Top-rated career coaches in North Carolina
Here are the leading career coaches working with professionals in North Carolina. 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 North Carolina
Employment Landscape
Job seekers in North Carolina are encountering a market defined by sharp contrasts. Healthcare, education, and government roles remain dependable sources of growth across metros. At the same time, advanced manufacturing and aerospace are gaining traction through high-profile projects like JetZero’s $4.7 billion aircraft facility aiming to deliver over 14,000 jobs in Greensboro, and Vulcan Elements’ rare earth magnet factory near Benson targeting 1,000 roles. The research triangle and Charlotte continue to attract biotech, financial services, and AI investments, as evidenced by Novartis’ expansion in Durham/Morrisville and Amazon’s $10 billion AI campus in Richmond County. Yet, manufacturing overall is on a modest decline, and hiring in leisure, hospitality, and professional services has cooled, making competition fierce in some fields.
Dominant Industries
Typical Roles
Hiring Patterns
Hiring remains strongest in healthcare, education, and government, driven by demographic trends and public investment. Meanwhile, aerospace and advanced manufacturing are ramping up through major capital projects, even as traditional manufacturing continues to contract. Tech and finance sectors see selective growth tied to expansions in biotech and AI infrastructure.
"Job searching in North Carolina right now means balancing steady openings in hospitals and schools with tough competition for the few high‑impact roles tied to major growth projects."
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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
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- 1Meet with your coach to set goals and direction
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Coaches available in North Carolina
We select top coaches who understand the local market dynamics and global career trends.
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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