Navigate your future

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?

Career Transition

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.

Career Growth

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

Work / Life Balance

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

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TRANSITION

CAREER TRANSITION

If you're ready for a new career, or sure only that something has to change, we start with who you are and what you want. Then we explore your options and land the role.

CAREER TRANSITION COACHING

CLIENTS FOUND ROLES AT:

SIMON, ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY

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

CAREER TRANSITION CLIENT

CAREER GROWTH

GROWTH

You want the next level: a promotion, a raise, a bigger leadership role, or the skills for a hard conversation. We start with the why behind your goal, then build a plan to pursue it with conviction.

CAREER GROWTH COACHING

BETH HARPER, LAWYER

"She is an exceptional listener and an insightful sounding board, but she also knows when to push you to think bigger or approach a situation differently."

CAREER GROWTH CLIENT

WORK/ LIFE

WORK / LIFE

If work is taking too much, we set boundaries you can keep, build systems that make your time manageable, and address burnout at its source. Many clients are working parents, people re-entering work, or professionals who need a break.

WORK/LIFE COACHING

PINA JOHNSON, COACH

"I have gained confidence, clarity, motivation, and a new found drive for my future that has subsequently affected every area of my life."

WORK/LIFE CLIENT

I'M BRANDY DEORNELLAS, PCC, ESQ.

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Professional life and career coach, Parent, Business Owner, Harvard-trained guide as you design your work and life.

EDUCATION + CERTIFICATIONS

JURIS DOCTOR | FELLOWSHIP RECIPIENT

DUAL BACHELOR OF ARTS | HIGHEST HONORS

PROFESSIONAL COACHING CERTIFICATION FOR LIFE AND WORK

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFIED COACH (PCC)

LIFESTYLE AND WELLNESS COACHING CERTIFICATION

HARVARD MEDICAL SCHOOL

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, DAVIS

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY

HARVARD LAW SCHOOL

INTERNATIONAL COACHING FEDERATION

CAREER COACHING FAQs

Career coaching is thought partnership: you're recruiting a partner to help you move from where you are to where you want to be. We can be as high-level or as hands-on and tactical as the situation calls for. We focus on helping you find work, grow in your work, build better balance, or take a break from work so that you thrive.

What is career coaching?

What industries and career stages do you focus on?

What kind of coaching is right for me?

Coaching is curated for you. People are multi-faceted and don't fit into neat boxes like life, career, or small business, so we take a holistic approach to every decision we make for your life. Most clients start with one focus, but we'll address whatever part of your work or life feels most important in a given session.

I specialize in helping client navigate their careers. I don't limit my coaching to one industry — and it helps me support clients transition between industries. I work with clients in tech, healthcare, finance, government, education, and entertainment, to name a few. I also support clients across the stages of their careers, from recent grads to seasoned executives.

Can career coaching help if I don't know what I want?

Yes, and it's one of the most common reasons people come to coaching. We start with who you are, including your values, priorities, and non-negotiables. Then we explore options and test them until you have a direction you trust.

What happens in a coaching session?

How many sessions will I need?

You set the agenda, or I'll set it for you, and we tackle what feels most urgent and important. We track progress in a shared Coaching Notes document, always name the goal of the session, and you always leave with concrete next steps. Sessions are virtual, and most clients choose one hour by video.

It depends on your goals. Most clients benefit from 4-8 sessions. There's no required package for 1:1 coaching, and you book as you go.

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How much does career coaching cost?

It depends on how you want to work together, so I discuss the options when you book a free 25-minute phone consultation. That way you know what to expect before you commit to anything.

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