Career Coaching

What’s Really Keeping You From the Career You Want?

Based in Redmond, WAServing Bellevue and SeattleOnline Worldwide

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Helping People Create Change Since 2010

1,000+ Coaching Sessions With Clients Worldwide

Advanced Training in Relationships & Personal Growth

What Is Career Coaching?

Career coaching isn’t just about finding a different job. It’s about understanding yourself and what’s keeping you from creating the career you really want.

You may have a successful career but no longer feel excited or fulfilled by your work.

Maybe you know you want something different but have no idea what that looks like. Or perhaps you have dreams and ambitions you’ve been afraid to pursue because they don’t seem realistic or possible.

Sometimes what keeps us stuck isn’t a lack of skills, experience, or opportunities. It’s the fears and beliefs we’ve developed about ourselves, what we’re capable of, what we deserve, and what we’re allowed to want.

My approach to career coaching goes beyond personality tests, resumes, and conventional job searches.

Together, we’ll uncover the fears and unconscious beliefs influencing your decisions, reconnect with what genuinely matters to you, and explore possibilities you may have been afraid to consider.

The goal isn’t just to find another job. It’s to create a career that feels right for you.

Inescapable Vulnerability of Childhood
Where You May Feel Stuck

Do Any of These Sound Familiar?

You don’t have to hate your job to know something isn’t right. Sometimes it’s a quiet feeling that you’re meant for something different, but you don’t know how to get there.

Successful But Unfulfilled

You’ve worked hard and accomplished a lot, but the work that once motivated you no longer feels meaningful or satisfying.

Afraid to Make a Change

You want something different, but you’re afraid of making the wrong decision, losing your security, or regretting your choice.

Stuck and Unsure What You Want

You know your current career isn’t fulfilling, but you don’t know what would make you happier or where to begin.

Doubting Yourself

You question whether you’re capable, qualified, or deserving of something better, even when there’s evidence that you are.

Lost Your Motivation

You used to feel excited and ambitious, but now you’re going through the motions and wondering where your energy and enthusiasm went.

Settling for What's Available

You’ve been looking at jobs based on what’s available or what you think you’re qualified for, rather than asking yourself what you would really love to do.

Career Coaching That Goes Beyond Finding a Job

What If What's Holding You Back Is What You've Come to Believe About Yourself ?

We all develop beliefs about who we are, what we’re capable of, and what it takes to be successful.

Some come from our families, our early experiences, or the expectations we’ve learned to live up to.

You may believe you have to work hard to prove your worth, that changing direction means you’ve failed, or that pursuing something you love isn’t practical.

You may tell yourself you’re too old, too inexperienced, or not qualified enough to do what you really want.

These beliefs can feel like facts, even when they’re not true.

That's why my approach goes deeper than traditional career coaching.

Rather than focusing only on what you should do next, we’ll explore why you feel stuck, what you’re afraid might happen if you make a change, and what you might choose if fear weren’t making the decisions for you.

Together, we’ll explore what truly matters to you, what brings you energy and fulfillment, and how to approach career opportunities from a place of possibility rather than limitation.

When you begin to question the beliefs that have been holding you back, you open yourself to choices you may not have seen before.

HOW I CAN HELP

Areas We Can Work On

Whether you’re considering a career change, feeling unfulfilled, or struggling to move forward, we’ll focus on what’s keeping you stuck and what will help you create meaningful change.

Finding Your Direction and Purpose

Explore what genuinely excites you, what matters most, and what kind of work would feel meaningful and fulfilling.

Overcoming Fear of Change

Understand the fears that keep you in familiar situations, even when you know they’re no longer right for you.

Uncovering Limiting Beliefs

Recognize the unconscious beliefs about success, money, failure, and your own abilities that may be restricting your choices.

Confidence and Self Trust

Stop second guessing yourself, comparing yourself to others, or waiting until you feel completely certain before moving forward.

Rethinking Your Job Search

Get clear on what you want and explore new ways to connect with people, companies, and opportunities that interest you.

Finding Fulfillment and Balance

Redefine what success means to you and create a way of working that supports your well-being, relationships, and the rest of your life.

Meet Wendy

Don't Wait For The Right Opportunity. Create It.

Since graduating from college, I’ve never gotten a job simply by applying to an opening. Instead, I’ve always started by asking myself what I really wanted.

What kind of work would excite me? Where would I enjoy the people and culture? What would challenge me and give me room to grow?

Then I figured out a creative way to make it happen.

My very first job is a perfect example. I knew I wanted to work in automotive advertising, so rather than sending resumes to advertising agencies, I picked up the phone and called the head of marketing for Nissan in the United States.

He was so impressed that I had the nerve to reach out to him directly that he agreed to meet with me.

After our conversation, he called Nissan’s major New York advertising agency and told them they needed to interview me. I landed a position several levels above what most people my age were being hired for.

That experience shaped how I’ve approached my career ever since.

I didn’t start with what jobs were available. I started with what I wanted and looked for ways to create the opportunity.

Of course, my career hasn’t been one straight path. I’ve made significant career changes, navigated the transition into motherhood, stepped away from the workforce, and reinvented myself when I was ready to return.

I know firsthand how much uncertainty, fear, and self-doubt can come with changing direction.

Those experiences are a big part of why I love helping people who feel stuck or unfulfilled in their careers.

Since becoming a coach in 2010, I’ve also come to understand that what holds us back isn’t always a lack of opportunity.

Often, it’s the fears, expectations, and unconscious beliefs we have about ourselves and what’s possible.

My approach combines that deeper work of understanding yourself with a very practical belief I’ve lived by throughout my career:

You don’t have to limit yourself to what’s available. You can get clear about what you want and discover new ways to make it happen.

What Working Together Looks Like

We’ll start with what you’re experiencing now, explore what’s underneath it, and work toward the clarity and confidence to make meaningful changes.

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Clarity Call

We start with a free 30 minute conversation about what’s happening in your career, what you’d like to change, and whether working together feels like the right fit.

Your Starting Point

Before we begin, you’ll complete a questionnaire that helps me understand your career history, what feels challenging or unfulfilling, and what you’d like to create.

Coaching That Fits You

You can work with me session by session or choose a 12 session package for deeper, ongoing work. We’ll explore both the practical challenges you’re facing and the beliefs and patterns that may be holding you back.

Support Between Sessions

You’re welcome to share important insights, questions, or something that comes up between sessions by email or text.

Ready to explore what’s possible for you?

What Changes When You Do This Work

The goal isn’t simply to find a better job. It’s to change the way you see yourself, your possibilities, and what you want from your career.

  • You gain clarity about what genuinely matters to you and what you want from the next chapter of your career.
  • You recognize the fears and unconscious beliefs that have been influencing your choices.
  • You become more confident in your abilities and less afraid of making the wrong decision.
  • You stop limiting yourself to what seems realistic or available and begin exploring what you actually want.
  • You reconnect with your motivation, interests, and sense of purpose.
  • You begin creating a career that feels more aligned with who you are and how you want to live.
Client Stories

In Their Own Words

I’ve been working with Wendy for about 5 months and it has been one of the best investments I’ve made in myself both personally and professionally. She gave me the tools to build up my confidence….Read more

I cannot recommend Wendy enough. After just four sessions, she has already made a huge impact on my life and career. She has a wonderful way of helping you think differently about your relationships and future, and…Read more

I’m very lucky to have connected with Wendy! She has helped me regain perspective and strength in the midst of a series of family crisis and personal crossroads. I’m a career woman used to having control of my tomorrows….Read more

I worked with Wendy for four coaching sessions during a tough career moment. She blends empathy with sharp, actionable insight and pushed me to think bigger. Highly recommend–especially for early-career professionals.

Yes, he’s doing well and is back on track. More importantly, he’s back to being Adam! This has been a big transition for him, and he’s come out of it with much more self-awareness and confidence that….Read more

Common Questions

Questions About Career Coaching

Find answers to the questions I’m most often asked about Career Coaching

Still have a question? Get in touch.

What is career coaching, and how can it help me?

Career coaching can help you get clear about what you want professionally, understand what’s keeping you stuck, and take meaningful steps toward change.

My approach goes beyond identifying skills or exploring job options. We’ll look at the fears, beliefs, expectations, and patterns that may be influencing your decisions, so you can pursue a career that feels more meaningful and fulfilling.

How is your approach different from traditional career coaching?

Traditional career coaching often focuses on skills assessments, resumes, interview preparation, and matching people with available jobs.

My approach focuses on understanding why you feel stuck or unfulfilled, uncovering the beliefs that may be limiting your choices, and helping you discover what you genuinely want.

We can also explore practical ways to pursue new career opportunities, but the starting point is understanding you, not simply finding another job.

Can you help me if I don't know what career I want?

Absolutely. You don’t need to know what you want before we begin.

We’ll explore what matters to you, what you enjoy, what’s missing from your current work, and what may be preventing you from imagining something different.

Can career coaching help if I'm afraid to leave my job?

Yes. Fear of losing financial security, making the wrong decision, disappointing others, or starting over can make career changes feel overwhelming.

We’ll explore those fears, examine the beliefs underneath them, and help you make thoughtful choices without allowing fear to determine your future.

Can you help me approach my job search differently?

Yes. Rather than beginning with job listings and trying to fit yourself into what’s available, we’ll start by getting clear about the kind of work, environment, and opportunities you genuinely want.

From there, we can explore ways to connect with people and organizations that interest you, expand your possibilities, and approach your search with greater confidence and intention.

Ready to Discover What's Possible for You?

You don’t need to know exactly what you want or how to get there before we talk.

Whether you’re feeling stuck, questioning your career, afraid to make a change, or simply wondering if there’s something more fulfilling for you, we can start there.