Career and Leadership Coaching for Purpose-Driven Professionals
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I’m a lawyer turned executive and career coach supporting purpose-driven professionals in navigating growth and change. Whether you’re exploring a new direction or developing as a leader, coaching provides the structure, clarity, and support you need to grow with confidence and impact.Â
Start with a Career Strategy Consultation ➔
Begin with a focused 30-minute consultation to clarify your goals and determine which coaching plan fits best.
A Thoughtful Place to Start
If you want a thoughtful way to untangle your thinking before taking next steps, the Career Clarity Compass is a good place to start.
It is a short, self-paced guided reflection designed to help you slow down, make sense of what is going on, and feel more prepared for what comes next. Many people use it to organize their thoughts before a consultation, while others use it to clarify direction on their own.
It offers a low-pressure way to move forward with more intention.
Explore the Career Clarity CompassMy Approach to Career and Leadership Coaching
My approach blends career advising, executive coaching, and leadership development to support professionals navigating transition, growth, and increasing responsibility.
Drawing on my background in law, public service, sustainability, and higher education, I work with clients to clarify priorities, make sound strategic decisions, and communicate with confidence in complex environments.
Coaching combines reflective questions with structured guidance and personalized support. Together, we focus on strengthening self-awareness, sharpening judgment, and translating insight into action.
Whether you are exploring a new direction, stepping into a larger role, or seeking stronger alignment between your values and your work, coaching helps you move forward with intention and momentum.
Who This Coaching Is For
I work with professionals who want to:
• Clarify career direction or navigate a meaningful transition
• Grow as confident, values-driven leaders
• Lead with greater intention as responsibility expands
• Align day-to-day work with long-term goals and impact
Serving the UMass Amherst Community
As a proud UMass Amherst alum, I’m committed to supporting fellow alumni as they navigate career decisions, leadership growth, and meaningful professional transitions. Over the years, I’ve coached hundreds of UMass students and alumni across industries and career stages, helping them gain clarity, strengthen their direction, and move forward with confidence.
Preferred Rates for Community Members
I offer preferred consultation rates for several communities I actively support, including UMass Amherst alumni.
Career & Leadership Coaching Certifications
What Clients Are Saying
Erica will help you get to the very essence of what you are looking for in your job and in your personal life, and to apply what you learn.
Scott McCrindle,
Professor & Researcher
My work with Erica helped me understand the job search process better and learn how to present my experience in an impactful way.
Allison Frieden,
Senior Editor
Erica helped guide me through a detailed process that included introspection to determine interests, passions and skills, followed by strategic goal setting and planning to achieve results. This type of coaching is meant to allow you to make positive changes and find a meaningful direction in your life and work.
Rich P.,
Creative & Business Owner
Working with Erica gave me the clarity I needed to define the direction of my business and align it with the values that matter most to me. She listened deeply, offered thoughtful insights, and gently challenged my assumptions, keeping me on track. It's a process I definitely recommend for anyone at a career crossroads.
Kimberly Paulk,
Brand & Visibility Strategist
Clarify Your Career Direction and Next Strategic Step
If you are navigating a career transition or seeking greater alignment between your work and your values, these self-paced career development programs provide structured clarity, confidence, and forward momentum.
Clarify My Direction™ helps you gain deep insight into who you are, what motivates you, and the environments where you are most likely to thrive. It is the foundation for intentional career decision-making.
My Best Fit™ builds on that clarity and guides you through a structured career positioning framework so you can identify aligned opportunities, refine your professional positioning, and move forward strategically.
