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Career Coaching & Counseling
Professional Career Coaching & Counseling That Fits Your Path
Changing jobs, switching industries, or re-entering the workforce is a crossroads moment—you want to feel the excitement, not the panic. The right strategy doesn’t just open doors; it blows them wide open, builds unstoppable confidence, and puts you directly in front of the opportunities that light you up and fit your skills like a glove.
We’ve partnered with everyone from C-suite leaders chasing their next big challenge to veterans ready to make their mark in civilian life. Our process is hands-on, sharpens your story until it crackles, and prepares you to not just stand out in competitive markets, but own the room when you get there.
Let’s Talk About Where You Want to Go
Spend 30 minutes with a career expert who’s been on both sides of the hiring table for over 25 years. Our rare combination of recruiting insight and coaching expertise means you’ll get straight, actionable advice drawn from real hiring decisions.
Whether you’re ready for a bold change or want to sharpen your edge for the next step, you’ll walk away with a plan built on insider knowledge and a clear, confident path forward.
Resume and LinkedIn Profile Optimization
Make every word work for you.
Hiring managers and recruiters fly through hundreds of profiles and applications in a blink. We make yours impossible to ignore: spotlighting your biggest wins, sharpening every line for maximum punch, and packaging your story so it instantly hooks the people you want to impress.
The result is a profile that sparks interest before they’ve even reached the second sentence.
Before Vena
- Lost in a haze about which roles or industries could be your sweet spot.
- Sending application after application into the void, hearing nothing back.
- Sitting through interviews that fizzle out without offers.
- Tripping over how to explain career changes or gaps without underselling yourself.
- Feeling boxed in by a role that drains you and doesn’t reflect your real talents or ambitions.
After Vena
- A crystal-clear understanding of your strengths and a vivid vision of your ideal career path.
- Applications that command attention and spark interview invitations.
- Interview skills that radiate confidence and leave a lasting impression.
- A professional story so compelling it draws a straight line from who you are to why you’re the perfect fit.
- A focused, inspiring plan that turns every step into momentum toward the future you want.
Interview Skill Building & Mock Interviews
Walk in prepared; walk out with an offer.
We put you in the hot seat before it counts, throwing you the real questions and curveballs you’re likely to face so nothing catches you off guard. You’ll learn how to answer with conviction, command the room, and leave an impression that lingers long after you’ve left. Our mock interviews are no-holding-back practice sessions with real-time feedback that sharpens your delivery and ignites your confidence before it matters most.
Career Transition & Pivot Planning
Make your next move with intention.
Shifting careers can feel like standing at the edge of a cliff—exciting, but unnerving. We infuse the process with energy and clarity, helping you reframe your skills so they shine in a new industry, spotlight transferable experience that hiring managers can’t overlook, and craft a bold, magnetic profile that positions you as the must-have candidate in your next field.
Entry to Executive-Level Coaching
Grow into the leader your career needs you to be.
Whether you’re stepping into your first professional role, moving into management, or preparing for the C-suite, we tailor coaching to your current stage and the level you want to reach next. You’ll develop the leadership presence, decision-making skills, and strategic thinking needed to thrive at any tier—while building the confidence to own the room in every setting.
Meet Your Career Coach
Joel Vena brings more than 25 years of recruiting and career counseling experience, with a proven record of helping candidates land roles that match both their skills and their ambitions. He’s worked with career changers, professionals at every stage, and even many veterans making the leap to civilian careers.
Known for his steady expertise and a talent for turning career stress into contagious motivation, Joel pairs straight-talking feedback with bold, actionable strategy. Clients leave feeling collected, clear-headed, and equipped to navigate the job market with confidence that gets noticed—and hired.
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Ready to Take the Next Step?
Your next chapter is calling, and it’s time to answer. Book your FREE Discovery Call today and spend 30 minutes mapping out a bold, clear strategy that’s laser-focused on your career goals and charged with the momentum to get you moving.