Career coaching for Director+ professionals

You’ve built the experience.
Let’s make your next move reflect it.

Get clear on your direction, communicate your leadership value, and build a focused job search and interview strategy to stand out in today’s competitive market.

Mike, career coach at Next Wave Career Consulting
Meet Mike, your career coachRecruiting experience at Microsoft, Redfin & Pacific Life
Client Success

Their next move started here.

A Senior Director promotion
“My confidence skyrocketed after our first session, and his guidance gave me the clarity and strategy I needed to successfully land my Senior Director promotion.”
Erin T. · Senior Level Promotion
From stalled interviews to an accepted offer
“Instead of hoping I would say the right thing, I had a framework for telling my story and demonstrating why I was the right fit for the role.”
Glory A. · Accelerator Client · Offer Accepted
An offer at a top pharmaceutical company
“I am happy to share that I just accepted a full-time position with a top pharmaceutical company.”
Alena N. · Interview Prep Client · Offer Accepted
Where are you right now?

You’re good at what you do.
Your next move still feels hard.

At this stage of your career, the challenge can look different. We help you focus on what’s holding you back.

01 / THE SEARCH

Applications.
Then silence.

You have years of leadership experience, but your applications aren’t creating the conversations you expected.

02 / THE INTERVIEWS

Interviews.
But no offer.

You’re getting in the room, sometimes making the final round, but struggling to turn your experience into a compelling case.

03 / THE DIRECTION

Ready for more.
Unsure what’s next.

You’re burnt out, overlooked, or ready for a change. You want a move that makes sense for your career and your life.

Mike, Next Wave career coach
Meet your coach

A recruiter’s perspective.
In your corner.

I’m Mike. I spent 12 years recruiting for teams at Microsoft, Redfin, and Pacific Life, seeing how hiring decisions are made and where experienced candidates struggle to communicate their value.

I’ve also experienced a corporate layoff and the uncertainty of figuring out what comes next. That’s why my coaching combines an understanding of hiring with practical, personal support.

We’ll work on the decisions, positioning, and conversations that matter for your next move.

12 years in recruiting · Microsoft · Redfin · Pacific Life
More about Mike’s story →
The Next Wave Pillars

A clear plan.
A strategic move.

Four connected pillars to help you stand out, create opportunities, and land a role that reflects your value.

01

Clarify Your Career Direction

Define the roles, leadership scope, and priorities that align with what you want next.

02

Build Your Personal Brand

Create a compelling leadership story across your resume, LinkedIn profile, and professional conversations.

03

Activate Your Network

Build meaningful connections and use targeted outreach to create opportunities beyond online applications.

04

Master Your Interviews

Communicate your impact, navigate challenging questions, and approach offer negotiations with confidence.

Ways to work together

Support that meets you
where you are.

Not everyone needs a full 90-day program. Whether you’re preparing for an upcoming interview, working through a specific challenge, or looking for support throughout your search, we offer coaching options to meet you where you are.

One focused priority

Single Session

Get practical guidance on a specific challenge, from an upcoming interview to an important career decision.

Strengthen your interviews

Elevate

Already getting interviews? Build stronger answers and communicate your leadership value with more confidence.

Your full search strategy

Accelerator

Find your direction, sharpen your positioning, and move forward with personalized support throughout your search.

A closer look / Client Success

From uncertain positioning
to a Senior Director promotion.

Erin wanted to take the next step in her career. Coaching focused on how she presented the leadership experience she already had.

  • The starting pointNot feeling confident in how she positioned herself for a Senior Director promotion.
  • The workRefining her story, strengthening her interview strategy, and communicating her leadership experience.
  • The outcomeSuccessfully landing her Senior Director promotion.
“Mike helped me refine my story, strengthen my interview strategy, and communicate my leadership experience in a way that resonated with hiring teams.”
Erin T.

Senior Level Promotion · Offer Accepted

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Keep exploring

Thinking through your next chapter?

Start with practical resources to help you find direction and approach your search with more confidence.

Your next move starts with a conversation

Let’s talk about
where you're search is stalled

Tell us where you are, what you want next, and where you need support. We’ll talk through whether coaching is the right next step and which option fits.

Book a Free Strategy Call

This strategy call is free. Please book only if you’re prepared to invest in coaching should we be the right fit. Services range from $350–$3,000 USD, depending on your level of support.