Jean Kang

✨ PM Career Coach, x7 pivoter, helping other pivoters land amazing Program Manager roles and 🔥 thrive on the job | Founder of 🚀 Path to PM | Senior Program Manager @ Figma • Ex-Linkedin, Meta, Pinterest, Intuit

Over the last decade, I led impactful programs at companies like LinkedIn, Pinterest, & Figma.

But here’s the part that surprises people:

- I didn’t have a PMP certification.
- I’m a proud career pivoter. 
- I didn’t check every box.

What I did have was strategy, storytelling, and a clear sense of how to articulate my value.

That’s how I landed multiple 6-figure Program Manager roles at top tech companies not by following the “traditional” path, but by leaning into my superpowers. 

Eventually, I had a spark to do something different..

What if I used the same skills that helped me thrive in Big Tech… to build something of my own?

So I left to bet on myself (again). 

And what served me well in my career also helped me as a solopreneur.

I owned my story, built with intention and shared learnings in public.

I started creating content in 2023 and in 2 years, built a community of 350K+ across LinkedIn, Instagram, and my newsletter.

Today, I’m the founder of the PM Accelerator, a career transformation program where I help senior professionals land high-paying PM roles without another certification or starting over. 

My mission is to democratize access to tech careers + empower folks to design a career, business & life they love especially in this era of AI.

The Results:

→ Partnered with Google, Hubspot, NVIDIA, Adobe, Kajabi, Notion, & more
→ LinkedIn Learning Instructor with 200K+ learners
→ 100M+ impressions over the last year
→ 230K+ follow my journey on LinkedIn
→ Built a $200K+ business in 1 year 
→ 32K+ read my newsletter 
→ (soon TEDx speaker 😱)

If you want to learn the exact framework I used to land dream PM roles + help others do the same… 

📌 APPLY TO THE PM ACCELERATOR (link in bio)

In this 5-week career acceleration program, I teach you how to get interviews, land dream offers and literally thrive on the job.  

I helped 100+ students land PM roles at Microsoft, SoFi, Scale.AI, Adidas, Workday and more (many in under 4–7 weeks)

→ GO HERE: pm-accelerator.com 

📧 jean@jean-kang.com for partnerships, collaborations, and speaking opportunities

📌 Media kit: jean-kang.com

Founder & CEO

"Jean isn’t a program manager coach solely because she’s done the role. She’s a coach because she’s done both the role AND gone the extra mile to document what she’s researched and learned masterfully. 

“Jean’s the real deal, and I couldn’t recommend her more to someone questioning how to take the next step in their career."

Leadership isn’t a title.

It’s how you make people feel.

💸 Get promo ready here: https://lnkd.in/gvq4UBgW

My assistant said this to me the other day 💙

“When I talk to managers, I get the feeling they're important. 
When I talk to leaders, I get the feeling I'm important.”

And said this is how I make her feel 🥹 (best compliment ever)

Here’s what I’ve learned about leading with kindness

(and why it’s often your secret weapon for getting ahead especially if you’re eyeing a promotion)

☝🏼 Create psychological safety

↳ People can only thrive when they feel safe to speak up, ask questions, and be themselves without fear of judgment.
↳ Avoid interrupting or dismissing ideas, even if they aren’t fully formed yet
↳ Ask for feedback, “How can I support you better?” or “Do you need more clarification?”

✌🏼 Turn mistakes into learning moments

↳ Focus on “What can we learn?” instead of “Who’s at fault?”
↳ Provide specific guidance on how to avoid the same mistake (ex. “Here’s what to do next time when X happens. What do you think?”

🤟🏼 Give meaningful appreciation & recognition

↳ Get to know how each individual WANTS to be recognized (via DMs, team meeting, more flexibility etc)
↳ Create rituals, like “Win of the Week,” to make appreciation part of the culture

🖖🏼 Care deeply for their well-being

↳ Check in with team members beyond work - ask, “How are you really doing?”
↳ Normalize taking breaks by doing it yourself and encouraging others to do the same (”I don’t expect you to work after hours or on weekends”)
↳ Reinforce that they should focus on their well being > work. Say, “Hey, I know you’re sick. Cancel your meetings and transfer any open work. I’ll handle it.”

Leadership isn’t about power. It’s about people.

If you want to truly thrive in your career, and land the promotion you deserve

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Here’s a wildly valuable and completely free Promotion Readiness Calculator built by the brilliant Shivani Berry that gives you a custom report in < 2 minutes.

Here’s what it does

☝🏼 Identifies the exact lever blocking your promotion

✌🏼 Gives you detailed, actionable next steps to remove the block and bag your dream promo

💸 Get promo ready here: https://lnkd.in/gvq4UBgW

♻️ Repost if you agree & follow Jean Kang for more.

Tech Creator (400k+) & Founder | Ex-LinkedIn, Meta, Figma | Solopreneur, TEDx Speaker & LinkedIn Learning Instructor helping you thrive at work using AI

KPI = 
Key Performance Indicators

The New Leadership
KPI
Keep people interested
Keep people informed
Keep people involved
Keep people inspired

Be the person people want to work with.

How you collaborate will define your career more than anything else.

Because let’s be real. 

No one wants to work with the person who’s genius but impossible to deal with.

Here are 6 traits that make you an invaluable teammate:

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1. Be dependable ☝🏼

↳ Follow through on what you say you'll do.
↳ Show up on time. Physically and mentally.
↳ Be the person others know they can count on.

2. Communicate like a boss ✌🏼

↳ Get to the point (lead with a headline).
↳ Keep people updated before they have to ask.
↳ Listen with the intent to understand, not just to reply.

3. Make other people’s jobs easier 🤟🏼

↳ Offer solutions vs problems.
↳ Offer help before you're asked.
↳ Share resources, knowledge, and wins.

4. Take ownership of everything (Good or bad) 🖖🏼

↳ Give credit where it’s due.
↳ Don't wait for someone else to step up. Be that person.
↳ Say this: “I dropped the ball. Here’s what happened and what I’ll do next time …”

5. Show appreciation 🖐🏼

↳ Say *thank you.* A lot.
↳ Celebrate small wins. Not just big results.
↳ Recognize someone’s effort, not just the outcomes.

People remember how you made them feel. Make them feel valued.

At the end of the day, the best career move isn’t just getting better at your job.

It’s getting better at working with people.

What’s one trait that makes someone amazing to work with? Drop it below 👇

Tech Creator (400k+) & Founder | Ex-LinkedIn, Meta, Figma | Solopreneur, TEDx Speaker & LinkedIn Learning Instructor helping you build AI literacy ✨

be the person that everyone wants to work with

I quit my job after 14 days.

The culture reflected in the interview was NOT the reality of working there.

The interview process was amazing.

I was so excited to join a great company culture.

Unfortunately, I noticed 🚩red flags in my first week.

My boss started to micromanage, degrade, and control me.

The reality was that what I was told in the interview was a lie.

So many people told me that I should never leave a job under 1 year.

They said being a ‘job hopper’ would ruin my career, but I decided to own my story.

I chose to leave my job under 1 month to preserve my mental health.

In doing so, I landed better roles, greater salaries, a kind manager, and a healthy culture conducive to my growth.

Don’t let anyone shame you for leaving a job because it looks 'bad.'

Staying at a toxic job long-term destroys your mental health.

It’s okay to leave and put yourself first.
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5 questions to ask if you're in the right place 👇🏼

1/ Am I challenged?

2/ Am I learning & growing?

3/ Do I feel like I can make an impact?

4/ Do I align with the values of the company?

5/ Am I being valued & recognized for my work?

If the answers are NO, it’s time to start looking.

Because person or job is worth your mental health 💙

Repost if you believe mental health matters 🙏🏼

Image credit: Thinking Minds IG

knowing when to leave is so important. the party. the job. the relationship.

📣 Employees who feel appreciated will always do more than expected.

Spoiler alert: 

If they’re not growing, they’re GOING ✌🏼

I’ve left jobs where I felt undervalued, underutilized, & unsupported.

And by choosing to leave, I found myself in healthier workplaces where I was:

✅ Supported by my manager

✅ Recognized for my contributions

✅ Treated with respect and kindness

✅ Encouraged to take time off without the guilt

5 simple things to show your people you actually care:
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☝🏼1. Be personally helpful

↳ Forward a helpful article, intro them to someone who can help, or share a tool that made your life easier.

Example: “Hey, this podcast made me think of you. It has great advice for client conversations!”

✌🏼2. Connect with, not above, your people

↳ Open up about your own challenges. Ask for feedback you’ll actually use.

Example: “I’ve been feeling stretched lately too. Curious what's one thing I could do better to support you this week?”

🤟🏼3. Get curious about their life outside of work

↳ Ask about their weekend, their dog, their side project. Actually remember the details.

Example: “How was Max’s first soccer game? You looked so proud in that photo!”

🖖🏼4. Acknowledge their people

↳ Celebrate their partners, families, even friends who support them.

Example: “We’d love to see your partner at the team BBQ. Would they be open to joining us?”

🖐🏼5. Be radically transparent

↳ Honest, kind feedback beats sugarcoating every time. Truthful & transparent feedback is a gift.

↳ Try the SBI method: Situation, Behavior, Impact

Example: “In today’s meeting (S), when you interrupted Jane (B), it shifted the room's tone (I). Can we be more mindful of that next time?”

Happy employees make the best employees. Repost if you agree 🙏🏼

Repost if you agree 🙌🏼

a person who feels appreciated will always do more than expected

From 23 to 33, my income jumped 10x 

Looking back, here are the smartest things I did:

1/ Negotiated every offer 

Not just salary, also sign-on, PTO, title, bonus, equity, & professional development budget.

I’ll share my top negotiation tips I gave Business Insider in the comments.

2/ Approached *every* job with an ownership mentality 

I stopped being just an employee. I showed that I’m not afraid to get my hands dirty, wear different hats, and bring solutions (not just problems).

Remember, you are the CEO of your own career.

3/ Built a side hustle with a 9-5

I launched a coaching business while working FT at Figma and made +$30K in my first year.

It was proof that optionality is everything.  

4/ Invested in my personal brand 

I started posting on LinkedIn 3 years ago, and it genuinely changed my life. 

It helped me leave my tech career, replace my salary in < 1 year, and start living my dream life.

5/ Got ✨great✨ at articulating my impact

This one’s important. I learned early on that good work alone isn’t enough. What matters is whether people see it and believe it.

You need receipts. Track outcomes, tell the story behind your results, and build relationships internally. Make it so easy for people to advocate for you.

Lastly, if you’re not learning, earning, or growing in your role. 
It’s time to leave. No one can make this decision for you.

And there is a huge opportunity cost if you choose to stay at a place with no growth. 

If you’re ready to grow in your PM career: to land a strategic role, increase your impact and income, and feel confident doing it…

I help senior professionals level up their leadership and land roles they love (in big tech or not)

Want to accelerate your career?

Apply here to work with me: https://lnkd.in/d8e-JAPt

My best career advice:

At every job, you should either learn or earn. Either is fine. Both is best.

If neither, quit.

🔥 17 Remote Job Boards You Didn't Know About (until now)

Included the links below 👇🏼

1/ Wellfound - https://wellfound.com/jobs

↳ Over 130K remote jobs from top companies to fast-growing startups

2/ Working Nomads - https://lnkd.in/ewwG6j-a

↳ A curated list of remote jobs for the modern working nomad

3/ #Web3#Web3 - https://web3.career/ 

↳ Connecting blockchain professionals with Web3 companies

4/ RemoteOK - https://remoteok.com/

↳ Has 129000+ remote jobs as a Developer, Designer, Copywriter, Customer Support Rep, and more.

5/ We Work Remotely - https://lnkd.in/eTb-W9zT

↳ One of the largest remote work communities in the world with over 6M visitors

6/ Jobspresso - https://jobspresso.co/

↳ Expertly curated remote jobs in tech, marketing, customer support, and more

7/ FlexJobs - https://www.flexjobs.com/

↳ Find Remote, Hybrid, & Flexible Jobs (all verified with over 10K+ reviews)

8/ JustRemote - https://justremote.co/

↳ Discover fully and partially remote jobs from the greatest remote working companies

9/ StillHiring.Today - https://stillhiring.today/

↳ A community-sourced, no-pay-to-play, ungated, BS-free list of tech companies who are still ACTUALLY hiring by Ross Pomerantz and Adam Schoenfeld

10/ Wiseful

↳ Central layoff list used by thousands of companies to hire - updated weekly.

11/ Jobgether - https://jobgether.com/

↳ Access to over 100K remote jobs that fit your lifestyle

12/ Underdog.io -Apply to top tech jobs in 60 seconds. A place where companies apply to you - https://underdog.io/

↳ Apply to top tech startups hiring in NYC, SF + remote jobs with one application

13/ BuiltinTech - https://builtin.com/jobs

↳ Tech jobs, news, and resources for local tech communities

14/ Remote.co - https://remote.co/

↳ 146 remote companies and virtual teams answer your top questions about remote work

15/ SkipTheDrive - https://lnkd.in/e8YAUwTx

↳ Search for flexible, remote & hybrid jobs from thousands of jobs

16/ Remotive - https://remotive.com/

↳ Find tech remote jobs (get 100+ jobs posted per day with the Remotive accelerator)

17/ Virtual Vocations, Inc. - https://lnkd.in/etqHtmWR

↳ A job service that provides job seekers with hand-screened remote job leads

repost to help your network get hired 🫶

17 Remote Job Listings You Didn't Know Existed (until now)

AI can get you hired 🤯

My community has been LOVING this trick for standing out.

Here’s how to turn your LinkedIn profile into a ✨killer✨ personal website < 3 minutes
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1. ☝🏼 Download your LinkedIn profile as a PDF
2. ✌🏼 Go to Replit(.)com + Create App 
3. 🤟🏼 Click Design + drop in the PDF with this prompt in ChatGPT (just tag “Replit”) 
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“Create a modern, dark-mode personal website using my LinkedIn PDF. Include sections for Home, About, Experience, and Projects. Add smooth scroll navigation, a clean grid layout, my profile image, my updated headline, and space for key stats. Use a deep charcoal background with minimal neon accents. Make it look custom coded and easy to update.”

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4. 🤟🏼 Click “Start Designing.”
5. ✋🏼 Adjust the content + layout
6. ✅ Hit publish and share live ✨ (that’s it!) 

Congrats 🥳, you’ve created a beautiful, shareable version of your story 🎊

Now here’s a bigger reason why this matters (and why vibe coding is having a moment).

While everyone’s raving over Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, and other “AI-first dev tools”, I personally found it intimidating as a non-technical person.

And I found Replit is one of the best places to take my genuine curiosity into an actual *tangible* product (and bring my ideas 💡 → life)

(But if you are *technical*, Replit still works with Claude Code).

I’d love to invite you to build something from zero to 1 (and see how fun it can be!)

📌 Bring your creative ideas to life here: https://lnkd.in/dNGeWji5

#ReplitPartner

Brand partnership • Tech Creator (400k+) & Founder | Ex-LinkedIn, Meta, Figma | Solopreneur, TEDx Speaker & LinkedIn Learning Instructor helping you build AI literacy ✨

Turn your LinkedIn Profile Into a Personal Website

7 Korean proverbs that will change your perspective (in life and career). 

What still sticks with me from childhood to adulthood (instilled by my Dad): 

"𝙒𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚'𝙨 𝙖 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡, 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚'𝙨 𝙖 𝙬𝙖𝙮" ✨

Which one resonates with you?

📌 Share and follow Jean Kang for more.

7 Korean Proverbs That Will Change Your Perspective 

You’re gonna want to 📌 this

OpenAI shared prompt hacks by job function + work use case 🙌🏼

(and they’re REALLY good)  

Think:

- IT
- HR
- Sales
- Product
- Marketing
- Managers
- Engineering
- Customer Success

You're welcome 🤗

Dropping the link to OpenAI Academy  ⬇️ 

Learn how to use ChatGPT for any role: https://lnkd.in/gwvkduCJ

Share this with your work bestie 🫶🏼

PM roles in tech explained in 1 min 😉

Product and Program Managers sound similar, but they’re NOT the same 🙈

Watch till the end to see the difference (and see which one fits YOU best)

If you’ve been wanting to land a Program Manager role and know you can do it *really* well (without having the PM title).

That’s exactly what I’m helping professionals do :)

If you’re ready to grow in your career, to land a strategic role, increase your impact + income…

I’d love to help you level up your influence, articulate your value and land a job that you love (without needing another degree or certification)

Apply here to work with me: https://rb.gy/q08oyc

Diana YK Chan, MBA

My Marketability with Diana YK Chan

Are you a coach, consultant, or course creator ready to amplify your impact, influence, and income without burning out? 

The In Demand Coach Accelerator is expertly designed to help you build a thriving business that aligns with your ideal lifestyle. This program equips you to build an influential online brand and establish a powerful network, setting the foundation for substantial business growth.

What The Accelerator Offers:
🌟 Scalable Business Models: Transition seamlessly to a hybrid coaching model that combines the personalization of 1:1 support with the efficiency of group coaching and training.
🌟 Increased Revenue: Clients often experience a rapid increase in earnings, moving from zero to $20K+ monthly sales and reaching 6-figure annual revenues shortly thereafter.
🌟 Higher Conversion Rates: Implement advanced persuasion and psychological techniques to enhance sales conversion rates to between 30% and 80%.

Key Features of The In Demand Coach Accelerator:
💎 Strategic Expansion: Develop and execute transition plans that allow you to serve more clients effectively, maximizing both reach and impact.
💎 Proven 7C Methodology: Our targeted approach includes Clarity in Direction, Captivating and Capturing the Demand, Connecting with leads, Converting opportunities into sales, enhancing Client Experience, and fostering a CEO Mindset.
💎 Tangible Client Success: Clients achieve remarkable results, including sold-out programs and doubling or tripling their monthly revenue, all facilitated through strategic guidance and support.

About Me:
🏆 Recognized Expertise: As a LinkedIn Top Voice and recognized Personal Branding & LinkedIn expert, I leverage over a decade of coaching experience to help you stand out in a crowded market.
🏆 Commitment to Success: Clients often tell me I’ve saved their businesses; I’m deeply invested in your success and dedicated to helping you achieve your goals.

Build a 6-Figure Business with Top Personal Branding LinkedIn Expert & Business Growth Strategist

For trailblazing coaches eager to elevate the industry. Mastermind with the best coaches to amplify your impact, influence, and income. Discover more at https://mymarketability.com/retreat

Scale to a 7-Figure Business with Powerhouse Creators & Coaches at a Business Mastermind Retreat

💎 𝗕𝗨𝗜𝗟𝗗 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗕𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗗. 𝗠𝗔𝗫𝗜𝗠𝗜𝗭𝗘 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗞𝗘𝗧𝗔𝗕𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗬. 𝗜𝗡𝗖𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗘 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗜𝗡𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗘.

Fulfilling work is so much more than a job that you like, but is a well-defined career path that is closely aligned with your values, passions, and strengths.

My career experience and personal mission led to me to start My Marketability in 2011, to empower individuals to reclaim control of their careers and confidently move towards their future.

Since launching my career coaching practice, I’ve worked with 1000+ clients from around the world, representing 20+ industries, and countless professions in Accounting, Business Development, Communications, Digital, Data Analytics, Engineering, Finance, HR, IT, Legal, Marketing, Operations, Product, Recruiting, Sales, Supply Chain, Training and many more.

After working with me, my clients have gone on to get hired, and make more money, at renowned companies including Amazon, Apple, Google, Microsoft, LinkedIn, Deloitte, PwC, TD, RBC, Nestlé, and Pepsi to name a few.

All my clients have one thing in common, and it has helped them to be successful: A strong commitment to taking ACTION! They weren’t applying for hundreds of jobs online, and just waiting for the phone to ring. They did the work to land the job that they’re passionate about, that gives them purpose, and allows them to live to their full potential.

If you’re ready to invest in your career, I’d love to chat. DM me.

Executive Career Coach & Personal Branding Strategist - Coached 1000+ clients land competitive jobs

With a background in instruction design and training, I've created multiple step-by-step online courses as part of my signature Top Talent Academy program that guides you through the entire career transition and job search process. 

My clients have achieved faster and greater results with the online training and coaching. Key courses created include:
🔷 Career Clarity
🔷 Personal Branding
🔷 Glowing Introduction (aka elevator pitch)
🔷 Resumes
🔷 LinkedIn
🔷 Networking
🔷 Interviews
🔷 Salary Negotiation

Online Course Designer & Instructor

Extensive experience sourcing and recruiting top talent at various levels in technology, start-ups, small businesses, financial services, CPG, retail, pharmaceutical, logistics.

Type of roles recruited for: 
- HR: Recruiting
- Sales: Account Manager, Account Executive, Business Development Manager, Training Manager, Sales Operations Manager
- Marketing: Manager - eCommerce, Product Manager, Manager - Digital Marketing & Communications, Category Analyst
- IT: IT Information Manager, Innovation Manager
- Analytics - Managing Director, Analytics
- Other - Market Access Manager, Sr Manager - External Relations

Sr. Recruiter | Recruitment Consultant

Diana YK Chan 

💎 𝗘𝗠𝗣𝗢𝗪𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗧𝗢 𝗢𝗪𝗡 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗚𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗙𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗧𝗢 𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗘 & 𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗜𝗩𝗘.

Are you in search of a transformative speaker who can inspire, engage, and ignite your audience? With a passion for empowerment and a proven track record of inspiring action and profound growth, I bring experiences that not only captivate but also retain audiences with a remarkable 90% retention rate.

Why I Stand Apart:
💎 Diverse Experience: Speaking at high-profile venues like Air Canada, TD Bank, Danaher, the UN, and UNICEF, I connect with and captivate audiences across all sectors.
Interactive Sessions: My talks are dynamic, blending powerful questions, up-to-date trends, and actionable frameworks, ensuring learning is both effective and memorable.
💎 Lasting Impact: Participants leave my sessions not only energized and empowered but also equipped to implement lasting changes. The high retention rate speaks to the lasting value and engagement I bring to every event.

Signature Talks Include:
🌟 Career Excellence: "How to Differentiate as Top Talent"
🌟 Branding Mastery: "Developing a Powerful Personal Brand"
🌟 Effective Networking: "Mastering Digital Connectivity and LinkedIn Brand Building"
🌟 Public Speaking: "Becoming a Professional Speaker"
🌟 Business Growth: "Mastering LinkedIn for Business Expansion"
🌟 Presentation Skills: "Speaking Confidently on Camera"

👉 Engage With Me: If you need a speaker who not only educates and enlightens but also ensures a lasting impact, let’s connect to discuss how we can make your next event a transformative experience. Reach out through LinkedIn or email me directly at info@mymarketability.com.

Explore my journey and impact through over 180 LinkedIn recommendations and review highlights from my past engagements to see the unique value I bring to each event!

Professional Global Speaker - Most Popular Talks on Personal Branding, Networking, Confidence

LinkedIn

Check out all my FREE nano courses on imposter syndrome, personal branding, career pivoting, networking, interview preparation, visibility at work, presenting, navigating bias and stereotypes as an Asian professional. Learn more at: https://www.linkedin.com/learning/instructors/diana-yk-chan

LinkedIn Learning Instructor - 11 nano courses, 60K+ global learners, avg 4.7/5.0 rating

Check out my videos: https://www.youtube.com/c/DianaYKChan 
Check out my reels on Instagram: https://instagram.com/dianaykchan

💎 𝗠𝗢𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗧𝗢 𝗢𝗪𝗡 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗩𝗢𝗜𝗖𝗘, 𝗩𝗔𝗟𝗨𝗘 & 𝗩𝗜𝗦𝗜𝗕𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗠𝗬 𝗗𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗧𝗢 𝗗𝗜𝗙𝗙𝗘𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗪 & 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗧

I love creating various types of content to serve and add value to my audience with a dose of inspiration and empowerment. I like to talk about career transitions, personal branding, networking, job search, networking, virtual communications, interviews and salary negotiation. From time to time, you'll hear my personal stories and lessons learned from my kids.

Some free resources you can take advantage of:
🔷 Over 100 training videos on my YouTube channel
🔷 Thousands of posts on LinkedIn

I'm honoured to be named LinkedIn Top Voice 2022 in Job Search & Careers. My content plan this year will be focused on LinkedIn live streams, short-form videos and carousel slide posts.

Check out some of my popular talks below.

LinkedIn Content Creator & Live Stream Host | LinkedIn Top Voice 2022 - Careers & Job Search 

Schulich School of Business - York University

Provided one-on-one career coaching/ advice and delivered training workshops to 100+ undergrad, masters and MBA students on career planning, job search, industry and functional insights, resumes, LinkedIn, networking and interview preparation and practice.

Supported students interested in Technology & Operations/ Supply Chain, Sales & Marketing  careers.

Career Advisor (Career Exploration & Job Search Expert)

Google

» First & only recruiter based in Toronto who managed end-to-end hiring process for Canada’s digital advertising sales roles; contributed to doubling the workforce in Toronto within a year with a philosophy in providing exceptional candidate experience
» Achieved highest number of hires globally in Q4 2011 and exceeded Q1 2012 hiring targets within 6 weeks
» Hired experienced top talent including Account Executives, Account Managers, Analytical Leads, Account Coordinators, Agency Leads, Strategic Partner Lead, Strategic Account Manager, Strategic Partner Manager
» Hired a team of 7 for Quebec in record time (less than 3 months); hired an Account Executive in record time (2 weeks)
» Key experience & skills: sourcing, screening, interviewing, social recruiting, selling, promoting, negotiating, communicating, business case writing, investigating, on-boarding, training, career coaching

Corporate Recruiter for Digital Sales & Strategic Partnership Careers (contract)

Bell

» Advised on the strategy, structure and execution plan of the New Grad Leadership Development Program (launched in June 2011 with 23 new grads hired)
» Developed orientation agenda and materials to ensure a smooth on-boarding experience 
» Delivered workshops on career management, personal branding, self-awareness, and communications

Leadership & Career Development Consultant (contract)

Richard Ivey School of Business

» Youngest ever to solely recruit & admit senior level executives (Directors, Presidents & CEOs) to one of the world’s top Executive MBA program; managed end-to-end recruiting initiatives; planned & delivered information sessions with proactive follow-ups and provided 1-on-1 coaching that increased applications by 30% & filled 2 classes (120 EMBA participants) with a wait-list in record time
» Generated the largest revenue (+$10M) & the most profitable program; achieved the highest yearly enrollment in Canada
» First ever to lead & plan the logistics in welcoming a new EMBA class (26 executives) from China, resulting in $2M+ incremental revenue; organized initiatives to help the Chinese executives transition into the Canadian culture
► Key experience & skills: selling, educating, facilitating, coaching, connecting, marketing, promoting, planning, recruiting, interviewing

Recruitment Manager for Executive MBA Admissions

» Hired to help fill the double-cohort MBA class (140 students) within 4 months; proactively connected with 300+ candidates on a personal level; received the largest amount of applications in history through targeted recruiting events (increased by 50%) and exceeded class size target with a wait-list

Recruitment Manager for MBA Admissions

Accenture

» Training & Development Lead for the largest multimillion-dollar public transportation service project in Canada; managed an offshore team of 10 in India to develop technical training materials (1-month curriculum) for 9 different client groups that impacted thousands of employees
» Change Management Specialist for a utility client; facilitated the change management requirements to roll out SAP
► Key experience & skills: managing people, project planning, curriculum mapping, training design, training delivery, outsourcing, process design, facilitating

Consultant - Talent & Organization Performance

Self-Employed

» Tutored every math course from grade 1 to university level to 500+ students
» Delivered business exam prep workshops for 3 years to 600+ first and second year university students

Business & Math Tutor & Instructor (part-time)

TELUS

» Led cross-functional teams of 30+ people to launch the largest marketing campaign of the year; conducted in-depth market research & analysis; developed a successful marketing campaign strategy & detailed launch plan to ensure flawless execution
» Identified as emerging leader (top 10%); selected by senior leadership team to enroll into the “Leadership NOW” program

Sr. Product Marketing Specialist

» Identified the need for a new role to increase employee engagement, retain talent & integrate workforce for a national team of 300+ people; developed talent development strategy; trained managers on performance management tools; created career development learning plans & performance competency matrices for 6 business groups; dropped attrition from 55% to 30%
» First to implement a series of learning initiatives: developed & delivered business case analysis workshop nationally; facilitated social styles training & team-building activities; organized lunch & learn sessions; created training & development website & monthly newsletter; led a team of 16 people to organize 2 learning conferences with 800+ people attending
» First to develop new hire on-boarding program & training materials that accelerated transition time by 50%; delivered orientation to 50+ people
» Received Leading Star Award for 3 consecutive quarters (10 out of 300+); recognized for making a positive contribution to peoples’ learning needs, improving organization’s performance & demonstrating a passion in training & development

Program Manager for Career Management, Talent Development & Training Development

» Accelerated career through 4 rotations in 18 months (normal track 3 years); 1 out of 6 hired out of 1000+ applications
» Business Analyst: Identified new opportunities to optimize call centre operations & ways to delight & retain mobile clients
» Workforce Planning Analyst: Created a master workforce plan & detailed execution plan to mobilize a workforce of 5000+ employees in the event of a labour disruption
» Communications Specialist: Developed national communications to all redeployed staff in the call center during the strike
» Team Manager: Managed a team of 10 in SMB Loyalty & Retention to retain business & corporate clients
» TELUS Ambassador: Spoke at campus recruitment events & interviewed new grads for Leadership Development Program

Leadership Development Program, Client Operations, Consumer Solutions

Business Coach for 6 & 7 Figure Coaches🌟Mastermind & Retreat Facilitator🌟Top Authentic Marketing, Personal Branding & LinkedIn Expert💎UN & F500 Speaker🎤LinkedIn Top Voice & Instructor🤝13 YOE in career coaching

You’ve worked hard to build your coaching business.
You’ve served clients, created impact & built authority.
But… you’re still not hitting the ease, income, or freedom you know is possible.

Maybe you’re ready to: 
🌟Generate more leads, clients, and sales — without relying only on referrals
🌟Consistently hit $25K+ months without working harder
🌟Amplify your brand & build trust with premium buyers
🌟Shift from 1:1 to scalable hybrid group programs
🌟Sell with confidence & authenticity 
🌟Diversify income with courses, speaking, licensing, brand deals

At your core, you want a business that reflects your voice, worth, vision & lifestyle — without sacrificing freedom.

Hi! I’m Diana YK Chan, Business Growth Strategist, Personal Branding & Trust-Building Expert.

I help coaches amplify their brand, build trust, speak and sell with confidence — scaling to $250K-$1M+ with a proven 5x-20x ROI, in a way that feels aligned, sustainable & spacious.

Last year, I built a new business while:
☀️Working part-time hours
☀️Taking 10+ weeks off
☀️Achieving $100K days, $100K weeks & $100K+ months
☀️Doubling revenue with my best year yet

It’s not luck. It’s a proven method.
Built around a simple mantra: "The more time off I take, the more money I make."

Here’s the truth:
Scaling with ease starts by building trust — in yourself, your audience & your systems.
Sales conversations don’t have to feel pushy.

I've helped my clients:
🔥Build 6-figure businesses in 6 months ($20K-$50K+ months)
🔥Double their revenue in 3 months
🔥Exceed their annual revenue in 4 months
🔥Launch 6-figure group programs that sell out
🔥Scale to 7-figure businesses within a year
🔥Become LinkedIn Learning Instructors 
🔥Enroll 10+ clients per month
🔥Close $5K to $15K B2C and $10K to $100K B2B deals

How I Help You Scale:
🚀In-Demand Expert Accelerator — Scale with hybrid programs
🚀VIP 1:1 Intensives — Map your next leap
🚀Quarterly Masterminds — Advanced scaling strategies
🚀Luxury Retreats — Elevate your network and vision

Why Work With Me:
✨I care deeply about your success. I’m not just your strategist; I’m your biggest cheerleader.
✨You get direct access. On-demand voice notes keep you moving fast.
✨You get personalized strategy. I uncover your unique edge to help you scale with ease.

Entrepreneurship doesn’t have to be lonely.
Scaling doesn’t have to be hard.

If you're ready to scale to $250K-$1M+ with more ease, or want to join my free Coaches in Business Real Talk & Business Mentoring Sessions, DM me. I’d love to hear about your vision.

Book a consultation call: https://mymarketability.com/call

💎 𝗕𝗨𝗜𝗟𝗗 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗕𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗗. 𝗠𝗔𝗫𝗜𝗠𝗜𝗭𝗘 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗞𝗘𝗧𝗔𝗕𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗬. 𝗜𝗡𝗖𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗘 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗜𝗡𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗘.

Fulfilling work is so much more than a job that you like, but is a well-defined career path that is closely aligned with your values, passions, and strengths.

My career experience and personal mission led to me to start My Marketability in 2011, to empower individuals to reclaim control of their careers and confidently move towards their future.

Since launching my career coaching practice, I’ve worked with 1000+ clients from around the world, representing 20+ industries, and countless professions in Accounting, Business Development, Communications, Digital, Data Analytics, Engineering, Finance, HR, IT, Legal, Marketing, Operations, Product, Recruiting, Sales, Supply Chain, Training and many more.

After working with me, my clients have gone on to get hired, and make more money, at renowned companies including Amazon, Apple, Google, Microsoft, LinkedIn, Deloitte, PwC, TD, RBC, Nestlé, and Pepsi to name a few.

All my clients have one thing in common, and it has helped them to be successful: A strong commitment to taking ACTION! They weren’t applying for hundreds of jobs online, and just waiting for the phone to ring. They did the work to land the job that they’re passionate about, that gives them purpose, and allows them to live to their full potential.

If you’re ready to invest in your career, I’d love to chat. DM me.

15 years ago, I started coaching as a career coach. 

Fast forward to today, and I’m helping coaches and entrepreneurs scale their businesses.

It’s been a journey of learning and growth. Some lessons that have stayed with me:

→ Trust the messy process. Perfection doesn’t get results. Action does.
→ Ask for help. I’ve built a team around me: project managers, marketing managers, sales leads, and support VAs. Delegation isn’t optional.
→ Focus is everything. Trying to do everything for everyone just leads to burnout. One audience, one offer, one channel makes all the difference.
→ Self-belief matters. Pricing, positioning, and offers only work if you believe in the value you provide.

I’m proud of what I’ve built, but even prouder of the lessons learned along the way. Every challenge shaped how I coach and lead today.

If you’ve been in business for a while or just starting out, remember: growth is a marathon, not a sprint. 

And the right support makes all the difference.

PS: If you want to surround yourself with peers and mentors while scaling your business with clarity, join the Business Growth Circle on January 29, 2026. 

RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/gcTZDdbu

Diana Yuen Kei Chan

Elevate Brand Authority to Close 5 & 6 Figure Deals👉Mentor to Established Coaches & Experts Ready for Premium Clients, Paid Stages & Events🌟Top Branding➕Marketing Influencer🌟7X UN Speaker🎤11 LinkedIn Learning Courses

This is the story of stepping into your power

(It's a beautiful reminder to us all)

Dr. Jasmine Escalera is a Life Reinvention Strategist.

She helps women find clarity and courage.

But 2 years ago, she felt stuck.

She had big dreams but was confused about next steps.

Too many strategies, too much noise.

She needed answers, not more confusion.

That’s when I invited her to my Mastermind Retreat in Cancun.

"Take 5 days away with us"

She immediately said "heck yes" as she knew she needed this.

She stepped in. Five days. A new beginning.

What she found?

→ She stopped doubting herself and took action.
Surrounded by leaders, she found her voice.

→ She gained clarity in her business model.
No more chasing trends that led nowhere.

→ She built relationships that changed her life.
Not just networking, real support, real trust.

→ She learned from women she once admired.
Now, she was in the room with them.

She got the exact tools she needed.

No fluff. No wasted energy. Just results.

This wasn’t just another retreat.

For Jasmine, it was a turning point.

The kind that changes everything.

Building a business that aligns with the life she desires. 

PS: If you’re feeling like Jasmine and want to hit the reset button at my Mastermind Retreat, DM me and let's chat.

This month marks 15 years in business.
And I want to celebrate it with you!

Along the way, this is what’s become clear to me:
- Brand attracts.
- Relationships deepen.
- Business foundations sustain.

And identity determines what your business can actually hold.

To mark this milestone, I’m hosting a Business Growth Circle online, a space to reflect, share, and have real conversations about building a business that lasts.

Join us on Thursday, January 29, 12:00–1:30 PM ET

I’ll be sharing my journey, the highs, the lows, and the lessons that shaped how I lead today.

Plus, many of my awesome friends, peers, and clients who’ve been part of the journey will be there.

If you’re building something meaningful and want to celebrate, learn, and be in the room together, I’d love to have you join us.

RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/gigHXEZn

15 Years in Business Lessons

The rooms you choose shape the year you create. ✨

Next week, I’m hosting a mastermind retreat day at a spa with a group of amazing humans to celebrate 15 years in business.

I’ll be there for 15 hours, fully present and in service, helping everyone design their best year yet.

What makes this even more special?

It all came together within one week of curating the invites.

Pure alignment, ease, and the power of relationships.

I’m intentional about the rooms I create and the rooms I enter.

Right people. 
Shared values. 
Elevated energy.

We’re gathering to slow down.
Have rich conversations.
Reflect, rest, and connect deeply.

This is how I choose to lead.
This is how I choose to build.
More rest. More success.

More rooms like this coming.

Happy New Year 2026! ✨

As we step into this new year, my wish for you is this:

That you allow yourself to trust yourself more, even when the path isn’t fully clear.

May 2026 be a year where possibility expands
because you’re no longer waiting for certainty
to begin.

A year of:

🌟 Building with intention and patience
🌟 Believing in your inner wisdom and timing
🌟 Becoming the version of you who moves forward with confidence and ease

You don’t need all the answers.
Just the willingness to take the next aligned step and trust yourself as you go.

Wishing you a year of grounded growth, courageous confidence, and beautiful becoming.

Welcome to 2026!

In 2017, I had two kids under two. Life felt impossible. I didn’t have control over my schedule. 

I faced postpartum depression and honestly, it was one of the darkest periods of my life.

But here’s what I learned: you can have it all, but you cannot do it all. Asking for help is not weakness. It’s essential.

I hired a nanny to help for just 12 hours a week. I shifted my work to short focused blocks. I recorded videos in my car when the baby slept.

That tiny adjustment saved my business, my energy, and my sanity. True success comes from knowing what matters most and building a life that aligns with your core values.

🎥 In this video, I share how I structured my life and business during that season and why asking for help is a game-changer.

PS: If you are ready to scale with support and focus on aligned growth in 2026, DM me.

When you’re aligned with the right clients, the work becomes richer, more expansive, and more rewarding.

Today, I want to celebrate one of those star clients and an extraordinary human.

Happy Birthday, Jackie Simon, PCC! 🎉

Jackie is a world-class certified executive leadership coach serving C-level leaders. 

She’s coached thousands of executives, built deep credibility in her field, and brings a level of depth, presence, and integrity that is truly rare.

And this past year? A powerful new chapter.

Since working together, Jackie didn’t just experience business growth, she experienced an identity shift.

✨ An immediate 3X ROI (within 6 weeks working together with async coaching)
✨ Closed the largest deal of her career (near six figures)
✨ Built a six-figure pipeline
✨ Gained crystal-clear positioning and differentiation
✨ Shows up with even more confidence, authority, and ease
✨ Doubled her revenue growth

What I admire most isn’t just the results, it’s how she stepped into them.

By owning her expertise more fully.
By valuing her work at the level it deserves.
By leading from clarity instead of hesitation.

That confidence hasn’t just elevated her business, it’s deepened the impact she creates for her executive clients.

Jackie, it’s been such a joy supporting you through this season of growth!

And I’m genuinely excited to continue building alongside you in the year ahead. 

Thank you for your trust, your generosity, and the incredibly kind way you speak about our work together.

Working with clients like you is what makes this work so meaningful. 💛

Many $200K to $500K coaches are not stuck because they lack strategy.

They are stuck because they are still operating from an outdated definition of success.

One that says:
If I am not doing it myself, it will fall apart.
If I slow down, I will lose momentum.
If I ask for support, I am getting ahead too easily.

This is the hustle mindset dressed up as ambition.

What I have seen again and again in my own journey and with my clients is this:
The leap to $1M+ does not come from more effort.
It comes from a new identity.

When I first crossed multiple $100K weeks, it looked impressive from the outside.
But internally, I was exhausted.
And despite the revenue, I could feel my growth starting to plateau.

That moment forced an honest question:
Is this the version of success I actually want to sustain?

That is when I began redefining how I lead and how I coach.

→ I stopped glorifying overwork.
→ I started designing my business around spaciousness, clarity, and premium leadership.
→ I delegated everything that did not require my voice, vision, or decision-making.
→ I invested in rooms where I was not the smartest person, but the most supported.
→ I protected my energy like it was my most valuable asset, because it is.

This is what I now refer to as “spacious success”. 

A true CEO mindset looks like this:

• You focus on high-leverage decisions, not busy work
• You build support before burnout forces you to
• You choose proximity to the right people over chasing more tactics
• You scale with calm, not chaos

This is the transformation my work is designed to create.

Scaling does not have to feel heavy.
Success does not have to cost you your health, presence, or joy.
And leadership does not require you to carry it all alone.

If this version of growth resonates with you, that is not by accident.
It usually means you are ready to lead differently. 

PS: Curious about how you can build a six-figure biz that lasts? Join me on the 29th for the Business Growth Circle. RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/gcTZDdbu

Business gets better and more meaningful when you're surrounded by people who genuinely support you.

Today feels like the perfect day to celebrate someone who has done exactly that. 💛

Happy Birthday, Lisa McPhee! 🎉

Lisa, thank you for showing up to so many of the spaces I hosted last year:
✨ multiple mastermind retreat days at the spa
✨ multiple in-person lunch mixers
✨ multiple online business events

You don’t just attend rooms.
You elevate them.

Just over a year ago, multiple mutual connections said, “You two need to meet.”

A few LinkedIn DMs turned into voice notes… and we hit it off right away.

Recently, Lisa shared something that deeply moved me.
“Being in Diana’s spaces helped me own my confidence and fully step into who I am.”

What stood out most to her wasn’t just the content, it was the intentionality.

How the space is curated.
How people are personally invited.
How the conversations are elevated, honest, and real.

She said it’s hard to explain how transformational those rooms are.
 “You really have to be in the room to understand it.”

And when she shared how much it meant to receive a personal invitation,
that I reached out directly, said her name, and made her feel seen,
that’s when everything clicked.

This is the work I love.
This is how rich relationships are built.
This is what creates trust, belonging, and real transformation.

Lisa, thank you for your belief, your presence, and your unwavering support.

Wishing you the happiest birthday and a year filled with love, celebration, and everything you give coming back to you tenfold. 🎂

Grateful for you, today and always. 💫

Most content I see from coaches is aggressive, “bro-marketing” style:

→ Constantly hyping their success
→ Showing off lifestyle without context
→ Pushing “follow me or miss out” tactics

It’s exhausting. And for high-level clients, it’s ineffective.

Your audience isn’t impressed by theatrics—they want clarity, strategy, and trust.

Here’s how I market without performing or posting for the algorithm:

→ Share real-life experiences and stories. Both successes and challenges.  
→ Engage with thought provoking questions and ideas. 
→ Offer subtle invitations to join a vibrant and supportive community (DMs, retreats, mastermind rooms) instead of hard-sell posts

The result? High-value clients engage naturally, and I scale without the bro-marketing stress.

PS: Curious about how you can build a seven-figure biz that lasts? Join me on the 29th for the Business Growth Circle. RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/gigHXEZn

People often ask me why I run retreats.

Not workshops.
Not just masterminds.
But intentional spaces where we slow everything down.

The honest answer is this:
Some of the biggest breakthroughs in my own life and business did not come from doing more.
They came from finally creating space to listen.

There was a season in my life where I was successful on paper, but internally exhausted.

Yet I rarely gave myself the same permission to pause.

That changed the first time I experienced what happens when high-achieving women step out of their roles and into a space that feels safe, spacious, and supportive.

That specific experience stayed with me.
And it became the foundation of why I now host Retreat Days and Luxury Retreats.

I run retreats because something different happens when:
• You are away from your inbox
• You are surrounded by women who get it
• You are held in an environment designed for calm, reflection, and clarity
• Your nervous system finally settles

I have watched women arrive tired, overstretched, and disconnected from their own desires.
And I have seen them leave grounded, clear, and reconnected to who they are becoming as leaders.

Not because I gave them more strategies.
But because they finally had space to hear themselves.

In these rooms, conversations go deeper faster.
Clarity lands without force.
Decisions feel anchored, not rushed.

Whether it is a single Retreat Day or a more immersive Luxury Retreat experience, the intention is always the same:

To create an environment where your next level does not have to be chased.
It gets revealed.

I believe rest is not a reward. It is part of leadership.
And slowing down, when done intentionally, is one of the most strategic things you can do for your business and your life.

If you have been feeling stretched, successful but tired, or quietly craving space to think and feel again, this is why these retreats exist.

Not to escape your life.
But to reconnect with yourself inside it.

More spaces like this are coming.
And when the time feels right, you will know.

This client didn’t start the year expecting 4x growth.
She started it wondering if she could juggle business, motherhood, and a demanding job.

But she made a bold decision: to stop winging it and start leading like a CEO.

In just a few months, we:

→ Repackaged her offers and raised her rates
→ Built a summer promo that filled her calendar
→ Used simple video content to grow trust fast
→ Cleaned up her messaging to speak with clarity
→ Balanced growth with time off and real rest

The result?

✔️ 2 new high-ticket clients in one week
✔️ 5-figure month
✔️ Double her 2024 revenue already
✔️ A brand presence that finally matches her impact

Most importantly:
She believes in her business now.
And that shift changed everything.

Let this be your reminder:

✨ Confidence compounds.
✨ Rest is a strategy.
✨ And your business won’t grow if you keep playing small.

PS: Want to create results like this without the hustle?
Let’s talk. Comment “CEO” or send me a DM.

My Client Stopped Playing Small (and 4x'd Her Revenue)

Most coaches rush into the new year
without closing the loop on this one.

And then wonder why next year feels like a repeat.

A year-end review isn’t about judging yourself.
It’s about leading your business like a CEO.

When you pause to reflect, you stop guessing.
You start making decisions from data, not emotion.

Here’s how to do a simple, powerful year-end review:

1. Review your numbers
2. Break down your offers.
3. Identify your best clients.
4. Name what drained you. 
5. Audit your time.
6. Review your role.
7. Capture the lessons. 
8. Decide what comes forward.

Reflection creates clarity.
Clarity creates confidence.
Confidence creates momentum.

Don’t carry lessons you never unpacked.
Your next level starts with an honest review.

What’s one thing you’re ready to leave behind this year?

8 Steps for a 2025 Year-End Business Review

Most coaches treat sales as a transactional process. Send a DM, offer a call, hope they buy. It doesn’t work.

Here’s what I do differently:

→ Humanize outreach. Stop sending automated messages. Make your leads feel seen and heard.
→ Invite-only approach. Invite prospects to exclusive events. The attendance and conversion rates are dramatically higher.
→ Host live connection experiences. People engage and commit when they feel part of a conversation.
→ Prioritize aligned sales conversations. Focus on alignment and commitment, not pushing your offer.

I’ve seen this approach work for clients scaling to seven-figure businesses. It turns the dreaded sales process into a transformational experience.

🎥 In the video, I break down each strategy and show examples from my own business.

PS: Curious about how you can build a seven-figure biz that lasts? Join me on the 29th for the Business Growth Circle. RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/gigHXEZn

The biggest lie in business is that your best year requires more hustle.

2025 was my best year yet.
And it came from simplifying, not stacking.

I stopped chasing more - more activity, more visibility, more vanity metrics.
And doubled down on a core, relationship-driven strategy that compounds.

Less noise.
More clarity.
Higher standards.

That shift changed how I think, lead, sell.
And what I say yes (and no) to.

The result:
- best year yet
- multiple 6-figure weeks and months
- highest cash-collected months
- And more space than ever.

Not by pushing harder, but by choosing better.
I broke down the strategy in the carousel below 👇

If you’re building toward your next level and know “more” isn’t the answer, this will resonate.

How I Built My Best Year Yet

People often ask me why I run retreats instead of just coaching online or hosting virtual programs.

Here’s what I’ve learned over 15 years as a coach and entrepreneur:

True transformation happens when you are not just learning strategies, but when you are experiencing them in space that supports your growth.

As a believer of spacious successes, I want to help people design businesses aligned to their life and your values. 

And there is something magical about experiencing it in the presence of others who are also building high-level businesses.

When I host a Retreat Day or a Luxury Retreat, what I love most is witnessing the transformation that comes from being together in a room built for reflection, connection, and calm.

I have seen women arrive overstretched, unsure, or stuck in the day-to-day. And I have watched them leave:

• Clear on what they truly want to create next
• Confident in their ability to scale without sacrificing their life
• Energized by the room, by conversations, and by seeing themselves reflected in peers
• Anchored in decisions they’ve been putting off

Because unlike online programs, retreats allow space for:

• Real connection, not comments and likes
• Conversations that uncover mindset blocks and opportunities
• Clarity to emerge without force
• Energy to reset and align

This January 2026, I’m running the next Mastermind Retreat Day at GoPlace for coaches and entrepreneurs. It will be a day to step out of your inbox, out of the constant doing, and into your next level of Spacious Success.

If you feel like you’ve been running fast without pause, or if you want to experience what growth feels like when it is elegant, aligned, and spacious, DM me. I keep a few spots for people who are ready to show up fully in future events and retreats.

Because the truth is, success doesn’t have to be exhausting. It can be elegant, supported, and revealed when you create space for it.

2025, thank you 💖

So grateful for the friends, clients, and family who filled this year with love, laughter, growth, and unforgettable moments.

This year reminded me that it’s not about how much you do,
it’s about how deeply you’re connected,
and the rich relationships formed along the way.

I’m thankful not just for what happened,
but for who I became through it all.

More ease.
More alignment.
More moments that truly mattered.

Ending the year with a full heart 🥰

Why do so many capable coaches struggle to sustain six-figure growth?

Because they believe more effort equals more growth.

Here’s what I’ve learned after 15 years in coaching and working with hundreds of entrepreneurs:

The problem isn’t motivation.
The problem is misaligned strategy.

The secret lies in strengthening your marketability and authority, not adding more offers or working longer hours.

Benefits of this approach include:

→ More aligned, higher-level clients
→ Clearer positioning in a crowded market
→ Growth that feels calmer and more intentional

Here’s how to think about it:

→ Growth doesn’t require urgency
→ Authority beats visibility
→ Simplicity scales better than complexity

So when you plan your next stage of growth, consider:

→ Your positioning, not just your content
→ Your systems, not just your effort
→ Your energy, not just your goals

Instead of:

→ More launches
→ More platforms
→ More noise

Try this:
→ Clear messaging
→ Strategic visibility
→ Strong foundations that hold growth

This is exactly what we’ll work through inside the January Business Growth Circle.

🗓 January 29 | 12:00 PM EST
🎯 Theme: Building a Multi Six Figure Business That Lasts

👉 Save your seat here
https://lnkd.in/gpwj5XxN

Most seven-figure businesses don’t fail because of lack of skill.

Most stall because the business becomes too complex to sustain.

This explains why so many coaches hit a plateau, even when things look “successful” from the outside.

But because growth wasn’t built intentionally, burnout, inconsistency, or frustration follows.

The consequence?

You start questioning your business instead of fixing the structure.

So how do you build a seven-figure business that actually lasts?

You slow down to scale smarter.

That’s the purpose of the Business Growth Circle—a live, intentional space for established coaches and entrepreneurs who want aligned growth.

Here are 4 ways to start thinking differently:

→ Build authority before chasing more visibility
→ Fix systems before adding more offers
→ Plan long-term instead of reacting short-term
→ Protect your energy as part of your strategy

Take time to step back and strengthen your foundation—and you unlock growth that feels stable, not stressful.

🗓 January 29 | 12:00 PM EST
Business Growth Circle: Building a Seven Figure Business That Lasts

👉 Join the circle here
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I’ve been running businesses, coaching clients, and speaking at events for over 15 years—and sometimes I forget to pause.

There were moments when I thought I could do it all, work nonstop, and still be at my best.

But recently, I realized: the smarter I work, the more I need space to think, connect, and rest.

That’s why this January, we’re hosting a Mastermind Retreat Day at GoPlace Spa.

Here’s what I focus on when I want to recharge and grow:

✨ Slow down intentionally
✨ Connect with people who inspire and challenge me
✨ Step away from daily distractions to think clearly

If you’re a coach, entrepreneur, or creator looking to step into 2026 with clarity, aligned strategy, and support, this retreat is designed for you.

Spots are limited to make space for meaningful conversations and real growth.

👉 Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gcGHZCbK

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