Palante Coaching

Founder, Coach, & Consultant

People At Work 

Website:  www.peopleatwork.com

PAST CLIENTS SAY:

"Jean is a wonderfully gifted coach. I can't say enough about how she took the time to really "see" who I am and what I am trying to do. As a Sales Coach and Leader is amazing to experience the level of care and attention to detail that I received working with Jean. If you have the opportunity to work with Jean, don't hesitate, jump in!”

"Thanks for the LinkedIn Intensive, I learned so much about myself and utilizing LinkedIn in a more focused manner. Would recommend your intensive to anyone!"

"In previous roles, I knew I undervalued myself in accepting offers and shied away from further negotiations; Jean not only helped me by coaching me through the negotiation process but also, as a consequence, gave me a new sense of confidence in the process"

"I gained so much clarity in one session working with Jean! She helped me go from a total LinkedIn novice to feeling clear and confident about how to optimize my profile, grow my audience, and increase engagement with my ideal clients. Jean gets straight to the point, is extremely knowledgeable, and easy to connect with. Even though I haven't implemented all of the strategies I learned, I already have more engagement. I feel like I am further ahead in leveraging the power of LinkedIn to grow my business."

Chief Executive Officer

I help Experts grow their Authority, Income, and Impact. 

We achieve this by:

✔ Leveraging the untapped power of LinkedIn.
✔ Clarifying your Unique Value Proposition, and getting clear on the problem you can solve better than anyone else. 
✔Effectively communicating your UVP so you can attract your ideal clients. 
✔ Clarifying your ideal client and company so you can share what’s important with them.
✔ Authentically share the work you are already doing, and leverage that strategically to grow your authority and become the go-to person.
✔Creating a simple system to show up with consistency to continue to build trust and expand relationships. 


This all sounds very simple.  But it’s not easy.  If it were easy everyone would do it.  

But almost 10/10 people I speak with lack clarity on what makes them unique, what they can do particularly well, and what their clients want to hear from them. 

So they follow 10 different people online and try 10 different ways of doing things, and soon, the business or work they started because they wanted freedom, becomes another thing locking them in.  

If you are ready to simplify and stop doing ALL the things and scale your business and career effectively by focusing on the RIGHT things, I can help.

You can schedule a free consultation using this link: https://palante.as.me/coffeechat or text me at 310-490-8280.

I work remotely with clients located all over the US and other countries, so your location is not a limiting factor.

Forbes Leadership & Business Certified Coach

A career transition can look different depending on your situation, but the most common scenarios we help clients with include:
✔	moving to a new job in a different company-  same or new industry
✔	going after a promotion within their current company and successfully transitioning into that role
✔	reentering the workforce after a leave.
 
We customize our approach to our clients’ needs by listening to your goals and leveraging our knowledge and practical experience. We have collectively worked as recruiters, hiring managers, and leaders, understand the process from the inside out and have experience working with dozens of dynamic leaders. 
 
Most clients choose to participate in our proprietary 8-step system, which allows our clients to:
✔	learn to let go of past job failures and disappointments and get connected to their purpose
✔	get clarity once and for all about what’s important to them, so they stop chasing every job or promotion they see and instead focus their energy on opportunities that excite them
✔	stand out in the competitive application process by developing their brand based on the unique value they bring to the market
✔	develop the required professional image ideal for their target job and industry, including resume, LinkedIn profile, social media, networking, etc.
✔	effectively communicating the value they bring – in a job interview, networking event, or promotion conversation- without feeling slimy about it
✔	develop the mindset, boundaries, and habits needed to continue to lead into the next levels.

On a case-by-case basis, we also work with clients on short term projects, and a month-by-month basis.

If you are interested in working together, you can schedule a free consultation using this link: https://palante.as.me/coffeechat or text me at 310-490-8280.

We work remotely with clients located all over the US and other countries, so your location is not a limiting factor.

Certified Career Coach helping Leaders & Executives Successfully Execute Career Transitions

Jean Muhlbauer

Certified coach helping Clients define and build their best lives and careers.  

Often we find ourselves chasing "happiness," but happiness, like other feelings, is fleeting.  

What most of us want is fulfillment.  We want to know that we are living in alignment with our values, that what we say matters matches what we spend our time on.  This is no easy feat. 

I help clients build intentionality into their lives- both personal and work lives. This can take many forms and its as individual as people are.  

Some clients work on relationships and others in their work. And regardless of where our work starts, all clients see their work in one area benefit every area of their lives.

At the root of this work is self-care. 

Self-care is not the definition given by the consumerism dictionary, centered around things or services we buy like massages and manicures.  

Self-care at its most basic is about getting curious about what WE want, about what would make US fulfilled (versus what we think SHOULD fulfill us because that's what we've heard or what we see online), and intentionally building a life that fuels that.  

It all sounds simple, but it isn't.  

Why? 

Because most of us have never been taught or even allowed to ask our selves what we want. And as a result, we don't have the skills to do this work on our own and to follow through without second-guessing and letting guilt and shame take over and sabotage our efforts. 

But some of us are brave and have decided that we've had enough of going in circles.  We are ready to do the work to get out of the cycle, even if we don't know where to start.  

If you are here, I can help.

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And no, self-care is not selfish.  
If you are fulfilled it is a FACT that you can be of greater service to others.  
But if you have a "voice" telling you taking care of you is selfish, we can work on that too.

Certified Professional Coach | Self-Care Evangelist

Forbes Coaches Council

Contribute writings and opinions on Forbes.com.

Official Member of Forbes Coaching Council

Confidential (Private Small Company based in Europe.)

Reported to the CEO and was responsible for leading the HR function.

Based in Houston, Texas.  Operations, offices, and staff included locations in Venezuela, Panama, Tunisia, and London while exploring expansion into growing markets.

Hired by the CEO and Board to centralize the HR function to the United States.

Priorities included:

✔ Served as a key member of the leadership team
✔ Provided coaching to the CEO and the leadership team members, both as a team and individually
✔ Hired key staff to establish our Houston office and critical operations leadership positions overseas
✔ Created policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs) 
✔Developed a culture of inclusivity and teamwork in expanding Houston headquarters and throughout our international operations
✔ Visited all operation locations to meet with staff, assed morale, increased engagement, and developed tailored solutions
✔ Revamped existing compensation and benefits and the payroll process to ensure people were paid on time and accurately
✔ Developed additional benefits and compensation structures to attract and retain top talent
✔ Established systems to ensure required safety and training took place, resulting in increased safety of our team members
✔ Revamped the HRIS system to improve reporting and safety records monitoring
✔ Performed all other executive functions as required.

HR Executive

Confidential (Public Medium-Size Company)

Reported to the Country Manager, and worked as the Country HR Manager for the operations located in Equatorial Guinea.

HR Manager

Shell

Provided end-to-end HR support in a variety of roles with increasing responsability.

HR Advisor

Michigan State University

Awarded merit-based Graduate Assistant position conducting research for the School’s Director and for two tenured Professors.

Research focused on labor law, employment law, employee compensation, productivity, organizational effectiveness, leadership, employee motivation, work-life balance, and other topics related to employment, performance, and job satisfaction.

Graduate Research Assistant

Honeywell

Summer internship during Masters program.

Awarded “first choice” position working for the Vice-President of Diversity & Inclusiveness.

HR Summer Intern

Retail, Technology and Commercial Real Estate Property Management companies

Held marketing, financial, analytical, and staff positions with increasing levels of responsibility for small to medium-sized businesses including retail, technology and  commercial real estate property management companies located in Greater Miami area from 1997 – 2002:

BASKETCASE.COM, Marketing Director	
HACKETT (ANSWERTHINK), Associate
CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD, Senior Associate
TERRANOVA, Commercial Associate

Various

Hello, High Achievers & First-Generation-To-Corporate Professionals!

Ready to find and thrive in your dream job without burnout?

As an immigrant and the first in my family to work a corporate job, I started as a receptionist and worked my way up to reporting directly to the CEO.

For the past 8 years, I've been helping people like you land and excel in their dream jobs, get paid what you're worth, and even make the leap from corporate life to successful entrepreneurship—all without sacrificing your well-being.

I help you become the CEO of your career by helping you with mindset, strategy, and implementation.

I offer support in three ways:

1️⃣ Job Search Academy™: Group coaching to help you confidently navigate the job market and land your dream job.

2️⃣ Career Growth Academy™: A supportive community focused on building a thriving career —without burnout. Coming Q1 2025.

3️⃣ Individualized Conversations and VIP Days: Personalized coaching tailored to your unique needs and goals for rapid transformation—whether advancing your career or launching a successful business.

Stop going it alone. You don't need generic advice or one-size-fits-all solutions. You need expert guidance tailored to your journey.
✔ Achieve your career goals by focusing on what truly matters.
✔ Lead yourself authentically and effectively.
✔ Balance your professional ambitions with your personal life to create a sustainable and fulfilling career or business.

We accomplish this through my three-step framework, applicable to job seekers, professionals aiming to thrive in their current roles, and aspiring entrepreneurs:

1️⃣ Gaining Clarity: Align your actions with your vision, identify your strengths, and develop a clear plan for growth or transition.

2️⃣ Crafting Your Assets: Create impactful resumes, LinkedIn profiles, and personal branding that attract opportunities and get you noticed.

3️⃣ Effective Communication and Leadership: Master interviews, salary negotiations, client pitches, handle difficult conversations, and develop leadership skills to advance your career or grow your business.

"Jean is a wonderfully gifted coach. I can't say enough about how she took the time to really 'see' who I am and what I am trying to do. As a Sales Coach and Leader, it is amazing to experience the level of care and attention to detail that I received working with Jean. If you have the opportunity to work with Jean, don't hesitate—jump in!"

➡ Let's chat: https://jeanali.co/30

JEAN  ALI MUHLBAUER,  MA,  CPCC

BlueWind Medical

BlueWind Medical, a Series B startup company, is an innovative medical device company transforming neuromodulation therapy for urge urinary incontinence with Revi, a miniature tibial neuromodulation device.

Marketing:
➨ Managed 16 tradeshows in 2024, including the largest US-based urology meeting, executing all aspects from pre-planning to post-event logistics
➨ Established and optimized processes for multisized tradeshows and informational lab sessions, creating comprehensive workflows for compliance, registration, and logistics
➨ Implemented marketing collateral review processes, digital asset management, and inventory control
➨ Implemented five physician informational lab sessions with 70 physicians attending
➨ Coordinated design and fulfillment of product displays, pop-up booths, and marketing materials for various event formats
Training Program Management:
➨ Created and executed comprehensive training lab event process for physicians, training 176 physicians across 33 training lab events in 2024 and 68 physicians across 11 events in 2023
➨ Developed and implemented new employee training process, successfully onboarding 46 employees across 2023-2024
➨ Established processes for training lab logistics including facility coordination, travel arrangements, compliance documentation, and post-event reporting
➨ Collaborated with Compliance Department to manage physician training in accordance with Sunshine Act requirements
➨ Maintained accurate Salesforce data, generating reports for leadership and board of directors
Event Management:
➨ Successfully executed "Launch Meeting" for 40 employees, coming in under budget by $10K
➨ Planned and executed National Sales Meeting for 60 employees with only 40 days prep time
➨ Managed logistics for all company events including hotel contracts, AV equipment, food & beverage, transportation, and team-building activities
➨ Created processes for pre-event planning, onsite execution, and post-event follow-up across all corporate events

Marketing Specialist & Executive Assistant to Senior Directors

The Crypto Company

A startup company, The Crypto Company was one of the first public companies in the blockchain sector and is engaged in helping build the blockchain and web3 industry. TCC is the parent company of Blockchain Training Alliance. 

➨ Responsible for Investor Relations & shareholder outreach. Worked with multiple third parties & CEO. Attends investor calls. Responsibilities include reporting for investors/funders/lenders & strategy, including creating investor slide decks. Company liquidity nearly tripled in three months. 
➨ Point person working with OTC Markets, managing annual renewal compliance. 
➨ Spearheaded communications to Board Members regarding meetings, shares, & loans.
➨ Point person working with multiple third parties on PR and marketing projects, including five press releases within the first five mos. after a four-year drought. Developed new social media channels and enhanced current channels. 
➨ Updated website & oversaw the company's 50 domains,  also, managed all TCC Trademarks.
➨ Collaborated with CEO regarding loan payment strategy.
➨ Engaged with executive advisory firm regarding company strategies in areas of executive management, funding, planning, engagement with SEC and FINRA.
➨ Managed relationships (accounting firm/third-party auditors/law firm) focusing on compliance, quarterly and annual SEC filings, to ensure all parties had necessary documentation for reporting. 
➨ Facilitated communications between stock transfer agent, CEO, legal, and Board of Directors regarding 14C filings & communications to stockholders regarding share disbursement. 
➨ Completed annual report filings for multiple states. Managed SBA & PPP loans. 
➨ Responsible for managing TCC’s NDA’s. 
➨ Filed ERTC/R&D Tax Credits/Grants – working with consulting firm.
➨ Facilitated payroll & ensured EDD compliance. 
➨ Act as Health Insurance Group Admin responsible for managing Insurance broker relationship & point person for various insurance policies for the Directors & Officers.

Director of Operations @ The Crypto Company

Blockchain Training Alliance is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Crypto Company.  Was on loan to BTA to provide leadership, operational support/direction and to develop processes for the organization.

➨ Worked with third parties and COO regarding email marketing strategy & created content enhancements to email marketing. 
➨ Spearheaded the integration of HubSpot for sales team. This includes reviewing competing platforms, selection, implementation, data entry clean-up, & reporting for investors. Reviewed multiple lead generation software platforms & implemented Lead411 & integrated processes for growing sales team.
➨ Hired 1st Outbound Sales Team of Independent Contractors (Business Development Managers). This includes both B2B & blockchain specific.  Was responsible for full life cycle recruiting for the Business Development team. Within two months, the new sales team generated an additional 50k in revenue.
➨ Collaborated with third-party web3 content writing & editing company for blog content & alumni interviews. Posted & promoted blog content on social media channels and created and implemented alumni interview process, including developing and implementing “release” to publicly use information.
➨ Managed BTA website enhancements and quiz funnel implementation designed for lead generation and sales conversions.
➨ Led weekly calls with BTA COO/TCC CEO/Consultant and the entire team to review upcoming projects, sales projections, promotions, and general operations. 
➨ Identified and hired President for BTA.
➨ Managed multiple projects with BTA Team and stepped in to help complete lingering projects and initiate others while working with COO simultaneously.
➨ Managed and restructured debt for the organization and worked on bringing BTA current with all filing requirements.
➨ Led conversations with BTA COO and TCC CEO when BTA was experiencing cash flow issues. This included payroll and debt. Was given authority by CEO to lead discussions with BTA COO and vendors.

Operations Manager @ Blockchain Training Alliance

Caldera Medical

Working as a Executive Assistant and right-hand person to the COO and CEO in a highly visible role with constant interaction with all levels of the organization, from manufacturing to executive leadership. Implemented Monday Projects™ for various departments to ensure compliance with different company and regulatory requirements. 
➨	Established various processes for HR, Compliance, Finance, Sales, and Client Engagement that increased productivity and improved customer experience by 5%. 
➨	Facilitate conflict resolution meetings between managers, employees, and 3rd party contractors. Conduct HR investigations and deliver findings to upper management (COO/CEO), providing corrective action recommendations and plans given the scope and severity of the issue.
➨	Develop job requirements of all open positions and conduct first-round candidate screening interviews providing qualified candidates to hiring managers; duties include making interview arrangements for shortlisted candidates and facilitating post-interview manager meetings regarding next steps.
➨	Point person working with outside vendors (Patent applications, Non-Competes, Insurance & Staffing) to ensure compliance and drive growth within the business; this includes hiring 18 FTE’S/Consultants in 12 Months. 
➨	Manage monthly customer visits, both virtual and in person, managing end to end details of the visits adhering to all CDC COVID19 protocols in the process.

Executive Assistant

Paid Technologies, Inc.

Seed-stage startup company at the intersection of the music and transportation industries. 
➨	Led the design and implementation of business processes in support of the overarching company goals. 
➨	Provided direction to the App Development Team, delivering user feedback to support the ongoing development of the PAID Music app's current and next-generation development. 
➨	As part of the leadership team, worked closely with both the CEO and Director of Driver Relations to ensure the company's continuous success and growth.

Interim Operations Manager

Experient - a Maritz Global Events Company

Promoted to manage the overall systems and processes for the department responsible for producing 62% of EBITDA for Experient. Served as Operations Manager for 120 independent sales representatives (Account Managers) in the areas of technical operations, financial systems, and people management. Partnered with Executives and Directors to create solutions to drive business while leading a team of two.
➨ Established department that supported 5 Executives, 1 Director, and 120 Account Managers by hiring, training, and creating SMEs to help operations with Technical, Accounting, and Logistical needs.  
➨ Assisted 120 Account Managers (throughout the US) with technical requests resulting in decreased response time to less than one day, allowing them to focus on driving the business.   
➨ Built ~12 client websites per year, from needs-assessment to go-live, streamlining the process by 75%. 
o	Sites included event registration, reporting, and various e-commerce integrations. Served as the client’s single point of contact until the end of the event, generating ~500K in profit and ~4,350 attendees. 
o	Created a process to establish relationships with clients, land a system to clarify goals, needs, messaging, and branding. Collaborated with client’s staff globally. 
➨ Advised clients throughout the event lifecycle by using Bluetooth Technology insights to help them increase events’ success. 
➨ Guided customers and stakeholders in the Engage® mobile event platform usability to maximize attendee interaction and follow up.  
➨ Collaborated with HR and Sales to design and refine department guidelines, handbooks, and Sales Playbook. 
➨ Designed and executed a technology onboarding process that decreased Account Managers’ turnover and slashed the onboarding time from ~4 days to ~2 hours per new client.
➨ Provided one-on-one CRM training for all Account Managers, which improvement resulted in a reduction in errors and increased data compliance from 40% to 80%.

Manager, System Resources

Charged with the success of the sales team, helping grow the business from 30 Account Managers to over 90. In 2012 Maritz acquired Experient, the transition required a significant system and process refinement in the Financial Reporting, Events Management, and Technical resources. 
➨Managed expense/invoice reports, collections, commissions, tax reports, and other financial data, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
➨Created Finance and Account reporting for CFO and Executive Team.
o Conducted data analysis of various metrics, including revenue v. target, market share revenue, and ROI reports for key accounts.  
o Translated data to easy-to-understand information, highlighting trends in the market, ROI, and growth areas.    
➨Single-handedly coordinated operations and sales processes from beginning to end for department consisting of Executives, Directors, and Account Managers. 
o Supported new Account Managers with operational procedures and people management. 
o Managed CRM, while reducing post-merger intracompany response time by 30%.    
➨Implemented processes improving efficiency of staffing, financial and technical operations with the tripling of Account Manager headcount while reducing overhead by 30%.
o Led the development of the onboarding/offboarding processes.
o Set up a system to manage contracts and addendums to ensure corporate compliance.  
➨Served as Contract Staff Manager for all Account Managers (AM).
o Oversaw the onboarding/offboarding process for all AMs and their support staff, including pre-employment and contracts. 
o Managed all company and personal records relating to AMs and their business. 
➨Transitioned payroll from a manual process to a self-service system that improved accuracy, speed, and user experience. Reduced process time from 30 hours to 1 hour per payroll cycle.  
➨Tracked and processed payroll payments for all Account Managers, liaising with other departments as needed, including expenses, advances, referral fees, and commissions.

Executive Assistant to CFO, Senior VP of Sales, Vice Presidents of Sales & Talent Acquisition

Boyd Property Management

➨ Sold and explained apartment and property community features for a building consisting of 160 units. 
➨ Led apartment and property community tours and managed prospect follow up. 
➨ Worked with residents of the building, answering questions and responding to concerns promptly.  
➨ Managed the lease renewal process. 
➨Inspected apartments before residents moved in to ensure quality standards were met.

Sales And Leasing Consultant at Village Station Apartments

ATX Communications

➨ Coordinated recruiting efforts for sales management positions.
➨ Organized Blitz Day and Telemarketing Day programs.
➨ Communicated with sales management staff, giving direction based on the goals set by the Director of the department. 
➨ Assisted with the Director’s calendar, phone, reports, and client account inquiries. 
➨ Conducted special projects assigned by the Director and VP of Sales, Midwestern Region. 
➨ Maintained daily, weekly, and monthly management of account goals and quotas through the tracking of multiple KPIs.

Sales Administrator

Choice One Communications

➨ Hired as the fourth person in the Akron branch office, and served as the primary contact for clients in Akron. 
➨ Provided Sales and Administrative support for the Akron and Columbus branch offices, including 20 sales representatives.  In addition, served as auxiliary support for Dayton and Pittsburgh branch offices. 
➨ Assisted clients with inquiries, troubleshooting problems as needed.  
➨ Implemented documents and programs for sales training. 
➨ Developed plan of action for troubled clients, working closely with Client Development Representatives, Order Coordinators, and Client Services to escalate issues when appropriate. 
➨ Conducted sales and informed clients and prospective clients of new promotions, new pricing, and line add quotes. 
➨ Worked closely with Client Development Representatives in Akron and Green Bay regarding key accounts. 
➨ Compiled daily and weekly reports for General Manager and VP of Sales.
➨ Acted as liaison between corporate headquarters and branch office for questions relating to employee benefits and computer issues.
➨ Documented and managed all service agreements for phone and internet services. 
➨ Displayed excellent skills in organization, problem-solving, multi-tasking, and the ability to maintain composure in all situations.

Sales Branch Manager

Gem Gravure Co., Inc.

➨ Managed switchboard, paging, and voicemail system. 
➨ Coordinated employee travel arrangements alongside travel agency. 
➨ Updated customer mailing lists and databases. 
➨ Prepared quality survey forms, thank you letters, and return authorizations. 
➨ Processed sales representative and technician travel reports. 
➨ Prepared sales representative daily and weekly order reports
➨ Prepared client quotations. 
➨ Documented purchased machinery. 
➨ Delegated mail to appropriate department. 
➨ Prepared customer service and technical department daily and weekly call log.

Receptionist/Secretary

Tackett's Tack & Feed

Family owned and operated equine retail store.

Equine Retail Specialist

My three decades living on a horse farm shaped more than my relationship with horses – they built my professional DNA. 

Growing up on a business-operated horse farm in the Midwest with a herd of 25, I learned early what life with horses truly demands:  consistency, patience, strategic thinking, and physical stamina. Long before college or a professional career ever crossed my mind, my days began early in the morning – filling water buckets, baling hay, cleaning stalls, and working in my family’s equine retail store. These dynamic days taught me project management, budget oversight, and the art of juggling operational tasks – while also nurturing a deep respect for animals, nature, and hard work. 

Through those years, I built upon that foundation with competitive riding, horse training, and teaching horseback riding to children and adults. I learned how to assess a green horse’s personality, sequence training plans methodically, and pivot quickly when a horse spooked or stalled – all while communicating clearly with veterinarians, vendors, horse owners, equestrian students, and horse show judges. These experiences sharpened my communication skills, strategic problem resolution, and relationship building, because working with horses and the people who are passionate about them demands clarity, calm under pressure, emotional intelligence, situational awareness, and the ability to read a room. 

My competitive riding career further refined those abilities. Preparing for shows meant coordinating travel logistics, managing multiple schedules for tack, feed, farrier, and transport, and adapting rapidly when weather or equipment issues threatened the plan. This athletic discipline carried directly into my professional life. I became travel-savvy, adept at event and meeting coordination, and a master of calendar and workflow management – because I knew that every minute matters. 

When I shifted gears – literally – and began riding a motorcycle, new dimensions were heightened over those ten years:  independent thinking, focus, road-awareness, and risk assessment. Riding solo across highways and backroads honed my ability to evaluate conditions in real time and make strategic choices fast – skills that I bring to unexpected project pivots, conflict resolution meetings, and budget optimization discussions. 

Living well is both a discipline & an art & I can help you drive results AND live a fulfilling & grounded life as your Executive Assistant, let’s connect - amy@amyalonso.net

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