Profession Summary

Joan has devoted more than 15 years to helping thousands of professionals—from entry-level to C-suite—gain clarity, confidence, and momentum in achieving their career goals. She guides candidates through transitions with insight and empathy, empowering them to see new possibilities, create actionable plans, and stay accountable as they move forward. Joan stays current with today’s best practices for the modern job search and integrates AI-driven tools and strategies to help candidates optimize their efforts and compete effectively in a dynamic job market.

Approach / Philosophy

Joan’s coaching philosophy honors each client as the expert in their own life and career journey. She believes every individual possesses the creativity, resourcefulness, and capacity to achieve meaningful change. In partnership with her clients, Joan helps clarify goals, foster self-discovery, and inspire client-driven strategies, while providing steady accountability and support throughout the transition process. Integrating principles of neuroscience, she helps clients deepen self-awareness, gain fresh insight, and strengthen the motivation essential for lasting career success.

Highlights from Professional Career

Joan has supported professionals across a wide range of industries, including healthcare, manufacturing, and information technology, pursuing opportunities with organizations from start-ups and nonprofits to Fortune 500 companies.

She has served as a career expert for CareerBuilder and Monster, contributed to numerous articles and two books including The Twitter Job Search Guide, and has created and delivered numerous webinars on modern job search topics.

Education Credentials

Joan holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology/Criminal Justice from Mount Senario College, Ladysmith, WI and a Master of Science in Vocational Rehabilitation from University of Wisconsin-Stout, Menomonie, WI.

Joan has obtained the following certifications: Professional Certified Coach, International Coach Federation; Certified Career Management Coach, Career Coach Academy; Certified Leadership Coach, Leadership Coach Academy; Certified Career Development Coaching, Workplace Coach Institute. She has received certificates of completion for Applied Neuroscience and Brain Health, The Neuroscience Academy, Brain Gain Boot Camp, The Academies, and completed coursework in artificial intelligence.