FAQs

Career coaching helps you get clear on what you truly want, builds a focused strategy to go after it, and gives you an experienced sounding board for evaluating opportunities and making decisions. Coaching provides guidance, structure, and accountability that even the smartest professionals find invaluable. As one former client put it: "We make career changes a few times in our lives, so we're never experts at it — this is what Jeff does every day."

It's likely a good fit if you're feeling stuck or unfulfilled, considering a career change or pivot, or looking for greater clarity and confidence about your path forward. My clients often refer to our coaching partnership as "an investment in themselves", which I love because that's what it is! 

While recruiters and career coaches both work to find the right fit between talent and companies, we serve different sides of the equation. Recruiters primarily represent employer clients to fill specific open roles, whereas I partner directly with you—the individual—to navigate and elevate your unique career journey. Our services actually complement each other to achieve success from different angles.

Every situation is different, but common outcomes include greater clarity and confidence, a clear action plan, stronger materials (resume, LinkedIn, personal brand), better networking and interviewing skills, and successful transitions or growth.

It depends on your goals and situation. We'll map out a realistic timeline together. See our foundational one, two and three month programs HERE. We can also customize to meet your needs.

No ethical coach can promise that. What I can promise is a proven process, expert guidance, and practical tools that put you in the strongest possible position. I love when someone lands during our engagement, and it often happens, but if not you will have the goal in your sights with the tools and the know-how to get to the finish line.

Activity isn't progress. Most people spend months applying without knowing what they actually want. We help you define the target first — so your time goes toward opportunities that genuinely fit. And since most roles are landed through human connection, we help you with a strategy and a plan to connect with the right people and do it effectively.

Most people do this backwards: they scan job postings and try to fit themselves in. We flip that. We start by identifying what you truly want, then build a strategy, campaign and execution plan around that vision, and then see what careers or jobs fit you. It may sound counterintuitive — but it works.

The Right Next Thing is less idealistic than it sounds. Practically speaking, the clearer you are on what you're looking for, the more likely you are to find it and the more convincingly you'll sell yourself into it. Many clients land in a role that looks a lot like the Career Vision we built together at the start. Acknowledging that we all need a job at some point, I always say "the wrong job isn't the right answer." Targeting the right job I've found to be much more productive and efficient, and lands you in a much better place. That’s what The Right Next Thing is all about.  

Yes. We start with an introductory conversation to learn about your situation and goals, answer your questions, and make sure we're a good fit.

Professionals at every stage, from early-career to seasoned leaders considering their next chapter. In 20+ years I've worked across finance, technology, marketing, medicine, architecture, trades, operations, and sports, among many others. Every individual's situation, discipline, value, and journey are different, and that's exactly what I love about this work.

Think of a sports coach: coaches  don't play the game — you do. But a coach  helps you understand your talents and strengths, set goals, and build a game plan to put you in the best position to succeed. And just like in sports, I'm always right there on the sidelines for  a timeout anytime you need consultation or a mid-game adjustment.

Absolutely, that's actually the most common starting point. We begin by exploring your strengths, motivations, interests, and ideal work environment so you can confidently identify what's right for you. Then we build your campaign and a strategy to go get it.

That's common too. I help clients evaluate possibilities objectively, understand the trade-offs, and determine what best fits their goals, strengths, lifestyle, and long-term vision. I try to strike the right balance of aspiration and realism.

Not at all. Some clients are in active searches; others are exploring, preparing, or doing longer-term planning.

Mostly virtual, which lets us work together regardless of your location.

I like to pace it so that we have at least one substantial (60-90 minutes) session each week, though we adjust based on where we are and what’s needed. We are partners and I am here for whatever is needed, planned or unplanned.

Sessions are focused, conversational, and action-oriented. Depending on where you are, we may be conducting an assessment,  clarifying your vision, exploring career direction, working together on your campaign, building out your action plan, developing networking strategy, preparing for interviews, or evaluating opportunities.

Absolutely, your resume and LinkedIn profile are both part of what I call your communications campaign, along with a Career Vision Plan and Career Conversation Talk Track. The goal is a consistent message across every touchpoint. That's good marketing, and that's what we'll build together

Completely. Coaching conversations are private, so you can speak openly about your situation, challenges, and aspirations.