Jack Oakes
Career and executive coach for MBAs and business executives
| Hourly rate range | $90 to $185 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Career changeInterview coachingConsulting and finance recruitingCareer clarity and purposeLeadership developmentTransitions and new roles |
| Works with | Students, Executives and Professionals |
| Also coaches | Executive coach |
| Credentials | MBA, Darden School of Business (UVA); MA, East Asian Studies; Bachelor's degree in History, Dartmouth College |
| Practice | Acorn Associates |
Jack Oakes is a career and executive coach who helps MBAs and business executives find their next role. He has 20 years of career coaching experience and 15 years of work in consumer goods, financial services, and technology. He ran career services at UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School, leading a staff of more than 20 people. Before that, he spent years in senior career roles at the Darden School of Business. He also coaches through Acorn Associates.
What Jack helps with
Jack helps clients work out what comes next in their careers and land roles that fit them. He also works with executives who want change and impact.
- Finding a fulfilling next career step
- Career coaching for MBA students and graduates
- Interview preparation
- Investment banking recruiting
- Private equity recruiting
- Career and leadership success for business executives seeking change
Who Jack works with
Jack coaches MBAs and business executives. Many of his clients are looking for a new direction or a role that fits them better. He has also worked with MBA students and alumni through business school career services.
Background and qualifications
Jack has 20 years of career coaching experience and 15 years of industry experience in consumer goods, financial services, and technology. He worked at Darden School of Business from 2005, moving from Associate Director to Director and then Assistant Dean for Career Development. He later served as Major Gifts Officer at Darden. From 2018 to 2019 he was Director of Career Services at UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School, leading a staff of more than 20. He holds an MBA from Darden, an MA in East Asian Studies, and a history degree from Dartmouth College.
Jack Oakes pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one career coaching
- Executive coaching
- Free chat before getting started
Jack Oakes reviews
Jack Oakes has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 11 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
Jack led career services at two top business schools, Darden and UNC Kenan-Flagler.
Best for MBAs and business executives who want a new career direction.
Common questions
How much does Jack Oakes charge?
Coaching with Jack runs $90 to $185 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Jack Oakes help with?
Jack Oakes helps with finding a fulfilling next career step, career coaching for MBA students and graduates, interview preparation and investment banking recruiting.
Does Jack Oakes have reviews?
Jack Oakes has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 11 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Jack Oakes certified?
Jack Oakes lists: MBA, Darden School of Business (UVA); MA, East Asian Studies; Bachelor's degree in History, Dartmouth College.
Does Jack Oakes coach MBA students?
Yes. He works as a career coach for MBAs and has led MBA career services at Darden and UNC Kenan-Flagler.
Does Jack Oakes offer executive coaching?
Yes. Through Acorn Associates, he works with business executives who want career change and impact.
How do I contact Jack Oakes?
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