Career Pathing Experts 2025

I am a dynamic Human Resources Leader with a very diverse background encompassing both human resources/employee relations/operations as well as marketing/PR/branding. I am continuously recognized as a positive, goal-oriented business leader who is passionate about helping individuals attain their goals. I also serve as an Executive Career Coach, supporting individuals through career transitions. In addition to my HR operations background, I have 20+ years of experience in marketing - including vast experience in client relations, operations management and business strategy. I have worked alongside some of the greatest minds in the C-suite in regards to product launches, IPOs and led communications efforts for companies large and small, both public and private. I have had the opportunity to lead teams that have resulted in major media relations campaigns landing clients in publications including the New York Times, Wall Street Journal and the Boston Globe.#careers, #jobsearch, #jobs, #management, #leadership

Jeanette Brown is a Life and Career Strategist with over 20 years of experience helping people unlock personal and professional fulfillment. Blending executive insight with self-coaching tools, she guides individuals to reconnect with purpose and create lives they truly love.

Juan Kingsbury, Founder and Talent Strategist of Career Blindspot, provides leaders with bold and clear insights on their ever-changing teams. Juan utilizes his expertise of high performers and research of people at work to free up leaders’ time so they can focus hiring and developing the right people. He is excited to connect with any leader who understands this: investing in your team's growth potential starts with investing in your own.

Result-Driven accomplished professional with 22 years of diverse experience in the areas of customer excellence, branding, marketing, sales, quality assurance management. Rich Experience across segments in the Banking, Broking and Financial Services domain. Specialties: Branding, Marketing, Customer Experience Management, Project Management and Quality Assurance . Functional Competencies: - Strategic Thinking - Intuitive flair and robust ability to turn data driven insights into actionable plans. - Extensive familiarity with Digital Marketing and Customer Experience Management - Revenue led Brand Management Behavioral Competencies: -High impact communication - Detailed oriented - Quick grasp of new products and processes - Analytical yet Creative - Proactive practical problem solver - Empathy for people and ability to negotiate through contrasting points of view - Experience and ability to inspire, motivate, manage, and attract a high-quality team

I work with leaders to build career resilience. Leaders have a hard time admitting it out loud: the pressure isn’t the only problem. It’s the politics, the personalities, and the way they’ve been holding everything together out of sheer habit. When they hit a stall, pushing harder only makes the cracks show. That’s where the inner work begins. I help them see what’s actually driving the friction so they stop reacting to the noise and start leading from their center. From there, they walk into the rooms they’ve earned without shrinking or performing. This is the work that changes every conversation, every decision, and every opportunity that comes next. It becomes the foundation you stand on for the rest of your career.

As the Operations Assistant at Argon Agency, I’m the glue that keeps everything running smoothly (and yes, I do enjoy a good spreadsheet). With a knack for organization and a mind for logistics, I juggle delivery and pick-up schedules, manage data, and ensure the team has everything they need to stay on track. Whether it’s coordinating meetings or streamlining processes, I’m always looking for ways to improve efficiency—because who doesn’t love a little more time in the day? Known for my attention to detail and problem-solving skills, I’m dedicated to making sure the wheels of the agency keep turning without a hitch.

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I am a 1st generation dual citizen Colombian who moved to the states in 2002. I am passionate about coaching, personal development, and driving change. I help organizations with 50+ employees in Arizona build a robust benefits strategy that tells THEIR story and helps maximize the ROI of caring about their people. With my previous experience as an HCM Consultant I have Extensive knowledge managing and helping organizations save $$, while improving functionality and offering cost savings in all areas of Human Resources including; Benefits, 401k, Workers Compensation, Employee Relations, Team Development, Workforce Management, Employee Retention, Training and Organization Development, Recruiting, and the Human capital side of mergers and acquisitions. This skill set has allowed me to ask the right questions and pinpoint my clients pain points like a true client advocate. As a part of the local SHRM-Greater Tucson and a Co-Director of the Community Outreach committee, I am responsible for assisting the committee chair and marketing committee chair in expanding the local Tucson HR community by building and maintaining relationships with other organizations and professionals. This includes working with other HR chapters, local networking groups, and industry associations to promote the chapter and its mission of enhancing the Southern Arizona HR community as a whole. In my free time I like to stay VERY active, spend time with my family, hang out with my 2 new kittens (cat dad), and expand my extensive Pun knowledge! "Why did the scarecrow get the HR job? Because.... it was Out-Standing in its field

With 35+years of hands on experience and R12Million in invesment into research and expertise, Tony is an expert in optimising People, Teams, Leadership and Culture to thrive in tough Times. Developer of the REVOLUTIONARY WORKPLACE High Performance Teams system, The Success Ensurance Self Mastery System, and author of SWIFT SUCCESS Mindset, AdaptAgility and REVOLUTIONARY WORKPLACE CLEARx framework. Tony guides people and teams to unleash more of thier amazing potential.

Dr. Caroline Fraissinet is an organizational change specialist and career development expert who bridges the gap between traditional career services and mental health-informed workplace practices. With an Ed.D. in Organizational Change and Leadership from USC and over 7 years directing career programs at the university level, she brings both academic rigor and practical insight to conversations about the future of work. Her doctoral research examined structural barriers low-income students face in unpaid entertainment industry internships, making her a sought-after voice on economic equity in career access. Caroline serves on the Board of Directors for DBSA California, where she designed the award-winning "Career Navigation for People with Mood Disorders" workshop series. This work earned her the 2025 DBSA Outstanding Peer Leader Award and established her innovative coaching approach: helping professionals find "work that works for you" rather than forcing themselves into incompatible frameworks. She integrates acceptance-based principles with traditional career theory, encouraging clients to work with their natural rhythms and energy levels rather than against them—recognizing that conventional career advice often overlooks crucial factors like schedule impacts, environmental needs, and sustainable work arrangements for people with mental health conditions. Her expertise spans higher education trends, Gen Z workforce development, the intersection of mental health and career sustainability, organizational change management, and building workplace cultures that support wellbeing. She has published in industry journals, moderated panels with audiences of 1,000+, and brings 20+ years of public speaking experience to media opportunities. Caroline is available for expert commentary on career development, workplace mental health, higher education, organizational culture, and the evolving landscape of work-life integration.

Janae Nicole is a career strategist and business coach helping ambitious women use their 9-to-5 as a launchpad to entrepreneurship. As the founder of CorpreneuX and JNL Career Services, she blends corporate mastery with entrepreneurial strategy to drive transformation and financial freedom.

Dynamic communications strategist and project manager experienced in talent acquisition and workforce development. Known for driving impactful partnerships, advancing brand cohesion, and crafting engaging content that amplifies organizational presence. Connecting people based on shared interests is my superpower. In the community, I serve on the board for Phoenix nonprofit Hope’s Crossing and the African-American Women’s Giving & Empowerment Circle (AAWGEC). I am a former Vice President & Civic Engagement Chair for the Greater Phoenix Urban League Young Professionals and a 2020 Flinn-Brown Fellow. I enjoy writing, speaking, and moderating on issues such as workforce development, economic mobility, philanthropy, public spaces, and social entrepreneurship. Spending my free time on an affordable housing project in historic Globe, Arizona.

¡Saludos! I'm an author, speaker, and leadership researcher passionate about helping leaders embody authentic leadership. Trusted by both small and large organizations, including ALPFA, Grant Thornton, Moss Adams, Thrivent, to name a few. I am committed to advancing transformational change and empowering individuals and organizations to embrace authenticity as a catalyst for success. With experience spanning higher education, nonprofit leadership, and leadership consulting, I bring a strategic lens to every context that aligns people, purpose, and performance. Whether advising boards, coaching leaders, or delivering keynotes, I create pathways for leaders and teams to thrive in rapidly evolving environments. Current Leadership Roles Associate Provost for Engagement and Inclusive Teaching and Learning (Chief Diversity Officer), Fresno Pacific University – Guiding institutional strategy for inclusive excellence, faculty development, and organizational culture as part of the executive leadership team. CEO and Lead Consultant, Empowerfy Consulting – Driving leadership development, executive coaching, and organizational transformation to unlock human potential. Founder and President, Faithful Teachings – Leading community transformation initiatives in Latin America through education, service, and strategic partnerships. I am passionate about reimagining leadership for an era where authenticity shapes stronger organizations and healthier communities. Specialties: Leadership Development | Organizational Culture | Inclusive Excellence | Coaching & Advising | Keynotes & Workshops

Leadership Strategist, Public Speaker, and bestselling author, Alinnette Casiano, is the founder of Growing Your EQ.™ She helps professionals lead with clarity, adaptability, and emotional intelligence. Her frameworks, including NeuroSCALE™, H.E.A.R.T.™, and Leading Beyond Prompts™, blend neuroscience, people-centered strategy, and practical leadership tools. She has spoken on stages like TEDx, She Leads Ai, and AWS, and has been featured on CBS, ABC, NBC, FOX, and The CW, with collaborations across Amazon, Notion, Synthesia, and more.

Colleen Capel is the founder of Leap Leadership Solutions, an advisory and coaching firm that helps organizations drive performance through people, structure, and execution discipline. She’s spent more than two decades in HR, talent strategy, and organizational effectiveness, working with companies in financial services, fintech, professional services, and technology-driven environments. Her work spans from high-growth firms figuring out how to scale without breaking, to global organizations navigating change under intense scrutiny. Colleen has held executive leadership roles in both growth-stage companies and Fortune 500 organizations, including JPMorgan Chase and Honeywell. She’s been part of executive teams during pivotal inflection points—from post-acquisition integrations to leadership transitions and enterprise-wide change—when the stakes are high and outcomes are visible. Her approach is straightforward: tell the truth, cut the noise, and make leadership simpler to do. She’s known for getting to the real issue quickly, creating space for difficult conversations without judgment, and turning those conversations into movement. Colleen’s philosophy is that leadership isn’t just about performance metrics; it’s about how people experience working under that leadership every day. Outside of client work, Colleen serves as the Westchester/Connecticut Committee Chair for the Financial Women’s Association (FWA), an Executive Coach for FWA's Pacesetters Program and is an active member of the Fairfield/Westchester Executive HR Roundtable and TroopHR. She believes that better leadership creates better outcomes—for people, teams, and the business. Education & Certifications • B.A. in Sociology and Communications, Wells College • Certified in: Everything DiSC®, The Leadership Challenge® (Wiley), Korn Ferry Leadership Architecture™, DDI Leadership Systems

I'm an 🏆award-winning HR and People Executive with 13+ years of experience building HR functions, elevating culture, and guiding organizations through complex people challenges. Currently, I'm the Head of HR at Utah's largest and prestigious private school (k-12), Rowland Hall-St. Mark's School, where I lead people strategy and development. I also consult with organizations on HR design and workplace culture. My expertise has been featured in SHRM, U.S. News & World Report, Indeed, HR.com, Workable, Best of HR, HR Spotlight, HR for Humans at Work, People Managing People, DiversityEmployment.com, TechnologyAdvice, Deseret News, BestLife, Dice, Utah Business, HR Vendor News, SweetProcess, and Pumble.

Jennifer Doherty, MIRHR, is CEO of ProvenHR, where she helps organizations align people strategy with business goals. With over two decades of HR leadership across legal, media, IT, and regulatory sectors, Jennifer brings a pragmatic, business-focused approach to complex workplace challenges. She developed the HR Excellence Matrix, a framework that helps founders and executives manage people-related risk and results with the same rigour as financial metrics.

Organizations in both the public and private sectors don't partner with me for easy answers. They come to me because they're ready for an honest conversation about what's holding them back—and a real plan to fix it.I've seen firsthand that most organizational problems aren't about vision; they're about friction. You can feel it in the frustrating policies, the misaligned people strategies, and the inefficient processes that keep good people from doing their best work.My role is to find those points of friction and resolve them. I’m not here to talk theory; I’m here to build practical, measurable solutions for your sharpest pains. My focus is always on delivering results, whether we're tackling high turnover or developing leaders who can truly lead.Having worked in the trenches with a diverse range of organizations—from city governments and NGOs to healthcare systems and oil & gas corporations—I know what it takes to make change stick. It starts with seeing the problem clearly, speaking with candor, and building solutions that last.