Jessica Sweet, CPCC, CEIP, LICSW

Executive Career Coach

Wishingwell Coaching

I am The Career Therapist. What does that mean? I help with all those sticky places where your mindset and emotions overlap with work. 

Getting clear on what you really want. 
Achieving that next level. 
Managing your anxiety. 
Stopping limiting beliefs or patterns that hold you back. 
Creating work life balance. 
(Re) Building confidence. 
Being the leader you really want to be. 
Putting all of your ADHD magic to work for you. 
Setting boundaries
Dealing with burnout. 
Recovering from toxicity
And more. . . 

WHAT YOU WANT:

You want make an impact, make money, find a great corporate culture, grow, learn and feel like you’re contributing. 

Is that really so much to ask? 

Nope.

But you know that you’re holding yourself back, and sometimes you wonder: do you need a therapist, or a coach?

How about both?

As a trained therapist (Harvard Teaching Hospital Psychiatry Training Program) and a certified coach x 14 years, I can help you feel empowered. 

WE COULD:

✔Gain the confidence to get a new job or advance even if you have battle scars from previous roles, haven't job searched in years, or feel stuck and confused.
✔Get past mindset blocks holding you back from having the career you want
✔Reset your boundaries
✔Make a career transition and find a job and company that's exciting, a match for your skills and experience, and pays!

SOME OF MY WINS INCLUDE:

✔Coached 100s of clients over 14 years to 6/multiple 6 figure jobs doing work in alignment with their values, skills and experience
✔Helped several clients start their own business
✔ Invited to write articles for/quoted in several leading business + career publications, including Forbes, U.S. News and World Report, The Huff Post, CNBC, Business Insider, Monster.com, and more
✔Helped clients increase salaries by as much at 100%
✔ Top 25 Career Coach + Forbes Coaches Council

If you're stuck, feel you're wasting your potential, or feel like we should talk, message me on LinkedIn or: jessica@wishingwellcoach.com

Executive Career Coach for Midlife Leaders

Forbes Coaches Council

I'm a member of this invitation only organization for leading career and business coaches.  My articles on career coaching, job search and strategy have been accepted and published on Forbes.com. Read them in my publications section. Collaborated with some of the top minds in the coaching industry.

Official Member

Executive Connexions Ltd.

Cambridge Health Alliance

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Trained under top trauma specialists to learn about and practice cutting edge trauma treatment, and treat patients in 1-to-1 and group therapy settings.

Victims of Violence Fellow

Montgomery County Methadone Center

Counselor

My father hated his job but stayed for 30 years to support our family, even though it made him sick and angry. He could have done a million other things, but he couldn’t see the options. Instead, he was miserable until the day he up and quit. 

The rest of the family suffered, too. 

My first job was toxic and “not me." I quit without notice. 

𝗜 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱: 𝗮 𝗷𝗼𝗯 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼 𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲. 

You’re not the kind of person who can feel one thing and do another.

💔 Your career isn’t working, and you're feeling: 
	
➔ Stress, 
➔ Burn out,
➔ Undervalued, 
➔ Mis-matched/Confused/Unfocused
➔ You need a job that's more than a paycheck

➡ You’ve wished for a career coach who can help with difficult emotions, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 has a solid, proven system. 

𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝗺𝗲.  

⭐ 𝗠𝘆 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗶𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲, 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲-𝗼𝗯𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗱, 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗘𝗤, 𝗝𝗮𝗰𝗸/𝗝𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗲𝗱, 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗳𝘂𝗹, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀. 

I use effective and proven career tools + systems I’ve created + refined over 15 years, + my therapy background.

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗜 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽: 

⭐ 𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗜𝗕𝗟𝗘, job search system + weekly group coaching + mental wellness/support. https://www.linkedin.com/redir/invalid-link-page?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwishingwellcoach%2ecom%2Fjob-search-coaching%2F

⭐𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲, 6-month group +1:1 coaching program: https://www.linkedin.com/redir/invalid-link-page?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwishingwellcoach%2ecom%2Fjob-targeting-group%2F

⭐𝟭:𝟭 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴, Get clear, make decisions + resolve emotional career conflicts.
https://tinyurl.com/coaching-chat

𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘀𝗮𝘆:
“I cannot emphasize enough - if you are considering any of the topics on her page or listed above . . . - work with Jess.” Jeffrey Rapp, MBA, PHP

“I would recommend Jessica to anyone looking to resolve a career dilemma!!” Julia Wooding, MBA

“Her personalized approach, combined with her expertise and encouragement allowed me to make significant progress and achieve remarkable results in a short period of time.” Tim Freeze, Sales Leader

𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲 𝗺𝘆 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆.
	⇨ Send me a DM and let’s chat.

𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀: 
https://wishingwellcoach.com/career-resources/

Jessica Sweet, CPCC, CEIP, LICSW 🇺🇦

Monica Marcelis Fochtman, PhD, CPRW

Sheldrake Consulting, LLC

𝘼𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 ➡️ 𝙈𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙪𝙢 ➡️ 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙛𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚

𝙎𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙜𝙮 ➡️ 𝙄𝙢𝙥𝙡𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 ➡️ 𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙨

It's normal to feel confused or overwhelmed, especially at mid-career, when our identities can feel tied to "what we do." I’ve helped 100s of clients from across industries discover their Career Brand, how to talk about it in powerful ways, and explore new opportunities with confidence.

I offer a full suite of coaching and writing services including:
✔️ 1:1 Coaching for Career Exploration or Job Search Mechanics
✔️ Group Coaching Program (Crossroads) for mid-career women
✔️ Résumé and Cover Letter writing and editing
✔️ LinkedIn Profile creation and editing
✔️ Interview and Salary Negotiation coaching

"Monica helped me figure out what was next and made me feel more in control of my mid-career slump. We strategized together and I went from shrugging my shoulders about the future to being able to articulate what I wanted the next stage of my career to look like. When I figured out what I wanted she made very concrete recommendations to revitalize my old and tired résumé. I had assumed it would take me a year to find a new job - it took a couple of months." -JK, In-House Counsel

Career Consultant, Job Search Coach, Resume Storyteller

Women In Bio - Engage. Educate. Empower.

"I count myself fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with Monica Marcelis Fochtman through Women In Bio's Boardroom Ready Program. Monica's insights and guidance were fantastic - she has the uncanny ability to zero in on exactly what you want to say and to help you say it in a meaningful and targeted way. I highly recommend Monica for anyone who wants to create or refresh written career-focused materials, from resume to bio to LinkedIn profile." - JH

"You shared great information that emboldened our participants to own their accomplishments. Thank you!"

Resume | LinkedIn Consultant 

The Myers-Briggs Company

The MBTI is a powerful tool to help people understand themselves better and become stronger leaders, better communicators, and more effective team members. Since 2004, I have administered the instrument to both large (60+) and small groups (5-10) and can tailor these development opportunities to meet any group's training needs. 

Training Completed:
Using MBTI Type for Student & Employee Success
Coaching Millennials 
Students, Stress & MBTI Type
MBTI Type Dynamics & Relationships
MBTI & Strong Tools in Career Counseling & Academic Advising 
Step II Career Development Applications

Clients:
AMERICAN SOCIETY for PHARMACOLOGY and EXPERIMENTAL THERAPEUTICS (ASPET), MENTORING and CAREER DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
-College of Veterinary Medicine
-Broadening Experiences in Scientific Training (BEST)
-Women's Networking Association
-College of Nursing 
-EAD 801 Leadership & Organizational Development Class
-AEE 412 Agriculture & Natural Resources Leadership & Education Class
-University Activities Board General Membership
-Women's Leadership Conference
-Chapter of Delta Epsilon Chi (DECA) General Membership
-Department of Student Life 
-Lear Corporation Career Service Center Student Leader Training
-Inter-fraternity & Panhellenic Council Executive Board Training

BRIGHT HORIZONS FAMILY SOLUTIONS, INC.
MADONNA UNIVERSITY 
JOHN CARROLL UNIVERSITY

MBTI Certified Practitioner

Bossed Up

Invited trainer/speaker on:
"How to be a Better Boss" by using Emotional Intelligence (EI) and Radical Candor (RC) at work
"How to Work from Home without Losing Work-Life Balance"
"How to Set Boundaries at Work"
"Resume Best Practices and Updates"

Trainer

Grand Valley State University

EDH 647: Theories of College Student Development
EDH 648: The Adult Learner (hybrid)
EDH 650: Materials and Methods for Adult and Continuing Education (in-seat, hybrid, & online)
EDH 652: The American College Student 
EDH 655: Intervention Strategies for Student Development 
EDH 686: Practicum Supervision (online)
- Design syllabus and implement weekly content in required courses for College Student Affairs and Leadership (CSAL) and Adult and Higher Ed (AHE) Master’s students
- Utilize current literature, case studies, and current events to facilitate group discussion, reflection, and critical analyses 
- Evaluate students’ academic progress; provide detailed feedback aligned with course objectives and learning outcomes 

"Thank you for a space where we all got to be human and cared about as humans. Thank you for the delicate balance of challenge and support and for quietly modeling all the things we were learning about. Thank you for your honesty, vulnerability, empathy, and pacing. Thank you for reminding me what being an educator is about by modeling your truth." 

“What benefited my learning the most was the encouragement to be an active learner beyond the textbook readings. Dr. Fochtman always sent out newsletters, social media insights, and other context about the topic we were discussing in class.”

Adjunct Graduate Faculty

Michigan State University

Recruitment and academic advisor for Nurse Scholar, Accelerated Second Degree, and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) students

OUTREACH, RECRUITMENT, and COMMUNICATION 
-Communicated with prospective students throughout all aspects of application and admission processes, with a focus on timely, friendly, and tailored messages to respective constituents
-Managed data entry for 170+ program applications (paper); maintained accurate records and confidentiality of student information 
-Designed, implemented, and maintained Access database to track applications; reduced processing time and applicant notification by 2 weeks
-Presented 20+ virtual and in-person academic information sessions per yr
-Created and maintained @MSUCONAdvisors Twitter account, first and only in the College; engaged with 670+ followers
-Created #SpartanNurses and #SpartanNursesWill hashtags

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
-Selected, trained, and supervised three undergraduate student workers
-Provided leadership and organization development and career coaching for 10 executive board and 300 general members of Nursing Student Association (NSA)

Academic Advisor

Madonna University

SUPERVISION and ADMINISTRATION
-Supervised, trained, & evaluated five salaried employees and 50 hourly student employees
-Administered all aspects of $252,000 annual federal Student Support Services (SSS) TRiO grant
-Coordinated mentoring, tutoring, supplemental instruction, and leadership development workshops for 200 TRIO participants
-Revised TRIO program recruitment, application, interview, and admission processes to ensure federal grant compliance
-Member of Institutional Standing Committees on Curriculum, Educational Policy & Assessment; First Year Experience; Retention; and Student Affairs and Services

TEACHING and LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
-Taught University 101, required seminar for all first-year students; 20 students in my section
-Created and led first-ever division-wide leadership training, included students in TRIO, supplemental instruction (SI), student activities, and residence life
-Administered & processed MBTI results for 40+ student leaders

Director, Center for Personalized Instruction (CPI) and TRiO (SSS) Program

ACADEMIC ADVISING
-Advised 200 first-year undergraduate engineering students about university, college, and major requirements, course selection, transition issues, and integrating academic and career goals
-Provided group presentations and one-on-one advising to incoming students during summer orientation program 
-Counseled students on academic probation, dismissal, and recess from the university and make referrals to appropriate campus resources as necessary 
-Maintained confidentiality in all interactions with students, faculty and staff, and manage student records
-Reviewed applications for college admission

COMMUNICATION
-Conducted yearly review and revision of first-year student handbook which resulted in a thorough and user-friendly resource for students and professional advising staff
-Edits to handbook are still being utilized today
-Coordinated publicity booklet for Future Engineers Preview Day, a recruitment event which drew 500-600 prospective students and their parents; communicated with faculty about educational session content and publicity

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT 
-Created and implemented Executive Leadership Series, a leadership development program for undergraduate students which utilized peer-to-peer learning to foster student development
-Advised Associated Students of Michigan State University (ASMSU) Programming and Funding Boards
-Provided one-on-one coaching and training for Vice Chairpersons of Programming and Funding 
-LeaderShape Cluster Facilitator, Summer 2007

ADMINISTRATION 
-Monitored ASMSU budgets of $260,000 to ensure ethical use of student tax monies
-Redesigned and executed Student Life Leadership Awards Banquet; streamlined application process; coordinated all promotional efforts; and served on selection committee
-Led process to create and launch new departmental website; collaborated with University Relations on navigation, design, and content; updated and maintained website content and layout

PRESENTATIONS
-Departmental representative for Women's Initiative for Leadership Development (WILD) 
-Four-time presenter at annual Women's Leadership Conference; conference sells out annually with 200+ attendees

Graduate Administrative Professional | Acting Assistant Director

John Carroll University

I was the first professional to hold this newly-created position. Many of the programs, documents, and policies that I created in my time as Assistant Director are still in use today.

SUPERVISION and ADMINISTRATION
-Supervised one Graduate Assistant and two undergraduate student leaders
-Managed $220,000 programming budget, with a primary focus on weekend programming, large-scale events, and campus-wide traditions, many of which still exist today
-Developed, implemented, and evaluated all aspects of the Fall Orientation program for 850 first-year students
-Selected and trained student staff of 100 Fall Orientation leaders
-Served as the central resource person for 70 student clubs and organizations; approved new groups for recognition status; and oversaw annual officer transition processes for all groups
-Advised the Legion of Student Organizations (LSO) which funded all registered clubs and organizations; revised policies to create more efficient and effective allocation processes

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
-Advised and provided leadership training for 12 executive board members and 45 general members of Student Union Programming Board (SUPB)
-Created and executed first-ever student Leadership Development Conference; selected, trained and advised student facilitators; presented educational programs on various leadership and programming topics

Assistant Director of Student Activities

𝐈 𝐇𝐄𝐋𝐏 𝐌𝐈𝐃-𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐄𝐄𝐑 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐅𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋𝐒 & 𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐔𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐘 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝐖𝐇𝐎:
✔️ Are ready to get out of the mid-career rut, but aren’t sure how or where to start.
✔️ Want to change industries and need help translating their skills and accomplishments.
✔️ Haven’t touched their résumé in years but are overwhelmed at the thought of doing it alone. 

𝐇𝐎𝐖?
As a Career Clarity Coach and Resume Writing Expert, I see different things & see things differently. I’m an excellent listener who is invested in 𝙮𝙤𝙪 & your goals. 

I teach you how to find your unique career brand & how to share it. You'll stop spinning & feel more confident in claiming your next steps whether that may be: starting a search, applying for a promotion, quitting, or maybe changing industries. 

You can do it and I will be here to support you!
✔️ Space where you feel heard and encouraged to take action
✔️ Actionable strategies tailored to you and your goals
✔️ 1:1 & group coaching programs (Crossroads)
✔️ Career storytelling (Résumés, Cover Letters, & LinkedIn profiles) that gets results

𝐂𝐋𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐔𝐋𝐓𝐒
"Monica was so exceptionally helpful in my journey to changing not just positions but career paths. As a mid-career woman, I felt a little stuck & a lot uncertain about how to frame my experiences & update my documents for my new field. Monica gave concrete, solid advice that not only addressed the tangible pieces of a job search but she really took the time to listen to what I was saying, honor what I was feeling & help me re-frame it to create a positive thought process & actionable items. Her support, attention to detail & guidance were major components of my job search success, & if you're a mid-career woman who feels stuck, I highly recommend you invest in Monica's services." -Stefanie K.

𝐀𝐁𝐎𝐔𝐓 𝐌𝐄
I am an East Coaster (New Jersey!), educated in New England (Boston College), living in the Mid-west (Michigan). I live near Lansing, MI with my husband & two sons. I work from home & share a corner office with our cat Violet. 

I'm a Taurus who enjoys chocolate, coffee, & napping at the beach. I am an avid reader (memoir & fiction), and vocal advocate for childhood cancer research (shaved my head 3x to raise money & awareness with the St. Baldrick's Foundation) 🎗️.

𝐆𝐄𝐓 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄 ⬇️
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𝐄𝐗𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐒𝐄
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#careerchange
#industrychange
#careerbranding
#womeninleadership
#jobsearch
#résumés
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