About Me
I’m Danielle :)
I help anxious overthinkers move out of career paralysis and into action through small, intentional career experiments
Who even am I?
I’m a Gen Z young professional, hence the name, Gen Z Career Coach. While it doesn’t perfectly describe my coaching practice, it serves as a daily reminder to me that imperfect action - starting a business with a slightly off name - is better than waiting for the perfect idea!
Over the past 9 years, I’ve built a diverse career lattice across counseling, higher education, instructional design, and media. I’ve learned so much through experimentation, and trial and error, and I am grateful for every weird, unexpected step along the way.
As an anxious overthinker myself, I’ve had to work to unlearn my own overplanning and perfectionistic tendencies. I’ve learned how to take action so I can break out of decision paralysis and make actual progress in my career.
I’m here to help you do the same.
My Values
I don’t believe that life is just about work, or that hustle culture is the answer.
I do believe in putting your best foot forward and being strategic about your career, so you don’t sleepwalk into a life that isn’t aligned with your values.
There is so much that is out of our control in this world. But now more than ever, it’s important to focus on what is in your control, and take your career — and by extension, your whole life — into your own hands.
My Experience
Since 2017, I’ve had a wide variety of student jobs, casual jobs, freelance jobs, and even the classic white collar full time job with those much coveted ~ benefits ~ (retirement contributions, tuition waivers, fancy trips to conferences, and yes, even pizza parties). And now I have two of my own businesses.
I believe career support should be accessible to people beyond traditional college career centers, and it should go beyond basic job search strategy. In my coaching business, I work hard to balance my own financial sustainability with affordability and accessibility. Everyone deserves kind, understanding, individualized support in these stressful times.
I’m also a master’s student in clinical mental health counseling at Oakland University, and I’ve spent the past five years training to be a therapist. So not only do I have formal education in career counseling, but I’m trained in providing ethical, compassionate support that acknowledges all aspects of your humanity.
(But please note, my services here are coaching and are not a replacement for mental health therapy!)
You can trust that I’m not just some crook trying to swindle you or sell you a $2,000 fluff course. I’m committed to providing quality career support services that genuinely improve your life.
If you want to learn more about the specifics of my work experience, you can check out my LinkedIn or other business’s website — yes, it looks a lot like this one, work smarter not harder!
Beyond my coaching services, if you’re interested in any of the work I have experience in, feel free to reach out! It is very important to me to use my power and privilege to demystify work and open doors for others. I’m happy to do a short informational interview over Google Meet and answer any questions as best I can :)