, from just starting out in a new job to creating a retirement that brings purpose and joy to this next chapter, and every transition in-between.

Jeanne Sheahan coaches seasoned executives and rising stars, leveraging her two decades of business expertise, including as a tech executive at top tech companies (Meta) and lawyer at two top-tier law firms.

Working one-on-one or in small groups, I help my clients get unstuck and move forward in their personal and professional lives with confidence. Together, we work on creating a greater sense of clarity, focus and well-being. I use a highly individualized evidence-based whole person approach. When appropriate, I complement the Designing Your Life framework with exercises from the fields of improv, positive psychology, mindfulness and self-compassion. My style is flexible, warm and playful. I provide a safe and supportive space for deep work and exploration, while also keeping things engaging. All sessions are virtual, which allows me to work with clients from around the world. I am fluent in French and English and happy to coach in either language. Before becoming a coach, I worked in the tech industry as a software engineer and a marketer. I hold a BA and an MBA from Harvard, trained as a coach at UC Davis, hold a PCC certification from the International Coaching Federation and have been a Designing Your Life certified coach since 2021. Let’s partner to clarify where you are, imagine what’s possible, help you stay focused and maintain balance in your life. I look forward to meeting you!

Cara is an iPEC certified professional coach who specializes in helping people get unstuck in work or life and move boldly into a future they love. Specifically, she works with mid-career professionals who, after climbing career ladders or wandering through various jobs, are still looking to find work that hits the impact – passion – skills trifecta. If you’ve ever panic-wondered, “What am I doing with my life?”, then you’re in the right place! Cara’s passion for this niche comes from her own career journey. She spent the first decade of her career iterating her way through roles in the education sector (classroom teacher, program manager, learning experience designer, you name it!) but never finding her best fit job. Thanks to tools like Designing Your Life, she found her way to coaching and is still pinching herself. Her coaching style involves a lot of personal reflection and mindset work along with tangible exercises and assessments that help you see where you are, where you want to be, and what steps will help you build forward. Cara is also a faith-filled mom to two little boys and lives with her husband and family in the Boston area.

I founded MKCareerChoices twelve years ago with the vision to create a high-touch, innovative, boutique firm that walks with clients throughout their career journey.

I believe our careers are essential elements of our identities. If developed with thoughtful consideration of our values, interests, skills and personal missions, our careers can be the key to happiness and fulfillment in our lives. As a career coach, my mission is to help others design careers of personal meaning and purpose. As we envision possibilities together, we will explore principles of life design to determine how to learn and grow within your current role and envision opportunities for your professional development and advancement. My experience includes over 30 years of progressively responsible roles within higher education career development, beginning at the College of William and Mary in Virginia, continuing as Dean of Career Development at Wagner College, Director of Career Services at Swarthmore College and Director of Career Development at Berry College, culminating in my current position as the inaugural Career Development Coach within Human Resources at my alma mater, the University of Tennessee Knoxville, supporting UT staff in their career development and life design.

I’m an academic and career advisor at CCU, leading hundreds towards graduation and also determining major selection, changes, and what they want to do in life next. I guest teach on topics like Myers Briggs type indicator, strong interested inventory, pathway u, clifton strengthsfinder; and host workshops that help students take a closer look at their personality, interests, strengths and how these all play into potential future careers.

Rebecca Chong focuses on helping ambitious young-professionals identify and align their purpose and values with their professional goals, while defining what role work plays in their broader life context.

Patrick Kearney (PK) launched Eddyline in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, with the goals of helping individuals and organizations achieve lasting change through personalized coaching, workshops + facilitation and incredible off site experiences. PK draws on his 20 years of experience in leadership development, wilderness expeditions and classroom education to create programs that are customized, fun, impactful and that drive growth and fulfillment. Whenever possible he leverages the outdoors in service of the client’s goals; whether through daily practices, or multi-day expeditions on rivers or in the mountains. PK has spent almost 200 weeks on expeditions, has a masters in Education from Harvard, and is an apprentice associate coach through Integral Coaching Canada.

Karen is passionate about inspiring others to leverage their strengths and flourish in their lives. She truly enjoys guiding her clients toward professional and personal fulfillment through the realization of their career goals and life ambitions. Karen partners closely with each individual to tailor a unique program that supports the whole person.

A Wisconsin native, Nick attended the University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point, as a first-generation college student. During his undergraduate experience, he found a passion for serving and helping others. This passion led Nick to continue his education at Mississippi State University, where he earned a Master of Science in Counselor Education with an emphasis in College Counseling. Nick has spent the last fifteen years of his professional career helping students navigate the landscape of higher education. He has worked for large land grant institutions, small state schools, and private faith-based institutions. His roles have included work in housing, counseling, career services, academic advising, summer bridge programs, first-year experience, orientation, academic support, and student success. As a Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach, he helps individuals activate their natural talents, abilities, and ways of thinking into productive and purposeful ways of living. Nick currently works and lives in Nashville, TN, where he serves graduate students and postdoctoral fellows at Vanderbilt University.

Alayna is an experienced and dynamic HR leader and coach with nearly a decade of expertise in partnering with individuals seeking to change careers, advance within their current roles, or enhance their leadership skills. Alayna specializes in coaching and advising leaders, as well as managing retention and engagement strategies. Her true passion is guiding clients to their “a-ha” moments, helping them navigate their thoughts to unlock new possibilities.

Laura Francis is an ICF certified life coach, career coach and speaker. She brings over 30 years of diverse experience to her work. Featured in the New York Times and NPR radio, Laura is an expert on teen, young adult and midlife and the issues currently affecting those populations. She is an active member of the Forbes Coaches Council and a designing your life certified coach. Laura regularly speaks at Rancho la Puerta wellness center, The University of California and Lewis and Clark University. She is currently expanding into corporate wellness programs. Laura has an active individual and group coaching practice and brings curiosity, open mindedness, active listening and thoughtful analysis to her work. As a career coach, Laura is particularly interested in helping clients find work at the intersection of what they love, what they can be paid for, what they are good at, and what the world needs.

Joe Hale is a coach to technology and engineering professional. He applies systems & design thinking and training, coupled with positive psychology principles to help his clients discover and design a life they are passionate about and overcome barriers to their personal and professional growth. His approach is unique to each client. He partners with his clients to develop a strategy tailored to their goals and dream life. He is an active software engineering manager and leader in the technology industry and a certified coach for technology professionals who want to design a high-performance career and a meaningful life. Joe works with clients in all stages of their career with a focus on life design and making meaningful changes to gain a more fulfilling life while making a high impact in their work, life, and communities.

I’m a 12-year accredited Gestalt psychotherapist and EMDR therapist. I’ve worked in private practice, for prestigious private clinics and for residential treatment centres. Most recently I taught on the MA programme at the Gestalt Centre, London. I originaly specialised in trauma. Whilst Design Your Life coaching is not psychotherapy, I’ve the expertise to help you truly eliminate deep-rooted negative beliefs that are sabotaging your fulfillment out of awareness. As a mixed heritage brown woman, it’s important to me to support you in your diversity to craft a fulfilling life. In particular if you have picked up unhelpful negative beliefs due to your identity process being marginalised.

I support recent college graduates, people re-entering the work force, young professionals, and seasoned leaders to fully embrace purpose and meaning in their work and personal life. Coaching is all about seeing more clearly though the cloudiness of uncertainty – it’s the breakthrough moments that help us reframe and reimagine so we can see a path forward with greater clarity. Drawing from my experience in a broad range of roles in for profit and nonprofit organizations focused on social impact, I partner with individuals, groups and teams to facilitate breakthrough insights that lead to personal and organizational growth and create organizational cultures where people can thrive. I take a strength-based approach in all my work, using approaches that are sensitive to power dynamics and focus on personal and organizational assets. I am comfortable communicating across differences in culture and identity having lived and worked in Latin America, Asia, and Africa. I am an ICF certified coach with a PhD in Comparative International Education and MPH in International Maternal Child Health from UCLA.

Valeska is a life and leadership coach leveraging over 20 years of experience working with diverse clients across Brazil, England, Japan, and currently in the US. She coaches individuals on personal growth and leadership development. Valeska uses Design Your Life approach to walk her clients through a transformational process reaching outstanding outcomes. She holds a Master’s in Consultation for Organizations & Groups with a focus on Systemic Group Dynamics. Valeska completed Professional Coach training at the University of Miami, earned certificate in Positive Psychology Practitioner and is a Design Your Life Certified Coach. She is currently Vice-President of the International Coaching Federation South Florida Chapter. Valeska leads consulting projects on culture change, leadership development, team building, C-suite alignment, and relationship dynamics in family businesses. She facilitates illuminating group workshops and retreats using DYL methodology. Rooted on Positive Psychology approach, she takes a holistic view of people within their unique contexts. Believing that transformation occurs by illuminating one’s inner potential she empowers individuals and organizations to unlock their full potential. Her global expertise and passion for human insight make her a trusted guide on the journey towards growth and change.

The thread in all my work is understanding people – in the past, present, and future – to make an impact. While I do not do individual coaching, my life design practice focuses on helping teams and people within organizations and institutions through train-the-trainer sessions, small group boot camp courses, and bespoke training focused on professional development leveraging interdisciplinary life design methods, including DYL.

Dr. Anu Binny holds a doctorate in Engineering. She is an Author, an International Trainer and Coach. She is recipient of India women Icon awards. Coaching Specialty CAREER TRANSITION: Career coaching to support new designs for work, including career pivots, returning to work, veterans, and more. LIFE DESIGN: Life coaching to support navigating life transitions and managing life challenges. EXECUTIVE AND LEADERSHIP: Designed for leaders and executives. She empowers individuals, including senior executives, leaders, women entrepreneurs, and those facing setbacks, to design and create lives aligned with their aspirations and values. As a life coach, her goal is to help her clients navigate transitions and design a life that they love. With her corporate background and coaching experience, she provides a unique perspective and approach to help her overcome challenges and achieve their goals while fostering self-discovery and cultivating resilience. She is also founder of BlissfulDrapes which is an Indian ethnic brand. The profit received from the business is used for conducting Designing your life programs for young girls, single mothers and widows to press the reset button and build a life that will lead to financial freedom. website : http://www.anubinny.com/ email : dranubinny@gmail.com

I’m a coach and career counselor who has helped thousands of people define their dreams and attain their goals over the last nearly 30 years. Are you ready to get started with the next thing? Sensing that there’s something better out there, but don’t know what? Needing a little more confidence to listen to yourself and tune out the noise? Whether you are a recent graduate or a seasoned professional, I’m here to help you gain deeper insights into yourself, see fresh perspectives, tap into your resourcefulness, and design a life and career you really, really want.

My expertise is working with creative high-performers who are in or seeking transition. I guide you to become more effective, improving your self awareness and impact. I help you get unstuck. A lot of my work includes new parenthood, work life balance, and increasing a sense of purpose and impact. I also love increasing your FUN quotient. I help you maximize your influence while increasing your level of self compassion.

What I love about career development/career transition coaching is the opportunity to assist people in recognizing their strengths, appreciating their experiences, and honoring their inner voice/intuition.

Since becoming a Certified Designing Your Life Coach in 2018 I have assisted over 300 people in designing their lives. I have seen new companies been made, new carrier paths taken and old one re-designed. I have run groups for unemployed people, people in rehabilitation and women at crossroads in their live. I have also done one-on-one coaching and run an on-line course based on Designing Your Worklife and other tools in my toolbox. I am a Certified Dare to Lead™ Facilitator, Certified in Five Behaviors of Cohesive Teams™ Everything DiSCⓇFacilitator and Accredited Strengths Profile Practitioner with a diploma in Positive Phycology. I work with individuals, teams and groups and love to see people grow.

Carol is an award – winning entrepreneur, career coach, writer and Stanford MedX speaker. She is a coach for several international entrepreneurship/leadership programmes and designed a coaching/mentoring approach based on her research with innovators. Carol works with clients who want to design a portfolio career, start up business or build a new creative life for health & wellbeing. Passionate about helping individuals explore innovative and creative pathways to success she has incorporated the Design Your life and Strengthscope methodology in her 3 step coaching framework.

Diane Spizzirro, LMHC, NCC is the Executive Director of the Career Design Lab and a lecturer at Columbia University, School of Professional Studies. She is a seasoned career development professional with experience in higher education, corporate training and development as well as private practice. She has a strong business background, having been in the insurance and risk management fields, and has successfully transitioned her career into counseling. She holds a M.S. in career development and a B.A. in business. She is a nationally certified counselor, a New York State licensed mental health counselor, and executive career development Coach and certified in distance counseling.

A passionate program curator, design thinker, trainer and career coach. With more than a decade experience in working with young minds, Flora developed insights in empowering young people and unleashing their potential. Having a vision to create positive impact for an inclusive society, Flora begins to work with different stakeholders, like employers, HR professionals, social workers, people with disability, to co-create a sustainable future for the next generation. All of us deserve a flourishing and fulfilling life and the good news is – everything we need is already inside. Let’s get started and try stuff with Flora.

Matthew Temple is a Career and Executive Coach with 20 years of experience helping people get unstuck, discover their interests, change career paths, and move forward. He has coached many clients in his own practice and at Harvard Business School, UCLA Anderson School of Management, and the Kellogg School of Management, where he serves as Senior Director of Alumni Career & Professional Development. Matthew has worked across industries including consulting, CPG, financial services, healthcare, and tech. Previously, Matthew worked in Private Equity and M&A for Credit Suisse and Deutsche Bank. He served as Director of International Business Development for Ask.com. He has presented hundreds of workshops around the world and has lived and worked in Hong Kong and London. Matthew holds a BA in European History from Harvard University, an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management, and an MS in Learning & Organizational Behavior from Northwestern University. He’s served on the Harvard Alumni Association Board and the Advisory Board for iRelaunch, which helps people return to the workforce. He’s a diehard Red Sox fan, Jeopardy champion, and an avid traveler (visited 100+ countries).

Jessica Robinson Gemm is an coach and strategic consultant who is dedicated to helping individuals, teams, and organizations reach their full potential.

Communications and Transition Coach

Fiona is a career coach, based in the UK but working globally, who offers early and mid-career development coaching via on-line 1:1 sessions. She helps innovative and ambitious clients take a person-centered and creative approach to exploring their strengths, and their possible future selves, before supporting them to take the first steps to improve their work-life. With personal experience of both the corporate and public sector as well as entrepreneurship, Fiona believes that different life-stages require different solutions; navigating these transitions however can be lonely and Fiona provides a supportive space alongside tried and tested frameworks. Practicing life-design since 2019, after the book changed her own life, she has helped 100’s of clients to reconnect with themselves and move towards a working life that is more meaningful and balanced.

Charles Krusekopf is a Certified Executive Coach and Professor in the School of Business at Royal Roads University. He has over 20 years of experience coaching mid-career professionals who are working to identify and achieve their personal and work goals. He participated in the Stanford Design Lab’s Life Design Studio program for educators and delivers Design Your Life (DYL) programs for a wide range of audiences, including North American, international and Indigenous business and non-profit professionals helping them explore the question, “How can I continue to grow personally and professionally as my career and life advances?“ He is working with several universities in Canada, the US and UK to create purpose program for late-career/early retirement individuals, and believes in the power of both education and coaching to help people get unstuck and move forward. He completed International Coaching Federation (ICF) professional education and maintains an active Executive Coaching practice with a focus on later-career explorations.

I am a retired physical therapist and business owner who has stepped into the coaching world to help professionals navigate transitions in their lives and in their businesses. My purpose is to be the spark to light the fire of transformation in others to allow them to live their best lives!

As a coach, I support people who find themselves in a life transition related to work, relationships, family or values. Within this broad focus, I have specialized in working with people who are confronting a major change, including people seeking recovery from addictions that have had negative impacts on their life, those making the transition from a career to retirement, and people who have accumulated more obligations (work, family, school, or other) than they can manage – in other words, individuals who need to redesign what they do, with consequences for who they want to become. I partner with clients to assist them in defining and achieving goals that make their lives more meaningful. My commitment to clients involves deep listening to their stories and aspirations, exploring all of their ideas with respectful curiosity, supporting them in reflective action, and promoting self-understanding that empowers change. My certifications include Designing Your Life and Narrative Coaching, in addition to general life coach training.

For the past thirty-seven years, I have held leadership, board, and consulting positions with nonprofit organizations devoted to improving the health and wellbeing of the most vulnerable families in Los Angeles County.

Dane Tang is an International Coaching Federation (ICF) Accredited Executive Coach. She is also a Life Design Coach, Mentor, Executive Board Member, Management Consultant, and Speaker.

Holly M. Justice (she/hers) has been helping people with their career challenges for over 20 years. Holly received her Master’s degree in Community Mental Health Counseling where she focused in career counseling and achieved the National Certified Counselor credential. She has worked in higher education as a Career Coach and has trained and supervised graduate assistants and staff in career development theory and fundamentals. In this role she also developed an expertise working with engineering, computer science and data science students at all levels including Bachelors, Masters and PhD.

Through her coaching, Asra provides her clients with the tools and support they need to challenge their boundaries and achieve their full potential. One of the first things that Asra will share with you is that “Success is a mind game”. She believes that by silencing their self-limiting beliefs & reframing their mindset, executives can unlock new levels of creativity, innovation, and leadership. She works with an array of profiles from rising stars to board members. She is a certified coach that comes with +15 years of experience in Finance. She supports executives in their journey towards purposeful change and partners with them in a thought provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximize their potential. Her clients come to see her because she fast tracks their growth by blending empathy and candour in a graceful way. She believes that out of discomfort comes learning and transformation. Asra is a graduate from ESSEC Business School (France) & Georgetown University (USA). She is a PCC credentialed certified coach by the ICF. Asra is fluent in English, French & Arabic.

Ellen Fondiler is an award-winning entrepreneur, career coach and the mom of two amazing young men. She has worked as a death penalty attorney, launched four businesses, and has raised millions for charities and nonprofits. She is the co-host of a weekly podcast called Chart Your Career, which brings astrology and career advice to thousands of listeners. Ellen is living proof that your career can evolve over time and you don’t have to remain stuck doing “just one thing” for the rest of your life. She is based in La Jolla, California and works with clients all over the world.

Work Psychologist, Human Resources Expert, and a certified Design Your Work Life Coach who leads the Training, Empowerment, and Professional Development department at Piano C.

Sunny leverages her 18-year experience in HR consulting, talent development, and career coaching to empower clients across diverse industries. By optimizing talent strategies and employee engagement and cultivating high-potential individuals for senior leadership, Sunny has established herself in facilitating c-suite communication within top international companies worldwide. Having personally encountered and overcome mid-career challenges, Sunny was inspired to extend her expertise to others seeking professional and personal growth as a career and life consultant, empowering clients with work-life redesign coaching and career development plans. Beyond her corporate engagements, Sunny is a dedicated volunteer coach for the Wedu Women Leadership Program, actively contributing to UNESCO’s mission of promoting gender equality and women’s empowerment. Sunny’s unique experience living and working across Asia, the United States, and Africa has enriched her global perspective, enabling her to connect with clients from diverse cultural backgrounds and tailor solutions to their specific needs. With a value-driven consulting approach to work-life integration, her insightful eyes can discern the hidden potential in individuals and organizations alike, guiding clients through challenges and achieving their aspirations.

Steve is the Director of Denison University’s co-curricular center for entrepreneurship, innovation, and design thinking which we call the Red Frame Lab. He coaches students, helps student organizations improve, and designs and implements career-like experiences so they can prototype various futures. Steve is a 10-year education consultant designing in the US, Egypt, and other countries. His first career spanned 25 years in science & technology as a photonics engineer with the world’s largest independent R&D company. He is the father of an actor, a professional musician, and a music teacher, and he likes to play his own saxophones for fun. Steve has coached high schoolers, young professionals, and mid-lifers like himself.

The elements of life design coaching inspire Cearra’s coaching practices; through the framework, she guides employees through goal development, strength finding, and self-advocacy, using these tools with clients to identify future career steps. She aspires to help individuals identify spaces where they feel respected for their contributions and recognized for their values and strengths. While developing in her career, Cearra has turned to self-reflection to determine what growth opportunities aligned with her aspiration to help others find their calling, eventually leading her to higher education. Before serving in Knoxville, she was a counselor, career coach, and staffing specialist working to assist individuals in reaching their education and career aspirations through higher education, post-secondary enrollment, continuing education, and self-improvement. Cearra serves as a Career Development Coach on the Career Development team within the University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s Human Resources. Cearra received a B.S. in human resources from Minnesota State University – Mankato, an M. Ed in Higher Education from the University of North Carolina – Wilmington, and is pursuing an MBA from the University of Tennessee – Martin.

Mission: Helping individuals and organizations sort out what is becoming important to them and take action, accordingly. I am always interested in how people explore change, invite growth and imagine the impact of their lives. I offer four Meanwhile Quests (courses) grounded in Designing Your Life practices and that include live coaching: Reorienting, Connecting, Pursuing, Adjusting. I consult with and guide those planning full or part-time sabbaticals. Also part of my work: Continuing my executive/leadership development practice associated with the firm, Cultivating Leadership. Specialty: How adults change over time. Decades of work from within organizations, especially in health care, and many from without. Doctorate in adult learning and leadership (Ed.D) from Columbia University, Teachers College.

I’m an experienced manager and credentialed career coach – DYL, Career Strategist, Gallup Strengths. If you are experiencing a career transition – a career bump or ceiling, or considering a jump or opportunity – I can help you gain clarity, get unstuck, grow in confidence, and take action.

In your life, wouldn’t it be nice to have someone who understands your goals and helps you succeed? I have worked with a wide range of students, seasoned professionals, career changers since 2010 as a career coach. I believe the core values of my work is to bring out the best in people. With my clients’ best interest in mind, I serve as a co-pilot and take a short ride with them when they are on their ways to reach their next career milestones. I am particularly passionate about advancing women in the workplace and help women maximize the impact of their work.

Madeline is a career coach with extensive experience focused on working with undergraduate and graduate students. She comes from a public affairs and liberal arts background, having served in AmeriCorps and worked in local government. She is passionate about helping students feel confident and excited about their next steps after graduation and how to curate helpful experiences during their education. She uses a student centered approach, with the voice of the student always centered and championed.

I’m Johanna, founder of ᴍɪɴᴅᴜᴘᴘᴇʀꜱ – 𝗔 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘆, and researcher at the University of Applied Sciences Worms. Bridging the academic and practical world of New Work and Positive Psychology, I’m on a mission to create fulfilling workspaces and enrich traditional controlling with human-centric KPIs.

John Giordano, Ph.D., M.F.A., founded Ramp Coaching in 2016. He is a Designing Your Life Coach and a certified Co-Active Coach (CPCC), as well as an International Coaching Federation Associate Certified Coach (ACC) and IECA Professional Member – the gold standards for professional coaching and educational consulting. John came to coaching and educational consulting after 30 years of college teaching in visual art & design, interdisciplinary humanities, and community engagement where he loved advising students one-to-one. He takes a creative approach to the coaching experience by seeing personal growth and human flourishing as a creative process that everyone can access, regardless of age or background. Ramp offers individual and group Life Design Coaching for adults and recent college graduates, the Semester for Change program for college-age students who are struggling with direction-finding or academic success, the Semester Success coaching and support process that takes place during the college semester, and College Coaching for high school juniors and seniors, which combines the college application process with self-awareness coaching and an authentic interest-finding process.

Elisa is a collaborative, intuitive and innovative coach. She calls her clients forth to step up their leadership, lean into their strengths and manage competing demands to maximize impact and results. Elisa leverages her coaching skills to uncover obstacles, motivate and create a clear vision forward. Her strength lies in the pairing of business knowledge and coaching skills to drive progress. Elisa has a passion for helping leaders tap into their potential and bring their full authentic selves to their leadership.

Katie Selby is the Founder of QuarterLife Coach, well-known for coaching early career professionals looking to align their values with their career pursuits. Katie creates transformational experiences through one-to-one coaching, group coaching, and destination retreats. She also designs and delivers custom talent development experiences for intern programs, early career talent programs, professional associations, and alumni groups. Using frameworks from design-thinking and narrative coaching, Katie helps clients define current needs and prototype future possibilities.

Kat Clements is eternally curious and a ‘student of life’, working at the intersection of social impact, career development and higher education. Kat’s coaching business, Sparkbright, focuses on supporting social impact and not-for-profit professionals. She works with clients to establish, transition into, and level up their purpose-driven careers, and take action in the world in alignment with their values. Her career design approach incorporates mindfulness, wellbeing and, importantly, the practice of joy-spotting.

Vicario is a Leadership and Life Coach that helps ambitious mid career professionals to have solid work and life. In his practice, he facilitates learning sessions both in 1-1 and group setup for professionals across 60+ organizations in South East Asia. On the side, he is actively sharing his learnings to 150K followers across social media. Outside of work, he spends time with his new born son and wife while perfecting the craft of making great tasting espresso.

Liz is a certified leadership coach and facilitator dedicated to supporting leaders and organizations focused on social and environmental impact. Liz’s coaching is targeted toward emerging and established leaders who want to lead at the edge of their growth zone, chart a new path for their future, and understand their personal values and how they honor them. Liz is guided by her own core values of co-creation, authenticity, connection, lifelong learning, and stewardship of time and resources. In addition to her coaching and facilitation work, Liz serves as a facilitator for the Stanford Graduate School of Business LEAD Personal Leadership Certificate and as a curriculum designer, facilitator and coach for New Sector Alliance’s Leadership Longevity Fellowship. She has extensive experience in higher education, nonprofit management, and supporting early stage social and environmental entrepreneurs. Liz earned a Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Michigan and has additional training in CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy). She is a trauma-informed Professional Certified Coach (PCC).

Tracy Foley is a career and life coach dedicated to helping individuals use transformative approaches such as “Designing Your Life” principles to shape their ideal futures. After retiring early from a successful corporate career, Tracy applied these principles not only to her professional journey but also to her personal life. Using these tools, Tracy achieved many of her own dreams, from becoming a young VP to owning her dream lake home and enjoying bucket-list vacations, all while creating a work-life balance that brought her greater fulfillment.

Sound familiar? I’ve never had a job I actually enjoyed. I want to invest my time in things that matter to me. I won’t know who I am after my kids leave the nest. I’m stuck. Really stuck. I want the next chapter in my life to fit who I really am.

I am an experienced accredited executive and team coach. I work with individuals, teams and organisations going through significant change often in large, complex, and global contexts. My career started in HR before moving into management consultancy and the technology sector.

Dr. Kyle Elliott (he/him/his) is the founder and career coach behind CaffeinatedKyle.com. He is known for helping top talent get unstuck, own their fabulousness, and achieve what they never imagined was possible. Dr. Elliott is an expert in tech and a trusted confidant to some of the biggest names in Silicon Valley. Kyle’s Zone of Genius is connecting the dots between where you are and where you want to go. He helps you rethink, reimagine, and recreate how they show up at work and live their lives. As a result of working with Dr. Elliott, senior managers and executives have landed jobs at Meta, Amazon, Google, and nearly every other tech giant you can imagine. A trusted career expert, Dr. Elliott’s words have been featured on Business Insider, CNBC, CNN, Entrepreneur, Fast Company, Fortune, and The New York Times, among dozens of other leading publications. He has been recognized as a Best Career & Interview Coach, Best Resume Writer for Silicon Valley/Tech Managers & Executives, and LinkedIn Top Voice (the platform’s highest honor).

Sara is an Educator, Facilitator, Professional Development Coach and Organizational Development Consultant. She has spent the majority of her career being a part of and leading – HR and People & Culture functions for organizations of all sizes.

Over 25+ years, I shaped my career around my profound interest in connecting with people in diverse industries, combining corporate and consultancy HR project experience with leadership roles in sales and communications. I am a Professional Certified Coach from the International Coach Federation, specializing in leadership development and career growth. I work internationally online with leaders who obtain satisfying results by respecting their balance, mitigating perfectionism and self-criticism in favor of self-awareness and self-kindness. Curious about the rapport people develop with their jobs and lives, I specialized in Career Guidance through a Master’s Degree at the University of Pavia, integrating my academic pedagogical Degree with a lifelong learning approach. When I discovered Design Thinking as a “special GPS” to navigate our existence, I acknowledged and celebrated Life Design as the mindset everyone deserves to embrace: that is why I am ready to help people do that. What else to say? I am Elena: a professional, a colleague, a wife, a mother, a friend, an enthusiastic tennis player, and I love to be with my cat and relax.

As a career coach, I work with people who have arrived at a career crossroads and want to—or have to — make a change. I’ve helped hundreds of people facing career dilemmas, including redundancy, redeployment, outplacement, burnout, and simply being in jobs that just weren’t right for them. It’s all about creating a new design for their working life and supporting them in making the change.

Andie has two decades of corporate experience rooted in strategic thinking and storytelling, which awarded her the unofficial title of the “business pitch whisperer.” Driven by curiosity and honesty, Andie partners with executives to help them craft their own winning strategies, find their authentic voice, and drive personal and business impact from day one.

When it comes to living your most courageous life, I have a simple philosophy, invest in and live a life of intention. Which really means making big moves and not waiting for life to happen to you. As a certified life coach for more than 15 years, I have devoted my practice to helping people get in touch with their most authentic selves and move past the gremlins and old stories that can hold us all back. In addition to being a certified life coach, I am a licensed therapist and always bring that lens of understanding to the work I do. In 2019, I also became a certified Designing Your Life Coach.

I am a passionate Certified Career & Wellness Coach, dedicated to serving Professional Women in the field of Humanitarian Aid & International Development. My mission is to help them discover, design and grow careers they love, while avoiding burnout and prioritizing what truly matters to them. Many of my clients often stand at career crossroads, searching for increased flow, balance, and fulfillment. With over 23 years of experience in this field, including 7 years with international NGOs and 16 years at the UN, I understand the rewards and challenges of this profession. I also understand what it means to be at a crossroads and have personally experienced the process of re-designing work and life for greater alignment and fulfillment. These experiences uniquely position me to support my clients in thriving both at work and in their personal lives. Today I firmly believe that everyone deserves a fulfilling career without compromising their well-being or life’s priorities. I am also committed to the idea that every child and family we serve in this field deserves a healthy and vibrant workforce. My professional background in Public Health, combined with certifications in Wellness Coaching, Co-Active Coaching (CPCC), and Design Your Life Coaching, equips me with a diverse set of tools and expertise to support and empower my clients to (re)connect with themselves, (re)ignite their inner potential, explore new opportunities, make resonant choices, and walk their path with confidence and care. I maintain the highest standards of professionalism and ethical conduct and am accredited by the International Federation of Coaches (ACC).

I love helping people to design new life chapters infused with a sense of meaning and purpose. I believe that people are happiest when engaged in work that fits them and is a positive part of a well-lived life. Through a process of getting curious, trying new things and reframing our thinking, it is always possible to create positive change, no matter how “trapped” you feel. Career coaching is an action-based collaborative process where we work together to consider your interests and strengths, personality, values, lifestyle and existing and desired life roles. In addition to being a DYL coach, I have 25 years in higher education working as an academic advisor, professional mentor to at-risk college students, professor and career counselor. I work with people of all ages and career development stages. I hold a Master’s Degree in Counseling and Human Services and I am a Certified Career Counselor through the National Career Development Association.

Sara is a certified life and career coach committed to guiding, supporting, and empowering her clients to confidently move forward into a more fulfilling and purposeful life. With her MA in Counseling Psychology through Palo Alto University, she discovered her true passion for working with individuals who feel stuck, lost, or unsatisfied in various aspects of their lives and career. To further her expertise, she received her life and career coaching certification through Life Purpose Institute. Her primary areas of focus are helping others discover and design their ideal career path, and leading her clients through the process of self-discovery as they break free from unhelpful habits, patterns and limiting beliefs that hinder their progress in life.

I help professionals get moving in their career. I’m your guide to gain confidence and clarity in your path forward with tools from a confidential coaching program. I believe the approach of “everyone before me figured it out on their own, so I can figure it out” is outdated and unnecessarily stressful. I dream of the day when everyone has a “great boss” with plenty of time and skills for career development conversations, but unfortunately we aren’t there yet. I’ve had my own moments rallying my nerve to ask about a promotion. I’ve wrestled with decisions on whether to change departments, or even leave a company. I’ve also held my breath as I released my reliance on technical expertise as my source of credibility, authority, and validation, with blind faith that I’d get them some other way. Looking back, there are insights and skills I wish had developed earlier in my career. That’s why I got certified as a leadership coach, started my business, and wrote a book (“Wallet on the Rental Car Roof: A Guide for Young Professionals Growing their Leadership Skills”.) I’m your guide to feeling excited for your current role and your future career paths.

Hi, I’m Joy and I founded Silver Hair Confidence Coach® to support second-career entrepreneurs through moments of self-doubt, setbacks, and during times when clarity is less than 100%.

Abbe brings more than 15 years of experience in executive coaching, talent assessment, acquisition and onboarding, and learning design, development, and delivery across industries, levels, functions and geographies. Abbe specializes in needs assessments, L&D roadmap designs, and delivery of high impact coaching and learning experiences. She provides 1:1 coaching with executives, mid-level managers, and new supervisors seeking purpose and a growth mindset, and facilitates in-person and virtual workshops/webinars for cohorts to improve team collaboration, leadership skills, performance, and development.

Liana’s passion lies in helping individuals, teams, and organizations build strategies for impactful outcomes in their lives and communities. She is a thought leader and innovation professional, as well as an insights storyteller, experienced in driving social impact initiatives related to the future of work and economic progress. As the Global Head of Innovation and Insights at the Innovation Foundation within the Adecco Group, she implemented the social innovation lab methodology, leveraging data and insights to co-create solutions for underserved populations in the labor market. She developed insights reports outlining critical challenges faced by mature workers, women re-entering the workforce, and youth. In her role as the Global Head of Thought Leadership and FU.SE (Future of Work Initiative) at the Adecco Group, she oversaw the thought leadership strategy for the Adecco Group. Additionally, she served as a design thinking facilitator, developing programs for the annual Global Leaders Conference and training colleagues in design thinking methods for addressing complex business challenges. Liana held a prior position at the World Economic Forum, where she executed a strategy for business engagement and high-level stakeholders, knowledge management, as well as program design for the Annual Meetings in Davos. She has solid experience in building partnerships and fostering engagement with international organizations, the private sector, and academia. Liana was responsible for community management and knowledge curation within the Network of Global Future Councils, the largest community of academic, business, and civil society leaders focused on resolving global challenges. She also led institutional engagement with the G20 and B20 processes. Liana holds an Executive Master in Global Leadership from the World Economic Forum in collaboration with INSEAD, London Business School, Wharton School of Business, Tsinghua University. She also earned a Master of International Affairs (MIA) from Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs.

Understanding, embracing, and leveraging your unique personality superpowers, along with a strategic plan can help shift your mindset and pave the way to create synergy in working teams and/or more fulfilling lifestyle. It’s about pivoting with a purposeful plan. I’ve pivoted a number of times throughout my career and life, and learned a lot along the way. As a personality type junkie (Certified MBTI® Practitioner), strategist x project manager (PMP®), I created The Grayprint™ to help others pivot with confidence using a strategic plan, powered by personality and interests.

As a strategic leader with extensive experience in corporate and government settings, Kerri has honed her expertise in restructuring, offshoring, and startup situations. She is on a mission to empower good leaders to become even more effective in delivering results, and in developing key talent. With a proven track record in coaching VP’s, Directors, and mid-level leaders, Kerri has built partnerships with executive teams, HR Partners, and functional leaders to deliver measurable business impact through targeted coaching and talent development initiatives.

John Tarnoff is an executive and career transition coach, speaker, and author who supports mid and late-career professionals in defining, planning, and achieving more meaningful and sustainable careers.

I’m Lydia Fogo Johnson, MS, a dual-certified coach with a master’s in Industrial-Organizational Psychology (the science of careers & work).

Hola! I´m Gabriela a career, life, and Wayfinder coach for young and vibrant minds between the ages of 18 – 99, that have incredible dreams, longings, and soul callings but are underneath layers of dust (doubts) or don’t know how to make them a reality. I help to clarify their inner world and pursue a life path that aligns with their strengths, curiosities & values, in a journey towards authenticity.

Kim Vierra is an award-winning educator and career coach known for guiding students towards fulfilling lives. Currently, she serves as the Student Engagement Program Manager and Instructor in the College of Business at Oregon State University-Cascades. In this role, Kim collaborates with business leaders and external partners to design and implement a comprehensive curriculum of professional development experiences. She also provides personalized guidance to students in all aspects of their career planning. Prior to joining Oregon State University-Cascades, Kim gained valuable experience at Mercer and Nike. Her roles at these organizations involved management development and learning, global mobility, compensation, and benefits. She has also co-founded impactful initiatives such as the OSU-Cascades Innovation Pitch Fest, Alumni Career Conversations, and the College of Business Reverse Career Fair. Kim holds a Master of International Management (MIM) from Portland State University and a Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Economics from Lewis & Clark College. Her approach is consultative, with a strong emphasis on a bias towards action. Through her dedication to learning and career development, Kim aims to make a lasting impact on her local community and individuals alike.

As the Vice President of Insight and Change at ServeMinnesota, Dean develops discernment and newness in programs and services by implementing human-centered design (design thinking) across the organization. In addition, as a certified Designing Your Life coach, he leads the investigation and development of career pathing for the AmeriCorps members and provides regular coaching to all AmeriCorps members across the state in preparation for their life after service.

With a rich history of success as a career and transitions coach, I am deeply passionate about helping individuals navigate life’s pivotal moments, particularly as they approach retirement. After accompanying my mom through the final months of her life, I am deeply moved to create a space for meaningful discovery and planning for a life well lived beyond full time employment.

As an empathetic and intuitive coach, I would like to help you design your way, no matter where you are in your life journey. I have over 15 years of experience helping others to transition to new chapters in their lives. Whether you’re in high school or college and just starting your career, feeling overwhelmed or unsure of what you want to do next or what to do after retirement, I can help you figure it out. I will help you to identify your skills, interests, and values, explore different options and possibilities, and design a way to help you achieve your goals.

I have devoted my academic pursuits, professional career, and volunteer efforts to addressing challenges related to social justice, including discrimination, inequality, and threats to democratic principles. My professional journey spans diverse roles in civil society organizations (2008-2015), the German parliament (2015-2020), and the United Nations (2020-2023), endowing me with a deep insight into the inner workings, processes, and challenges faced by mission-driven leaders and entities. My drive to support individuals in their own empowerment and to address the fundamental causes of organizational issues, finally motivated me to become a coach. In 2015, I earned a certification in systemic coaching, and in 2022, I participated a Leadership Coach Training Program, accredited by the International Coach Federation (ICF). Since then, I have guided numerous clients through issues such as career advancement, boundary setting, upward management, burnout prevention, and restorative leadership. With a foundation in sociology, I seek to systematically comprehend the challenges of my clients within our societal context. I am deeply attracted to and invigorated by intellectual curiosity and integrity, authenticity, and the resolve to take control of one’s development and goals. I am grateful to facilitate this journey with my skills, knowledge, experience and empathy for individuals and organizations alike.

Mark’s passion is developing empowered leaders who build cohesive, high-performance teams to deliver breakthrough results. He believes people are the force multiplier in successful businesses transforming markets and our world. His specific focus is on Technology Leaders, having led global technology teams in many different markets. As a Professional Certified Coach (PCC), he has helped develop 1,000+ leaders and hundreds of teams globally. He is certified with many standard assessments such as Everything DiSC, ESCI, the Leadership Challenge, and, of course, Designing Your Life. His work with Teams leverages certifications in the Team Effectiveness Model and The 5 Behaviors of a Cohesive Team. He also teaches and coaches in MBA programs at Darden, Duke, and JMU to provide a solid foundation for the next generation of leaders and to stay current on emerging leadership themes. He is also certified in the anthym platform that uses music and the arts to bring together virtual and hybrid teams in a fun and productive way. He uses inspiring musical timepieces from every decade to help leaders relate to the joys and nuances of everyday leadership through his blog, LeadingWithMusic. A Georgetown Executive Leadership Coaching program graduate, Mark also holds a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Rice University and Bachelor’s degrees in Physics, Electrical Engineering, and Applied Math from Southern Methodist University.

I work with my clients to create strategies for positive change – to cross their rubicon. As your coach, I can help you create your leadership strategy, career strategy, team, or organisation’s growth strategy – optimising what makes you powerfully unique. I have coached hundreds of executives and developing leaders and combine my coaching experience with leadership and organisational development to help you understand what your strategy for success looks like, design a pathway to your ambition and goals, and overcome obstacles and challenges that might be holding you back. I operate from Sydney with a global client base. I have over 25 years corporate leadership and organisation development experience in multiple sectors, with emphasis on strategy and change. I launched my own practice in 2019 and became a DYL certified coach in 2020, with a goal of helping growth-oriented leaders and organisations get powerful insights and design and create the life they imagine.

I am a U.S. native (Philadelphia) who has lived and worked in Europe for 30+ years, including the last 24 years in Switzerland. In 2018-19 I took a break from my multi-faceted corporate career and thoroughly enjoyed a 16-month fellowship at Stanford’s Distinguished Careers Institute (DCI). Among other activities at Stanford I was very fortunate to have been a student of Dave Evans and Bill Burnett, co-founders of Stanford’s “Designing Your Life” program. Returning to Switzerland in 2000, I founded a consulting practice to work with a select group of start-up companies, NGOs, multinational organizations and academic professionals that are bringing truly innovative approaches to improving global health, healthcare delivery, healthy aging and sustainability/ESG. As a Stanford-certified DYL coach, I enjoy coaching and co-mentoring as part of my practice, incorporating the “designing your life” philosophy and tools I learned at Stanford.

I support clients in developing a vision and gaining clarity around professional and personal goals, enabling them to make transformative change. A strategist, innovator and coach, I have served as a trusted advisor for executives at some of the most successful global organizations. My diverse background has enabled me to develop deep expertise in innovation, leadership development, and trends impacting the future of work. I have over 15 years of coaching clients at various stages of their career, from individual contributors, Next Gen Leaders to C-Suite Executives, My expertise is backed by over 20 years of executive experience, leading complex business units with a Fortune 100 company. As a former athlete, I have also had the privilege of assisting college athletes make successful pivots to meaningful careers. I hold a BA from Roanoke College, attended Syracuse University for a MBA and hold a Master of Science in Positive Organization Development from Case Western Reserve University. My coach training is through CTI and DYL, and I hold an accreditation for the Emotional and Social Competency Inventory (ESCI)

Tessa W. McKenzie, certified as a Designing Your Life Coach and as Career Coach by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), serves in the role of Associate Director, Hopkins Connect after over 15 of experience in training, nonprofit capacity building, and branding. Tessa served as a Life Design Educator with Johns Hopkins University’s Krieger School of Arts and Sciences as well as for students with disabilities and international students for seven years. Prior to coaching, Tessa was Public Education Officer at the Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. (CLINIC) and served in numerous capacities, including as an AmeriCorps volunteer, regarding outreach and immigrant advocacy.

Amidst the neon glow and electric vibes of the 1980s, in a suburb south of Chicago, my journey began. As a first-generation graduate, I wear my achievements and roots with pride, carrying an empathetic heart, a thoughtfully analytical mind, and a vast collection of literature that has shaped my perspectives.

Brie is the Chief of Empowerment and Head of Positivity for Work Life Om, LLC. In her 13+ years of coaching, consulting, training, and teaching, Brie has worked with a vast range of career shifters, such as students just starting out in their college journeys, to working professionals in mid and encore careers looking to transition into their next role. As a previous Major and Career Exploration Coach in the Colorado University system, Brie has assisted thousands of college students find meaningful majors, set up and execute career milestone maps, and build the necessary skills to land jobs upon graduation. As a certified Career Readiness Coach, Brie helps an array of working professionals in the tech, humanities, social science, and business industries finetune their job seeking, interviewing, and resume writing skills. Finally, as a Life Design Coach, Brie specializes in thoughtfully working with mid and encore career seekers looking to transition into their next role in life. Based in Colorado, but a native to the island of Aruba, Brie works with clients in Colorado and the virtual Caribbean. She has a B.A. in Communication Studies, an M.A. in Training & Development, and an M.A. in Learning Design and Technology.

Lisa Pratt Slayton is the founding partner and chief executive officer of Tamim Partners LLC. Tamim Partners was founded for the purpose of coming alongside leaders and their teams to grow in wholeness and cohesion as they seek to serve their organizations for the common good and health in their daily work, in their cities and beyond. She also works with executive as well as emerging leaders to guide them in the deeper inner work needed to lead from a place of coherence and integration. Prior to founding Tamim Partners in April of 2019, Lisa was on staff of the Pittsburgh Leadership Foundation (PLF), where she served for 14 years, the last 6 as CEO. Lisa currently serves as a Board Director for Leadership Foundations. She is passionate about great books, excellent wine and beautiful shoes. A small community on the coast of Maine is her place of renewal and restoration. Lisa attended Mount Holyoke College and Bakke Graduate University (M.A., Social and Civic Entrepreneurship). Residing in Pittsburgh, she has been married to Roger for 42 years, has one adult child and two beloved Labradors, Thea and Grace.

I run Volchemy.

To empower everyone to become our best so that we live our lives to the fullest

Leveraging a rich tapestry of life experiences and a robust 30-year career as both a senior executive and an entrepreneurial founder, I offer my clients an unrivaled depth of understanding and guidance as a Life Coach. With the wisdom of six decades, a certified “Designing Your Life” coach from Stanford University and the resilience gained from overcoming both personal and professional adversities, my coaching is grounded in authenticity, resilience, and a relentless pursuit of purpose.

Fernanda Ortega is the CEO & Founder of EAGER Consulting. She is a Transformational Career Coach and Mentor who supports professionals and business owners who are eager to move from unfulfillment to limitless possibilities by discovering and creating their next roadmap.

Proof that careers can be resilient and sustainable, Eric combines his personal, business and coaching knowledge together. Mid-career, Eric worked in technology companies in human resources and client-facing roles in the US and Europe, moved to the Netherlands where he was a graduate university director of admissions and career adviser; and where he helped found a consultancy that explores complexity in governance, conflict and sustainable development. Returning home to Wisconsin, Eric acquired and rebuilt an artisan eco-packaging manufacturing company, and concurrently, running the human resources committee for a group of renowned urban environmental education centers. Eric is coaching individuals with their Sustainable Career Visioning and Modeling, Job Search Strategy and Execution, Job Performance and Positioning, and Job and Post-Career Transitioning.

Are you in the middle of your career and want to flourish professionally and personally? The many different possibilities and all the demands of our daily lives, especially when trying to combine a career with family life, make it hard to figure out what you really want and how to get there. Let alone the hardships and limitations, felt or real, that everyone encounters sometimes in life. I work with you individually or as a couple to help you find perspectives, clarity, and courage to take the next steps and find a career and life that fits for you and your loved ones. My HR experience in the fast-paced startup ecosystem and diploma in Psychology give me a unique perspective when it comes to helping clients figuring out their next steps. I love to see people find good places for themselves where they can be successful and flourish.

Anna is an authentic and thoughtful career coach, educator and facilitator with over 20 years’ experience in HR, learning and development, program research and design, facilitation and careers consultation. Combining an evidence-based career development framework with a life design approach, Anna creates a supportive and proactive environment that enables her clients to make informed and timely career decisions, with confidence. Anna currently manages a dedicated careers team in a leading tertiary education institution and runs a small private Career Consulting business. Anna holds a Graduate Certificate in Careers Education and Development and is a professional member of the Career Development Association of Australia (CDAA) and NAGCAS (National Association of Graduate Careers Advisory Service). Anna is also a voluntary career coach with Dress for Success (supporting disadvantaged women secure employment).

Allen Thayer is a veteran of the social impact sector who has transitioned his skills and experience to supporting students in identifying and pursuing careers with impact and meaning. With a background in international economic development, Allen spent the better part of a decade working in the equitable/fair trade field. Allen was Associate Director at the Center for Social Innovation at Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business where he facilitated student career growth into a wide variety of social impact avenues. Since 2017, he has worked at Portland State University’s School of Business coaching MBAs and designing and delivering career education programming. He also hosts a weekly two-hour Brazilian music radio show on Portland’s Jazz Radio KMHD 89.1 FM and DJs around town and writes about jazz, soul, funk and international music on the weeks he’s not co-parenting two neuro-divergent kids.

I have spent 25 years in the nonprofit sector, as a practitioner, consultant, coach and mentor. My coaching practice helps professionals chart a path that keeps them engaged professionally and personally, thus doing good for themselves and the world. The DYL approach is particularly useful for those working in the ‘impact economy’, whether just starting out, advancing through the ranks, or transitioning to something completely different. A graduate of Georgetown University, I live in Chicago with a great husband in the same building as my grandchildren. When not occupied with work or family, I like seeing the world on a bike.

I bring over 25 years of diverse leadership, education and coaching expertise to individual and organizational clients. The Designing Your Life framework is embedded in my coaching foundation with individuals and groups. I’ve done extensive career and leadership development work in higher education, specifically focused on empowering women. Earlier in my career, I spent 18 years as an independent senior-level Human Resources leader working with small businesses, primarily in the areas of talent management, career/succession planning, employee engagement, team collaboration, training and strategic people planning to support business goals. I serve as a volunteer board member for a local credit union, chairing the CEO Evaluation Committee. My professional development includes memberships with the Society of Human Resource Management and the Association for Talent Development, and an MBA/Human Resources from Isenberg School of Management/UMass Amherst. I look forward to helping you reflect on who and where you are, envision who and where you want to be, and become an expert wayfinder as you design your unique path.

Hello! I help people and organizations to realize their greatest potential by asking thought-provoking questions to help reframe challenges as opportunities. I build connection and trust by actively listening and bringing humor and heart to our interactions. I will help you uncover what’s holding you back from thriving and flourishing and develop a clear and compelling path forward to create lasting change. As a senior people leader at a mission-driven tech company, I live my purpose. I received an Ed.D. in Leadership and Learning in Organizations from Peabody (Vanderbilt), an MBA from Tuck (Dartmouth), and a BA in Art History from Hamilton College. My love of learning, trail running, and impromptu kitchen dancing with my family and friends fuels my energy and joy.

She began her professional career in Google, Ireland. From customer experience to sales, she worked in different roles and managed various projects for Google’s digital marketing and advertising products, mainly in the UK, Ireland and Turkey. During her time in Google, she designed mentoring programs, worked in building the coaching culture in EMEA sales organisation and mentored Irish startups. After leaving Google, she founded Positive Coaching Center, offering coaching, mentoring and facilitating workshops for businesses, young professionals and entrepreneurs. In her coaching approach, respecting the authenticity of every individual, by applying positive coaching tools and methods, she helps her clients to discover and build on their personal strengths, broadens access to the person’s intellectual and psychological resources, resulting in improved performance. Her field of work includes, but not limited to, changing perceptions, dysfunctional beliefs & behaviours that are limiting to reach one’s potential, optimising work performance, improving communication skills, increasing productivity, expanding career opportunities, increasing self-confidence, managing work/life balance.

Find your happy place in Life & Work…

Following a corporate career (last position was Group HR Director of a FTSE 5 company in the UK), I launched my coaching and mentoring practice in 2012. I am the co-founder of The Coaching House and I am a mentor at Merryck&Co. My clients are typically C suite and C suite -1 of medium to large multinationals. I provide 121 coaching and support teams on their journey of becoming value adding leadership teams. My approach is very eclectic and I am inspired by a variety of sources.

Sylvie is a Service Designer and Life Design Coach with a knack for behavior change and systems thinking. As a designer, Sylvie uses creativity and curiosity to center real human needs in the design of public health and social services. She enjoys creating experiences that foster habit, prevention, and connection as foundations of wellness. Some of her current and previous work has focused on mental health crisis responses and housing stability.

As a career and leadership coach, I empower my clients to transform their career goals and dreams into tangible achievements. My coaching practice is grounded in curiosity and a commitment to understanding each client’s unique journey. I work closely with individuals to enhance their leadership skills, manage career transitions, or design a fulfilling new career path.

Stephanie is the CEO of VOOYA, an education company that empowers students, parents, and professionals to feel more confident in their educational and career choices. She believes in a multidisciplinary approach to have a better understanding of oneself. Thus, they are able to decide and achieve the kind of future they find fulfilling and meaningful. She is a certified ‘Designing Your Life’ and ‘Business Model Youth’ career coach, ‘Strong Investment Inventory’ practitioner, and ‘Business Model You’ Master Facilitator.

Julie is a dedicated coach who is passionate about supporting clients in empowering themselves to feel strong and powerful in both their minds and bodies. With a unique approach that combines personal growth and wellness coaching, goal setting, and habit building.

Seth Igarta is a higher education career counseling and coaching expert. He currently leads centralized career coaching and counseling services for educators and learners at Oregon Health & Science University. For more than a dozen years he has been counseling, teaching, and coaching higher education students, alumni, staff, faculty, and executives. His most recent roles include developing career development frameworks and models, integrating career development into academic curriculum, and building career readiness cultures and ecosystems. Seth promotes career coaching that creates opportunities and social mobility for all through equitable access to connections and experiences, regardless of background or social capital.

Catherine is a global executive with leadership and career coaching, corporate workshop facilitation and group mentoring experience. She is dedicated to supporting professionals at inflection points in their lives who are ready to explore and step into new challenges while committing to creating rich, engaging and meaningful lives from a place of authenticity and agency. Catherine brings over 30 years of leadership experience in international education management and consulting for global organizations, start-ups and family-run enterprises. She is a Certified DYL Workshop Facilitator and also serves as Community Relations Manager for The Designing Your Life Group and Fieldbrook Advising. She is a passionate advocate for design thinking as a methodology to empower people to design a life and career with joy, purpose and meaning. Catherine is based in San Diego, California and works with clients all over the world. Spending time in nature, cooking meals with her husband, playing pickleball, sketching, playing the piano and swimming in the Pacific Ocean are her favorite flow activities.

I am a seasoned executive and career coach with 30+ years of coaching experience. I love connecting with people and helping them achieve their goals. Through my experience coaching MBA students and alumni at the Kellogg School and NYU Stern and individuals in my private practice I have experienced the joy of helping others have light bulb moments, get unstuck, re-energize their search or see a new path for themselves.