Blake Barnes
Career coach for early-career professionals
| Hourly rate range | $80 to $150 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Career clarity and purposePromotions and advancementNew grads and studentsPurpose and directionLife transitions |
| Works with | Professionals |
| Also coaches | Life coach |
Blake Barnes is a career coach who helps young professionals with transitions, promotions, and questions about direction and purpose. He has coached over 25 people in more than four years. Before coaching, he worked in operations at Southwest Airlines and in enterprise consulting at Credera, where he also served as a hiring manager. He looks at the whole person, including values, faith, and strengths, and not only the next job title.
What Blake helps with
Blake works with early-career professionals on career moves and bigger questions about where their life is headed.
- Career transitions
- Getting promoted
- Finding direction and purpose
- Choosing a path that fits your values
- Building a career that supports the rest of your life
- Feeling stuck and unsure about next steps
Who Blake works with
Blake works with young professionals who are early in their careers. His clients are often facing a transition, aiming for a promotion, or asking harder questions about direction and purpose.
Background and qualifications
Blake worked at Southwest Airlines from 2018 to 2020, in roles that included Senior Analyst, Wealth Operations Analyst, and Performance Analyst. He then moved to Credera, an enterprise consulting firm. He was a Manager from January 2020 to July 2021 and a Senior Manager from July 2021 to January 2024. He also worked as a hiring manager at Credera. This gives him a view of careers from both the employer side and the candidate side. He has coached for more than four years.
Blake Barnes pricing
Programs and services
- Free intro call
- One-on-one career coaching
Blake Barnes reviews
Blake Barnes has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 9 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
Blake has worked in airline operations and enterprise consulting, and has hired people, so he sees careers from both sides of the table.
Best for early-career professionals who want guidance on their next step and on what they want from work and life.
Common questions
How much does Blake Barnes charge?
Coaching with Blake runs $80 to $150 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Blake Barnes help with?
Blake Barnes helps with career transitions, getting promoted, finding direction and purpose and choosing a path that fits your values.
Does Blake Barnes have reviews?
Blake Barnes has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 9 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Does Blake Barnes offer a free intro call?
Yes. Blake offers a free intro call to see if there is a good fit. He is currently taking on new clients.
What is Blake Barnes's coaching style?
Blake is direct and honest, but leads with empathy. He listens more than he talks and does not use cookie-cutter advice.
How do I contact Blake Barnes?
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