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Career and executive coaching

You don't need to work for a non-profit to be a mission-driven professional.

Career Narratives clients are ambitious people, typically MBAs. They're often general managers, marketers or strategists in consumer, healthcare, education and tech. 

They're at a point of transition in their careers and aspire to make the world a better place through their work. Most are trying to overcome roadblocks on their way to greater responsibility and impact. 

 

Clarify a vision of your future

 


 

Complete a comprehensive self-assessment incorporating insight from CareerLeader

Identify and overcome roadblocks standing in between you and your vision.

Develop a holistic set of criteria that will guide career decisions for a lifetime. 

 

 

Craft a compelling narrative

 


 

Develop an effective positioning where market need and personal mission meet.

Proactively communicate your unique story before others define it for you. 

Develop materials that resonate with your intended target, whether that's employers, recruiters or both.

 

 

Pursue your goals 

 


 

Get on the radar screens of the right people by designing a manageable and effective networking strategy.

Prepare for interviews with calm confidence using a proven strategy.

Lead effectively with purpose and authenticity.

 

 

Planning to reach out to executive recruiters? Stop!

You may be about to make a mistake that could derail your career plans.

Before you send that message or make that call, get the inside scoop on executive search firms from a former recruiter at a top 20 firm. 

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Are you making 3 common mistakes with executive recruiters?

 

Get the inside scoop from a former executive recruiter at a top 20 firm.

Learn how to work effectively with executive search firms and avoid making common mistakes that can limit your career. 

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Coaching informed by experience.

For over 10 years as the Founder and Principal of Career Narratives, and as a coach at the Harvard Business School, Doug Lester has helped people find meaning at work, craft compelling work-life narratives, and take the action necessary to advance their careers.

Doug earned an undergraduate degree from Yale and an MBA from Wharton. His 30-year career includes experience as a Fortune 100 leader and a senior recruiter at a top 20 executive search firm. Learn more. 

Coaching informed by experience.

For over 10 years as the Founder and Principal at Career Narratives, and as a coach at Harvard Business School, Doug Lester has helped people find meaning at work, craft compelling narratives and take the action necessary to achieve their life and career vision. 

Doug earned an undergraduate degree from Yale and an MBA from Wharton. His 30-year career includes experience as a Fortune 500 leader and a senior recruiter at a top 20 executive search firm. Learn more.