Paul Upton

LeaderUP

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I am one of the few career coaches who has Fortune 50 leadership & hiring manager experience. This gives me the perspective to know exactly what hiring managers (not just recruiters) are looking for in a Manager, Director, VP+, how to stand out, and what it really takes to be a top 1% Leader & Candidate!

I have partnered with recruiters, HR leaders, hiring managers, and leaders to understand and distill the most important qualities and traits of successful leaders and how to find these in candidates and develop them in leaders. 

Through all this and hundreds of interviews, I have learned what the Top 1% of candidates do and built a system that works to help leaders, aspiring leaders, and high performers learn these skills and get the jobs & opportunities they really deserve!

► I help YOU master YOUR resume + LinkedIn so you STAND OUT and get NOTICED

► I help YOU learn how to ROCK your interviews and build real, memorable connections with hiring managers & GET OFFERS!

► I help YOU learn the skills to negotiate like a PRO to get the best total compensation package possible

► I really care. My sole reason for LeaderUP is to help YOU find success and fulfillment in your career. Success YOU DESERVE and have earned by working harder, learning more, and putting in the effort to SUCCEED!

I have created the LevelUP Leadership Top 1% Candidate Coaching Program to help leaders get promoted and land their dream jobs using Top 1% Applicant Strategies, leveraging the top SECRETS learned from Expert Resume Writers, Recruiters, Hiring Managers, Leaders, and Top Candidates, as well as many failures, successes, and continuous improvement!

► LevelUP Leadership Top 1% Candidate Coaching Program

MESSAGE me on LinkedIn to learn more and how I can help you!
Email me at Leaderup.Program@gmail.com

Founder, CEO & Chief Career Officer - Career Expert | Career Success Coach | Leadership Coach

MTFH Solutions

Making the Future Happen Solutions was created to help move forward innovative ideas, services, minds and leaders. More info coming soon!

Feel free to reach out directly for more details, we look forward to potentially working with you!

Current Focus Areas Includes:
- Consulting Services
- Leadership/Executive Coaching
- Pre Sales, Sales Strategy & Execution
- Start-up Coaching & Mentoring

Founder & CEO - Lead Consultant & Managing Principal

CenturyLink

Was recruited and brought in to lead the transformation organization of over 150+, consisting of 3 main groups the Data Science & AI/ML team, Business Transformation & Portfolio Management team and lastly the System, Tools and Integrations team. Tasked with using data, automation, cutting-edge innovative technologies to transform the way Lumen North American operations operate.

Scope included all Copper and Fiber networks, national and international, consumer as well as enterprise products and solutions.

Our task was simple, to plan, execute and deliver large-scale transformation efforts, removing over $200M of cost savings and revenue acceleration per year. The complexity came in how to actually do this, having a laser-sharp focus on execution and delivering results, while fostering & maintaining the culture and spirit of innovation.

This included partnering, pushing the limits and innovating with the best minds, companies and consultants in the industry!

Executive Director Transformation & North America Operations

Comcast

Tapped to do what I did in the Xfinity Mobile organization but across all of Comcast's Products and Operations, including TV, Internet, Voice, Xfinity Mobile, Xfinity Home and more.

This new role expanded responsibilities and direct leadership of two additional teams, managing all digital data operations and Adobe Website Tagging and Analytics for all of Comcast Cable.

Consumer Experience Transformation - Director Strategic Enablement and Data Operations

SCOPE:  All of XM Operations | Strategy and Innovation for Data, Product, Design, UX, Customer Support, Retail and Marketing to take the business to the next level |  Delivery of Operational & Data Solutions | Customer Experience Insights and Customer Journey Deep-dives

◾️ Tasked with transforming XM to be customer focused and data driven in all our operational and strategic decisions

◾️ Built out the strategy, plan, change management and delivery of this vision:
      ◽️  Created processes, capabilities and building out a team to enable our data first goals
      ◽️  Defined Requirements, Building ETL and Aggregating OMNI Channel Customer Experience Data
      ◽️  Made data relevant, error free, available, understandable and giving access to everyone in XM
      ◽️  Identified, built and launched tools to enable self-serve analytics & insights
      ◽️  Established structured listening mechanisms to understand what’s most important to our customers 

◾️ Identified and quantified our top business-wide opportunities in our customer experiences and operations

◾️ Delivering cross functional programs and strategic solutions to the top issues across XM saving over $5M annually

Xfinity Mobile - Director Customer Experience Delivery, Operations and Analytics

SCOPE: National Responsibility | +5 major annual programs | $150M Budget | 18 matrixed reports | Leadership of Strategy & Operations of 5,000 Security Technicians | Quality & Performance of Over +600,000 Installations/year

◾️	Lead capital and opex programs to drive key operational and quality metrics including: Tech Availability, DOJ Tech & Order Support, Repeat Rates M1 Churn, Time in Home and NPS, Customer Experience & Install Quality

◾️	Develop requirements for new products and product enhancements based on field, customer insights & NPS data

◾️	Manage field launch of new products, development of install processes and quality controls for professionally installed XH products to drive improved customer experience, NPS and truck roll & call reduction 

Key Achievements:
◾️	DROVE QUALITY & REDUCED CHURN: Designed new metrics, led and nationally launched updates to the installation verification score (IVS 2.0) run on every install, utilizing a structured change management approach.
◽️	Reduced M1 Churn by 50 bps and drove 65% increase in mobile app downloads on day of job
◽️	68% improvement in sensor signal strength quality on new installs, reducing M1 Calls & Truck Rolls
◽️	Developed a dashboard in Tableau for field leads to improve management and performance of KPIs

◾️	REDESIGNED INSTALL PROCESS & CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE: Led strategy, planning and execution of the initial Perfect Install Program to review the end-to-end sales through installation experience.
◽️	Program delivered 20+ recommendations and 11 core projects to improve the Tech & Customer Experience

◾️	IMPROVED AVAILABILITY & PRODUCTIVITY: Drove the best 0-5 day tech availability and average time to install results in XH history EOY 2017 through strategic project planning & execution 

◾️	REDUCED DEFECTS: Reduced 37% of calls through root cause analysis of DOJ Tech call data, development of solutions and support of the program management of 3 functional work streams.

Xfinity Home - Sr. Manager Tech Operations and Strategy

Verizon

SCOPE: 8 Core Verizon Telecom Functions | 11 major programs | $400M Reduction Goal | 5 Matrixed Leads & 9 indirect reports | Business Transformation Project & Program Lead | Large Scale Change Management & Execution

▪	Internal business consultant working with executive leaders to drive large scale growth & opex reduction programs

▪	Led matrixed & cross-functional teams focused on strategic process, functional and organizational changes and transformational improvements contributing to deliver over $21.5M in hard savings in 2016 and projected $120M.

▪	Led, co-facilitated and participated in over 12 Kaizen and Lean Six Sigma workshops

Key Achievements:
◾️	TRANSFORMATIONAL PROCESS IMPROVEMENT: Transformation program lead to reduce $1B of WIP to over $400M and intervals from 229 days to 69 days, involving over 8 functional organizations.
◽️	Lead one program pillar and 5 key solution teams to re-engineer project creation, engineering milestones, automation, triggers and KPI’s to reduce +60 days in process time and $16.1M in hard savings.
◽️	Completed complex financial and operational analyses used to develop the strategy, scope and benefits of this large scale executive sponsored initiative.

◾️	DEVICE QUALITY MANAGEMENT: Successfully led a DMAIC program to create and implement a new vendor centric method of testing and validating products, platforms and services reducing overall testing durations and defects by over 75% and an estimated yearly savings of $4.4M.
◽️	All previous attempts had been unsuccessful due to system, reporting and organizational complexities.

◾️	DEVELOPED LEADERS: Coached 3 Green Belts on LSS methodology, tools and project management practices to successfully complete DMAIC and DMADV (Design) projects, leading to two of these green belts becoming fully certified and promoted to full-time black belt roles.

Business Transformation - Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

3rd Rotation - Verizon Leadership Program

SCOPE: Led Prepaid, Tablet Internet Channels, Chat Strategy & Execution and Advanced Analytics & Customer Insights

◾️	OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE: Designed and led a prepaid chat project to utilize specialized sales chat reps on prepaid pages resulting in a 27% gross add lift and improved customer satisfaction ratings. 

◾️	VENDOR & PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT: Led vendor management, project design, compensation model, training, implementation strategy and execution for the Verizon Wireless Sales Chat Program 

◾️	BIG DATA: Led BlueKai and Big Data adoption at VZW and developed strategic A/B testing for personalization and landing page optimization utilizing MECLABS, resulting in 20% lift in high-value customer segments.

Internet Sales, Marketing, Chat Strategy and Operations

2nd Rotation - Verizon Leadership Program

SCOPE: Led cell site planning & capacity for over 1200 sites, $400M in assets and $50M in mass calling event initiatives

◾️	BUDGET & FORECASTING: Led mass calling events planning for all of Houston-Gulf Coast region including network capacity planning, budgeting and equipment dimensioning of 85 events / event areas and over $50M in resources and assets.

◾️	CREATIVE INNOVATION: Saved over $9M by leveraging current assets in the maintenance of ALL HGC cell site’s CE, 1X, EvDO and backhaul capacity.
◽️	Co-led 2012-2015 LTE Interface capacity planning of over 1200 NB sites, sector-splits, and small cells.

Traffic, Capacity and Data Performance Engineering

1st Rotation - Verizon Development Program

◾️	ROLE 1 - Led new features, products, quality, reliability and customer experience of the FiOS product
◾️	ROLE 2 - Led the launch, operations, expansion, automation and performance of FiOS Self Install initiative

◾️	OPERATIONS LEAD: Created and led operational activities for the FiOS self-install project which directly led to reaching stretch goals of 11,000 self-installs acceptances by EOY 2011 and an expense savings of over $1.6M. 
◽️	Developed processes, call scripts, M&P’s, trained & led two out-bound call centers for self-install options
◽️	Led transitional & automation efforts of the self-install initiative to improve and scale this project nationally to a projected 70,000 self-installs by EOY 2012 and yearly savings of over $25M.

◾️	QUALITY, RELIABILITY & NEW PRODUCTS: Supported the launch of new FiOS products and improved quality & reliability of existing products and services reducing calls, truck rolls and customer affecting issues by over 40%; including X-box streaming, MRDVR, Flexview enhancements, widgets, Samsung Streaming, MoCA 2.0, MPEG4 and IPTV.

In Home Network Engineer & National Operations Special Assignment

McCreary Roofing Company Inc

•	OPERATIONS EXCELLENCE: Increased speed and accuracy of all new jobs and bid requests by 40% by standardizing the work flow process & increased productivity by implementing a Microsoft Access Database

•	MARKETING INNOVATION: Created a new value added marketing plan & bid presentation pamphlet resulting in 35% lift on accepted jobs.

Engineering, Marketing and Sales Lead

GE Transportation

◾️	BUSINESS PROPOSALS: Managed engineering technical proposals for new and existing markets including the Freightliner Guinea ES44ACi Locomotive worth over $40M; Co-managed all Superskids for ASIA & Russia

◾️	VENDOR & SUPPLIER OPTIMIZATION: Led a cost-benefit proposal to re-engineer GE equivalents to 14 Union Pacific cables, projected to reduce replacement cable costs and lost productivity time by 45%.

Locomotive Proposals Engineer

◾️	LEADERSHIP ROTATIONS: Completed 5 functional rotations in Material, Process, Lean, Quality and Engineering

◾️	PROCESS INNOVATION: Developed and successfully implemented a comprehensive material management and inventory tracking system utilizing Lean Kanban and JIT strategies to systematically automate inventory management resulting in a yearly savings of over $15M. 
◽️	Consolidated over 800 parts and eliminated an average of +5 hours and ~3.5 takt stopping shortages per/wk.

◾️	PROCESS AUTOMATION: Created a material-tracking and process tool that identified and prioritized backlogged high profile items in a continuously moving lean line resulting in Maincab ending 2nd Qrt 2008 on schedule for the first time in over 3 years.

◾️	SAFETY & ERGONOMICS: Led safety and ergonomic projects including installation of pneumatic vices to eliminate 90% of repetitive motion and increasing productivity by nearly 50%.

Manufacturing and Operations Lead

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Why Senior Leads, Managers, Directors & VPs choose to work with me:
▶️ You want to break into your next leadership role, get promoted, or move to a promotional opportunity. Maybe you are seeking to break into your next level or senior leadership.

▶️ You're stuck in your current role, not much company growth, or growth opportunities. Or you do not like your current company/role and want to find a better one and level up your career to the one you deserve!

▶️ You're in a job search, you know you are good, but something is missing, you are not getting interviews, or are not getting offers!

▶️ You're tired of being frustrated & wasting time!

𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐦𝐞: I've spent the last 14+ years working at top Fortune 100 companies.
◾️ 10+ jobs over this time and 2 highly competitive leadership programs
◾️ 7 times promoted/found promotional opportunities (often they found me)
◾️ Most recently an executive director at a telecom leading an organization of 150+ people.

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◾️ What it really takes to stand out in the Top 1% of leaders
◾️ How to be a great leader and more importantly how to develop this in others
◾️ How to hire the best, I've done over 500+ interviews and hired multiple high performing 10X teams

I am one of the few career coaches who has leadership/hiring manager experience and knows what they are looking for!

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I have put these learnings together and have created the 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐔𝐏 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐓𝐨𝐩 1% 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 to help leaders and aspiring leaders reach the next level and land their dream jobs/promotions. 

Are you someone who wants...
✅Wants more MONEY, TIME, FLEXIBILITY, and GROWTH?
✅Gets multiple offers and CHOOSES the best one for them?

And would rather...
✅Follow a proven step-by-step process that works!
✅With the 1:1 support, you need along the way!
✅That takes 70% less time & effort and 99% less frustration!
✅And finally, get that dream job that they deserve and are excited to jump out of bed for?

► LeaderUP Job Offer System & Coaching Program -  Reach out to learn more!

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Three years, 60-hour weeks, and all I got was anxiety meds and a pizza party.

That’s not a joke. That’s my review of their “employee experience.”

Here’s the dirty secret about “professional” notice periods-companies can cut your job with zero warning. But when you decide to leave, they expect you to train your replacement. Two weeks. Smiling. No complaints.

How much notice do they deserve when they’ve been burning you out for years?

I watched someone start a new role Monday. First day, her boss listened to her idea and said, “Let’s go with that.” She got a 40% raise. She got real work-life balance. She got respect on day one.

She didn’t apologize for leaving dysfunction. She didn’t feel guilty for protecting her mental health. She didn’t give courtesy to a company that never would have done the same for her.

Stop believing you owe loyalty to companies that don’t value you.

Stop thinking you have to “tough it out” for the sake of professionalism.

The truth is: companies protect their bottom line. You have to protect your well-being.

If a company can let you go with no warning, you owe them the same. No more. No less.

Has a company ever asked you to give more than they’d ever return? How did you handle it?

Share if it’s time to normalize protecting ourselves the way companies protect themselves.

#leadership #mentalhealth #workplace

The hardest part of my career was admitting I needed help.
That night, surrounded by tissues and doubt,

I decided to ask for help. That changed everything.

I didn’t see it coming.

Years ago—after months of late nights and hitting impossible goals—I walked through my front door, hugged my wife, and cried.

Not a little.

The kind of crying where your whole body shakes.

I felt like I'd failed.

Despite pouring myself into every project, there was no promotion. No recognition. No “thank you.”

Instead:
➝ I was told to “improve.”
➝ I was told I wasn’t ready.
➝ I was told I wasn’t enough.

I started asking myself the hard questions.

What am I missing?
Am I a bad leader?
Why does this keep happening?

Fast forward six months—everything flipped.

→ 4 job offers
→ 2 internal promotions
→ $34K pay raise
→ A dream role leading a team

How?

It wasn’t luck. It wasn’t working harder.
It was a single turning point.

That night, surrounded by tissues and doubt,
I decided to ask for help.

Not easier said than done. HARDER than done.

(And for me, big-time ego. What if people thought I was weak?)

But I followed through.

Here’s what admitting I needed help looked like:

1/ I dropped my ego.
What got me here won't get me there. Sometimes career success requires admitting you can't figure it all out alone.

2/ I faced the truth.
I was fixating on the next role while neglecting my current job and actual capabilities. Time to work on ME!

3/ I sought guidance.
I committed to change and got a coach. They identified growth areas I'd missed or avoided—truths I needed to hear.

4/ I took action.
Despite initial fear, I trusted the process. Took massive action and IT WORKED!!!

The results?

→ Promotions.
→ A fulfilling career.
→ Clarity like I’ve never felt before.

The truth is, success isn’t about staying strong.
It’s about knowing when to lean on someone else.

If you’re stuck… don’t wait for a breaking point like mine.

Take the step.

(You might just surprise yourself.)

Since then, I've earned multiple promotions and built an amazing career!

This journey inspired me to become a career coach myself—now I help others achieve the same transformation!

Comment "Transform" below ↓
If you'd like to learn more about how we could help you!

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Upskilling isn’t optional anymore.
If you’re not growing, you’re falling behind—fast.

And here’s the harsh reality:

Many people don’t.

They stay in their comfort zone.
They avoid challenges.
They hope their current knowledge will be enough.

But it won’t be.

Growth isn’t just “nice to have.”
It’s your survival strategy.

The professionals crushing it right now?

→ They’re learning new skills every week.
→ They’re adapting faster than ever.
→ They’re building momentum—not excuses.

The ones struggling?

→ They think their past success will carry them.
→ They hesitate to admit what they don’t know.
→ They wait too long to pivot, then the opportunity is gone.

Here’s the truth:

The leaders who thrive in this fast-changing world are the ones who say, “I don’t know this yet—but I will.”

They act BEFORE it’s urgent.

They lean into being a beginner again.

They go ALL IN on leveling up their mindset, their skills, their careers.

It’s not magic. It’s discipline.

Want to know how to start?

1/ Admit you're stuck.
↳ Example: “I don’t understand AI, and I’m behind on it.”

2/ Pick one skill that will make you more valuable.
↳ Example: “I’ll learn AI to streamline processes in my work.”

3/ Break it into bite-sized steps.
↳ Example: “I’ll spend 10 minutes daily watching tutorials before work.”

4/ Find resources that match your style.
↳ Example: Visual learner? Watch videos. Prefer hands-on? Try free tools.

5/ Track your progress.
↳ Example: “After one week, I’ll summarize the basics in my own words.”

6/ Stay consistent.
↳ Example: “Every weekday at 8 AM, no excuses.”

This isn’t about perfection.
It’s about showing up every day and refusing to settle for “good enough.”

Because the skills you sharpen today will set you apart tomorrow.
What skill will YOU commit to learning this week?

♻️ Repost to inspire someone to start growing today.

If you want to learn the skills to level up your career and income?
Comment "LevelUP" below! ⬇️

3 years stuck. 12 rejections. Zack kept asking, what am I doing wrong?

He followed every rule.

Worked harder than anyone.
Delivered 30% over target.
Took every high-profile project.
Built skills nobody else had.

His reviews? Stellar.
His bonuses? Impressive.
His promotions? Nonexistent.

Managers kept saying, “Be patient.”
Feedback was always vague.
“Not quite executive material.”
“Need more seasoning.”
“Keep doing what you’re doing.”

Zack felt trapped.
He did everything right.
Still, doors stayed closed.

The truth is:
Performance was not his problem.
Positioning was.

LeaderUP’s assessment showed what was hiding in plain sight.

He spoke as a specialist, not a leader.
His resume listed effort but not impact.
He solved problems but didn’t move strategy.
He was seen as reliable, not visionary.

The better he got at his job, the more they kept him in it.

LeaderUP helped him break the pattern.

We identified the leadership stories he never told.
We reframed his wins to spotlight business results.
We changed how he spoke to executives.
We built his authentic leadership voice.

Twelve weeks later:

He interviewed for Senior Director.
They made a new role just for him.
His pay jumped 45%.
His team size tripled.

The lesson?

Excellence alone won’t get you promoted.
You must be seen as a leader before you get the title.

The system is built to keep high performers in place.

If you don’t position yourself differently, you hit the same ceiling again and again.

What invisible ceiling is holding you back?

Comment “CEILING” if you want to learn how to position yourself for your next level.

I watched others get promoted while I waited.  
Then I changed my approach-and my career exploded.

Here’s what no one told me:

• Hard work alone does not get you noticed  
• Loyalty does not guarantee progress  
• Job boards rarely deliver real results

Most people do what they know:  
• Polish the resume  
• Send more applications  
• Wait for luck to show up

But waiting is not a strategy.

When I wanted to break out, I did what top leaders do:

1) Get clear on your VALUE  
→ Write down three true strengths (no buzzwords)  
→ Ask trusted peers how you drive impact  
→ Figure out what sets you apart

2) Stop job-hunting. Start NETWORKING  
→ Reach out to decision-makers directly  
→ Share wins, ideas, and vision-not just your CV  
→ Connect with peers at the next level up

3) Build your personal BRAND  
→ Show how you solve problems others cannot  
→ Share stories of leading teams or driving results  
→ Let the right people know your goals

I used these steps myself:
• Seven promotions  
• Multiple leadership programs  
• Doors opened that I never saw before

Hundreds of clients have done the same.

The uncomfortable truth:  
Results speak louder than hours worked.

You deserve a job where you feel valued-and where you grow.

Ready to stop waiting and start leading?  
I built a free training on what hiring managers *really* look for.

Want a copy?  
Message me with “TRAINING” and I’ll send it over.

What would shift in your career if you focused less on resumes and more on relationships?

I stopped trying to be perfect in interviews. I started listening instead. That’s when the offers came.

Picture this-70 interviews, zero offers. Each one felt like an exam. I studied, rehearsed, tried to give flawless answers. I left every room feeling defeated.

The truth is: interviews are not tests. They are conversations.

What changed everything for me?

I heard: “People don’t hire skills. They hire humans they trust.”

That hit hard. I realized my mistake. I was trying to impress, not connect.

I shifted my approach:

• I asked what THEY needed
• I listened to their biggest challenges
• I made it about THEM, not me

Instead of performing, I connected. Instead of reciting, I listened.

Next 5 interviews?

4 offers. No change to resume. No fancy script. Just a new mindset.

Here’s what matters:

→ If you’re in the interview chair, you are already qualified
→ Rapport wins over rehearsed answers
→ Solve THEIR problem-not your anxiety about being perfect

Hiring managers want someone who understands, not just someone who answers.

I built the LeaderUP Interview System around this truth. It’s helped me-and hundreds of clients-stand out and get offers, fast.

Your resume gets you in the room. The way you connect gets you the job.

How do you approach tough interviews? Has connection helped you stand out?

Stuck in a toxic job? You’re following old rules that keep you trapped.

You know you’re a talented leader in tech.
But you’re still using the same playbook that got you here.
Now-those rules hold you back.

Here’s what I see every week:

• You polish your resume for the 100th time.
• You wait for your boss to notice your value.
• You hope HR will offer you something better.
• You keep working harder, hoping for a break.

Truth is: Companies changed. Hiring changed. Leadership changed.
But the job search strategies most people use? Still stuck in 2010.

The fix is simple, but powerful.

The LeaderUP 3 Keys Proven Framework:

1. Decision Maker Marketing - Position yourself as the solution to their biggest problems. Your resume and LinkedIn must scream impact at the level you want, not just the job you have.

2. Interview Pipeline Process - Build a personalized outbound plan. Reach out directly to decision makers. Use tools and automation. Stop waiting, start driving interviews.

3. Interview Process Certification - Learn how to become the answer hiring managers need. Consistently get offers by showing you solve real pain.

But that’s not all.

We dig deep to uncover your key unlocks:
→ What makes you unique?
→ Where do you deliver value no one else can?
→ Which growth areas will move the needle?

Then, we use the MASE Approach:
• Mindset: Growth over fear.
• Attitude: Show up with energy.
• Skills: Level up-hard and soft.
• Effort: Daily, focused action.

Imagine the shift:
You land the role you want.
You triple your impact, income, and satisfaction.
You wake up excited-recognized for your true worth.

The uncomfortable truth:
Success starts when you break old patterns and choose a new strategy.

What would change in your career if you stopped following outdated rules and started using a proven framework?

I see growth where others see only trouble. That’s my secret.

Most people scan the headlines, scroll through complaints, and get stuck on what’s wrong.

They say:
• The world is a mess
• My job is draining me
• Nothing ever changes

But here’s what they miss-what you focus on becomes your reality.

When you zoom in on pain, you get more pain.
When you point your lens at growth, you see new ways forward.

I’ve been there. Years ago, I hit a wall in my career. Stuck, frustrated, looking for someone to blame.

The truth is: I was feeding the problem with my attention. I was growing more stuck, not less.

Everything shifted when I started asking:
• What can I learn here?
• How can I grow from this?
• What part of me needs to change?

That’s when the doors opened. New roles. Promotions. More energy. Better teams. Not overnight-but every day, a little more.

The uncomfortable truth: The world will always have trouble. Pain. Problems.

But you choose what grows in your life. Your focus is the fertilizer.

If you want to be in the top 1%, start with your mindset-focus on growth, not trouble.

What would shift in your career if you focused less on pain and more on possibility?

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We help you:
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✅ Free up your time and scale your business by setting up the right systems and processes. 
✅ Impact more people by helping you increase the value you provide without increasing the time spent.

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-Go from feeling lost to having clarity by completing our self-assessments that will help you create a target list of ideal companies and dream careers. 

Build Your College Strategy
-Maximize your college career by walking away from this online program with a personalized college strategy that will make you the ideal candidate.

Get Recruited Like A 5 Star Athlete
-Learn how to best market yourself to your dream employers and have them fighting for you to come work for them.

WHAT DOES THE ACADEMY INCLUDE?

25 Unique Lessons
-You will have access to all 25 lessons covering topics such as Self-Assessments, Personal Finance, Networking, LinkedIn, Resumes, Interviewing, and many more...

Weekly Live Coaching
-Every week, Daniel goes live on a private Zoom call to review that week's lessons and to answer any questions that you may have regarding your journey. 

All The Templates You Need
-We not only give you a step by step process, but we also give you access to all of the templates and examples you need to land your dream job!

Founder and CEO

Mastering College to Career -A modern guide to landing your dream job before graduation

Can you imagine spending 4-6 of the best years of your life in college and graduating without a job? Unfortunately, this is the reality for many people. Studies show that 2 out of 3 students graduate college without a job lined up, and 40% of students never work in a job that requires their degree.

By reading this book, you will learn how to avoid becoming part of these statistics and instead learn how to graduate college with your dream job.
					
This book will provide you with a step by step plan that works every time.
You will learn:
How to perform a self-assessment that will give you clarity about your future
How to strategically plan your college career to become the ideal candidate
A networking strategy that will help you land the interview
How to stand out among the hundreds of other students applying for the same job
How to land your dream job!

Best Selling Author

Mastering College to Career Keynote

As a speaker who has addressed students from over 30 Universities and reached thousands of young people, Daniel is the perfect speaker for schools and organizations that are serious about getting their students jobs!

My interactive speech delivers practical strategies that can be used immediately by students to take away their fear of graduating without a job and instead teach them how to land their dream job. Students will learn:

• How to perform a self-assessment that will give them clarity about their future
• How to strategically plan their college career to become the ideal candidate
• Why landing their dream job is an open book test
• A networking strategy that will help them land the interview
• How to stand out among the hundreds of other students applying for the same job
• How to land their dream job!

International Keynote Speaker

In this podcast, we help take away the fear of graduating without a job and instead teach you how to master college and land your dream job! We explore topics such as networking, interviewing, resume writing, and many more. Not only do I speak on these topics, but I also interview other subject matter experts including CEO’s, University Presidents, and Industry Experts. I also interview college students as well in hopes that you will relate to at least one of their stories. If you're a college student looking to get ahead, look no further!

Top Rated Podcaster

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Florida

Having started as a volunteer mentor in 2013, I’ve seen firsthand the life-changing power of mentorship. As a board member, I now help guide the organization’s strategy, partnerships, and community outreach to ensure more children have access to positive role models. My focus is on expanding impact, strengthening programs, and supporting the mission to help every child realize their potential.

Board Member

LinkedIn Coaches Accelerator

Helping professionals with corporate experience turn their expertise into high-ticket coaching businesses using LinkedIn.

Inside LCA, we teach coaches how to:
- Define and position a premium coaching offer
- Build authority and generate leads through content
- Close high-ticket clients without feeling salesy

Results-driven. No fluff. Just execution.

Co-founder and Senior Coach

How To Get a Job Podcast

🎙️In this podcast, we focus on helping minority college students land internship/job offers from top companies. 

We explore topics such as: 
✅Networking
✅Interviewing
✅Resume Writing
✅and many more. 

Not only do I speak on these topics, but I also interview other subject matter experts including:
⭐CEO’s
⭐ HR Directors
⭐University Presidents
⭐Campus Recruiters
⭐Industry Experts

From top companies such as: 
💼Google
💼IBM
💼Salesforce
💼PepsiCo
💼EA
💼SAP
💼Darden
and many more

We also interview college students as well in hopes that you will relate to at least one of their stories.
 
If you're a minority college student looking to get ahead, look no further!

Host 

PepsiCo

Lead Campus Recruiting for the University of Central Florida.

Lead Campus Recruiter 

As the Regional Account Manager, I possess full oversight and accountability for the continued growth and success of a $100MM portfolio consisting of key accounts. Using interpersonal and public speaking skills I have developed a proven track record of successfully closing new deals with new and existing clients.

Some of my accomplishments completed in this position include:
● Directly reaching out to Target’s regional VP and breaking new ground as the first vendor to directly meet with them. Successfully acquired a new revenue stream through the execution of sales presentations.

● Creating keen insights into customer requirements and the changing needs of demographics through collaboration with finance and category management teams.

● Aligning customer and company requirements to create win-win solutions for both parties and achieve a growth of 8% for the company.

● Leading the establishment of the University of Central Florida as the source of 40% of campus recruits in the region.

Regional Key Account Manager – Target, Walgreens, and CVS

In this position, I have cultivated and maintained positive relationships with key decision makers including the Publix District Manager and Walmart Market Managers while leading staff to succeed in long-term goals.

An example of my accomplishments in this position include:
● Acquiring control of an underperforming districting and successfully turning a 2% growth loss into a 9% gain within a year.

● Delivering hands on leadership and professional development for 10 sales representatives, 3 merchandisers, and 5 detailers. As a direct result of my mentorship, 1 sales representative was promoted to a district manager position and a merchandiser to a sales representative position.

● Based on track record of success and sales ability I was selected as 1 of 150 district managers to represent the region in a week-long sales training seminar.

Direct Sales Leader – Large Format

District Sales Leader – Small Format

Sales Associate

Tutor Matching Service

Responsible for recruitment, training and management of the UCF Tutor Matching Service team.
Develop and Execute presentations to UCF department heads and Campus Affiliates. 
Build and Maintain relationships with clubs and organizations at all UCF Campuses.

Director Of Campus Operations-UCF

Universal Orlando Resort

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Manager in Training Intern

Publix Super Markets

Deli Clerk

Revenue Performance Inc

Conducted Search Engine Optimization for customer’s web sites. 
Prepared multiple social media optimization for current clients.

ACCOUNT MANAGER INTERN

On a Mission to Normalize Career Coaching! I help career coaches grow from inconsistent revenue to $10k- $80K+ months by building a high-converting offer, lead gen machine, and scalable backend...guaranteed!

I help coaches and consultants scale to consistent $10k - $80k months with proven systems that drive consistent growth and efficiency. With over 10 years of experience, I’ve developed a results-driven framework that’s successfully transformed 85% of my clients’ practices into sustainable, 6 and 7-figure ventures.

My approach is designed for high-level coaches, recruiters, hiring managers, and industry experts who have the expertise but need structure to convert visibility into revenue. From lead generation and client acquisition to daily business operations, I provide the systems that turn views into leads, leads into clients, and clients into long-term success.

Together, we’ll establish scalable, efficient processes that replace guesswork with predictable outcomes. If you’re ready to achieve consistent growth, financial freedom, and a streamlined coaching practice, let’s connect. My mission is to empower coaches with the systems and strategies they need to thrive in a competitive market.

Here’s How We Help You Thrive:

1. Attract More Clients: Leverage proven strategies to consistently generate qualified leads and convert them into high-paying clients. No more guesswork—just results.

2. Scale Effortlessly: Build the right systems to scale your business while reclaiming your time. Imagine a coaching practice that runs smoothly, even when you’re not working.

3. Deliver Greater Impact: Increase the value you bring to clients without adding hours to your schedule. Achieve more impact, gain testimonials, and drive referrals.

Why Work with Us?

Our success stories speak for themselves. Scroll down to read client testimonials, or visit our website at https://www.opny.co/success-stories for more.

If you’re ready to grow your business or want to explore what’s possible, message me and apply for a free business audit here https://www.opny.co/linkedin-business-audit

OPNY CAREER ACADEMY
A Step By Step Guide To Graduating College With A Job

Gain Clarity
-Go from feeling lost to having clarity by completing our self-assessments that will help you create a target list of ideal companies and dream careers. 

Build Your College Strategy
-Maximize your college career by walking away from this online program with a personalized college strategy that will make you the ideal candidate.

Get Recruited Like A 5 Star Athlete
-Learn how to best market yourself to your dream employers and have them fighting for you to come work for them.

WHAT DOES THE ACADEMY INCLUDE?

25 Unique Lessons
-You will have access to all 25 lessons covering topics such as Self-Assessments, Personal Finance, Networking, LinkedIn, Resumes, Interviewing, and many more...

Weekly Live Coaching
-Every week, Daniel goes live on a private Zoom call to review that week's lessons and to answer any questions that you may have regarding your journey. 

All The Templates You Need
-We not only give you a step by step process, but we also give you access to all of the templates and examples you need to land your dream job!


For more information watch visit: opny.co

Don’t forget how far you’ve come.

It’s easy to get stuck in the tough moments.

It’s easy to think about giving up.

But before you do, take a second to remind yourself of everything you’ve already accomplished.

You’ve made progress.

You’ve put in the work when it didn’t seem like it would pay off.

Keep going.

It will all be worth it.

I help career coaches grow from inconsistent revenue to $10K-$80K per month by building a high-converting offer, a LinkedIn lead gen machine, and a scalable backend... guaranteed!

This completely changed how I think about business growth.

Most companies are obsessed with these metrics:

Revenue. Headcount. Market share.

But they're missing the most important one:

How many leaders are you creating?

Companies that build followers:
- Everything flows through the top
- Decisions get bottlenecked
- Growth hits a ceiling
- One person leaves, chaos follows

Companies that build leaders:
- Innovation happens everywhere
- Teams solve problems independently
- Growth becomes exponential
- The business runs without you

The math is simple:

1 leader who creates 1 follower = 2 people

1 leader who creates 1 leader = infinite potential

Because that new leader will create another leader.

And that leader will create another.

And another.

This is how Amazon scaled.

How Google innovates.

How the best companies stay ahead.

They don't just hire talent.

They multiply it.

The real question isn't "how can I control everything?"

It's "how can I make myself unnecessary?"

When your people can lead without you...

When they can create other leaders...

When they think like owners, not employees...

That's when you know you've built something that lasts.

Stop collecting followers.

Start creating leaders.

The future belongs to companies that multiply leadership, not hoard it.

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In May 2025, a job seeker was laid off.
By July, she began working with one of our career coaches.
By October, she landed an offer with a $133K base salary, a $10K bonus, and amazing benefits.

How?

Because she had the right guidance.

A good career coach doesn’t just help you find a job.

They help you land a better job and negotiate a salary that covers their fee and more.

Instead of wasting time, she had a clear strategy.

Instead of underpricing herself, she learned how to ask for what she was worth.

Because the ROI of career coaching is faster results, better offers, and a plan that gets you there.

And in today’s job market, you can’t afford to go it alone.

Coaching helps you get there faster and with bigger rewards.

If you’re still trying to figure it all out on your own, consider this:

What’s your time worth?

What’s the cost of staying stuck longer?

♻️ Repost to remind people that they don’t have to do this alone.
And follow me for more real wins from the world of career coaching.

Most people aren’t lazy.

They’re just afraid of looking dumb.

They don’t avoid action because they don’t care.

They avoid it because they hate being bad at something new.

That fear?

It’s what keeps people stuck in jobs they’ve outgrown.

And businesses they never build.

Here’s what I’ve seen after coaching hundreds of career coaches:

The most successful ones?

They’re not the smartest.
They’re not the most confident.
They’re not the most ready.

They’re just the ones who take action anyway.

Even when it’s messy.

Even when they’re unsure.

Even when they have no idea what they’re doing.

They’re willing to be beginners again.

And that’s the real superpower.

So if you’re waiting to feel more prepared…

Or waiting for the fear to go away…

Let me save you some time:

It won’t.

The coaches who grow the fastest aren’t the ones who know the most.

They’re the ones who keep learning.

I see it every day.

The moment someone believes they “already know enough”…

Their business stops growing.

But the coaches who stay curious?

They level up faster than everyone else.

Because the game keeps changing.

The market changes.
Platforms change.
Strategy changes.

What worked last year won’t work next year.

What got you your first client won’t get you your next twenty.

So you only have two options:

Keep learning or stay stuck.

I’m still learning every week.

Not because I’m behind.

But because growth is a skill.

And the moment you think you’ve arrived… You start falling behind.

The industry is evolving.

So you have to evolve too.

Because like the quote says:

If you’re determined to learn, no one can stop you.

A lot of new career coaches make the same mistake.

You want cash, so you take anyone who’s willing to pay something… 

Even if it’s a small amount.

I did the same thing when I started.

But here’s what I learned after working with hundreds of clients:

The clients who pay the least usually struggle the most.

Not necessarily because they’re bad clients.

But because they don’t have enough skin in the game to follow through.

A small payment feels less risky.

And when it feels safe, it’s easy to delay it when you need to start putting in the work.

But the clients who invest more?

They know they have more to lose, so naturally they don’t want to waste money.

I have see that they execute consistently and take responsibility for their results.

And the better the outcome, the faster they become success stories.

So, if you’re just starting out, it’s normal to charge less.

You need experience, the reps, and social proof.

But keep this in mind as you grow:

Charging more isn’t about greed.

It’s about commitment.

It’s about partnering with clients who are ready to do the work.

And it’s about creating transformations that actually last.

-

If you found this helpful…

You’re going to get even more value from our LinkedIn Gold Rush Masterclass.

We have one live session left: Nov 20 (TODAY) at 7 PM EST.

We’ll break down exactly how to:

- Build your brand the right way
- Create content that attracts clients
- Turn visibility into predictable revenue in 2026

If you’re serious about growing your coaching business, do not miss this.

Save your seat on the link I'll drop in the comments

Anyone can be a leader when things are going well.

The real test is what you do when the storm hits.

I've watched companies lately make tough calls.

Cutting budgets. Laying off employees. Tightening operations.

Here's what separates real leaders from weak ones:

Real leaders find creative solutions that protect both the business and their people.

Weak leaders take the easy way out and call it "business decisions."

When things get tough, real leadership is about getting creative:
→ Finding ways to cut costs without cutting people
→ Bringing the team together to solve problems collectively
→ Exploring every option before layoffs become the answer

Protecting profits matters.

But real leadership is finding ways to do it without sacrificing your people first.

Great companies aren't built on products or profits alone.

They're built on people.

Leaders who prioritize keeping their team together through tough times build loyalty you can't buy.

If you're at a company where layoffs are the first solution, not the last resort:

That tells you everything about their leadership.

Don't settle for less.

High performers aren’t leaving because they’re entitled.

They’re leaving because they’re tired of being undervalued.

Here’s how the cycle usually goes:

→ They go above and beyond
→ They stay loyal
→ They deliver results

But when they ask for a raise?

They’re told to “wait for the next review cycle.”
 
Or that the “budget is tight this year.”

So what do they do?

They take their talent somewhere else.
 
And suddenly, the same company that couldn’t approve a raise…

Is offering them counteroffers & promotions they should’ve made months ago.

It’s not a talent problem. It’s a priority problem.

Companies spend more time trying to replace great employees than retaining the ones already driving results.

And it’s costing them.

Paying people what they’re worth isn’t optional.
It’s how you keep your best players in the game.

Reshare ♻️ to help others who need to hear this.
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Feeling stuck doesn’t mean you’re failing.

It usually means you haven’t moved in a while.

And the only way to fix that is with small steps.

Not a full business plan.

Just one small action today.

One message.
One idea written down.
One tiny move that gets you closer.

The truth is, most people don’t struggle because they’re incapable.

They struggle because they’re waiting for the moment when everything finally clicks.

But the click doesn’t happen first.

The action does.

My entire business started with small, simple steps.

And that 1 percent a day compounds faster than you think.

If you’ve been feeling the pull to build something of your own…

Or you've been thinking about starting a career coaching business in 2026…

This is your sign to take that first step now.

We’re hosting a free masterclass on November 17, 18, and 20 at 7pm EST.

Join us if you’re ready to finally start moving forward.

One small step today can change everything next year.

Save your seat here: https://lnkd.in/eXkMBdVX

Most job seekers think their problem is their resume or interviews.
 
Most career coaches think it’s about networking and visibility.
 
But here’s the truth: if you try to sell networking, no one’s going to buy it.

Let me explain...
 
Job seekers don’t feel the pain of a weak network right now.
 
They’re feeling the pain of failing an interview in two days.

People don’t pay for what might help later.
 
They pay for what hurts now.

The job seeker lying awake at 3 AM isn’t worrying about their network.

They’re worrying about the interview in 48 hours.

So, what’s the big mistake coaches make?
 
They pitch the long-term fix when the client’s in crisis mode.
 
They sell what’s important instead of what’s urgent.

Instead, here’s what you should do:

Sell them the solution to their immediate pain (interview anxiety)

Once you've solved that, then you can introduce networking and long-term strategies.

If you're ready to learn how to apply this approach to your coaching business, DM me. 

Let’s talk strategy and how to start getting clients who trust you with their immediate needs.

Everybody asks the same question:

How has the LinkedIn algorithm changed lately?

Here are 3 key things we’ve learned from tracking data across hundreds of career coaches:

1. The Golden Hour Doesn’t Matter Like It Used To
The first hour no longer determines your post's reach.
Now, posts can gain traction days after posting, giving your content a longer lifespan.

2. Engagement Swaps Are Less Effective
We saw big returns with 40-50 engagement swaps.
Now, the returns diminish after 15-20 high-quality comments.
Focus on real engagement with people who resonate with your message.

3. Posting Time Is Less Crucial
9 AM EST isn’t the magic time anymore.
It’s consistency that matters.
Post when your audience is most active, not based on a specific hour.

These tips are based on real data from career coaches.

While these might not apply to every industry, they’ve been proven to work for our clients and partners for the past couple of weeks now.

And if we’re being honest, LinkedIn can be pretty unpredictable.

But with the right benchmark and strategy, you can iterate based on what is real vs what is fluff.

If you want to get access to the biggest source of insights for the career coaching industry, send me a DM.

The holiday season is almost here.

And most career coaches go silent. Big mistake.

You don't have to lose momentum just because job seekers take a break.

If you plan ahead, you can turn the "slow season" into a strategic advantage.

Here's how to keep momentum through the holidays:

1. Stay Visible
Don't pause your LinkedIn content or client outreach.
Keep your sales funnel moving.
Stopping now means rebuilding from scratch in January.

2. Add a Personal Touch
Most coaches go silent during this season.
So this is your chance to stand out.
Send personalized check-ins or voice notes to clients.
Ask about their holiday plans.
Build relationships when everyone else disappears.

3. Set Realistic Goals
Don't chase big sales right now.
Focus on maintaining presence and momentum.
Stay visible so you're top of mind when January hits.

4. Automate What You Can
Set up systems to manage routine tasks.
Consider hiring temporary help for client onboarding.
This lets you take time off without losing progress.

5. Batch Your Content
Plan your posts in advance.
Create a content calendar for December.
Target specific audiences like HR professionals who are still active.

But further than that, here's a HUGE opportunity most people miss:

LinkedIn job postings drop 15% during the holidays.

But applicant numbers drop 50%.

What does that mean?

Less competition for your clients.

And the perfect excuse you can use to create urgency.

The coaches who plan ahead don't just survive the holidays.

They position themselves to dominate in January.

By maintaining momentum now, you avoid the scramble later.

Set yourself up to enter 2026 with momentum, not from zero.

If you’re ready to start preparing for the new year and want guidance on building a strategy that works, DM me.

I would love to create a game plan for the next 90 days with you.

How to keep momentum in your business through the holidays

A boy without a positive male role model is 2-4x more likely to end up in jail than to go to college.

That’s why I need your help.

Growing up without a father, I was lucky to have a strong, supportive mother. 

But I know not everyone has that privilege.

So, 11 years ago, I decided to do something about it.

I joined Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Florida as a Big Brother.

And I got matched with Zach, a young boy who didn’t have the kind of male role model he needed.

At first, I wasn’t sure if the hour or two I spent with him was making a real impact.

But then, years later, Zach wrote me a letter.

In it, he thanked me for being there when he needed it most. 

He told me I saved him from going down the wrong path. 

He said he looked up to me and wanted to be like me.

That’s when I realized: actions speak louder than words.

I wasn’t just mentoring him; I was showing him what hard work, resilience, and doing the right thing looked like.

Zach’s story isn’t unique. 

BBBS reports that their Littles are 20% more likely to go to college, earn 15% more over their lifetime, and close two-thirds of the economic gap compared to those who don’t have a mentor.

And this is why I’m asking for your help.

I’ve joined the Board of BBBSCF to help this amazing organization grow. 

But there’s a massive need for more mentors.

For every $500 donated, a new match is supported.

So here’s my offer:

For every $500 donation, I’ll give you one hour of coaching.

And if you choose to become a Big Brother or Big Sister, I’ll give you three hours of coaching.

This is my chance to give back. 

And I want to help raise $5,000 to support 10 new matches, because together, we can change lives.

If you’re ready to help me support the next generation, use this link to donate or to apply to become a big brother or big sister. 

Donate now in the link I'll drop in the comments or DM me.

I remember the conversation that changed everything for me.

Burnt out in corporate, wondering if I had what it took.

Then someone I barely knew spent an hour with me.

No agenda. Just genuine guidance.

That one hour gave me the clarity and confidence I needed.

Now I'm on the other side.

And here's what I've learned:

An hour of your time might feel small to you.

But to someone standing where you once stood, it's everything.

As business owners, we have something invaluable:

Experience that saves someone years of struggle.

Perspective that shifts how someone sees their path.

Encouragement that changes what someone believes is possible.

Imagine the ripple effect:

The person you mentor today becomes the mentor someone else needs tomorrow.

The entrepreneur you encourage builds a business that employs dozens.

The young person you guide avoids the wrong path and becomes the role model their community needs.

That's legacy.

Not what you build, but who you help build.

Speaking of impact:

I'm on the Board of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Florida, and we need your help.

For every $500 donated, a new mentor-mentee match is supported.

Here's my offer:
→ Donate $500, get one hour of coaching with me
→ Become a Big Brother or Big Sister, get three hours of coaching

Let's raise $5,000 to support 10 new matches and change lives together.

Donate now at the link I'll drop in the comments or DM me.

This Thanksgiving, I’m feeling really grateful.

Grateful for Jessica, who’s always my biggest supporter and keeps me grounded.
 
Grateful for my mom’s health and the time we get to spend together.
 
Grateful for my business partners, who push me to be better every day.
 
And grateful for my team, who somehow turns my wild ideas into something real and does it all with passion and grit.

As an entrepreneur, having this kind of support is everything.

We talk a lot about hustle, but without a solid support system, it’s easy to lose sight of what matters.
 
Building a business can be tough, and there are days when it feels like everything is on your shoulders.

But I’ve learned that you can’t do it alone.

You need people who believe in you when you’re doubting yourself.
 
You need people who challenge you, help you grow, and pick you up when you fall.

This year has shown me that my success isn’t just about what I’ve built, it’s about the people who’ve been with me along the way.

So, as I reflect this Thanksgiving, I just want to say thank you to everyone who’s been a part of this journey.
 
To those who’ve supported, believed in, and helped me grow, thank you from the bottom of my heart.

And to anyone out there building something, remember, you don’t have to do it alone.
 
Find your community.
Find your support network.

It makes all the difference.

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone.

Most coaches quit before they ever hit 6 figures.

I almost did, too.

It took me 3 years to finally break that milestone.

Three years of questioning if I had what it takes.

Three years of rejection, tweaking my offer, learning to sell.

Three years of figuring out how to build something sustainable.

So I get it when people are scared.

When they tell me they’re not sure they can do this.

When they say, “What if it doesn’t work?”

But this is why I coach.

Because I’ve been in that exact spot and made it out.

And now, I get to see others win faster.

One of our clients crossed $100K in revenue IN THEIR FIRST YEAR!!!

The same milestone that took me 3 years to reach, they hit it in 12 months.

Why?

Because they didn’t try to figure it all out alone.

They followed a process that’s been proven to work.

They took action. And they kept going.

The truth is, success doesn’t always come fast.

But it comes a lot faster when you’re not doing it alone.

And if you are not sure how to get started, I have an invitation for you.

Adam, Reno, and I are hosting a free masterclass on November 20 at 7 pm EST.

We will be talking about what it took us to build a 7-figure business only with organic content on LinkedIn.

Save your seat here: https://lnkd.in/eXkMBdVX

I want you to be our next success story.

Are you ready for it?

I keep seeing the same thing on LinkedIn.

Career coaches posting every day, but still struggling to get clients.

And corporate professionals with years of experience, who could easily start coaching…

But have no idea how to actually get traction.

Both groups have the same problem.

There’s no clarity, no positioning, no direction.

Just posting and hoping something works.

But LinkedIn doesn’t reward “hope.”

It rewards strategy.

Your profile needs to be clear.

Your message needs to make sense.

Your content needs to attract the right people.

And your expertise needs to stand out immediately.

Most coaches aren’t struggling because they lack experience.

They’re struggling because their positioning is confusing.

That’s why I put together a free LinkedIn Branding & Content Essentials Cheat Sheet.

It’s the same framework Adam, Reno, and I used to grow a combined audience of over a million people on LinkedIn.

And the same strategy we teach coaches to book clients consistently without feeling salesy.

If you found the cheat sheet helpful…

You’re going to get even more value from our upcoming LinkedIn Gold Rush Masterclass.

We have two live sessions left: Nov 18 (TODAY) and Nov 20 at 7 PM EST.

We’ll break down exactly how to:

- Build your brand the right way
- Create content that attracts clients
- Turn visibility into predictable revenue in 2026

If you’re serious about growing your coaching business, do not miss this.

Save your seat here: https://lnkd.in/eXkMBdVX

Who’s already gearing up for 2026?

Most people see the end of the year as a time to slow down.

But the best coaches I know see it differently.

They use this time to prepare.

To clean up their systems.

To set the stage for what’s next.

Because January isn’t when you start the year…

It’s when you execute the plan you built in November and December.

So I’m curious, where are you right now?

Choose where you are below!

Spoiler: I already am.
And you might want to start too.

Every year around this time, people start saying the same thing.

“Next year will be different.”
“Next year I’ll finally start my business.”
“Next year I’ll go all in.”

But then January comes.

And life looks exactly the same.

The truth is that the new year doesn’t magically change anything.

Your priorities do.

Because if you wait until January, you’re already behind.

The best time to build something of your own was yesterday.

The next best time is right now.

And the people who understand this?

They’re using this “slow season” to get ahead.

To start laying the foundation for what they’ll launch in 2026.

If you’ve been thinking about starting your own career coaching business, this is your moment.

Join the free masterclass Adam, Reno and I will be hosting this month and learn how to build your career coaching business on LinkedIn.

Sign up for the live session here: https://lnkd.in/eXkMBdVX

I remember when I first started posting on LinkedIn.

It felt like I was doing everything right.

Writing about what I knew.

Sharing advice that had worked for me.

Trying to help people.

But nothing happened.

A few likes here and there.

Some nice comments.

But I couldn’t get any clients.

And I remember thinking, “What am I missing?”

Because everyone else seemed to be getting results.

They made it look easy.

The truth is that it is not.

Most coaches don’t have a posting problem.

They have a clarity problem.

What should I post?
How do I attract the right clients?
How do I sell without feeling salesy?

If you’ve ever asked yourself those questions, you’re not alone.

That’s exactly what we’re talking about in our upcoming LinkedIn Live Q&A.

Join Adam Broda, Reno Perry, and me as we answer your biggest questions.

Live, unscripted, and based on what’s actually working for career coaches right now.

Drop your questions in the comments, and join us tomorrow (Nov 13th) at 6 pm EST.

María Escobar, Victoria Akosim CSM and 37 other attendees

LinkedIn Coaching Q&A: Setting Up for 2026

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