Top-rated career coaches in Austin
Here are the leading career coaches working with professionals in Austin. 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 Austin
Employment Landscape
Job seekers in Austin face a mixed market right now marked by pockets of expansion alongside notable downsizing. Samsung’s $17 billion semiconductor factory under construction in Taylor promises to drive demand for engineering, operations, and technical workers by late 2026. Southwest Airlines plans to open a new crew base at Austin‑Bergstrom Airport in March 2026, ultimately creating up to 2 000 jobs in flight operations, training, and administration. In contrast, tech and contracting sectors are contracting: Indeed laid off about 1 300 globally amid AI-driven restructuring, and Intel eliminated 110 roles at its MoPac site as part of wider workforce reductions. Federal contracting firm Cherokee Federal also cut 87 positions after completion of a refugee services contract, and ICON and Cassava Sciences reduced staff in early 2025 due to shifting project priorities. Overall, expect a competitive landscape where manufacturing and aviation roles are expanding, but tech and contract work may require cautious navigation.
Dominant Industries
Typical Roles
Hiring Patterns
Hiring is growing notably in semiconductor construction and aviation support ahead of major projects, while hiring in tech tends to be more cautious and occasionally retrenching. Healthcare, education, and financial sectors remain modest but steady sources of new opportunities.
"You may feel like opportunity is just out of reach—but in Austin right now the openings are real in factories and airports even as some tech jobs quietly disappear."
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Downtown Austin
Live music and urban energy.
East Austin
Hip district with local charm.
South Congress
Eclectic shops and eateries.
The Domain
Tech campus and upscale retail.
Mueller
Sustainable urban development.
Hyde Park
Historic homes and tree-lined streets.
Zilker Park
Parks and outdoor lifestyle.
Clarksville
Charming historic neighborhood.
Rainey Street
Nightlife and bungalow bars.
West Lake Hills
Affluent hillside community.
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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
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- 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 Austin
We select top coaches who understand the local market dynamics and global career trends.
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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