Featured Career Development Experts

I’m Theresa White, a Career Clarity Expert and 5x Certified Career Coach dedicated to helping professionals find purpose and direction in their careers. With a background in HR and a deep commitment to empowering others, I’ve guided hundreds of professionals to uncover fulfilling and impactful career paths. My work is more than just career coaching; I’m a clarity strategist, known for using my unique insights and proven methods to unlock the potential within my clients. Through my proprietary Career Clarity Formula, I deliver rapid, transformative results for clients who are tired of feeling stuck and uncertain about their professional futures. My approach combines practical tools, like the Sparketype® Assessment, with research-backed techniques to help people uncover their true strengths and aspirations. These “aha moments” are the core of my work, and they’re what allow my clients to move forward with confidence, clarity, and purpose. Through y program, I've transformed career coaching into a results-driven journey that brings clarity and purpose, while reducing the time traditionally spent on finding direction. This approach has empowered my clients to find careers they love, often with improvements in income, work-life balance, and overall satisfaction. As a leading voice in career clarity and career change, my work has been recognized by clients and industry leaders alike. I’ve seen firsthand the transformative effect that career clarity can have, especially for professionals in corporate roles who feel disconnected from their work. Helping them achieve a renewed sense of purpose and motivation has become a central focus of my work, and it’s one of the most rewarding aspects of what I do. If you’re a journalist covering career development, employee engagement, or women’s professional empowerment, my perspective might be of interest to your audience. I’m passionate about reshaping the field of career coaching with actionable, purpose-driven strategies that tap into people’s potential. Through my programs, speaking engagements, and client success stories, I’m redefining career clarity as a pathway to true fulfillment, purpose, and long-lasting success. I would be honored to share my insights and success stories with your audience, offering a fresh take on how people can achieve meaningful, sustainable career change.

Award-winning, internationally recognized, certified, career coach, helping career professionals in workforce development, private practice, higher education, etc. expand their skills, grow their confidence, and serve their clients better. 30+ books, chapters, and scholarly articles on career-related topics. Owner of Career In Progress, a global private practice specializing in developing career professionals in coaching mastery and helping solopreneur coaches grow their independent coaching practice. Have a Doctorate of Higher Education Leadership and currently serve on the National Career Development Association Credentialing Commission and is a Facilitating Career Developments Instructor. Full professor in the Doctor of Educational Leadership program at Regis College, and previous VP of Career Development for Merrimack and Nichols Colleges. She has presented widely on topics related to adult learners' career decision making, workforce trends, and career development of college students, including the 2023 NCDA Monograph: Career Coaching Fundamentals. Recently awarded the Distinguished Alumni Lifetime Achievement Award by alma mater for contributions to the field of career services. Large social media and newsletter following.

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Jeanette Brown is a Life and Career Strategist with over 20 years of experience helping people unlock personal and professional fulfillment. Blending executive insight with self-coaching tools, she guides individuals to reconnect with purpose and create lives they truly love.

I'm a Career Development Coach assisting high-growth professionals reach their full…

I'm an impactful, insightful national Career Counselor for Professionals focused on helping clients evaluate career options and job search tactics, improve networking and salary negotiation skills and assess career development opportunities. Additionally, I conduct searches for corporations and professional service firms.Clients Include: C-Suite to Managerial level individuals. All functional areas (Management, Finance, Investments, Operations, Marketing, Product Development, Program Management, Sales, HR, IT), in all industries.* 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 Workshop Leader -- Whether you are a C Suite, VP or Manager Level professional, perfect your interviewing skills in small, interactive workshops or in one-on-one prep sessions. Get challenged & improve.* 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 Workshop Leader -- Enhance your networking and job search capabilities. I lead small, interactive workshops and counsel clients one-on-one. * 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗡𝗲𝗴𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 -- Assist clients in handling compensation interview discussions and negotiating offers.In highly competitive markets, candidates need a powerfully focused and articulated value proposition. How convincingly can you answer the question, "Why should I Hire You?" I help my clients do just that and differentiate themselves in a competitive market.My passion is putting clients into the best position possible to succeed in their job search. I go beyond jargon and generalities and give advice rooted in specifics.

Your journey to becoming happily hired starts here! Becoming happily hired in a role that is just right for you is an overwhelming project. Dozens of things need to be done. And there’s an order to them. Having a plan – and executing it – matters. And keeping at it, working against the rejections, staying in the right frame of mind – that matters in 2023 more than ever. You simply cannot give up. “Job seekers are 2.67x more likely to achieve success when working with a career coach,” according to Harvard Business Review.Job search is hard work, especially on your own. The key to making it easier is knowing how to brand, market and sell yourself. Don't cringe. I can help. Together, I guarantee you will shine! *I've helped hundreds of college students, recent grads, and entry-level job seekers become happily hired with their first career-defining roles with my Happily Landed program, a 2-day intensive where participants leave with a: * resume that gets through Automated Tracking Systems * compelling cover letter * polished LinkedIn profile, and * personal brand and knowledge of how to position and sell yourself READY TO TALK?The first step in becoming happily hired is to set up a complimentary 20-minute career consultation call. This is a powerful opportunity to find out exactly what it takes to stand out from the competition and land that just-right role. I will provide a high-level summary of what you might be missing and how to get the results you want faster. You will leave with my professional recommendations on the best steps for taking your job search to the next level. Schedule a call: https://calendly.com/career-compass/consult-with-sally

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Dr. Caroline Fraissinet is an organizational change specialist and career development expert who bridges the gap between traditional career services and mental health-informed workplace practices. With an Ed.D. in Organizational Change and Leadership from USC and over 7 years directing career programs at the university level, she brings both academic rigor and practical insight to conversations about the future of work. Her doctoral research examined structural barriers low-income students face in unpaid entertainment industry internships, making her a sought-after voice on economic equity in career access. Caroline serves on the Board of Directors for DBSA California, where she designed the award-winning "Career Navigation for People with Mood Disorders" workshop series. This work earned her the 2025 DBSA Outstanding Peer Leader Award and established her innovative coaching approach: helping professionals find "work that works for you" rather than forcing themselves into incompatible frameworks. She integrates acceptance-based principles with traditional career theory, encouraging clients to work with their natural rhythms and energy levels rather than against them—recognizing that conventional career advice often overlooks crucial factors like schedule impacts, environmental needs, and sustainable work arrangements for people with mental health conditions. Her expertise spans higher education trends, Gen Z workforce development, the intersection of mental health and career sustainability, organizational change management, and building workplace cultures that support wellbeing. She has published in industry journals, moderated panels with audiences of 1,000+, and brings 20+ years of public speaking experience to media opportunities. Caroline is available for expert commentary on career development, workplace mental health, higher education, organizational culture, and the evolving landscape of work-life integration.

An impassioned Career Transition Coach who spent more than 20 years working in the recruitment industry and now dedicates my focus on helping my clients navigate important career decisions. When it comes to a person’s career, everyone has a unique need or challenge, therefore, I design a bespoke solution around my clients need, applying an approach that maybe a blend of advisor, consultant, coach, and or mentor. I have collaborated with clients across all industries and job levels, from youth to graduates to executive level, providing 1:1 Career Coaching, Outplacement Support and Career Skills Development workshops. My focus is to collaborate with my clients across the following key areas: Discover, develop a plan and guide on how to execute one’s plan, imparting knowledge, providing practical advice and the necessary tools to assist in aligning to the market expectations, making the individual aware of what to expect and how to prepare for the necessary career transition. “Helping one person might not change the world, but it can change the world for one person”. This quote resonates firmly within my values, where I strive to make a positive difference everywhere possible. In addition to running Career Management Consultancy, in January 2024 I was appointed as an International Career and Transition Coach for Africa, for IMPACT Group a global coaching firm providing relocation, outplacement and leadership development programmes, where I provide career consulting to relocating spouses as well as cross-cultural and integration/transition coaching for employees and their families.

Human Resources professional with a strong emphasis in employee relations, learning development, corporate communication, and strategic development. Effective manager and project leader, skilled in developing collaborative working relationships with internal and external teams. Record of leadership in developing training and development department, recruiting top tier candidates, and implementing strategies to reduce turnover rates within departments. Ability to communicate effectively amongst all levels of management and employee population. Problem solver and adaptable team player. Eager for new challenges in a dynamic business environment. Specialties: Strategic Development, Employee Relations, Recruitment, Learning Development

Lani Shaw is an ICF-certified executive and career coach and federal government attorney with twenty years of experience leading teams, improving employee engagement and facilitating training and enhancing employee development. Lani is the founder of Lani Shaw, Coaching and Consulting, LLC, where she equips ambitious professionals to navigate pivots, promotions, and leadership transitions without burnout. With a background in federal regulatory law and over 100+ coaching hours, she blends strategy and mindset to help clients build visibility, strengthen executive presence, and create careers that align with their values. She is also the creator of the Career Clarity Roadmap and host of the YouTube channel Level Up with Coach Lani, where she shares practical insights on leadership, career growth, and intentional success. Lani is a graduate of her agency’s competitive executive leadership program, where she focused on leadership competencies such as collaboration, internal/external awareness and strategic vision. Lani is the recipient of numerous awards, including the National Bar Association’s 40 under 40 award, the Women Lawyers’ Division’s Government Service Award and the Young Lawyer of the Year. She is also a recipient of the Wallace C. Arnold Service Award for exemplary service.

Sue Schlom is a career coach, job search advisor, and recruiter with more than 15 years of experience helping people understand how hiring really works and how to navigate it successfully. Her career spans corporate recruiting for well-known consumer brands, executive search, and university career advising at institutions such as the University of Vermont, MIT Sloan, and Johns Hopkins. Through these roles, Sue has worked closely with hiring managers, recruiters, and job seekers alike, gaining a deep understanding of how resumes are evaluated, how candidates are screened, and why so many qualified people struggle to get interviews. Today, Sue works with students, recent graduates, and mid-career professionals who are feeling stuck, overlooked, or discouraged by the job search process. She helps clients translate their experience into clear, targeted resumes, develop realistic job search strategies, and approach interviews and networking with confidence. In addition to her practical recruiting expertise, Sue is a certified Becoming You coach. This allows her to support clients who are uncertain about their next career step by helping them identify their values, strengths, and interests and explore career paths where they can succeed and feel fulfilled. Sue’s approach is grounded, honest, and deeply human. She doesn’t sell shortcuts or guarantees. Instead, she focuses on helping people understand the system, make smart adjustments, and move forward with confidence. As she often reminds her clients: you’ve got this, and you don’t have to figure it out alone.

Michelle Enjoli is a speaker, career strategist, and connection-builder who’s redefining what it means to lead with purpose and bold authenticity. Michelle landed her dream job as a TV producer in New York City before she graduated college. As a first-generation American, she’s turned hustle, heart, and a fiercely entrepreneurial mindset into a global mission to help professionals and leaders unlock their potential and build careers they love. With roles in television, broadcasting, and marketing for some of the world’s most recognizable brands, Michelle brings real-world insights to every stage she steps on. While at Mercedes-Benz USA, she founded the company’s first all-inclusive business resource group that connected employees and sparked professional growth at every level. Today, Michelle delivers game-changing keynotes and workshops that empower individuals to confidently brand themselves, build powerful networks, and lead from any seat in the room. Her transformative approach combines real strategy with real talk to equip audiences from leading business schools, Fortune 500s to startups to step up, stand out, and navigate their careers like entrepreneurs. Her TED Talk, “The Most Important Connection to Make for Success,” offers a compelling look at how self-awareness and intentional relationships fuel growth. Michelle’s work has been celebrated by the Better Business Bureau and U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and her thought leadership has been featured in Entrepreneur, Forbes, Fortune, Glassdoor, Business Insider, Yahoo, Telemundo, Inc., Success, and Rolling Stone among others. Whether she’s speaking to future leaders on campus or C-suites across the globe, Michelle shows up with energy, empathy, and a playbook for building careers that truly connect.

An HR Executive with a knack for shaking things up and empowering talent. With a…

I work with leaders to build career resilience. Leaders have a hard time admitting it out loud: the pressure isn’t the only problem. It’s the politics, the personalities, and the way they’ve been holding everything together out of sheer habit. When they hit a stall, pushing harder only makes the cracks show. That’s where the inner work begins. I help them see what’s actually driving the friction so they stop reacting to the noise and start leading from their center. From there, they walk into the rooms they’ve earned without shrinking or performing. This is the work that changes every conversation, every decision, and every opportunity that comes next. It becomes the foundation you stand on for the rest of your career.

I help professionals transition to careers they LOVE!