Cynthia Johnson
Career and communication coach with 20 years in recruiting
| Hourly rate range | $90 to $175 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Career changeJob searchInterview coachingResume and LinkedInCareer clarity and purposePromotions and advancementPresentation skillsStorytellingTransitions and new roles |
| Works with | Professionals |
| Also coaches | Speaking coach and Executive coach |
Cynthia Johnson is a career and communication coach who helps professionals shape their career story and plan their next move. She spent more than 20 years in recruiting, talent enablement and leadership at Amazon, Google, Microsoft and Nordstrom. She has recruited for technical, sales, marketing and operations roles, so she knows how hiring decisions get made behind the scenes. She also coaches clients through layoffs and job changes.
What Cynthia helps with
Cynthia helps people find career direction, present their experience well and move through job changes. She also works with clients who want to grow into leadership roles.
- Career direction and professional positioning
- Résumé and LinkedIn strategy
- Job-search and networking plans
- Interview preparation and career storytelling
- Career transitions after a layoff or organizational change
- Pursuing leadership and advancement opportunities
- Using AI without losing your own voice
- Rebuilding confidence and staying accountable
Who Cynthia works with
Cynthia works with professionals who have solid experience but are unsure how to position it for what comes next. Many are facing a career transition, including after a layoff or organizational change. Others want to move into leadership or advance in their current path.
Background and qualifications
Cynthia has more than 20 years of experience in recruiting, talent enablement and leadership. She has worked at Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Nordstrom and other organizations. She recruited across technical, GTM, sales, marketing, business and operations roles. She led high-performing recruiting teams and created development programs that supported thousands of talent professionals. This work gave her a close view of how hiring decisions are made.
Cynthia Johnson pricing
Cynthia Johnson reviews
Cynthia Johnson has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 7 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
She spent over 20 years recruiting at major companies like Amazon, Google and Microsoft, so she knows how hiring decisions are made behind the scenes.
Best for professionals facing a career transition who want a clear career story and a practical job-search plan.
Common questions
How much does Cynthia Johnson charge?
Coaching with Cynthia runs $90 to $175 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Cynthia Johnson help with?
Cynthia Johnson helps with career direction and professional positioning, résumé and LinkedIn strategy, job-search and networking plans and interview preparation and career storytelling.
Does Cynthia Johnson have reviews?
Cynthia Johnson has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 7 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Does Cynthia help with using AI in a job search?
Yes. She helps clients use AI thoughtfully without losing their authentic voice.
How do I contact Cynthia Johnson?
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