About

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• I am always “in your corner”
• Why this blog?
• Client Testimonials

I AM ALWAYS “IN YOUR CORNER”

I rarely watch boxing. But when I think of coaching, for some reason I think of that boxing coach in the corner of the ring that provides strategy and advice between rounds.

It’s your career, so you are the fighter that will need to do the work and fight your best to win – e.g.,  to find that next perfect job, to get that promotion, to be recognized for the good work you do.  And a top notch coach “in your corner” could mean the extra edge you need to win in this tough market.

• I can help you strategize how to excel during job search and at your current job.
• I know how to recruit and hire professionals and what recruiters/hiring managers are looking for
• I have mentored dozens of professionals at and outside of work regarding how to better perform on the job or transition to a new one
• I have been a successful business consultant for 15 years to at least 20 major corporations. I have dealt with all kinds of personalities and unexpected situations and still achieved results
• I can help you leverage your strength, avoid common pitfalls, and perform at the “top of your game”

I look forward to being “in your corner.”  To learn more about what resources are available on this blog – start here.

- Lei

Why this blog?

I have worked in consulting for 15 years and used to mentor dozens of people as part of work as well as interview hundreds of candidates.   Since I have a family now, I decided to achieve more work life balance and work as an independent contract consultant to Fortune 500 companies.

While I love my life today, I really miss the opportunity to mentor others.  This blog is my outlet to still help others in their career. I learned a lot in my career so far – made plenty of mistakes as well as achieved some level of success. I hope to share some of my experience in case they can help you.

I am fortunate that I am still in touch with many of my mentees and witness their growth in their career. I have been told that I am a good mentor. I hope what I can write in this blog can help you in some way.

Email me at lei@bemycareercoach.com with questions or topic suggestions. I look forward to hearing from you.

- Lei

Testimonials

Associate Director – Marketing Agency

“Lei has a passion for career coaching. As mentioned in many of her recommendations already, she cares about her staff and takes time to invest in the people. Over the years Lei has provided me invaluable career advice and expert opinion on career choices. She is a wonderful mentor to have.”

Ombudsman,  DES (Department of Economic Security)

“You are trully blessed and gifted! I just wanted to thank you for all you do. You provide invaluable information and insight that is real world. I have not had a chance to read all the free knowledge and wisdom you provide. I will continue to digest all you provide and participate at all the levels you have established. I have to get back to work, however you will be the number one site that I learn from!  Grace and Mercy to you!”

Recent College Graduate,  U.C. Berkeley 2009

“Thank you for providing such valuable advice to the public, for free. I found your site through Focus, and have since bookmarked it. I have been job hunting for a long time now, and have read a lot of career advice of varying credibility. Woefully, Google had not led me to you earlier, despite the excellence of your website’s design, and the size, span, and quality of the information you provide . That you provide all this so freely, simply because you enjoy sharing your knowledge is truly inspiring. Thank you.”

Director, Financial Services Company

“I have been a client of Lei and find her career coaching tremendously useful. She has the unique ability to hone in on the heart of the issue. Her varied career experiences, keen intellect, ability to synthesize information and inquisitive nature make her a pleasure to work with. She asks the hard questions and helps one realize the hard answers but not in a way that is discouraging but rather insightful, helpful and strategic. If you really want to do some serious career work then I can’t recommend Lei highly enough..This is an investment in your future.”

Self-employed Business Consultant

“For someone with as much high powered experience as Lei has, she is incredibly humble and as open to learning as she is about giving advice. In particular she’s great at providing sound advice when it comes to navigating issues and relationships that impact my career. Her blog has also influenced some of my decisions e.g. I am not going to wait another year to take that trip out of the country and I’m leading a more productive and stress free approach at work. Both reactions are the results of advice she’s given on her blog based on her own experiences or people she knows. Lei is also open to any feedback or advice I may have to offer as someone who’s been an independent consultant for nearly a decade. She’s not only a good communicator she’s a great listener. I’m thoroughly enjoying getting to know Lei and benefiting from the advice she provides as a Career Strategist.”

Account Supervisor – Marketing Agency

Top Qualities: Great Results, Expert, High Integrity

“I can’t say enough to do Lei Han justice-she’s simply a remarkable woman and career strategist. Two years ago, I was stuck in San Francisco, going through a major career and life transition. Lei sat down with me for over an hour and went over my career and life objectives; In addition, we talked about my skill set and my passions in life and how I could best meld the two.After our meeting, she analyzed my resume and gave it a major overhaul–I’m happy to say that two years later, I took the plunge (thanks to Lei!) and moved to New York. I now have my dream job and I couldn’t be happier!”

Strategic Director – Marketing Agency

Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, Expert

“Lei helped me not only land a job that I wanted but also helped me approach negotiating the offer. She listened carefully and provided guidance that was right for me and my unique situation. She helped set my job search expectations and was able to provide a wealth of knowledge which allowed me to approach each potential employer with great confidence. The skills that I’ve gained through working with her are invaluable and I continue to practice them in my everyday life. Working with Lei has been inspirational, both from a professional and personal aspect.”

Owner – Production Company

“I strongly believe that Lei is a very effective career coach. I recently went to her with a sensitive HR issue and within minutes, she was able to tactfully and empathetically suggest a more constructive course of action for me to take. Speaking with Lei gave me the clarity that I had been looking before and I certainly look forward to hiring her in future.”

Product Manager – Gaming Company

Top qualities: Expert, High Integrity, Creative

“Lei has provided me with invaluable advice on how to make the most of my career, post-MBA. She has also given me excellent feedback on negotiation and interview strategies.”

Senior Analyst – Utility Company

Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, Expert

“About two years ago when I considered changing jobs or going back to school for an advanced degree after working for a few years in industry, Lei has provided me with superb career advice. Since then, I’ve found Lei to be very encouraging, an excellent listener, and knowledgeable when it comes to making recommendations that fit my career goals. Most recently, Lei helped me land a job within a month of being laid off, guiding me through the initial job search process to accepting the offer. I couldn’t ask for a better career coach!”