Business Development

As a career coach, you’re used to helping clients make sense of uncertainty. Yet the current job market in 2026 continues to evolve in ways that can feel confusing for even the most experienced job seekers. Recent labor data and hiring trends reveal a market that’s stable but selective, where strategy matters more than ever. […]

by Stephanie Renk – 12/02/2025 The U.S. enters 2026 with a labor market that has finally begun to look recognizable again. The labor economy is shifting into a steadier rhythm after a period defined by pandemic-era turbulence, historic quits, aggressive hiring, wage spikes, and wild sectoral swings. What’s emerging is not a simple reversion to […]

In business, so often it’s about knowing which levels to pull, when. You’re probably familiar with the allegory of a shipping magnate whose freighter is loaded with cargo ready for transport, but something is stuck and the shaft on the propeller won’t turn. The shipping magnate’s crew looks the ship over and everything looks normal. […]

You’re probably at least passingly familiar with the hit Blink 182 song, All the Small Things. It’s catchy, has a good beat, and I think we’ve all heard it countless times in the 26 years since its release. This song about the importance of small gestures recently came to my mind during a coaching session. […]

October 2025 presents a unique moment in the U.S. labor market. With official data releases from the Bureau of Labor Statistics temporarily suspended due to the federal government shutdown, analysts and practitioners turned instead to private-sector indicators and model-based estimates. What those signals reveal is a market that is slowing and selectively competitive, not collapsing. […]

When the word “AI” shows up in our coaching spaces, reactions tend to fall into two camps: “It’s coming for our jobs!” Or “I’ll just ignore it and keep doing things the way I always have.” Both responses miss the point, and both put us (and our clients) at risk. We don’t need to become […]

The August 2025 jobs report confirms what many of us in the career space are hearing from clients: the job market is cooling, confidence is slipping, and our role as coaches and résumé writers has never been more critical.   The August Snapshot Job Growth: The economy added just 22,000 jobs in August — down […]

I, like many people, identify as a Wordle Person. If you’re not familiar, the New York Times hit game released in 2021 and gives you six chances to guess a five-letter word. You get hints as you go — a green letter means it’s the right letter in the right space, yellow is the right […]

We kicked off September talking about the Back to Biz reset, the post-summer, post-Labor Day energy that gets clients (and us!) back into work mode. That reset isn’t just a seasonal shift; it’s an opportunity. Now that we’ve dusted off our inboxes and kicked the sand out of our work shoes, it’s time to build. […]

Being a great résumé writer isn’t just about formatting a document or choosing the perfect action verbs. It’s about understanding what your clients are really hiring you for and delivering that with confidence. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to elevate your services, knowing what clients value most can help you attract better leads, […]

You started your career services business on the side, but now you’re wondering what it would really take to turn it into your full-time income. The good news is that many résumé writers and career coaches are earning six figures. Reaching that level, however, requires more than great writing or coaching skills. Here’s how to […]

Marketing a career coaching practice can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re trying to balance client work with content creation, outreach, and business development. The key to growth in 2025 isn’t doing everything; it’s doing the right things consistently. Here’s what does and doesn’t work when it comes to marketing your coaching services. What Works: Thoughtful […]