Derek.Coach

Career Transition

• Do you feel like your career isn’t going where you want it to go?
• Are you considering a new direction in your career, but not sure where to start?
• Are you worried that a career change could mean giving up the success you’ve worked so hard for?

I will help you transition into a fulfilling new career without sacrificing income, seniority, or identity.

Career Advancement

• Do you feel like your career isn’t advancing as quickly as it should?
• Are you feeling stuck while seeing others around you move ahead?
• Are you eager to be recognized for your true potential and fully utilize your skills and experience in your career?

I will help you break through “career ceilings”, get the promotions you deserve, and advance your career.

Career Fulfillment

• Do you wonder if there’s more to work that what you’re currently doing?
• Are you feeling a disconnect between what you do and what truly matters to you?
• Are you searching for a deeper sense of purpose and fulfillment in both work and life?

I will help you discover your sense of purpose, and find joy and meaning in your work and career.

What You Get

After working with Derek as your career coach, you will have everything you need to:

• Get the jobs you want, and live a more fulfilling life
• Secure better job offers, better roles, and better pay
• Experience more job and career satisfaction than you thought possible

With my expert guidance, personalized strategies, and ongoing support, we will transform your career from “What Am I Doing Here?” to “I am Excited for Work and Life like Never Before!“

Our Process

In your free Consultation Session and Strategy Workshop, we will:

• Discuss your career goals and challenges
• Craft a tailored work and career strategy in line with your aspirations
• Determine if we are a good fit for working together

Afterwards, in your first Career Coaching Session, we will:

• Refine your strategy and plan based on current needs and milestones
• Develop and practice new skills as required for your career advancement
• Review next steps and action items to keep you on track towards your goals

Luciana D.

Job Search

After 6 months of unsuccessful job searching, I reached out to Derek in the hope that he can help. He saw that I was already good at connecting with the right people, so he taught me how to transform those networking meetings into job opportunities. In time, I received multiple offers, including one from an established think tank and another for a senior executive role at a major Canadian bank, which I accepted!

David A.

Contract Negotiation

When I wanted more from a job offer, Derek guided me through the negotiation process. Until I spoke with him, I had no idea how much leverage I had and how much more I could ask for. As a result of following the step by step plan Derek put together, I ended up with a significantly higher salary and a better contract than anyone else in the same role.

Ellis W.

Career Advancement

It usually takes 3-5 years for a promotion in my role, but Derek showed me a strategy where I can get there more quickly. Even though it was just 11 months in, I applied, made it to the final two, and I am now the leading contender for the next promotion opportunity, ahead of other candidates with more years of experience. Derek boosted my confidence and gave me the tools to pursue the promotions that I deserve.

When I was a kid, I wanted to be an astronaut. So I studied math and science and got into one of the most competitive engineering programs in the world.

Everything was awesome! Until it wasn’t. In truth, I wasn’t having any fun studying rocket science and doing experiments in a lab.

It took a while to figure out what to do instead. Eventually, I realized I was really good at helping people identify their strengths, build on what they’re good at, and ultimately, reach their full potential.

In addition to my experience in recruitment and hiring, I also have industry experience in science and technology as well as business and finance.

Altogether, I have reviewed thousands of job applications and conducted hundreds of interviews.

What’s more, I know how the business world works, how HR thinks, and most importantly, I know how you can win.

My specialty is helping professionals like you find work, get the roles you want, and get the promotions you deserve.

I also coach:

• Students seeking part-time work, co-ops, and internships
• Recent grads navigating their first “real job” and starting their career
• Career changers generating new ideas and exploring their options

I am the right coach for you if:

• You are ambitious
• You have big goals and big dreams
• You are willing to do the hard work to get what you want!