GROWTH
CAREER DEVELOPMENT COACHING
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.
WHAT BRINGS YOU TO COACHING?
YOU WANT MORE.
You're going after a raise, a promotion, or a bigger title and you want a clear strategy, milestones you can act on, and a partner in your corner.
YOU GOT TOUGH FEEDBACK.
A hard performance review or a comment that stung has you replaying it. You want to understand what it really means, decide what to do with it, and head back with a plan.
YOU'RE LEVELING UP.
You're a new manager, have a hard conversation ahead, or are stepping into a bigger role and want the skills and confidence for it.
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.
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.
I CAN HELP WITH THAT.
WORDS FROM A CLIENT:
"Working with Brandy has been invaluable. 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. I especially appreciate that her advice is grounded in research, real-world experience, and practical strategies. Today, I feel much more confident and intentional in how I approach my career and professional development. I have greater clarity about my goals, a stronger sense of direction, and concrete strategies for building the practice I want."
BETH HARPER, LAWYER
Develop a vision and set a career trajectory with milestones you can act on.
Have the hard conversation, whether it's a boundary, a disagreement, or a request.
Step into management or a bigger leadership role with confidence, and define your management style.
Troubleshoot the feedback you've received and turn it into a plan.
Make a case for a raise, promotion, or new scope, and negotiate it.
Build allies, advocates, and a network that supports your growth.
WE CAN TACKLE:
QUICK FACTS
coaching is 100% curated for you
I DON'T SELL PACKAGES
WE meet as often as you like
START / STOP COACHING AS NEEDED
VIRTUAL AND IN-PERSON SESSIONS
# of SESSIONS IS FLEXIBLE
WHERE We'Ll start
You have goals. You have ambition. You know you want more. To get there, we start with the why: what's driving the push, the change, the striving?
As we wrestle with that question, one of two things happens. Either we solidify your reason for acting and you pursue the goal with conviction, or we discover a motivator you didn't know about and realize a new goal would suit you better.
I'M BRANDY DEORNELLAS, PCC, ESQ.
Career development specialist, Harvard-trained, former attorney, and strategic partner as you grow in your profession.
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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