Carlos’s most prominent weakness is his inability to talk about his strengths, so I’m writing this for him. This is Tessi, Carlos's wife.

Carlos rarely acts in his own interest, focusing instead on helping others fulfill their dreams with his innovative ideas.

He is from Quito, Ecuador. As the firstborn to young parents, he faced complex situations in a crisis-ridden country, developing a resilience that keeps him steady, even in the most stressful situations.

He excelled in school across various countries.

Following his dad’s diplomatic career, he grew up in Uruguay, Switzerland and Argentina where he faced his father’s death.

But Carlos is strong, adapts, and overcomes.

We met when he was studying a double degree at LSE and Peking University, with an excellence scholarship from his home country.

He was a nerd in the class, but the good kind of nerd, getting excellent grades and prizes while helping others along the way. That's how we met.

When he does something, he does it with more than 100% involvement, organizing people to learn from one another. This because Carlos embodies authenticity, excelling in emotional intelligence, social finesse, and street smarts.

His ability to see opportunities amid challenges and his love for people truly define his character.

Fast forward, we married and moved to Ecuador. There, he served his country by advising the Minister of Health, taking on the role of Red Cross CEO and finding his passion for education with his unique style, going the extra mile, getting internships, graduate programs and conferences for his students, doing a program at Harvard with Marshall Ganz, and supporting me advance in my career.

But, with Ecuador becoming unsafe, I wanted to return to Europe. After some thought, Carlos agreed. It meant the world to me, as I know how much Ecuador and its development mean to him.

On top, he started doing the Stanford LEAD program, which pointed more in the direction of us moving to the US.

But that showed me -once again- the power of his character, his values and his priorities.

Our faith and our family are paramount to him.

Despite the chaos of moving and a new pregnancy, Carlos excelled in the program, earning 7 Intellectual Contributions Awards, a record in Stanford Lead's history.

Currently, he pursues an OB PhD, supervised by one of top scholars in the field, while he supports & advises high officials in governments and international organizations informally.

If you connect with him, chances are you end up at our dinner table leaving it with a completely different outlook on life. 😊

Carlos Santos Saint Romain

Finding parents energizing jobs | Career coach for parents | Lead dad of 4 boys | Certified EQ coach | Former aerospace executive |

You’re successful on paper. You’re a dedicated parent.
So why does your job feel like it's stealing your soul?
Because what you need from your work has changed.

If you are reading this, you are likely operating in a "guilt fog." 
You are exhausted from white-knuckling through the workday. 
You are collecting titles you aren't proud to share with your kids
You are pulled between staying late and being there for your family.

Working parents are told they are a liability.  That they should check their family at the door.
I'm not having any of that.  Any company that makes you feel that way doesn't deserve your energy.

I walked away from my long time job with a 6 month old at home.  I've been a rocket scientist, an airplane designer, a manager, an executive, a stay at home dad, and now a career clarity coach.

I work with parents who refuse to compromise on their family life or their professional drive. I help you find the right job for this season of your life using a three-part framework designed for efficiency and clarity:

1. Purpose & Clarity (The Ikigai Method) We move beyond job descriptions to discover work that fits your life. We use the "Ikigai" framework to ensure your next role fuels your sense of purpose rather than depleting it.

2. Confidence & Superpowers (EQi-2.0 Expertise) Drawing on my EQi-2.0 certification, we unlock your unique professional superpowers. We move you from self-doubt to self-trust, helping you land a role where you can provide maximum value with minimal friction.
The Outcome One client recently told me: "You've provided tangible tools to help me unpack deep questions... to help me make sense of where I am and where I want to go next".

3. Strategic Efficiency (The 2-Hour Job Search) As a parent, you don’t have time to waste. We eliminate the guesswork of the job hunt using structured, networking-first systems that reduce decision fatigue and focus your effort where it counts.

Along the way we work on owning your new identity as a working parent.  Integrating all the pieces of who you are into a new person who trusts themselves and can wipe away the guilt and live a full life that they want their kids to follow.

The goal isn't just a new job. It is about becoming the parent your kids deserve: energized, present, and aligned.

Ready to clear the fog?
Message me the word "Clarity" and let’s start the conversation

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