David Abend
Career and retirement coach for people in transition in Massachusetts
| Hourly rate range | $115 to $190 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Purpose and directionLife transitionsRetirement and midlifeMindset and habitsCareer changeResume and LinkedInCareer clarity and purposeMid-career and over 50 |
| Works with | People over 40 |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Based in | Massachusetts, United States |
| Credentials | Certified Life Coach; Nationally Certified Online Profile Expert (NCOPE) |
David Abend is a career and life coach in Massachusetts who works with people in transition. He helps clients who feel stuck in a career, are close to retirement, or are looking for purpose. He brings over 40 years of marketing experience and is an expert in personal branding. He also founded The Bucket, an online magazine for people over 50 that focuses on reducing deathbed regrets.
What David helps with
David helps people who are facing a big change and want to avoid looking back with regret. He focuses on how clients make decisions so they get better results.
- Getting unstuck in a career that drains you
- Planning a career pivot
- Moving into retirement
- Finding your purpose
- Living more true to who you are
- Making better decisions
- Building a personal brand for a pivot or retirement
- Improving your LinkedIn profile after a career change
Who David works with
David works with people in transition. Some are stuck in a job or career. Some are approaching retirement or trying to redefine themselves in it. Others are searching for purpose and want to live more authentically.
Background and qualifications
David is a Certified Life Coach with over 40 years of experience in marketing. That background makes him an expert in personal branding, which matters for anyone making a career pivot or redefining themselves in retirement. He is a Nationally Certified Online Profile Expert (NCOPE) and helps clients improve their LinkedIn profiles. He is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Bucket, an online magazine for people over 50. He also writes a blog and hosts a podcast with thought-leaders.
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The CoachVouch take
Combines life coaching with over 40 years of marketing experience and personal branding expertise, and runs an online magazine for people over 50.
Best for people stuck in a career or nearing retirement who want a clear pivot and a strong personal brand.
Common questions
How much does David Abend charge?
Coaching with David runs $115 to $190 an hour. Message David from this page for an exact quote.
What does David Abend help with?
David Abend helps with getting unstuck in a career that drains you, planning a career pivot, moving into retirement and finding your purpose.
Is David Abend certified?
David Abend lists: Certified Life Coach; Nationally Certified Online Profile Expert (NCOPE).
Can David Abend help with my LinkedIn profile?
Yes. David is a Nationally Certified Online Profile Expert (NCOPE). He helps clients optimize their LinkedIn profiles once they decide on a career pivot.
Does David Abend coach people on retirement?
Yes. He helps people transition into retirement and redefine themselves after work. He uses his personal branding background to support this.
How do I contact David Abend?
Send David a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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