Top-rated career coaches in Kansas City
Here are the leading career coaches working with professionals in Kansas City. Each has been assessed for expertise, clear communication, and a strong track record of client success.
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.
Sasja Winkels
Career Transition Specialist
Are you feeling stuck or unfulfilled in your career? Unsure which direction will truly energize you? I support professionals in finding the right career path and turn that into a realistic plan, so they can move forward with confidence, purpose, and momentum. With a background in HR and certifications in transformative coaching and yoga, I combine a holistic approach with very practical support. Once your direction is clear, we work on the steps that make change happen: building self-trust and resilience, removing inner and outer obstacles, and taking consistent action. 💼 And because clarity alone isn’t enough, I also support you with proven job-market strategies: creating a standout personal brand (CV, LinkedIn, USP), leveraging networking to access opportunities, crafting strong applications, and interview training that helps you stand out. ♥️ If you’re ready to step into a more fulfilling career, let’s talk! 🌐 You can read more about me and my coaching on my website: www.sasjazwinkels.com.
Benicia Jeulin
Leadership Coach
I am a leadership and career coach with a background in recruitment. I help professionals break through limiting beliefs and blockers to unlock their full career potential.
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.
Working in Kansas City
Employment Landscape
In Kansas City job seekers are encountering a mixed employment terrain marked by pockets of growth in health care and longstanding strengths in tech and construction, alongside persistent pressure from federal workforce reductions and flat employment overall. Health services and education saw meaningful gains, while manufacturing and information sectors remain soft and leisure and hospitality is still recovering from mid‑2025 weakness. Tech continues to assert influence—with reports showing double‑digit growth in postings and a sizable local talent concentration—and major regional firms in engineering and professional services continue hiring. At the same time the city government has frozen hiring in many municipal departments, reflecting budget stress and limiting public sector opportunities. Candidates should be prepared for stiff competition in public agencies, while leveraging stronger openings in private and tech‑driven industries.
Dominant Industries
Typical Roles
Hiring Patterns
Private sector hiring is strongest in technology, health services, engineering and infrastructure project roles. In contrast, municipal hiring has been curtailed and sectors tied closely to federal contracting or dependent on public investment have seen stagnation or contraction.
"In Kansas City right now you might find more traction by targeting a healthcare, tech or engineering shop than waiting on a city posting—those offices are largely on ice right now."
What is WORK-SELF?
Work Self is a career development system that helps people grow through coaching and daily habit support.
What Work Self provides
- One to one coaching for clarity and momentum
- Software that guides habits and simple next steps
- A structure that keeps progress moving between sessions
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 Kansas City
We select top coaches who understand the local market dynamics and global career trends.
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.
Sasja Winkels
Career Transition Specialist
Are you feeling stuck or unfulfilled in your career? Unsure which direction will truly energize you? I support professionals in finding the right career path and turn that into a realistic plan, so they can move forward with confidence, purpose, and momentum. With a background in HR and certifications in transformative coaching and yoga, I combine a holistic approach with very practical support. Once your direction is clear, we work on the steps that make change happen: building self-trust and resilience, removing inner and outer obstacles, and taking consistent action. 💼 And because clarity alone isn’t enough, I also support you with proven job-market strategies: creating a standout personal brand (CV, LinkedIn, USP), leveraging networking to access opportunities, crafting strong applications, and interview training that helps you stand out. ♥️ If you’re ready to step into a more fulfilling career, let’s talk! 🌐 You can read more about me and my coaching on my website: www.sasjazwinkels.com.
Benicia Jeulin
Leadership Coach
I am a leadership and career coach with a background in recruitment. I help professionals break through limiting beliefs and blockers to unlock their full career potential.
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.
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