Top-rated career coaches in Charlotte
Here are the leading career coaches working with professionals in Charlotte. 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 Charlotte
Employment Landscape
Charlotte’s job market remains highly competitive but offers clear areas of opportunity, particularly in financial services and advanced manufacturing. This past year, Citigroup and AssetMark expanded in Mecklenburg County—adding over 700 well‑paid roles focused on finance, compliance, and marketing. At the same time, Scout Motors chose Charlotte for its new headquarters, promising around 1,200 jobs with salaries averaging well above the local norm. On the manufacturing side, groninger USA expanded its existing facility and hired additional staff in precision machine tools, while Red Bull broke ground on a massive beverage plant in Concord just outside the metro area. Fintech also played a growing role, with Coinbase bringing over 130 compliance and support roles to the city. Despite these gains, jobseekers will encounter strong competition and sectors like manufacturing and retail remain more selective in their hiring pace.
Dominant Industries
Typical Roles
Hiring Patterns
Financial services and related fintech areas are expanding notably in Charlotte, with major firms creating hundreds of specialist and corporate-support roles. Advanced manufacturing is also growing steadily through targeted corporate expansions. Other sectors such as healthcare innovation, retail, and traditional manufacturing show slower, more cautious hiring.
"If you are looking for a job in Charlotte right now, expect tough competition in the usual fields, but see real openings where big firms are laying new roots here."
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- 1Meet with your coach to set goals and direction
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Coaches available in Charlotte
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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