Jennifer Fink

Let's ☕️ chat! | Helping Mid-Career Business Professionals and Leaders clarify and land their ideal career move 👩‍💻 | Career Coaching + Resume Writing + Personal Branding + Job Search Strategy

I help ambitious Mid-career Business Leaders and Owners accelerate their path to a life and career they love. 

In 2011, I was struggling with my own clarity crisis. I knew I wanted more impact and growth in my career, but I was stalled out in indecision.

Two years later, I had identified my ideal career path, landed my dream job, and simultaneously launched my own company to help others navigate their career journey.

Today, I teach people (just like you!) how to use the same step-by-step process to clarify, attract, and land (or create) their ideal career opportunities.

Over the past 12+ years, I've taught 1000s of top MBAs and worked with 450+ individuals on navigating their career journey to:

✔️ Improve their habits and mindset,
✔️ Clarify what they truly want,
✔️ Articulate an alluring personal brand, 
✔️ Land or create their ideal career opportunities,
✔️ Operate more efficiently,
✔️ Communicate more effectively,
✔️ Make a greater impact, 
✔️ And get the most out of their lives and careers.

You can hear from some of my clients:

🤩 Brian H., "With her help, I've landed in what I consider to be the perfect job for me (for the first time in my life)."
🤩 Spencer H., "I am proud to share that I have gained professional clarity and was able to adjust my search to a more effective method that helped me land my dream job at my dream company."
🤩 Jennifer C., "Working with Jenni has been one of the best decisions of my life."
🤩 Doug S., "She kept me focused and accountable, and encouraged me to be curious and push myself beyond my inherently limited comfort zone."
🤩 Nghiem B., "Jenni has a natural gift to actively listen and ask questions that helped me see my innate abilities and unique power."
🤩 Nick B., "Working with Jenni changed the way I see myself, my career, and the entire social and financial economy of my household."
🤩 Emily ID, "Jenni did more for me in one hour than 10 years of therapy."

My guess is that if you knew how to achieve your biggest goals, you would have done it already. 

But figuring out what you want and turning that into a viable next career move is hard. Especially at mid-career, when it feels like a lot is riding on making the "right" choice and your time is running out.

Luckily, there is a better way. I work with my clients to:

1) Get rid of the mind trash that holds them back
2) Clarify what they want and where they are headed
3) Develop a strategic roadmap
4) Take focused actions that move them forward

Want a realistic picture of how to get where you want to go? Shoot me a DM to get started👩‍💻☕️

Founder and Director | Career and Executive Coaching for Mid-career Senior Professionals and Leaders

At Fink Development, we help successful mid-career business professionals, leaders, and executives clarify what they truly want out of their lives and careers, then create the behavior change and roadmap to get there.

We have a collective of power-house career and executive coaches specialized in the following areas of helping clients achieve their career aspirations.

* Clarifying their next ideal career move
* Launching a career transition
* Navigating a complex job search
* Landing remote and flexible work
* Landing a promotion to the next level of leadership 
* Thriving as a manager or leader
* Navigating a moment of complexity or uncertainty
* Stepping into senior leadership of C-suite for the first time
* Amplifying their brand to attract the opportunities they desire
* Building clarity around a new business or side-hustle
* Strategizing positioning, messaging, product/market fit, viable business models, marketing, and roadmaps to launch or scale a business 

We aim to help amplify each client's clarity around what they are trying to achieve, what they are struggling with, and recommend the best resource or coach we know to support them in making intentional moves in their lives and careers. 

Learn more at www.finkdevelopment.com and book a complimentary call.

Want to know how long your job search will actually take? Here are the benchmarks I see with senior-level searches:

2 months: You're targeting exactly what you've done before. You have a strong network, proven results in a high-demand role, and your interview skills are sharp. You have connections that are ready and willing to open doors for you.

4 months: You're targeting the same role or something close to it. You have strong networking skills and your personal brand is dialed in. You're working aggressively to get in front of the right opportunities.

6 months: You're making a moderate career shift. Or you're moving more slowly or deliberately. Or you're targeting highly competitive roles in fields that are contracting. Or you have gaps in your approach that are creating friction.

12+ months: You're making a significant career pivot—changing industry, function, and level simultaneously. Or you have major gaps in your strategy that aren't being addressed.

These are benchmarks based on what I see working with senior professionals, not guarantees. Your timeline depends on dozens of variables specific to your situation.

What matters most? Having realistic expectations so you can build the right action plan.

Most people either overestimate their efforts or underestimate their gaps. Both cost you time and momentum.

If you want to stop guessing and get a clear roadmap for your specific search, let's talk. Happy to help you map out what’s realistic and what actions you need to take.

#Careers #Jobsearch #CareerTransition

Career Coach l Helping Mid-Career Business Leaders and Owners get clear on what’s next and build their roadmap to get there | Ready? Shoot me a DM 👩‍💻☕️

Geoffrey M. Roche

Son Of A Nurse || Future Of Work & Education || Top Leadership Voice || DEIB Advocate || Transforming Health Equity || Podcast Host || Heart Leader || Connection is my Super Power

Interested in learning a bit about me and how I became the “Heart Leader.” Pull up a seat…

I inspire and equip leaders in the Eds and Meds to come together to solve the most pressing issues such as leadership, education, culture, and workforce transformation.

My recipe? As a heart leader, I champion transformative leadership through empathy and
strategic innovation. 'Empowering Collaboration Through Empathy' embodies my mission to unite diverse perspectives for ground-breaking solutions. Join me in leading with purpose and heart.

In a world craving genuine connection and purposeful change, I stand as a beacon of transformation. My mission is to lead with heart, blending empathy with innovation to navigate the challenges of tomorrow. Join me in crafting solutions that not only innovate but resonate deeply within our communities.

I lead organizations towards unprecedented growth by embedding a culture of empathy, resilience, and purpose-driven transformation that transcends traditional boundaries. Together, let’s achieve milestones with a visionary approach and pave the way for sustainable success.

I am always seeking conversation and professional collaboration with trend-setters, disrupters, and executives open to embracing change and systemic solutions in healthcare. Check out my thought leadership and my daily content on LinkedIn.

Above all else in my life, I am a dedicated father to my three amazing sons. Thanks for checking out my profile and I look forward to connecting.

Contact Me:
610-442-7889 | groche@core.edu |

Podcast Host - Holistic Leadership: The Future of Work & Education in Healthcare

https://marketscale.com/shows/holistic-leadership-the-future-of-work-education-in-healthcare/

Today I’m grieving as both a son of an immigrant and a nurse. The American Nurses Association shared sorrow over the death of registered nurse Alex Pretti, a caregiver, a healer, someone who chose nursing as his path of service and who was taken far too soon.

My own story began with a mother whose family left their home country of Germany to experience the then American dream. She graduated nursing school and passed the NCLEX when I was 5. As a nurse, she taught me that nursing is more than a profession. It is a commitment to life, human dignity, and the sacred work of being present with people in their most vulnerable moments. So today, I feel this loss deeply.

Alex’s life reminds us of the risks nurses face every day, not just in hospitals and clinics, but in the world around us. Nurses show up to heal, to protect, and to comfort. They carry compassion into every room they enter. When a life like Alex’s is cut short, we are reminded that healing must also include safety, justice, and accountability.

I’m thinking about what it means to build systems and communities where caregivers can thrive without fear, where our humanity is protected as fiercely as our patients’ well-being. How do we, as a society, hold space for the safety and dignity of those who spend their lives caring for others?

#Heartleader #Nurses #Nursing #Linkedin #NursesonLinkedin #HealthcareonLinkedin

Son Of A Nurse Leading With Heart and Purpose || Inspiring and Equipping Leaders in the Eds and Meds || Workforce Transformation and Thought Leadership || Executive || Connector and Collaborator

Open article: Statement from the American Nurses Association regarding the death of registered nurse Alex Pretti by nursingworld.org

Statement from the American Nurses Association regarding the death of registered nurse Alex Pretti

I’m looking to grow our leadership team with an exceptional nurse leader. Someone who brings both deep academic experience and real industry insight. Someone innovative, strategic, and deeply committed to solving meaningful healthcare workforce challenges. And someone with the executive presence to inspire trust, confidence, and collaboration.

We are hiring a Senior Director of Nursing at Risepoint. This role sits at the intersection of nursing education, academic partnership, and employer-driven workforce solutions. It is a unique opportunity to shape the future of nursing by helping design, lead, and scale programs that truly meet the needs of learners, institutions, and healthcare systems.

This leader will provide vision and subject matter expertise across nursing programs, build trusted relationships with universities and healthcare partners, and lead a high-performing team focused on impact, quality, and innovation.

What excites me most is finding someone who brings not only strong credentials, but heart. A leader who leads with purpose, shows up with authenticity, and believes in creating pathways that help nurses, students, and communities thrive.

If someone comes to mind who embodies this kind of leadership, I would love to connect. And if this speaks to you personally, I encourage you to explore the role and reach out.

#Heartleader #Nurses #Nursing #NursesonLinkedin

As a father and as a leader, this image spoke to me.

“It’s not supposed to be like this.”

Our children are watching us. They are learning from how we speak, how we lead, how we treat people who are different from us, and how we show up when the world feels heavy. Right now, there is too much noise fueled by fear, hate, violence towards others, and division. And not enough love, peace, and courage.

I believe deeply that leadership starts at home and extends into every space we influence. Our kids do not need perfect parents or perfect leaders. They need adults and leaders who choose empathy over ego, unity over outrage, and love over fear. They need us to model what it means to protect humanity, dignity, and hope.

This world can be better. But only if we decide to be better. For them.

#Heartleader #Leadership #Bestadvice #Whatinspiresme #Community #America #World #Linkedin

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“Be grateful. Your normal day is someone else’s dream life.”

Gratitude has a way of grounding us when the world feels loud, heavy, or rushed. It reminds us that what feels routine to us, a quiet morning, a steady job, time with our kids, a healthy body, or simply another day to try again, is something many people are still hoping and praying for.

Gratitude does not ignore hardship. It does not deny struggle. It simply shifts our posture from scarcity to awareness. From rushing through life to actually being present in it.

When we slow down enough to notice what is already good, we lead differently. We love more deeply. We show up with greater patience, empathy, and grace for others and ourselves.

Today is an invitation.

Pause. Breathe. Name one thing you are grateful for right now.

#Heartleader #Motivation #Linkedin #Inspiration #Wellness #Mentalhealth #Health

I feel incredibly energized by the work we’re doing at Risepoint and even more grateful for the people I get to do it with.

I have the privilege of working alongside an extraordinary team of experts and human-centered leaders including Mike Rickart, Dr. Kimberly Delbo, Dr. Nancy Mimm, Andrew Flinchbaugh, Tina Matz, Alayne Barrett, Erica Butler, and Elisabeth Brimer. This group brings deep expertise, lived experience, and a shared commitment to building a stronger, more sustainable healthcare workforce.

As a trusted strategic learning solutions partner, Risepoint works shoulder to shoulder with employers, educators, and industry leaders to meet real workforce needs. Supporting more than 90 colleges and universities across nursing, social work, business administration, and beyond, our focus is always on meaningful learner outcomes and long-term impact.

At the heart of this work is our Healthcare Solutions team. We don’t just design programs. We listen. We co-create. We build pathways that expand access, strengthen career mobility, and help people and organizations truly thrive.

Most importantly, we always invite healthcare and workforce leaders into the conversation with us. The best solutions are built together.

#Heartleader #Healthcare #Education #Workforce #Humanresources #Medicine #Nursing

Snow in North Carolina.

Because apparently the weather woke up overnight and chose chaos.

One minute you’re thinking about meetings and coffee.

Next minute you’re outside like a kid again arms wide open saying “well this is happening”

Moments like this are a reminder to pause.
Step outside.
Laugh a little.
And let wonder interrupt the routine.

Leadership isn’t always about pushing forward.

Sometimes it’s about stepping out into the snow and remembering joy.

#Heartleader #Motivation #Linkedin #Socialmedia #Socialnetworking

Culture is not built by mission statements or strategy decks. It is built in everyday moments. How we speak to one another under pressure. How we show honesty when it is uncomfortable. How we choose kindness when it would be easier to look the other way. How we demonstrate moral courage when something does not feel right.

In the end, character shows up in behavior. Behavior shapes trust and trust shapes teams. Teams shape outcomes.

If we want healthier workplaces, stronger cultures, and more sustainable results, it starts with how we treat people when no one is watching.

#Heartleader #Motivation #Humanresources #Careers #Management

What helped you keep going when the world tried to dim your light?

Pride is not about being loud or asking for attention. For me, it is about survival. It is about standing here today despite moments when family and others tried to erase who I am, to tell me I should be smaller, quieter, different, or invisible.

There were seasons when being my authentic self felt risky. When love felt conditional. When silence seemed safer than truth. And yet, here I am. Still standing and still loving. Still choosing to live honestly and with heart.

Pride reminds me that resilience is real. That my story matters. That no one gets to decide my worth or rewrite my existence.

If you have ever felt erased, I see you. You belong. Your life has meaning exactly as you are!

#HeartLeader #PersonalDevelopment #PersonalBranding #WhatInspiresMe #BestAdvice #Motivation

Have you ever watched a TV show and thought, this feels like it was filmed about my life?

That’s exactly how I felt watching Heated Rivalry and seeing Scott Hunter’s journey unfold. His story mirrors mine in ways I never fully admitted out loud.

For a long time, I lived with a fear I didn’t know how to name publicly. I was afraid to fully accept and share who I truly was as a gay man. I worried about how my family would react. I feared I might fail my children. I wondered if being open about who I am could somehow jeopardize my work, my reputation, my purpose.

Those fears kept me boxed in, performing courage I didn’t feel and holding back pieces of myself I longed to share. It wasn’t bravery. It was fear disguised as strength.

What I’ve learned on the other side of that fear is this: vulnerability is not weakness. It is connection. It is what allows us to show up fully for the people we love and the work we care about. Real courage is saying, “Here I am,” even when your heart is shaking.

If this resonates with you, I want to invite you in. Have you ever seen your own life reflected in a story on screen? 

What truth are you still holding quietly, and what might be possible if you shared it?

#Heartleader #Linkedin #Mentalhealth #Health #Whatinspiresme #Socialmedia #Socialnetworking

“Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.”
— Viktor E. Frankl

#HeartLeader #Motivation #Linkedin #SocialMedia #SocialMarketing #PersonalDevelopment #PersonalBranding #Leadership #WhatInspiresMe #BestAdvice

Workforce development without equity isn’t a strategy. It’s a blind spot.

If people don’t see themselves in the future of work, if they don’t have early exposure, clear information, or real pathways forward, we shouldn’t be surprised when talent shortages persist and trust erodes. Equity is how we move from opportunity being accidental to opportunity being intentional.

Career awareness has to start early, be honest, and be accessible. Pathways must be visible, supported, and designed for real lives, working adults, caregivers, first-generation learners, and those who have been historically overlooked. When we do this well, we don’t just fill jobs. We unlock purpose, dignity, and mobility.

Where do you see equity showing up well in career pathways today, and where do we still need to do better?

#Heartleader #Economy #Careers #Workforce #Equity #Management #Jobs #Bestadvice #Healthcare

Last night’s sky felt like a quiet pause between what has been and what’s coming next.

There’s a softness in the fading light, a reminder that even as the day winds down, there’s still warmth at the horizon. The bare trees feel honest, no pretending, no hiding just standing as they are. And the streetlight coming on gently says, you’re not alone as the dark settles in.

To me, it speaks of transition. Of holding both gratitude and uncertainty at the same time. Of trusting that rest is not an ending, but a necessary part of becoming.

What does this moment invite you to release tonight and what is it gently asking you to carry forward?

#HeartLeader #Creativity #Perspective #Reflection #PersonalDevelopment #PersonalBranding #WhatInspiresMe #BestAdvice #Motivation

Let me ask you something real.

How often do we let someone else’s inability to see our worth shape how we see ourselves?

Your value doesn’t decrease because someone else can’t recognize it.

As leaders and as humans, we sometimes internalize silence, dismissal, or lack of recognition as a reflection of our worth. It isn’t. It never was.

Your value is rooted in who you are.
In how you show up for others.

In the care you give, the love you extend, and the impact you make even when no one is watching.

Not everyone will have the capacity, awareness, or courage to see you fully. That does not make you smaller. It simply reveals their limits.

I’ve learned this the hard way. And I’ve learned that honoring your own worth is an act of leadership. It is how we protect our energy, our purpose, and our humanity.

#HeartLeader #HumanResources #Management #Careers #PersonalDevelopment #PersonalBranding #Leadership #WhatInspiresMe #BestAdvice #Motivation

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