ABOUT Gehan "G" Haridy-Ardanowski: As a 15+ year LinkedIn® user, and with a 20+ year topsy-turvy journey in corporate as a 6X termed/laid off employee in the human resources (HR) and recruiting space, I bring a multi-industry background and empathetic perspective in having sat on ALL sides of the table. I’ve been internal HR, employee, external consultant, and a (sometimes “ghosted”) job seeker. All said, after my most recent (and hopefully last) layoff, when it comes to the job search and related struggles, I “get it!”

And now, as a biz-founder, Certified YouMap® Coach and LinkedIn® Consultant & Strengths Strategist, I'll guide YOU from Glum-Gray to Bold-YAY™! I work with others to STAND OUT by not only building, optimizing and energizing LI profiles, but also starting deeper and going further in aligning them with CliftonStrengths(Finder) and YouMap® for your "complete" package. All to instill comfort and confidence - on LI, interviews, day-to-day convos and beyond!

Freebies, services, and offers:  

• Book a 15 Min. (Free) Exploratory Call if interested in learning more! https://calendly.com/gehanharidy 
• What is YouMap®, and how does it relate to CliftonStrengths? To learn more see recent LinkedIn post here What is YouMap®?  And to enter a drawing for (1) FREE YouMap® Profile (valued at $135), email by 5pm EST 2/22/24 at  [email protected] with the subject line “RAFFLE.” Please provide your LinkedIn URL and reason for entering/wanting a YouMap® Profile. Winner will be contacted after drawing.

ABOUT Jen Spainhour: With over 25 years of experience in marketing, consulting, and coaching, Jen is the founder of Position For Success, a coaching and consulting firm that helps women and teams get unstuck, achieve their career goals, and thrive at work. She is an ICF certified professional coach (ACC) and a certified Energy Leadership Index practitioner, with expertise in strategy, creative ideation, and facilitation.

Jen's passion is to help her clients leverage their true talents and find more fulfillment in their work. She offers personalized one-on-one executive coaching, group coaching programs, personal and corporate retreats, strategy sessions, and workshop development and facilitation. She also serves as the Manager of the AMA (American Marketing Association) Chicago's inaugural Professional Mentorship Program. Jen is a frequent speaker and a "career whisperer" who shares career, leadership, and personal development tips on her website and social media platforms.

Freebies, services, and offers:  

• Learn more about Position for Success Coaching at: https://bit.ly/positionforsuccess 
• Listen to the Spark Your Power Podcast, including my interview with Brenda, here: https://bit.ly/Apple_SparkYourPowerPodcast
• Book a free What’s Next Consultation here: https://bit.ly/WhatsNextConsultation 
• Download this Career Exploration Action Plan

ABOUT Virginia Franco: As a multi-certified Executive Resume and LinkedIn Writer, Coach and Storyteller, my documents have helped clients around the globe tell their stories and test the job search waters – often for the first time in years or after deciding to make a career change – in record time. I founded Virginia Franco Resumes years ago when recognizing my years of corporate communications, journalism and social work offered me a unique understanding of how people read, communicate and share information.

I’ve shared my philosophy on writing Executive Resumes and supporting career documents as the host of the award-winning Resume Storyteller podcast, and in various publications and podcasts – including Forbes, Huffington Post, JobScan, Job-Hunt, Ivy Exec, Business2Community.com, Career Sidekick, MedReps, Career Cloud, Blue Steps and NotActivelyLooking.com.

Freebies, services, and offers:  

• Networking & Outreach Letters: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1F_nwXCO5UiAihb-S-JrqaR_gAEXsIs3J/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=115718082084681073228&rtpof=true&sd=true

ABOUT Colleen Paulson: Want to up your game on LinkedIn? Need a new resume or executive bio? How about an expert presentation on LinkedIn, resume, or job search best practices for your team? I can help with all of that! I deliver a wide range of services including:
* Executive resumes, executive bios, LinkedIn profile upgrades
* LinkedIn expertise for small businesses
* Business writing across topics including workforce trends
* Presentations/webinars on LinkedIn, resumes, interviewing, & job search best practices

Freebies, services, and offers:  

• Sign-up for my free weekly newsletter (Ageless Careers Insider Weekly) and you’ll get my free guide (Countering the 8 most common job search issues for Gen X & Baby Boomer job seekers): https://ageless-careers.ck.page/profile 
• My website gives more information about the 1:1 coaching services that I offer: https://www.agelesscareers.com/ 
• I also offer self-paced courses and strategy calls as part of the Ageless Careers Toolkit: https://agelesscareerscourses.thinkific.com/ 

ABOUT Charity S. McDonald: Are you ready to go from stressed to success in your career search? Join 300+ high achievers that became big receivers after working with me on their:
Personal Branding
Resume Development
LinkedIn Optimization
Networking
Interviewing
Negotiation

As a former executive recruiter and HR tech consulting professional, I can help you release career roadblocks, release rumination and receive results that can increase your pay by $20k - $80k like it has done for my clients. Are you next? Say YES to your success!

Freebies, services, and offers:  

• 1:1 Career Clarity Session: https://calendly.com/crwninstitute/discovery?month=2024-02 
• Experience Rich Resume Template FREE - Follow and DM me on LinkedIn
• Empowered Presence™ Podcast: “Turn Setbacks to Success and Obstacles to Opportunities”: https://www.linkedin.com/events/7163979220711383041/comments/ 

ABOUT Abdurrahman Muni "Muni": I spend my time coaching career-builders on the habits and mindset that will lead to systematic and predictable success in their job search. At Jobs & Offers, we provide a holistic, end-to-end coaching platform that gives you confidence and control in your career. Since 2020, we've coached over 280+ professionals to build careers that inspire. Here’s what we've helped our clients accomplish:

👥 Coached 280+ job seekers (and counting)

🧳 Landing jobs in as little as 3-4 weeks and on average 2-4 months

🎯 In many cases landing the EXACT job at the EXACT company they wanted

📈 30% average interview rate (that’s every 1 in 3 job applications)

💰 Negotiating 20%+ higher salaries ($25K-$50K increase on average)

💫 Successfully transitioning to new careers

Services:  

• We offer an exclusive 1:1 coaching experience for senior professionals looking to land their next $200K-$500K role. We support you to identify the next best role for your career and work with you through every stage of the job search until you sign your next full-time offer. Message me on LinkedIn to learn more. Currently have a waitlist but some spots may open up soon.

ABOUT Julia Toothacre: Julia Toothacre is a sought-after Career Coach + Strategist with over a decade of experience in career development, teaching, and coaching. Recognized as the #2 Career Coach in Career Addicts’ top 25 Career Coaches in 2023, Julia specializes in equipping ambitious professionals to take control of their career in a way that aligns with their personality and values.

With a counseling-focused master’s degree and multiple career-related certifications, Julia combines her expertise to create clear and action-oriented career content. As the founder of Ride The Tide Collective, she empowers professionals in career exploration, management, and advancement.

Julia's podcast, "Control Your Career," offers valuable insights and strategies, showcasing her commitment to providing accessible career content. Beyond coaching, Julia has been featured by Newsweek, CNBC, Fast Company, Yahoo! Finance, and other reputable sources, cementing her reputation as a top career voice.

If you're seeking clarity, career management, or a strategic career advancement plan, Julia is the career coach for you. Her mission is to help you regain control of your career journey in a way that aligns with your values and personality.

Freebies, services, and offers:  

• Should I Quit My Job? Assessment Freebie: https://ridethetidecollective.com/strategies/siqmjassessment/
• Values Freebie: https://ridethetidecollective.com/strategies/what-drives-you/
• Control Your Career Podcast: https://ridethetidecollective.com/podcast/
• Website: www.ridethetidecollective.com 

ABOUT Renee Trotman: A dynamic HR Executive and People Manager with over 20 years of comprehensive HR expertise across diverse disciplines.  Industries supported include: Finance, Banking, Education, Education Marketing, Healthcare and Nonprofit. I thrive in both strategic and operational capacities, with a hands-on approach to leadership. I excel in building strong relationships across all organizational levels, fostering trust and collaboration. Drawing from frontline leadership experience and deep HR knowledge, I offer insightful advice and counsel, crafting win-win solutions for employers and employees alike. If you are looking for an HR and People Manager perspective, let's connect.

Freebies, services, and offers:  

• Complimentary HR Counseling Session - https://calendly.com/thehrboutique/wblparticipants 
• Available for Bookings - Speaking Engagements & Trainings

ABOUT Linda Brubaker: I am an Experience Rich Job Search Coach, with over 20 years of experience as an Internal Recruiter, Talent Acquisition Manager, Executive Search Consultant, HR Business Partner and Hiring Manager. I took that experience from all sides of the desk and pivoted into Job Search Coaching 7 years ago.  I work with clients to recognize the thread that runs though their careers, their special skills and strengths.  Helping people find their “next forever jobs” and hire their next companies - that’s mine!  835 of the people I’ve worked with have gotten offers!

If you are moving back into the job market, looking to move up in your organization, or move out to find your next company, I can help you leverage your skills to build your career.  I work with people of all ages and at all stages of their careers, on everything from job search strategy, to resumes, LinkedIn, Interviewing and more.

Freebies, services, and offers:  

• Join our Free Job Search Lunch & Learn Programs every Wednesday at 11AM CT  Register here:  https://bit.ly/3TxR9YR
• Book a Free 20 minute Intro call: https://calendly.com/lindabrubakercoach/20min 
• Book a 30-Minute Resume Review https://calendly.com/lindabrubakercoach/resume-review 
• Make an appointment for a 1 hour Coaching Session: https://calendly.com/lindabrubakercoach/coaching-60-minute-session 

ABOUT Jon Harper: With over 12 Years of experience as a corporate executive, I have worked across multiple markets to help turnaround, rebuild, and grow teams that thrive! I believe that the foundation of any organization, team, or specific division all starts at the foundation: THE PEOPLE. Knowing what employers are looking for, and how to best position yourself to be seen as an asset to potential future employers is an ever changing skill, and one that I have seen from the hiring side, continue to evolve. Matching the right candidate with the right position is truly a difficult task, but when done properly, it allows both the employer and candidate to step into a long term, thriving relationship, and it’s MAGIC! 

Services and offers:  

• Available for Speaking Engagements Upon Request
• Available for Select 1:1 mentorship
• Careers at ADP: https://jobs.adp.com/ 

ABOUT Kristina Green: On a mission to empower women to stop settling for what is available and start taking action to create their own opportunities for career advancement, Kristina Green is leading the charge. As an author, career strategist, healthcare executive, and speaker she brings decades of leadership experience to her work. She is dedicated to inspiring and educating the global community of women on how to step forward confidently to network their way to a future of meaningful and fulfilling work. 

Imagine being sought after for your expertise and your value.

You have a role that leverages your skills and talents that you enjoy doing.

Your title, job functions, and pay are in alignment.

You’re respected and visible by your colleagues.

“How is this even possible?”, I hear you asking.

This is where I take over.

Freebies, services, and offers:  

• Free Training Materials & Bonuses to Jumpstart Your Job Search
• Free Discovery Career Discovery Call

ABOUT Neil Schultz: I help leaders find $150k+ jobs in less than 90 days | Professional Resume Writer | LinkedIn | Career Coach | ex-Recruiter for Top Fortune 500 Companies (Amazon, Toyota, Comerica Bank)

Feeling stuck in your job search? Lack clarity about your career goals and aspirations? Painful interviews, or having trouble just getting there?

As an experienced career coach, certified resume writer, and reverse recruiter, I can help you overcome these challenges and achieve your lifelong goals.

Freebies, services, and offers:  

• Free Phone Consultation for our Raise the Roof program: https://calendly.com/d/3xk-94f-75c
• Get my book on career transition: “Pivot: Is It Time For a Change?” https://careerupgrader.net/pivot
• 1:1 coaching session (your agenda) : https://careerupgrader.net/powerhour 

ABOUT Sharon Hamersley: “I wish we had connected earlier.” I often hear this from clients who have been struggling to create a resume, formulate a job search strategy, polish their LinkedIn profile, or have performance issues with employees. My objective when working with clients is to set them on the best possible path towards their desired goal. I provide the information, tools, insights, and support needed and work cooperatively with each client to identify and overcome barriers to success.

Freebies, services, and offers:  

• Free 15-minute resume review: https://calendly.com/d/3n5-zrd-gxv/free-resume-review 
• Free 15-minute LinkedIn profile review: https://calendly.com/d/337-j7w-z84/free-linkedin-profile-review 

ABOUT Kenneth Lang:  ✅ Jump in, the LinkedIn™ water's fine! I'm an Introvert who's always learning how to best use this platform for myself and my clients - job seekers. Kenneth Lang is the co-founder of My Networking Central, a searchable database for networking events and speakers. He facilitates an online weekly LinkedIn Live on Tuesday afternoons with guests where LinkedIn best practices are discussed. Kenneth also serves as a Professional Branding Specialist at LHH, where he supports clients through resume revisions, branding sessions, and job search best practices.

Freebies, services, and offers:  

• Available for free 15-minute LinkedIn profile consultation - https://calendly.com/kennethlang/networking-event-followup 
• Look for networking events here - https://www.mynetworkingcentral.com 
• Watch replays of my previous LinkedIn job search events from my You Tube channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfLKLlFMjh8d1swDVi2rNkQ

ABOUT Teegan Bartos: Teegan Bartos is an award-winning resume writer and certified career coach. She serves as a Job Search and Careers subject matter expert for The National Resume Writers Association, Jobscan, and LinkedIn which led to her "Top Career Expert to Follow" recognition on LinkedIn. Teegan has served over 3,500 ambitious professionals throughout her career as a recruiter, workforce development leader for Department of Labor agencies, and in her current role as Managing Director of Jolt Your Career.

Services and offers:  

• https://www.joltyourcareer.today/resume
• https://www.joltyourcareer.today/podcast 

ABOUT Sandra Kenly: Sandra Kenly is the proud Founder of Invest In You LLC, a company that’s mission is to help professionals thrive in their personal and professional development journey. When we have a higher level of awareness of ourselves and focus on development with intention, it has the potential of creating a ripple effect on those around us.

With over a decade of experience in mentoring, speaking and uplifting others to mold into better versions of themselves, Sandra brings the passion and the tools to level up and succeed in your personal and professional walk. She is an honored member of the John Maxwell Team, Maxwell Method of DISC Consultant and sought after public speaker across the US. #investinyou

Freebies, services, and offers:  

• Available for Speaking Engagements upon request 
• Connect with me on LinkedIn to be entered to win a FREE 1 Hour DISC Assessment and Consultation (3 winners will be selected, valued at $170/ea) Sandra Kenly ✨️ | LinkedIn
• Follow (1) Invest In You LLC: Overview | LinkedIn for upcoming Professional Development Workshops

ABOUT Dawn Poteau: As the founder and executive coach of Talent Activators, I help senior leaders successfully transition into new roles. With over 20 years of experience in executive HR positions for large corporations and high-growth startups, I have a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities that leaders face in changing environments.

Together we can use a proven process that makes it easy for executives to successfully integrate and onboard into their new roles… so they can get out of their heads and into the hearts of their teams.

My passion for serving my clients and watching them light up in the discovery of what is next, transition into their dream job, and helping them navigate a new role and or a new organization is what motivates me every day.

I’ve supported over 200 leaders rise to new challenges and am blessed to create a transformative experience in their lives.

Freebies, services, and offers:  

• Download a copy of Top 5 Things to Know When Starting a New Role 
• Book a 1:1 conversation to help plan your transition into your new role
• Visit https://talentactivators.com/ 

ABOUT Jan Barlow: I know all about being in a BAD JOB FIT!  Transitioning from creating my own job at a global pharmaceutical company and considered an industry expert, to being assigned a new manager and job description, I was positioned to fail.  

After experiencing the negative psychological and physical effects of a bad job fit, I vowed as my life’s work to position people only in their strengths.  In 2009, I launched the non-profit organization, Better Job Fit, first serving transitioning veterans and foster care alumni using our trademarked job-matching AI, and in 2018, was asked to share our unique Creating Your N.E.X.T. workshops with the general public. 

Since our expansion in 2020, creating 4 brands of services, our mission is to help people “Create Their N.E.X.T.” by identifying unexpected, customized career opportunities, to facilitate individual, transformative change, all the while creating social impact for good.

Freebies, services, and offers:  

• Free Workshop:  3 Keys to Identifying Unknown Job Opportunities that Match You! https://zfrmz.com/2UhBbgpOocZC1hK8eClP 

ABOUT Brenda Meller: I help solopreneurs, business professionals, and job seekers get a bigger slice of the LinkedIn pie. I offer individual LinkedIn strategy coaching, online programs, group coaching, and free job seeker resources.  

Freebies, services, and offers:  

• Download my FREE “Do This FIRST” Checklist: https://www.mellermarketing.com/dothisfirst 
• Join my free, monthly Friday VIP Job Seekers Office Hours session, 1st Fridays from 10-11am ET. Info and register: https://www.mellermarketing.com/FridayVIP
• Buy my LinkedIn strategy book. “Social Media Pie: How to Enjoy a Bigger Slice of LinkedIn” $19.99 https://www.mellermarketing.com/socialmediapiethebook and receive an autographed copy. Includes shipping in the US. International shipping extra.
• Check out my upcoming, LIVE webinar, “3 Ways to Use LinkedIn in “Stealth” Mode for the Experience Rich (age ~40+, 50+, 60+)" Registration Opens Soon! Watch your email for updates.
• Bootcamp with Brenda opens again in March 2024. Join our waitlist: https://www.mellermarketing.com/bootcamp 
• Book a 1-to-1 LinkedIn “Power Hour” session with me: https://www.mellermarketing.com/1-to-1-linkedin-coaching 

Last Updated: February 19, 2024

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