Top-rated career coaches in Boston
Here are the leading career coaches working with professionals in Boston. Each has been assessed for expertise, clear communication, and a strong track record of client success.
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.
Jillian Harris
Creative Industries Coach
Jillian is a coach and strategist who supports individuals through periods of personal and professional change. Drawing on psychology, systems thinking, creative practices and somatics she helps clients clarify direction, navigate the messy unknowns with grace, and design careers that feel aligned, resilient, and meaningful.
Dr John O'Dwyer
Leadership Coach
Leadership consultant, author, educator, and creator of the GettingItDone Toolkit. Known for blending practical wisdom, academic rigour, and humour, he helps teams and executives align vision, execution, and culture to deliver measurable results.
Working in Boston
Employment Landscape
In Boston, job seekers are encountering a market marked by cautious hiring and clear signs of retrenchment in sectors that once powered the city’s growth. The biopharma industry has trimmed research and development positions—down roughly 1,100 roles in 2024—and venture capital funding reached its lowest first-half levels since 2017, with only one local IPO so far in 2025. At the same time, the tech sector shed around 5,000 jobs statewide last year, and recruiters note a slowdown in openings and more selective hiring processes. But there are countervailing trends. Healthcare roles—particularly in hospitals, clinics, and telemedicine—have seen more than a 15 percent uptick in job postings over a few months. Major regional institutions like Mass General Brigham have carried out significant layoff waves, affecting approximately 1,500 administrative positions, while Boston University eliminated 120 jobs amid funding uncertainty. Overall, job seekers face a more competitive landscape, but fields tied to health services and digital health still show openings.
Dominant Industries
Typical Roles
Hiring Patterns
Hiring remains highly selective. Healthcare and ambulatory care continue to expand, offering the most consistent opportunities. In contrast, tech and biopharma are contracting or holding steady, with selective recruitment for niche, high‑specialty roles and cautious strategies around full‑time hiring.
"In Boston right now, landing a role often means targeting healthcare-adjacent openings or very specialized tech positions—most other jobs are either frozen or go straight into the networking backlog."
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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
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- 3Build habits that lead to long term improvement
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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.
Jillian Harris
Creative Industries Coach
Jillian is a coach and strategist who supports individuals through periods of personal and professional change. Drawing on psychology, systems thinking, creative practices and somatics she helps clients clarify direction, navigate the messy unknowns with grace, and design careers that feel aligned, resilient, and meaningful.
Dr John O'Dwyer
Leadership Coach
Leadership consultant, author, educator, and creator of the GettingItDone Toolkit. Known for blending practical wisdom, academic rigour, and humour, he helps teams and executives align vision, execution, and culture to deliver measurable results.
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