#1 for Career Coaching on LinkedIn. I help senior-level ICs & people leaders grow their salaries and land fulfilling $200K-$500K jobs —> 300+ placed at top companies.

Ranked The Top Career Coach Worldwide On LinkedIn | Helping Senior ICs & People Leaders Land $200K-$500K Dream Jobs

Ready to grow your salary and land a role you actually love?

I've helped over 300 professionals break through salary ceilings and land life-changing positions at Google, OpenAI, Microsoft, LinkedIn, Apple, Nvidia, Amazon, and other top companies.

Here's what makes my approach different:

Most job seekers waste months applying to hundreds of jobs with no results. My clients land multiple offers in 6-12 weeks using "The Simple Success Method" - my distilled 5-step system that focuses only on what gets you hired. After 300+ successful placements, I've learned that executive-level results come from doing the RIGHT 5 things perfectly, not overwhelming yourself with complicated processes.

My track record speaks for itself:
✓ 300+ clients placed at dream companies  
✓ Average salary increase: 40-80%  
✓ 300M+ content views helping job seekers  
✓ Featured in Forbes, Fast Company, Business Insider  
✓ Built my own 7-figure business using these exact strategies
✓ Ranked the top job search coach on LinkedIn (#1 in the U.S. and Worldwide by Favikon)  

What you get in Career Leap:
→ The Simple Success Method™ (my battle-tested 5-step system)  
→ 1:1 coaching sessions with me personally  
→ Exclusive access to proprietary AI job search tool  
→ Group coaching with other high-performers  
→ Private community of ambitious professionals  
→ Complete confidentiality throughout your search  

This isn't for everyone. I only work with senior-level individual contributors and people leaders who are serious about making a major career move and ready to invest in themselves.

My guarantee: If you don't land a $200K-$500K role within 90 days, we'll keep working with you until you do. That's how confident I am in this system.

More about me: Currently living in Chicago. I worked at LinkedIn for 4 years helping Fortune 500 companies hire top talent, then founded my own 7-figure recruiting start-up. Now I use that complete 360° perspective - platform insider knowledge + hiring expertise + entrepreneurial success - to help people land jobs they actually love.

Ready to transform your career?
  
Send me a DM with "CAREER LEAP" or book a free job search strategy call: https://lwspuk8wil4.typeform.com/to/LeHkspKC

P.S. - Spots are limited. I only take on a select group of professionals each month to ensure everyone gets the attention they deserve.

Reno Perry

Before you say yes to the job offer... 

9 real signs a company values their people:

↳ Transparency in Action
• Regular town halls with honest financial updates
• Clear communication about company direction
• Open discussions about challenges and wins

↳ Feedback That Creates Change
• Employee suggestions become actual policies
• Regular pulse surveys with published results
• Visible improvements based on team input

↳ Recognition That Matters
• Spot bonuses for exceptional work
• Public acknowledgment of contributions
• Peer recognition programs that work

↳ Market-Leading Compensation
• Regular market adjustments without asking
• Equity at all levels
• Benefits that actually support life needs

↳ Real Growth Investment
• Dedicated L&D budgets
• Clear promotion paths
• Internal mobility programs that work

↳ Work-Life Integration
• Unlimited PTO with minimum requirements
• Mental health support
• No-meeting days

↳ True Inclusive Culture
• ERGs with executive sponsors
• Pay equity audits
• Diverse leadership at all levels

↳ Accessible Leadership
• Skip-level meetings
• Open office hours
• Transparent decision-making

↳ Trust & Autonomy
• Freedom to experiment
• Budget authority
• Flexible work arrangements

The difference? These aren't just policies.
They're actions I've seen work.

What would you add to this list?

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#1 for Career Coaching on LinkedIn. I help senior-level ICs & people leaders grow their salaries and land fulfilling $200K-$500K jobs —​> 300+ placed at top companies.

73% of employers expect you to negotiate.
55% of professionals don’t.

That’s a costly silence.

Negotiation isn’t about being difficult.

It’s about showing up prepared and knowing your value.

Here's how to do it right:

1. Research what’s fair
↳ Know the going rate for your role and level.

2. Know your impact
↳ Have proof of what you’ve led, built, or improved.

3. Define your range
↳ Set your target and your bottom line.

4. Look beyond salary
↳ Include PTO, bonuses, equity, flexibility.

5. Practice out loud
↳ Once is better than never. Confidence shows.

Common missteps to avoid:

🚫 Accepting an offer on the spot
🚫 Leading with your lowest number
🚫 Ignoring the full compensation picture

Smarter ways to respond:

🗨 “Based on what I bring, let's revisit the package.”
🗨 “What flexibility is there in total compensation?”
🗨 “Thanks. Can I take some time to review this?”

Coaching 100s of people into roles they actually love 
has taught me: 

You don’t get what you deserve.
You get what you negotiate.

Your new boss is expecting it.
You just have to be ready.

🔖 Save this for when the offer comes in.
📤 Send it to someone who’s due for a raise.

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(73%, 55% Stat Source: CareerBuilder)

You don’t get what you deserve.
You get what you negotiate.
And most people negotiate poorly.

Staying silent can cost you up to $1.5 million over your career.

After coaching hundreds of professionals into $200k+ roles, here’s what I’ve learned:

Most people don’t get underpaid because they lack experience.
They get underpaid because they use language that weakens their leverage.

One weak phrase can cost you $50k+ instantly…and that compounds over time.

❌ Lower raises
❌ Smaller bonuses
❌ Less equity

Your negotiation language sets the baseline for everything that follows.

If you catch yourself saying things like “I’m flexible on compensation,” stop right there.

Here are 3 powerful phrase swaps that changed the game for my clients:

❌ Never: “I just really need this job.”
✅ Instead: “I’m excited about the opportunity and want to ensure compensation aligns with the value I bring.”

❌ Never: “I’m currently making X at my job.”
✅ Instead: “Based on market data for similar roles, I’m seeing a range of X–Y. How does that align with your budget?”

❌ Never: “I’d be willing to take less to get started.”
✅ Instead: “I’m very interested in this position and would like to work together to finalize the compensation.”

See the difference?

You’re not being difficult.
You’re being clear.

You’re not demanding more.
You’re defining your worth.

Weak phrases cost you for decades.
Strong language changes everything.

($1.5M stat source: Forbes & Business Insider)

📌 Negotiation is just one piece of the bigger picture. Inside my Career Leap Accelerator, I help sr. level ICs and people leaders position themselves for high-level roles and navigate interviews, offers, and comp strategically. 

If you’re targeting a $200K+ role and want support at that level, fill out the short form in my Featured section and, if it’s a fit, we can talk.

I see people spend 20 hours perfecting their resume.

Then blow the interview in 20 seconds.

After coaching hundreds of professionals into $200K+ roles, I've seen the same pattern:

They know WHAT to say.
They don't know HOW to say it.

Here's the truth:
AI is a huge advantage for jobseekers.
It's replacing outdated interview prep.
Making it way better.

The people landing dream roles aren't smarter.
They're using AI to practice scenarios you'll actually face.

Take this prompt that helped a client land a VP role at Microsoft:

"My potential weakness is [X]. Create an authentic response that shows self-awareness, growth mindset, and proactive improvement. Include specific actions I've taken."

Or this one that generated a $40K higher offer:

"I'm interviewing for [role] at [company]. Market rate is $[X]. Generate 3 counter-offer data points and negotiation phrases that maintain the relationship while maximizing value."

These aren't generic templates.
They're precision tools for high-stakes conversations.

While others memorize canned answers, you're building dynamic responses.

While they hope for easy questions, you're ready for curveballs.

While they accept first offers, you're negotiating with data.

The gap between good and great isn't talent.
It's preparation.

And preparation is now 10x easier with AI.

Your competition is still using 2010 strategies for 2026 opportunities.

That's your advantage.

Every interview has predictable moments:
• The weakness question
• The salary discussion  
• The "why should we hire you"
• The cultural fit probe

Master these moments and you'll dramatically increase your chances of landing the offer.

Doing well in interviews isn’t about memorizing answers.
It’s about preparing for the moments that actually decide offers.

That’s the work we do inside my Career Leap Job Search Accelerator.
I work with a handful of professionals each month who are targeting $200K–$500K roles and want to prepare at a higher level.

If that sounds like you, fill out the short form in the featured section of my profile to book a strategy call to learn more.

I can tell when someone's networking out of desperation.

So can everyone else.

Here's the pattern I see after coaching 300+ people:

Most people only reach out when they need something.

They lead with what they want, not what they offer.

They disappear the second they land a role.

Then 24 months later? They're back. And it's obvious.

Look - if you need a job right now, you still need to network. I get it.

But HOW you do it makes all the difference.

The people landing $200K+ roles (even when they're actively searching)?

They network differently.

They still give value even while asking for help.

They're genuinely curious about the other person.

They build real relationships, not transactional connections.

Things like:
→ Targeting weak ties (research shows 70% of jobs come through loose connections)
→ Asking for advice instead of "are you hiring?" (opens way more doors)
→ Mastering the 30-minute coffee chat framework that feels like a conversation, not an interview

I put together 10 specific strategies in the graphic below 👇

Whether you're happily employed or actively searching, these work.

The difference is: one group builds relationships as insurance. The other builds them as lifelines.

Both work. One's just a lot less stressful.

Start today: Pick 3 people you haven't talked to in 6+ months and send them something useful.

An article. A congrats on a win. A simple "thinking of you.”

No ask. Just value. 

That's how you build a network that's there when you actually need it.

📌 P.S. This is exactly the kind of strategic networking I help clients build inside my Job Search Accelerator. We focus on outreach that compounds over time and leads to senior-level opportunities.

If you’re targeting a $200K–$500K role and want to approach your job search more intentionally, fill out the short form in my Featured section and if it’s a fit, we’ll talk.

Most candidates lose interviews even when their answers are “right.”

Here’s why.

Good candidates just answer questions.

The ones who get hired answer what's really being asked.

Coaching 100s of professionals into roles they love has taught me:

Every interview question has a hidden concern behind it.

Here's how to translate the questions into what they actually want to know:

❌ "Tell me about yourself."
✅ Can you connect your story to this role?

❌ "Why should we hire you?"
✅ What makes you stand out from everyone else?

❌ "Why are you leaving your current role?"
✅ Are you moving toward growth, or running from problems?

❌ "What's your greatest weakness?"
✅ Do you know your gaps and are you actively improving?

❌ "Tell me about a challenge you faced."
✅ Will you fix problems or just complain?

❌ "How do you handle pressure?"
✅ Will you deliver or fall apart when things get crazy?

❌ "Where do you see yourself in 5 years?"
✅ Will you stick around if we invest in you?

❌ "What are your salary expectations?"
✅ Are we aligned on compensation?

❌ "Do you have any questions for us?"
✅ Did you research us, or could we be any company?

❌ "We'll be in touch."
✅ I haven't decided. Your follow-up could tip the scale.

And remember:
Great interviews aren't about giving perfect answers.

They're about showing you understand what really matters to them.

If you can hear the concern behind the question and speak to that....

You'll stop sounding like every other candidate.

And start sounding like the only candidate.

📌 P.S. Interview prep isn’t about memorizing answers. It’s about knowing how to think in the room. If you want support building that skill and targeting higher-level roles, check the Featured section of my profile for details on how I work with clients.

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Wise words for those considering a change.

I took a pay cut to move into a new industry.

The result?

12 months later I 3x'd my previous salary.

4 years later, another 2x increase.

Worked for world-changing companies.

Met smart, incredible friends, mentors, colleagues.

Gained skills to start my own business and help others with their careers.

It was scary at first but it was an intelligent risk that paid off.

That was my choice but there are no "right" career paths.

What’s important is you do what’s best for you. 

Some questions to think about if you’re considering a change:

↳ What drives you? Are you chasing it in your current job?

↳ Long-term goals vs. current path - do they match up?

↳ Are you ready to leave your comfort zone for something new?

↳ How would you feel looking back in 5 years if you stayed in your current role versus making a change? What regrets might you have either way?

↳ What skills and experiences from your current role could transfer to your target industry in unexpected ways?

Whatever you decide...

Just make sure you're running your own race.

Not someone else's.

🏃

I’ve had jobs that look great on paper but still felt like I was in the wrong role. 

The smartest career move you can make this year?

Aligning your ambition with your energy.

If you're crushing goals but feeling completely off-track, you're not broken.

You're just misaligned.

I see this all the time with people “doing well”

Great title. Good money. Totally drained.

They think they need to blow up their career and start over.

But that's not it.

You don't need a career overhaul. You need realignment.

There's a Japanese concept called Ikigai - it means "reason for being."

It's basically the intersection of what you're great at, what energizes you, what pays well, and what fits your life.

I've adapted it into a career framework I use with clients to find that sweet spot.

It's four overlapping questions:

→ What are you trusted to deliver? (Your zone of mastery)
→ What would you do even if it didn't pay? (What drives you)
→ What's actually in demand? (Market reality)
→ What fits your life right now? (Not just your ambition)

The magic happens at the intersection.

That's where you get focus, clarity, and motivation without burning out.

I broke down the full framework in the graphic below 👇

Look at it. See where you're strong. Notice where you're missing.

That gap? That's what's making you feel off.

—

P.S. This kind of clarity work is what we do with clients inside my Job Search Accelerator. I help professionals align their skills, ambition, and energy so their next role actually compounds their career. 

If you want to explore working together, you can apply and book a strategy call here: https://lnkd.in/gCKpEsYg

Financial Insurance Services - "Intelligent Solutions" 

• Result - 10% YOY growth - Successfully mentor and manage diverse and inclusive large teams, utilizing effective leadership strategies to drive team success, increase employee satisfaction and performance, and achieve company goals and objectives. 

• Result - Profitability YOY 12% increase - Develop and implement scalable processes and systems to efficiently manage and support a large team, while providing individualized mentorship and coaching to team members. 

• Result - Turnover dropped 15% - Utilized strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and resolve conflicts, resulting in improved team morale and increased productivity.

VP of Sales

•	Result:  30% increase in production.  Implemented performance management programs to set clear expectations, provide regular feedback, and drive continuous improvement for team members.

•	Result:  Turnover dropped 27%.  Provided hands-on leadership, fostering a positive work environment and promoting a culture of innovation, creativity, and teamwork.

•	Result:  25% profit increase.  Continuously monitored and evaluated team performance and made necessary changes to ensure alignment with company goals and objectives, resulting in improved team efficiency and overall success.

Regional Sales and Finance Director

Direct sales and finance operations providing scalable solutions for insurance, and asset management services, including wealth accumulation, distribution, and preservation.

Highlights of my contributions include:

 Maximizing customer satisfaction scores by implementing new KPIs, surpassing regional and national benchmarks by upward of 97% through improved goal setting, strategic action planning, and championing key stakeholders.

 Rolling out new advanced intellectual training to improve team competencies, engagement, and satisfaction, driving a 20% reduction in the turnover rate.

 Developed, trained, and launched multiple Regional Insurance branches 30% ahead of schedule utilizing multi-unit business development centers to meet staffing needs under budget by 10%. 

 Provided National customized training and consulting for DMS and software systems yielding a 100% client satisfaction rating and superior key performance metric ratings

Executive Finance and Sales Manager

Regional RV Dealergroup

As a Finance and Sales Manager, I owned finance and sales results for an established RV dealership group serving customers in the Northwest, West, and East regions.

Highlights of my contributions:

 Earning a top 3% position among the dealer group for financing by effectively building a relationship network with lenders and consistently producing impeccable paperwork.

 Improved finance menus to drive model line efficiency and 70% per unit penetration for products

 Surpassed existing unit sales averages for the department within the first three months of adopting the position through an aggressive approach.

Senior Finance Manager - Multi Unit 

Northwest Motorsport

Serving as a trusted, knowledgeable product expert, I maximized sales and service results within this growth-focused truck center with locations across WA.

Highlights of my contributions include:

 Achieving an outstanding 25% close rate by employing interactive listening techniques to strictly meet budget parameters and specification preferences.

 Improving client satisfaction by 15% by leveraging multilevel CRM structures to ensure consistent client follow up.

 Introducing new processes to streamline loan documentation, yielding contract rewrite rates of < 2%.

Senior Sales Consultant

Complete RV Maintenance and Fabrication, LLC

Serving as President of Operations and Sales offering custom repair services for RVs, fifth wheels, and travel trailers, I established and maintained a reputation for excellence in maintenance, repairs, custom detailing, cleaning, and custom restoration.

Highlights of my contributions include:

 Result:  Zero debt on startup. Turning around a failing business to a state of profitability within one year, without incurring debt.

 Boosting customer satisfaction by 30% by expanding electrical, mechanical, and operational preventative maintenance services.

President, Owner

RV Dealergroup

In this role, I directed finance programs for a service-oriented RV dealership with locations in WA and OR.

Highlights of my contributions include:

 Spurring a 22% increase in the regional DMS CSI scores through improved pricing analysis and strategy coupled with a guest-focused approach.

 Achieving a top 5% ranking nationally for finance penetration as named by the dealer group.

 Elevating per vehicle retail sales figures from established department levels within just 60 days.

Finance and Sales  Manager

National Dealergroup

Directed eCommerce Sales activities within privately owned new and pre-owned car dealer group with locations across the Western Region.

Highlights of my contributions include:

•	Delivering a 24% reduction in sales costs alongside a 21% increase in close ratios by optimizing a 
        lead provider strategy.

•	Attaining a best-in-class 100% CSI rate by my second quarter of employment.

•	Assembling and coaching a sales team to achieve a 14% close ratio, enhancing team cohesion 
        and confidence.

Sales Manager

Corporate America 

Mentor and student of high-performing teams that delivered and exceeded revenue, profit, and real YOY growth while minimizing expenses.

Senior Sales Management - Business Operations and Leadership 

My focus lies on mentoring diverse teams and pioneering scalable processes that resonate with our mission of intelligent solution provision. 

Our collective efforts have manifested in a 10% year-over-year growth and a significant decrease in operating expense, underscoring our team's dedication and commitment to fostering an environment of continuous improvement and inclusive leadership.

With expertise in new business development, CRM, and financial acumen, my role has evolved through hands-on leadership and partnering with great mentors that led to a 30% increase in production and sustainable culture index. 

Our team's collaborative spirit and innovative sales strategies have not only bolstered profitability by 12% but have also enhanced the satisfaction and performance of our team members, solidifying our company’s stance as an industry vanguard.

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