Allyson Dhindsa
Career coach for MBA students and professionals, founder of Circle
| Hourly rate range | $90 to $175 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Career changeCareer clarity and purposeJob searchNew grads and studentsPurpose and directionLife transitionsWork-life balance |
| Works with | Students and Professionals |
| Also coaches | Life coach and Business coach |
| Credentials | Master's in Applied Positive Psychology; Master's in Clinical Social Work |
| Practice | worklifecircle |
Allyson Dhindsa is a career coach who helps students and professionals work out what they want and how to get there. She has spent about a decade supporting students in engineering, public policy and business. She worked at NYU Stern as a career coach and later as Senior Associate Director. She also founded worklifecircle, which runs Circle, a group coaching platform that mixes personal growth with career strategy.
What Allyson helps with
Allyson helps people who feel stuck and want clarity on their next step. She puts a strong focus on how work and life fit together.
- Getting clear on what you want from your career
- Feeling stuck and unsure what comes next
- Aligning work and life
- Non-traditional job searches
- Internship and full-time role searches for MBA students
- Career moves for people from engineering, public policy and business backgrounds
Who Allyson works with
Allyson works with students and professionals from engineering, public policy and business backgrounds. At NYU Stern she coached full-time MBA students looking for internships and full-time roles, including Fashion and Luxury MBA students. She also supported students at Dartmouth and USC.
How Allyson works
Allyson works one on one and in groups. Her group offer is Circle, a coaching platform that joins personal growth with career strategy. Circle can be offered directly or through customized Train the Trainer programs. Her coaching pairs empathy with structure.
Background and qualifications
Allyson started in the nonprofit world after college. She then worked at Eleven Madison Park in New York and found she wanted a different kind of service work. She earned a master's in Clinical Social Work, which led her into career development. She later earned a second master's in Applied Positive Psychology. At NYU Stern she was Associate Director of Career Coaching from 2019 to 2022. She then became Senior Associate Director until August 2024. There she designed and led the Peer Mentorship Program and coached full-time MBA students one on one and in groups.
Allyson Dhindsa pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one career coaching
- Group coaching through Circle
- Train the Trainer programs
Allyson Dhindsa reviews
Allyson Dhindsa has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 16 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
She built Circle, a group coaching platform, after years of coaching MBA students at NYU Stern.
Best for MBA students and professionals who feel stuck and want a clear plan that fits work and life.
Common questions
How much does Allyson Dhindsa charge?
Coaching with Allyson runs $90 to $175 an hour. Message Allyson from this page for an exact quote.
What does Allyson Dhindsa help with?
Allyson Dhindsa helps with getting clear on what you want from your career, feeling stuck and unsure what comes next, aligning work and life and non-traditional job searches.
Does Allyson Dhindsa have reviews?
Allyson Dhindsa has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 16 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Allyson Dhindsa certified?
Allyson Dhindsa lists: Master's in Applied Positive Psychology; Master's in Clinical Social Work.
Does Allyson offer group coaching?
Yes. She runs Circle, a group coaching platform that combines personal growth with career strategy. It is offered directly or through customized Train the Trainer programs.
Does Allyson coach MBA students?
Yes. She coached full-time MBA students at NYU Stern for several years, including those with non-traditional searches.
How do I contact Allyson Dhindsa?
Send Allyson a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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