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CAREER COACHING

We start with getting clear about where you'd like to be. We then reverse-engineer the steps to get there.

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WHERE DO YOU NEED SUPPORT?

You seek a new job, but you need to get clear about what you want or the steps to get there. I have expertise that can help.

You want to grow, get unstuck, make an impact, negotiate better terms, or get promoted.  We’ll create a plan and see it through.

Mitigate burnout. Set boundaries and create sustainability. Manage other priorities, like parenting and relationships, alongside work.

WHERE DO YOU NEED SUPPORT?

You seek a new job, but you need to get clear about what you want or the steps to get there. I have expertise that can help.

You want to grow, get unstuck, make an impact, negotiate better terms, or get promoted.  We’ll create a plan and see it through.

Mitigate burnout. Set boundaries and create sustainability. Manage other priorities, like parenting and relationships, alongside work.

TRANSITION

LIFE BY DESIGN

CAREER TRANSITION

LET'S STaRt YOUR TRANSITION.

You’re here for a reason. Your work is a major part of your life. You want a career that is fulfilling and meets your needs. It’s not a big ask. 

If you’ve felt stuck, like you’re settling, or want to evolve and push past barriers, coaching can help.  Let's get you to a place in your career where you can say: "I'm exactly where I want to be." 

Have direction on your career trajectory and clarity on roles you’ll be targeting

Know how to articulate your value and how to customize your brand for any industry or role

Have a polished resume and a strategy to customize your resume for each new role

Be equipped to develop cover letters and a LinkedIn profile to make a memorable impression

Know how to prepare for interviews so you can project your value with confidence

Have a strategic plan to locate and apply to opportunities

CAREER TRANSITION COACHING CAN HELP YOU:

IT MAY BE TIME FOR A CAREER TRANSITION

if:

Your growth has stalled: “I’m not learning anything new, and I don’t see an attractive path forward.”

You're burned out:​​ “I have accumulating work stress that is impacting the quality of my life.”

There's a values misalignment: “I feel like I’m contributing to something I don’t believe in.”

You've got unmet needs: “I need more flexibility / pay / engagement / meaning / creativity.”

You're missing meaning: “I know there is something more I’m supposed to be doing with my life.”

CLIENTS FOUND ROLES AT:

ARE YOU RE-ENTERING WORK?

I work with many clients who have been parenting or caregiving and are ready to re-enter the paid workforce. If that's you, career coaching can help ease overwhelm and provide guidance in this season of transition.

“Brandy was easy to talk to and made me feel comfortable every step of the way. She is whip smart and an excellent thought partner to help you navigate a career or job change.”

Brandy led me through a valuable career brainstorm and helped me narrow in on a role. She provided resources and guidance to build my personal brand, and tactical help on cleaning up my LinkedIn and resume. I highly recommend Brandy!

STEPHANIE LANDED AT GOOGLE

“After a couple months of working with Brandy, I landed a position with a company that I have always looked up to.”

I would not have been able to have the confidence to apply and interview without Brandy's support. I highly recommend Brandy to anyone who feels stuck and needs someone to guide them through the process of a career change.

SIMON INTERVIEWED WITH CONFIDENCE 

I spent way less time spinning on job sites and LinkedIn and prioritized my own wellness, which ultimately went a long way in getting me a job. I recommend Brandy if you need someone to help center you and guide you to think about what you really want out of your life, instead of just what seems possible career-wise.

“Brandy helped me find a much needed balance in my job search.”

EVELYN STOPPED SPINNING 

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TIME FOR A CHANGE

INTRODUCING THE COURSE:

EXPERT ADVICE AND ESSENTIAL TOOLS FOR Job seekers and career changers

Do you know what job you want, but just need guidance on your application materials and job search strategy? Consider this comprehensive, cost-effective alternative to 1:1 coaching.

THE COURSE

Module No. 1:
Effective Personal Branding

GROWTH

LIFE BY DESIGN

CAREER GROWTH

I'M HERE TO HELP.

You have goals for your career. You want more growth, more fulfillment, more tapping your potential, more opportunity, more impact. 

We can partner to define what type of professional, manager, or leader you seek to become. We'll then get strategic to get you there. 

If You Want To:

IMPROVE WORK RELATIONSHIPS

You want to form connections, build a network of allies and advocates, or perhaps set the tone for relationships in a new job.

GROW IN LEADERSHIP CAPACITY

You want to lead with confidence, define your unique management style, or troubleshoot feedback you've received.

MAKE AN IMPACT

You want to tap your potential - to feel like you're making an impact or that your work matters. You want to leverage your strengths.

I can help
with that.

I partner with clients get to where they want to be in their careers. You don't have to have it all figured out - most of my clients are still getting clear about what they want. Wherever you are, that's where we'll begin.

All we've got to do is get started.

I'VE BEEN THERE, TOO

As a former attorney, I've navigated competitive and demanding work environments. Now as a coach, I help clients across industries grow in their chosen profession and design work on their terms.

what CLIENTS ARE saying:

“Our discussions evolved my outlook on leadership, creativity, and teamwork.”

— Paul Wells, Chicago, IL

“I would absolutely recommend Brandy if you are looking to invest in and learn more about your professional self.”

— Maria Schwanke, Berkeley, CA

“Brandy has been an instrumental force in helping me reimagine and pursue my professional goals."

— Coleen Richter, San Francisco, CA

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WORK/ LIFE

LIFE BY DESIGN

WORK / LIFE

LET'S EXPLORE HOW COACHING CAN HELP.

You have a multi-faceted life: career, family, friends, wellness, passions. A well-designed life requires that these pieces fit together with intention.

Modern life creates many demands on our time. If you've struggled to strike the balance, feeling like you're always behind or dropping the ball, you're not alone. But there's a better way.

Get clear on what's essential to you - create a plan for your time that embraces what matters most. 

If you're a working parent, define clear boundaries with work and home life so you can thrive in both.

Learn approaches to negotiate and communicate with your employer.

Have a strategic plan for managing demanding times at work without over- compromising.

Create a task management system that helps you feel on top of it all.

Learn techniques to effectively address burnout and prevent future burnout.

"I now feel confident in my ability to address life's challenges."

I'm so glad I trusted Brandy. Brandy is professional, kind and has made me feel truly cared for in our sessions. She has helped me navigate my thoughts and feelings in all aspects of my life. From relationships, to being a new parent and now transitioning back into a career, she has listened to me and helped me find ways to cope and move forward. 

​ANDY LEZOTTE, MORGAN HILL, CA

"Imagine the life I want to live and the impact I want to have."

Through skillful questioning, compassionate curiosity, and authentic relationship building, Brandy co-creates a safe space where clients are encouraged to dream big and "try on" other perspectives. Brandy helps me see beyond my self-imposed limitations to imagine the life I want to live and the impact I want to have in the world.

CAP AGUILAR, BOSTON, MA

"I walk away with a sense of accomplishment and clarity."

Brandy has this gift of being able to change my mindset and help me realize what it is that I enjoy in life, both personally and professionally.  Each week I walk away with a sense of accomplishment and clarity. Brandy is able to paraphrase my own words in a way that makes sense to me and allows me to see things from a different perspective.

ANASTASIA KIREYEVA, SAN FRANCISCO, CA

"She has a deep understanding of your motivations."

For anyone in between jobs, looking for a career shift or just trying to stay centered to achieve one’s future goals, I cannot recommend Brandy enough. She is thoughtful, organized and incorporates useful and measurable frameworks. After just a few sessions, you feel that she has a deep understanding of your motivations, frustrations, and everything in between. 

JAKE SALIBA, SAN Francisco, CA


"I have gained confidence, clarity, motivation, and a new found drive."

Brandy has helped me tremendously with things that seemed so difficult to figure out on my own. I have a demanding job and responsibilities and Brandy really helped me clarify my vision, goals, and dream bigger than I ever would have thought. I have gained confidence, clarity, motivation, and a new found drive for my future that has subsequently affected every area of my life. 

PINA JOHNSON, FAIRFIELD, CA

WE'LL TAKE AN AN ESSENTIALIST APPROACH:

“Essentialism is not about how to get more things done; it’s about how to get the right things done. It doesn’t mean just doing less for the sake of less either. It is about making the wisest possible investment of your time and energy in order to operate at our highest point of contribution by doing only what is essential.”

- GREG MCKEOWN, ESSENTIALISM

making your highest contribution at work:

Five steps for

(1) Making your highest point of contribution starts with exploring how you best add value at work.

(2) And understanding what distracts you from focusing on your highest point of contribution.

(3) We'll then perform a time audit to free up space to focus on what matters most.

(4) And create a plan for delegating or relinquishing what is non-essential for you.

(5) If needed, we'll define a strategy for talking with your employer about re-defining your time.

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