Top-rated career coaches in Wilmington
Here are the leading career coaches working with professionals in Wilmington. Each has been assessed for expertise, clear communication, and a strong track record of client success.
Wolf Magdelinic
Career Transition Specialist
I’m a certified career and leadership coach with 8+ years of experience helping ambitious professionals navigate pivots, burnout recovery, and identity alignment. My approach blends structured goal-setting with mindful rituals that fit seamlessly into daily life. I’ve worked with clients across tech, creative industries, and consulting to rediscover clarity, design resilient career paths, and step into leadership with confidence. My coaching style is equal parts pragmatic and supportive — I’ll challenge you to stretch while making sure you feel grounded and aligned. If you’re ready to move from uncertainty to momentum, I’d love to support your next chapter.
Michelle Hillier
Self-discovery Coach
As a TEDx speaker, educator, and published author, I've spent over two decades helping people unlock their hidden potential through movement, creativity, and radical self-discovery. From captivating large crowds to intimate coaching sessions, I've helped millions reclaim their power and move beyond their limits. I'm all about creating safe, transformative spaces for people to reconnect with their inner flame.
Jordan Mae Antoinette
Mindfulness Coach
I'm a movement teacher, breath work coach, mindful meditation guide, retreat host, radio show host, and DJ. I also run an online movement studio. With years of experience in the wellness space, I help individuals achieve holistic well-being through the interconnectedness of movement, breath, and mindful awareness.
George Bent
Career Development Coach
George is a London-based career coach focused on tangible career outcomes and providing managerial-style support to his clients.
Working in Wilmington
Employment Landscape
Wilmington’s job market shows modest gains mixed with persistent friction for many job seekers. The latest state-level report shows private-sector employment in New Castle County, including Wilmington, contributed to Delaware’s net gain of about 2,365 jobs in the first quarter of 2025, led by professional and business services, though leisure and hospitality declined. Unemployment in the city remains above state averages, with Wilmington around 5 percent compared to state 3.7 percent. Major developments include Merck’s planned $900 million facility near Wilmington—expected to bring roughly 375 jobs by 2030, especially in pharma manufacturing—and retail shifts, as Lidl prepares to open in place of a closed Rite Aid, signaling some retail turnover. The Department of Labor’s push to eliminate its unemployment claims backlog and launch Paid Family and Medical Leave in early 2026 may ease administrative burden for residents. Job seekers will encounter solid opportunities in finance, health care, professional services, and logistics, but they may also face tight competition, especially for entry-level or less-skilled roles.
Dominant Industries
Typical Roles
Hiring Patterns
Hiring is strongest in professional and business services and healthcare, and the planned Merck facility signals future gains in pharmaceutical manufacturing. Leisure and hospitality remains soft and retail is in flux depending on tenant turnover, while government services remain stable.
"In Wilmington, job searching often means navigating pockets of growth while knowing that retail turnover and uneven municipal rates can make finding stable roles a slow and steady effort."
Career developments in Wilmington
Recent news and trends shaping the job market in Wilmington. Stay informed about opportunities in your area.
Updated: January 7, 2026
DE Dept. of Labor Announces Significant Progress in Reducing the Unemployment Claims Backlog - State of Delaware News
The Delaware Department of Labor reported significant progress in reducing the unemployment claims backlog in Wilmington. This improvement followed a strategic refocus on service delivery, compliance, and fiscal management within the Unemployment Division, enhancing support for local job seekers and impacted residents.
Delaware 250 Awards Final Grants, Bringing Total Funding to $334,000 Statewide - State of Delaware News
Delaware 250 awarded its final $20,000 in grants, bringing total funding to $334,000 for Semiquincentennial projects statewide. A total of 47 organizations across all three counties, including Wilmington, received support, which may enhance local job opportunities and community engagement in cultural initiatives.
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What Work Self provides
- One to one coaching for clarity and momentum
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Why people choose it
- Builds confidence and better decision making
- Creates steady progress with small daily actions
- Makes career growth feel clear, guided, and achievable
How it works
- 1Meet with your coach to set goals and direction
- 2Follow daily guidance in the software
- 3Build habits that lead to long term improvement
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Coaches available in Wilmington
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Wolf Magdelinic
Career Transition Specialist
I’m a certified career and leadership coach with 8+ years of experience helping ambitious professionals navigate pivots, burnout recovery, and identity alignment. My approach blends structured goal-setting with mindful rituals that fit seamlessly into daily life. I’ve worked with clients across tech, creative industries, and consulting to rediscover clarity, design resilient career paths, and step into leadership with confidence. My coaching style is equal parts pragmatic and supportive — I’ll challenge you to stretch while making sure you feel grounded and aligned. If you’re ready to move from uncertainty to momentum, I’d love to support your next chapter.
Michelle Hillier
Self-discovery Coach
As a TEDx speaker, educator, and published author, I've spent over two decades helping people unlock their hidden potential through movement, creativity, and radical self-discovery. From captivating large crowds to intimate coaching sessions, I've helped millions reclaim their power and move beyond their limits. I'm all about creating safe, transformative spaces for people to reconnect with their inner flame.
Jordan Mae Antoinette
Mindfulness Coach
I'm a movement teacher, breath work coach, mindful meditation guide, retreat host, radio show host, and DJ. I also run an online movement studio. With years of experience in the wellness space, I help individuals achieve holistic well-being through the interconnectedness of movement, breath, and mindful awareness.
George Bent
Career Development Coach
George is a London-based career coach focused on tangible career outcomes and providing managerial-style support to his clients.
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