Career & Leadership Coaching for UMass Amherst Alumni
As a fellow UMass Amherst alum and executive coach, I support UMass Amherst alumni who want to make thoughtful, confident decisions about their careers and leadership.
Whether you’re navigating a career transition, exploring your next professional step, or working through a leadership challenge, this page offers two ways to begin.
UMass Amherst alumni receive 20% off coaching consultations and the Career Clarity Compass.
Use code UMASS20 at checkout.
UMass Amherst alumni often reach out for career coaching when they are navigating a transition, preparing for a leadership opportunity, or considering their next professional step.
Two Ways UMass Amherst Alumni Can Begin
Depending on what you need right now, there are two simple ways to get started.
Some alumni prefer a focused conversation to talk through a decision or transition. Others begin with a self-paced reflection to organize their thinking before scheduling a conversation.
UMass alumni receive a 20% alumni rate.
Career Coaching Consultation
A focused 30-minute conversation to help you think through a career decision, transition, or leadership challenge and identify practical next steps.
UMass Amherst alumni receive 20% off with code UMASS20.
Career Clarity Compass
A structured self-paced reflection designed to help you clarify what matters most, organize your thinking, and identify practical next steps as you consider your career direction and professional goals.
UMass Amherst alumni receive 20% off.
What UMass Amherst Alumni Often Want to Talk Through
UMass Amherst alumni often schedule coaching conversations when they want space to step back and think more clearly about an important career or leadership question.
Some of the topics we explore include:
• navigating a career transition or considering a professional pivot
• preparing for an interview, negotiation, or promotion conversation
• identifying priorities in a current role or leadership position
• reflecting on what kind of work feels most meaningful or energizing
• organizing ideas before making a major career decision
These conversations create space to clarify priorities, explore options, and begin identifying practical next steps.
What to Expect in a Coaching Conversation
Coaching conversations are thoughtful, focused discussions designed to help you step back, clarify what matters, and consider practical next steps.
During a consultation, you will have space to:
• share what feels most pressing right now
• clarify priorities and options
• identify one or two practical next steps
The goal is not to solve everything in one conversation, but to help you begin organizing your thinking and move forward with greater clarity and confidence.
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About Erica
I’m an executive coach supporting purpose-driven professionals across corporate, higher education, nonprofit, and government settings.
My work focuses on helping people navigate career transitions, strengthen leadership, and make thoughtful decisions about their professional direction.
I’m also a proud UMass Amherst alum. While at UMass, I was honored to be part of the first cohort to receive the 21st Century Leader Award, an experience that shaped my commitment to leadership, service, and meaningful work.
Working with fellow alumni is especially meaningful to me, and I’m always glad to support members of the UMass community as they navigate their careers.
Choose Your Starting PointÂ
Career Coaching Consultation
If you’re ready to talk through what you’re navigating and identify practical next steps, start with a focused 30-minute consultation.
UMass Amherst alumni receive 20% off with code UMASS20.
Career Clarity Compass
If you prefer a self-paced way to organize your thinking before or after a consultation, begin with the structured Career Clarity Compass.
