Career Pathing Experts 2025

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.

I am a dynamic Human Resources Leader with a very diverse background encompassing both human resources/employee relations/operations as well as marketing/PR/branding. I am continuously recognized as a positive, goal-oriented business leader who is passionate about helping individuals attain their goals. I also serve as an Executive Career Coach, supporting individuals through career transitions. In addition to my HR operations background, I have 20+ years of experience in marketing - including vast experience in client relations, operations management and business strategy. I have worked alongside some of the greatest minds in the C-suite in regards to product launches, IPOs and led communications efforts for companies large and small, both public and private. I have had the opportunity to lead teams that have resulted in major media relations campaigns landing clients in publications including the New York Times, Wall Street Journal and the Boston Globe.#careers, #jobsearch, #jobs, #management, #leadership

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.

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.

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.

I am a highly results-oriented and consultative global talent management senior leader skilled at bringing a breadth and depth of expertise to ideate pragmatic solutions and drive them to flawless execution for maximum impact. I am highly effective at collaborating and gaining buy-in from stakeholders, partnering successfully from the executive level down. My high standards coupled with curiosity, strong project management, and organizational skills result in high-quality work. I am a quick learner and thinker who is able to connect the dots, anticipate issues, and break down problems easily for swift resolution. I am regarded as a strategic problem solver that gets things done and gets them done right. Areas of expertise: Succession Planning - Leadership Development - Assessments - Project Management - High Potential Development - Learning - Coaching - Process Management - Performance Management - Consulting - Competency Management - Talent Systems

Experienced Certified Career Practitioner and Adult Educator specializing in Work and Learning. A demonstrated history of working in and with, higher education, diverse industries, justice, and community serving agencies into a development of systems thinking. Skilled in Instructional Design, Curriculum/Content Development alongside an evolving coaching and consulting practice. An experienced instructor with facilitation skills and applied best practices in adult learning and workforce development. Completed Master of Education (MEd) focus in Work & Learning Specialization from the University of Calgary.

Maid Dizdarevic is a career strategist and 8x LinkedIn Top Voice covering AI in job search, ATS systems, and modern hiring. Her content reaches over 1 million professionals monthly, breaking down how AI is rewriting resumes, interviews, and recruiter outreach in 2026. She is the creator of HIRED, a 90-day AI job search playbook used by job seekers to navigate ATS filters, AI-screened applications, and the new interview landscape shaped by tools like ChatGPT and Claude. Available for commentary on: AI in hiring, ATS optimization, resume strategy, LinkedIn personal branding, the shift away from traditional job applications, career pivots in the AI era, and how candidates can use AI ethically in their search. Based in San Francisco, USA, available for written quotes, async interviews, and timezone-flexible calls with US and UK publications.

Sabine Hutchison is a leadership thinker, author, and founder who helps leaders—especially women—redefine success beyond outdated career ladders. As the author of Beyond the Ladder and founder of The Ripple Network, her work focuses on career reinvention, values-driven leadership, and the ripple effects leaders create through their choices. With a background in science and global leadership, Sabine brings a systems-level perspective to conversations around women’s health at work, sponsorship, and sustainable success. She is known for connecting personal clarity with lasting impact, and for reframing legacy as a daily leadership practice.

Juan Kingsbury, Founder and Talent Strategist of Career Blindspot, provides leaders with bold and clear insights on their ever-changing teams. Juan utilizes his expertise of high performers and research of people at work to free up leaders’ time so they can focus hiring and developing the right people. He is excited to connect with any leader who understands this: investing in your team's growth potential starts with investing in your own.

Global Talent strategist reimagining how companies hire, develop & lead in the AI/digital era. Almost 20 years driving transformation at Fortune 500s, including 14 award-winning years at Cummins. Frequent speaker and podcast host helping leaders navigate change strategically and adapt to the future of work with confidence.

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I am a trailblazing people and culture executive with experience building high-performing organizations in the life sciences, biotech, pharma, manufacturing, tech, telecommunications, logistics, fashion, travel and aviation sectors. I combine strategic vision with deep empathy and cross-functional relationship building to unlock both individual and business potential, specializing in scaling people operations for high-growth companies. My approach centers on authentic leadership and harnessing data-driven decision-making to consistently deliver demonstrated success. Throughout my career, I've driven significant organizational transformations, including growing companies 588% in headcount, reducing new hire turnover by 35%, and delivering $3.5M+ in cost savings through innovative talent management solutions. As a trusted C-suite advisor and board partner, I've led 7+ successful M&A integrations with up to $1.1B in value, built elite P&C functions from the ground up, and championed initiatives that resulted in recognition as an employer of choice. I am a passionate people leader who thrives in fostering cultures where employees thrive and businesses excel. I am an impeccable relationship builder with expansive industry experience & expertise with a relentless dedication to creating transformational people experience teams that drive employee engagement, disrupt the status quo, and position the company for maximum performance, competitive advantage, and bottom-line growth.

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.

As a career coach and CEO of URISE, I help individuals who are capable and worthy of more to achieve their career goals and aspirations. I have over 25 years of experience in human resources management, organizational development, learning and development, performance improvement, and employee engagement in various industries and healthcare organizations.I use my unique RISE method to guide my clients to reflect, identify, specify, and elevate their career paths and potentials. I also leverage my insider knowledge of the hiring and promotion process to help them craft their personal brand, communicate their value, and navigate the job market effectively. My mission is to empower my clients to overcome their self-doubt, discontent, and disheartenment, and to create a fulfilling and rewarding career that aligns with their passion and purpose.