[CAREER SUCCESS] 10 Years, 100s of Clients, 3 Key Reflections🤯

"The greatest lesson in life is that I still have a lot to learn."
~John C. Maxwell

Hi Audie,

🎉 Today, July 1st, marks the 10-year anniversary of my coaching business!🎉

It's a bittersweet moment for me as my mom, my biggest cheerleader, would have loved celebrating this milestone with me. I still remember her excitement when I made the decision to re-engineer my career in my 50s, pursue my ICF coaching certification, and launch this business.

She was one of my biggest "why's". I wanted to build a location-independent coaching business that leveraged my strengths, skills, corporate experience and love of all things job search (yes, for real!), where I could make a real impact on people's lives, while also having the flexibility to be there for my aging Mom if and when she needed me.

She passed away just about a year ago, and I miss her deeply. Especially today.

In the article below, I share three key reflections drawn from working 1:1 with hundreds of corporate leaders navigating job search/career transitions.

Enjoy!

 
10 Years, Hundreds of Clients, and 3 Key Reflections

🎉 Today marks the 10-year anniversary of my coaching business (hard to believe!).🎉

I've been reflecting on the many job search and career change journeys I've had the privilege to be part of.

In 10 years of guiding hundreds of experienced corporate job seekers through their journey, from gaining clarity on "what's next", to uncovering right-fit opportunities, interviewing and proceeding through many rounds, to securing enviable offers and stepping confidently into their next leadership role, following are three key reflections I've become more aware of:


CONFIDENCE ISN'T A PREREQUISITE; IT'S A RESULT OF ACTION.
Most clients don't come to me feeling 100% confident. Many are in transition, questioning their value or struggling to stand out.

Others are still working, often in roles where they feel underutilized, overlooked or held back from the advancement they deserve.

They're quietly exploring next-level opportunities, but aren't sure how to position themselves or they've started wondering if they're even capable of landing it.

The turning point often comes when they take strategic actions: sending a strong outreach message or reconnecting with someone in their network and they hear a response, finally articulating their "story" or positioning themselves in a compelling way, or nailing an important interview after a couple of tough mock interviews and learning they're moving forward in the process.

Confidence grows through motion, not overthinking.


MINDSET IS THE INVISIBLE ENGINE BEHIND SUCCESS.
The job market is competitive, especially at the mid- to senior level. In today’s market, qualifications matter, but mindset often makes the difference.

That’s why I start each client engagement by offering practical mindset shifts - simple but powerful ways to reframe their job search from something overwhelming or defeating into something strategic, empowering, and even enjoyable (yes, you read that right!).

We work on developing specific mindset shifts for each stage, whether it’s viewing networking as an act of generosity or learning something, or approaching interviews as conversations instead of an often perceived uncomfortable or dreaded event.

These shifts make a visible difference. Clients show up calmer, clearer, and more confident.

Your mindset can either propel your search forward or quietly sabotage it.


RESILIENCE COMES EASIER WHEN YOU'RE NOT GOING IT ALONE.
For job seekers who go it alone, resilience is doable, but extremely difficult over time. Between the chaos of job boards (and the fake listings), the endless resume tweaks, and the ghosting or lack of response, it's no wonder many end up feeling defeated, discouraged and stuck.

("Just keep applying and be patient." You won't ever hear that from me.)

When clients start working with me, they're often amazed at how much different and calmer their job search can be. With weekly calls and unlimited email access to me between sessions, I create a consistent, judgment-free space where they feel heard, supported and never alone. I'm open about wanting to earn their trust, because the more freely they can share their frustrations or vulnerabilities and ask questions, the more effectively I can help.

And, because we follow a proven framework (one I created years ago that helped me execute successful job search campaigns resulting in consistently landing multiple significant job offers each time) they're not just feeling better, they're making progress. They're securing more networking conversations than ever before, landing interviews at companies they're actually excited about, and moving forward with clarity, confidence and momentum.

Support doesn't just ease the journey; it accelerates results and strengthens you for what's ahead.

"You can't go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending."
~C.S. Lewis

Thanks for being part of my journey these past 10 years!

Whether you've worked with me during a job search/career transition, referred someone, been part of a business program or professional networking group I've been in, or simply followed along, I'm deeply grateful.🤗

Over the past decade, I've worked 1:1 with hundreds of corporate leaders navigating job search, career transition, helping them clarify "what's next" and step confidently into new chapters.

It's been work filled with purpose, impact and deep trust, and I can't wait to see what the next 10 years bring.

📢 Earlier this year, I took an exciting step forward, expanding into high-value, personalized, white-glove outplacement coaching for companies that truly care about how they support their leaders during times of change. If you know of an organization that may be facing restructuring, a merger, or leadership transitions in the next 6-12 months (or a leader who believes in treating people with integrity and respect), I'd love to connect.

Thank you for being part of my community! ❤️

To your career success,
Audie

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