After years (and years...but who’s counting?) of helping job seekers navigate complex career moves, I can tell you this:

The job search process has changed. A lot.

What worked even 5 years ago? Doesn’t cut it today—especially at the executive level.

If you’re:

• Struggling to land interviews...

• Unsure how to market yourself after a layoff...

• Getting ghosted by recruiters...

• Or trying to pivot into a new industry without starting over...

You might be wondering if it’s time to hire a career coach. Let’s talk about what career coaching actually does—and whether it’s worth your investment.

Of course. You can Google your way through dozens of contradictory resume templates. You can rewrite your LinkedIn profile 10 different times. You can spend hours applying online and second-guessing everything.

But here’s the thing:

Every day you spend spinning your wheels is a day you’re not interviewing—and not getting paid.

Most of the executive clients I work with are more than qualified. They’re just not packaging their experience in a way that the market responds to.

That’s where career coaching makes the difference.

Let’s be honest—there are a lot of people out there calling themselves “career coaches.”

So let me break down what I do (and what the right coach should do):

Your resume isn’t the problem. Your story is.

I help my clients step back and reframe what makes them the obvious choice for the roles they want—especially after consulting, a layoff, or a long tenure at one company.

Together, we sharpen your messaging, so you’re not just applying...you’re attracting the right attention.

I teach an interview generation system designed for busy, experienced professionals. You won’t waste time chasing recruiters or guessing what to do next.

Instead, you’ll:

• Build a network of the right people to champion your value

• Reach out with confidence and clarity

• Use your time intentionally (and know exactly what to do when progress stalls)

This isn’t about sending more applications. It’s about showing up in the right places with the right message.

AI can help you write a decent draft. But it can’t:

• Give you honest, strategic feedback on your blind spots

• Identify the real reasons your resume isn’t landing

• Tell you whether your job search plan makes sense for you

• Or help you talk through career trauma after a toxic exit

My clients work directly with me—not a team of juniors or a chatbot.

You get personal attention, sharp positioning, and someone who understands exactly how recruiters think...because I was one.

You don’t need another self-paced course. You need support, structure, and someone to walk with you through the messy middle.

That means:

• Celebrating the small wins

• Helping you recalibrate when things shift

• And giving you the occasional (loving) kick in the pants when you’re stuck

Sometimes the most powerful thing I can offer is belief in you—until you believe in yourself again.

If your job search is costing you time, confidence, and income...

Yes.

If you’ve been applying for weeks or months and not getting traction...

Yes.

If you’re tired of trying to figure it all out alone…

Definitely yes.

But here’s what I always tell my clients:

A great coach won’t just help you land your next job. They’ll teach you how to own your value so you never feel stuck, hidden, or helpless in your career again.

→Also read: How I help VPs and Directors go from crickets to consistent interviews.