Carole Curley
Career coach for women in STEM and technology companies
| Hourly rate range | $90 to $175 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Career changeJob searchResume and LinkedInPromotions and advancementWomen's careersNew grads and studentsWomen in leadershipExecutive presence and communicationTransitions and new rolesConflict and difficult conversations |
| Works with | Women, Professionals, Engineers, Executives, Managers and Students |
| Also coaches | Executive coach |
| Practice | Coaching for the STEM Woman |
Carole Curley is a career coach for professional women in scientific, engineering and technical fields. She helps them handle the culture of high technology companies, make more impact and build a career that lasts. Carole worked 35+ years as an engineer and technical manager in male dominated STEM sectors. She also wrote a book on the unspoken rules of STEM culture and how to deal with bias. Her clients range from new grads to executives.
What Carole helps with
Carole works on career strategy, workplace bias and communication for women in STEM. She also helps with job moves, transitions and balancing work with life.
- Building a career plan that does not depend on one company
- Recognizing and defusing gender bias at work
- Closing communication and leadership skill gaps
- Career and life transitions
- Job search with resume and cover letter review
- Building a professional network with intention
- Work and life balance
- Handling the Glass Ceiling and Glass Cliff as an executive
Who Carole works with
Carole coaches professional women in science, engineering and technical careers. Clients include new grads finding their footing, mid-career engineers dealing with bias, and executives facing hidden barriers as they move up. Most work in high technology companies. She also offers corporate coaching services.
Background and qualifications
Carole Curley spent 35+ years as an engineer and technical manager in male dominated STEM sectors. She draws on that time when she coaches women through workplace culture, bias and career choices. She also wrote a book that lays out the unspoken rules of STEM culture and gives practical ways to handle them. The book covers recognizing bias, defining career goals apart from any company, and building resilience.
Carole Curley pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one career coaching
- Corporate coaching services
- Resume and cover letter review
- Job search strategy
- Networking strategy coaching
- Newsletter
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The CoachVouch take
A coach with 35+ years as an engineer and technical manager who focuses only on women in STEM.
Best for women engineers and technical professionals who want to deal with bias and grow their careers in tech companies.
Common questions
How much does Carole Curley charge?
Coaching with Carole runs $90 to $175 an hour. Message Carole from this page for an exact quote.
What does Carole Curley help with?
Carole Curley helps with building a career plan that does not depend on one company, recognizing and defusing gender bias at work, closing communication and leadership skill gaps and career and life transitions.
Does Carole Curley coach executives?
Yes. She offers coaching for executive STEM women on hidden barriers like the Glass Ceiling and Glass Cliff. She also offers executive and management coaching.
Can Carole help with a job search?
Yes. She offers a resume and cover letter review, job search strategy and help weighing offers against long-term goals.
How do I contact Carole Curley?
Send Carole a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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