Career Coaching

"If you're in a bit of a rut or just feeling like you need to reconnect with your career goals in these challenging times, I highly recommend Centered Career. What's special about Caroline's approach is how holistic it is - some of the self-discovery exercises really changed my thinking about my unique value at work, and the practical advice she gave me has already led to results. Caroline is a great listener and coach, but also knows how to dig into tough questions that may put you outside your comfort zone (in a good way!)"

Working with Caroline in such a short amount of time has helped me get the clarity I have been seeking for years. Each session leads to a breakthrough that changes my perspective and helps me get closer to the life I have envisioned. You are an incredible COACH, an intuitive with a special touch. Merci pour cette belle énergie et ces échanges fructueux."

Caroline helped me (and students from over 15 different countries in the program) identify my strengths and translate my previous experience and professional skill set to the new career field I was transitioning to. She went above and beyond... She was helpful in my personal journey to understand the work I enjoyed and was good at, and responsible for me finding the great position and organization I’m at today! "

"After spending 15 years at one job, I was ready for not only a new job but for a new career. I knew I needed help navigating the job market and the interview process. Caroline provided me with specific steps to determine my new career path. She worked with me on updating my resume, writing cover letters, and creating a LinkedIn profile. More importantly, she helped me figure out what I needed from my new career and made sure I knew my worth. She coached me through interview prep, and she cheered me on when I turned down offers because they were lower than expected or the company was not a good fit for me. Finally, when I found the perfect job at a company which felt right, I was able to use the tools she gave me to land the job. Thank you for everything, Caroline."

"During my graduate years at Duke’s Master of International Development Program, Caroline was a career advisor who helped students navigate career paths both domestically and internationally. She is a highly professional and super helpful person. She always gave the best tips - be it how to make your resume attractive to employers or how to give a good interview - which were extremely useful in helping me determine my career route. I am so grateful to Caroline for her advice not just when I was a student but beyond that as I was between jobs and needed to learn the nuances of job market in the DC area."

The tangible outcomes of working with Caroline were great: I learned how to create a compelling CV and cover letter, became a pro at informational interviews, and I landed a new job that I love. Even greater than that though, I appreciate Caroline’s perspective on career - as something that is an important part of your life, but still is only a part that fits into a greater whole. Caroline helped me explore and articulate what I want out of life in the bigger picture and then gave me the tools to translate that into making career (and life!) decisions that feel right for me. I didn’t expect to gain all of that from a career coach and I know is invaluable knowledge I’ll take forward with me in the rest of life.

I’ve been working with Caroline over the past year to figure out next steps in my international development career. I had initially come to her for support with the nuts and bolts of the job search, but given I am a married father of four, she expertly guided me to look at how my career fit into my larger life goals and how my goals dovetailed with those of my family. Not only did this challenge my thinking, but it uncovered blind spots I was unaware of; ultimately leading me on a path I would have otherwise not considered. Once the self-awareness work was accomplished, we were then able to revise my CV, LinkedIn page, develop my networking strategy and work on my interviewing skills. Caroline passionately supports her clients and I highly recommend her to anyone interested in taking their career to the next level.

Caroline is a wonderfully creative career coach, who is passionate about helping clients find their way through the challenging maze of the work world – whether that’s a job search or, as in my case, a career transition. She has guided me through her unique series of self-awareness exercises, followed by insightful and engaging review sessions, and she continues to offer me critical feedback as I develop my post-retirement strategy and begin the next chapter. I have found her to be a highly perceptive and responsive coach, but one who is also demanding! The best combination! Caroline is a firm adherent that we get out of life what we put into it – and her work encourages each of us to become - and to live as - our authentic self.

Working with Caroline has been one of the best decisions I ever made. She helped me develop resume building skills as well as coached me on how to realize my career goals. She is truly excellent in her craft. She was able to help me navigate through uncertainty to begin a journey of clarity and purpose. I know that this would not have been possible without her teachings and support.