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 🇺🇦

Briefcase Coach: Executive Resume Writing, Job Search Strategies and Interview Coaching

I am a former corporate recruiter and industry “insider”. I’ve worked with hundreds of job seekers to find meaningful work–faster than if they were going at it alone. Using my techniques and strategies, my clients have landed roles at top companies.

► I am one of the few resume writers/job search coaches who has been a recruiter. I've interviewed 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 of job seekers and know what companies are looking for in a candidate.

► My outcomes are excellent.  I get regular e-mails from clients saying that the work we did together made a difference. Additionally, around 35% of my clients are referrals from past clients, close friends or former colleagues. 

► My goal is to always make sure my clients are being portrayed in the best possible way. If I am not the best person for the job & another coaching specialist would be a better fit, I will offer highly qualified referrals.

► I care. I genuinely want you to thrive in a job you are passionate about. I want to know about your "wins". I believe in you & I am rooting for you.

Executive Resume Writer, Interview Coach & LinkedIn Profile Writer for clients with the following job titles/expertise:
CCO (Chief Contracting Officer), CDO (Chief Data Officer), CDO (Chief Development Officer), CEO (Chief Executive Officer), CCO (Chief Compliance Officer), CFO (Chief Financial Officer), CMO (Chief Marketing Officer), SVP, Engineering, SaaS sales, Physician, Supply Chain, Sustainability, Managing Director, Pharmacist

"I wanted to inform you that I just accepted and signed a job offer for a director of sales operations role at a new company. While the resume landed me the initial interview, your in-depth intake call really prepared me for multiple rounds of interviews that ultimately culminated in an offer I could not be more happy with. Not only was I able to land a job in this difficult job market, but I was able to land a job at a position higher than what I had. So glad to have worked with you!"
-- Client, April 2020

Executive Resume Writer: Partnering with Global Leaders

Great companies know that people come first. We operate with integrity and empathy when offering confidential career outplacement assistance for companies and their employees.

While we are located in close proximity to Durham, Cary, and Raleigh, North Carolina we offer outplacement services on a national basis.

We provide the following outplacement services and custom packages to help employees achieve a soft landing and successful job search:

- One-on-one white glove executive outplacement coaching (not group seminars!). Transitioning employees will feel valued and heard.
- A resume from scratch written by a seasoned professional resume writer. This isn’t a resume review or a rebrand of an existing document. We will create a custom document based on the individual’s new career targets.
- A personalized YouMap® Career Profile, a holistic self-discovery tool that uncovers strengths, values, preferred skills, and personality based-career interests.
- LinkedIn profile development and keyword research
- SEO Optimization
- Public image and custom content and social media strategy
- Interview Coaching
- Professional bio and letter writing
- In-person group workshops and training sessions

Corporate Executive Outplacement Specialist: One-On-One White Glove Executive Outplacement

Chief Marketing Officers and Brand Strategists for some of the world's top brands have hired me to help them tell their own personal stories. 

My process is simple: I ask great questions.

Your answers to questions like "why do you do what you do?" help shape the story we tell. Studies show that if you share a story, people are often more likely to remember it. And when data and story are used together, audiences are moved both intellectually and emotionally. 

The "New School" or modern LinkedIn profile is engaging and tells a first-person story.  It draws the reader in with a hook. With "New School" profiles, readers are more likely to read and remember the summary, which is one of the main goals of personal branding: to differentiate yourself and be known.

We create for you:

Keyword Research Strategy
- A first-person LinkedIn about section
- A keyword-optimized header
- 2 to 3 background images (pick the image that you feel best represents your personal brand)
- LinkedIn experience section written in the first person with content appropriate for a public-facing audience
- Skills section recommendations
- Photo and review section audit

"Sarah is the best resume and LinkedIn profile writer! I used another professional service a few years ago, and this was hands-down a better experience."

— Director of Marketing, Dallas, TX

LinkedIn Profile Writer: Leveraging Storytelling + SEO to Get More Recruiter Views👀

"Sarah has the ability to unearth the good stuff--- that I didn't even realize was part of my story. Our interview coaching session gave me more confidence.  I'm confident that working with her is a big part of why I got the offer"

I am a former corporate recruiter.  I've literally interviewed thousands of people.  I know the drill.  Not only that, but I am skilled at helping job seekers think strategically about the opportunity and position their strengths and story to the role.  

If you work with me, you'll hear me ask questions like, "well, what do you think they are really looking for in this opportunity?"  and "what is your special sauce?"  I'll help you think beyond cookie cutter answers and tell impactful STAR stories. 

Past clients have described me as a straight shooter but also kind.  I want to be the safe place you can practice your answers and get thoughtful feedback. 

My interview clients have landed roles at companies like Google, Amazon and Medtronic. I've also written extensively about interviewing.  You can read some of my articles:

https://www.briefcasecoach.com/career-advice/top-interview-experts-share-the-best-way-to-answer-the-common-interview-question-tell-me-about-yourself/
https://www.inc.com/jeff-haden/how-to-prepare-for-a-great-job-interview-8-tips.html
https://www.briefcasecoach.com/career-advice/home-office-video-interview-hacks/
https://www.briefcasecoach.com/career-advice/powerofpositiveselftalk/

Interview Coach: Behavioral Interview & Communication Coach

I present about once a week on various job search and career related topics. I love giving keynote presentations, speaking on panels and facilitating break out sessions on career or job search topics.

I am also a regular podcast guest and webinar presenter. If you are interested in me speaking at your event, please reach out: https://www.briefcasecoach.com/speaking/

Keynote Speaker, Webinar & Lunch and Learn Presenter

Sarah Johnston LLC

I worked as an independent healthcare recruiting consultant for a year while growing my full-time business Briefcase Coach.  I maintained contracts with two large hospital systems as a recruiting consultant. I built out their talent pipeline and helped them place physician candidates in OB-GYN, Family Medicine, and Emergency Medicine. I sourced candidates through PracticeLink, Practice Match, and Doximity, developed a calling strategy for passive candidates, and launched a text recruiting initiative. At the time, my hospital client was one of the first to leverage text messages.

This background and knowledge makes me one of the top medical and CV writers and strategists. I’ve helped multiple medical and podiatry students unsuccessful in SOAPING/matching into residency spots land training positions.

Senior Healthcare Recruiter

Nationwide Children's Hospital

Working for Nationwide Children's Hospital was such an honor.  I got to directly impact patient care by being apart of the talented team that selected bedside nurses, respiratory therapists, and medical providers for the largest children's hospital in the world.  

I was trusted with priority recruiting initiatives and was known by my team members as a sourcing "maverick."  I held the LinkedIn Recruiter seat for the entire hospital, which meant I was responsible for our job posting strategy and regularly sourced hard to fill candidates.  

There were three significant initiatives that I was responsible for, including all hospital travelers and staffing contracts, co-hosting the first new graduate nursing fair (resulting in over 100 hires during a growth period), and being an integral member of the ER-staffing task force.

Healthcare Recruiter

Washington University in St. Louis

As a trailing spouse, I've lived in 7 houses over 12-years. Following my husband's career has meant that I've had to reinvent myself in new cities.

We moved to St. Louis and literally knew no one. I made a target list of companies that I wanted to work with, including many of the top employers in the city like Washington University, Mo Bap, St. Louis University, Graybar, and Build-a-bear. Through networking, I landed informational interviews or meetings with all of my top choices.

Ultimately, I accepted the position with Wash U because it's a top 20-university and has one of the best fundraising programs in the country. I worked in a hybrid major gifts-annual fund role in a new department called Parent Programs. I solicited parents of Washington University undergraduate students for gifts ranging from $1,000 to-100,000. Because the window of cultivation is shorter with parents of 4-year students, I routinely made solicitations the first time I met a parent prospect.

The Parent Fundraising program at Wash U is one of the most respected and sophisticated parent initiatives in the country. I had the opportunity to work under seasoned award winning fundraisers and call on incredible parents. During my time at Wash U, I was a road warrior. I traveled so much I earned a companion pass through Southwest Airlines!

Associate Director of Development for Parent Programs

Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University

I worked in major gifts for the Medical College of Georgia/Augusta University during a turbulent and transformational time. The school--one of the oldest and largest--medical schools in the country went through TWO name changes during my tenure.

Raising money during times of change is unbelievably hard. I got what I am calling a Ph.D. in customer service and conflict management during this season. Despite the challenges, I hit all of my targets and closed the largest gift in the history of the School of Nursing (at the time)-- a six-figure scholarship endowment with immediate expendable funds. Not only that, but I wrote a successful Robert Wood Johnson Foundation grant and several smaller foundation grants.

My favorite part of this job was the people I had the privilege of working with and the big mission our organization existed to serve.

Major Gifts Development Officer for the College of Medicine and College of Nursing

Northwestern Mutual

My husband's career took us to Augusta, GA during the Great Recession.  It was a very hard time to look for a job---especially in a smaller community. I took the best job I could find which involved recruiting 100% commission sales agents and training them to be successful financial planners.  

My office was apart of a larger network office where we were often regarded as the "country cousins" to Charlotte, Greenville and Charleston.  Despite our location challenges, we had the same recruitment goals. 

Prior to me working as the recruiter, our office went FOUR years without hitting recruitment targets.  In my second year, we hit 225% of our goal.  

Recruiting 100% commission sales professionals (who met our very high standards) during a down economy was challenging.  I got involved in the community and built a strong referral pipeline.  I was a Diplomat with the Columbia County Chamber of Commerce, Junior League Volunteer of the Year  and Augusta Young Professional leader.  

In addition to recruitment, I trained all of our new hires on sales language.  They met with me daily for accountability sessions and I worked with every new agent to develop a target list of prospects.

Director of Recruiting and Sales Coach for new agents

RaceTrac

This job was hands down one of my favorite.  RaceTrac has a unique high energy, entrepreneurial atmosphere.  My co-workers were my friends and the leadership trusted me to take on exciting and high level projects.

I got to lead the university recruitment program which involved traveling to colleges throughout the southeast including Purdue, Georgia Tech, Auburn, University of Georgia and University of Florida to recruit top early career talent.  

I was the recruiting lead for corporate real estate, construction, supply chain, energy purchasing, internal consulting and engineering.  Many of the people I hired (almost 15-years ago!) are still employed at RaceTrac and are now in senior leadership roles.

Corporate Real Estate, Construction and Internal Consulting Recruiter /Intern Coordinator

"I wish I had called you sooner" is a common comment I hear from my clients.  

It is hard to tell your own story. My favorite clients are often people who tell me that they can recognize the strengths and values in other people but have a hard time articulating their own. 
Or at least packaging that narrative on a modern resume. 

I am not a touchy-feely 'let's take assessments' kind of coach. I value assessments & think they can be important for job seekers who need help figuring out their strengths & motivators. However, I work best with people who know where they want to go and just need help getting there. 

I work with all career levels - from C-suite to career sprinters, including Chief Marketing Officer, Chief Technology Officers, Customer Experience Officers, Chief Operations Officers, Chief Medical Officer & more. Our clients have landed roles at top Fortune 100 and 500 companies, including AT&T, Alphabet, Home Depot, JPMorgan Chase, Optum & Nike.

I believe in positively changing the trajectory of people's lives through goal setting, purposeful action & strategic networking. 

I help my clients think bigger AND better articulate their unique value proposition.

I offer 5 solutions:

◆  Behavioral-based mock interviews. I offer highly personalized mock interviews virtually through Zoom. I can help you master questions like, "tell me about yourself" or "tell me about the toughest decision you've had to make in the past six months." I understand the interview process and will ensure you are prepared.

◆  Executive-style resumes, board resumes/bios, and other career marketing collateral. No forms. My resumes are attractive, ATS-friendly, and full of quantifiable data. My goal is to hear you say, "wow! I look great on paper!"

◆ Strategic Job Search Coaching. Stop turning your wheels applying for job after job online. My clients land meetings with decision-makers at top employers and get jobs they really want. 

◆ LinkedIn Training. I am a super-user & have been training business leaders how to use the platform since 2007. 

◆  Medical CVs for residents, fellows, physicians, dentists & podiatrists. 

🙌  My company, Briefcase Coach 💼, has been named the top resume writing agency for experienced executives by Balance Careers.

I was named to the list of 2021 most influential people in the HR Space and 2019 LinkedIn Top Voice for the career space.

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Want to work one-on-one?

Sarah@Briefcasecoach.com ◆◆ www.briefcasecoach.com

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