My experiences inspire me every day in the work I do. I believe when you discover the work your strengths lend themselves to and the right place to do that work, you and your life will be happier. After all, your work life and your personal life merge and impact one another.
And when you reach the point where it's time to step away from full time employment, I'm there to help you plan your life out. I'm there too. I love my work, but look forward to a fulfilling retirement where I finally get to choose what I do, where I do it, and with whom.
I use my own experience, education and training to help you find the successful and happy life you deserve! Part coach, part consultant, part cheerleader - I'm in your court all the way!
I've worked in tech, non-profit management, government contracting, public sector and business enterprise consulting services. My clients include Microsoft, Goodwill Industries International, adaQuest, City of Seattle and King County. Like many of my clients, I've sought out complete career changes that include Financial Aid, ERP Implementations, Leadership Development, Accounting, and technical support.
As a career and retirement coach, I've worked with hundreds of individuals, coaching them through the many phases of their careers. The career lifecycle begins with your first job and ends with retirement. I work with experienced professionals through mid-career changes and ultimately preparing for retirement and what that looks like for each individual. I've partnered with major outplacement firms Lee Hecht Harrison, Waldron and CareerCurve. During the 2014 Microsoft layoffs, I had the honor of working with impacted Microsoft employees, guiding them to successful landings at new jobs or moving into retirement or self-employment.
My education includes a masters’ degree in Human and Organizational Learning from the George Washington University in Washington, DC and a bachelors’ degree in Business Administration/Accounting from the University of Washington in Seattle, WA.
Certification:
Certified Results Trained Coach, certified through the Neuroleadership Institute.
Professional Action Learning Coach, certified through the World Institute for Action Learning
Myers Briggs Personality Assessment certified
Member of:
Association for Talent Development
National Career Development Association
International Coach Federation
I divide my time between Orlando, FL and Seattle, WA where I can enjoy the best of both!. Contact me HERE.
Want to learn about WHY I do what I do? Here's the story of how I followed my dream and made it work.
As a career and retirement coach, I've worked with hundreds of individuals, coaching them through the many phases of their careers. The career lifecycle begins with your first job and ends with retirement. I work with experienced professionals through mid-career changes and ultimately preparing for retirement and what that looks like for each individual. I've partnered with major outplacement firms Lee Hecht Harrison, Waldron and CareerCurve. During the 2014 Microsoft layoffs, I had the honor of working with impacted Microsoft employees, guiding them to successful landings at new jobs or moving into retirement or self-employment.
My education includes a masters’ degree in Human and Organizational Learning from the George Washington University in Washington, DC and a bachelors’ degree in Business Administration/Accounting from the University of Washington in Seattle, WA.
Certification:
Certified Results Trained Coach, certified through the Neuroleadership Institute.
Professional Action Learning Coach, certified through the World Institute for Action Learning
Myers Briggs Personality Assessment certified
Member of:
Association for Talent Development
National Career Development Association
International Coach Federation
I divide my time between Orlando, FL and Seattle, WA where I can enjoy the best of both!. Contact me HERE.
Want to learn about WHY I do what I do? Here's the story of how I followed my dream and made it work.
Andrea Cole Coaching | 206.658.7919 | andrea@colecoach.com
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