Jeng Macalagay
Career coach and people strategist in the Philippines
| Hourly rate range | $100 to $175 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Career changeResume and LinkedInPromotions and advancementCareer clarity and purposeNew grads and studentsLeadership developmentTransitions and new rolesPurpose and direction |
| Works with | Professionals, Students, Founders and business owners and Executives |
| Also coaches | Executive coach and Life coach |
| Based in | Philippines |
| Credentials | ICF Member Coach; ICF-accredited coach training; Working toward ICF Associate Certified Coach (ACC) |
| Practice | CareerCollab |
Jeng Macalagay is a career coach and people strategist in the Philippines. She coaches mid-career professionals through pivots, promotions and big career decisions. She has spent 20 years in HR and currently serves as Chief People Officer at Actuate Builders. Earlier, she led People and Culture at Capital One, JPMorgan Chase, Genpact and ABS-CBN. She also advises founders and leadership teams as a fractional HR advisor.
What Jeng helps with
Jeng helps professionals who are making career moves or high-stakes decisions. She also helps founders build their first people function.
- Career pivots
- Getting promoted
- Re-entering the workforce
- Evaluating career opportunities
- Writing a stronger resume and LinkedIn profile
- Building a personal brand
- Building a people function for the first time
- Finding clarity on who you want to become
Who Jeng works with
Jeng works with mid-career professionals who are pivoting, seeking promotions or facing big career decisions. Her longer program is built for mid-to-senior professionals. She also works with founders and leadership teams who are building their people function for the first time. Earlier profiles list college students and young professionals.
How Jeng works
Jeng offers a 3-month one-on-one engagement with a strategy session, coaching calls every two weeks, a personal career roadmap and a resume and LinkedIn overhaul. She also runs an 8-week program for people at a career crossroads. It covers direction, personal brand and an action plan. A 60-minute single session is also available for getting unstuck on a next move.
Background and qualifications
Jeng has 20 years of experience in HR and people leadership. She is Chief People Officer at Actuate Builders, a design-to-build construction company. She has led People and Culture at Capital One, JPMorgan Chase, Genpact and ABS-CBN. Her work covers financial services, media, BPO and construction. She has built people systems from the ground up for organizations of 500 to 5,000+ employees. She is an ICF Member Coach and completed an ICF-accredited coach training program.
Jeng Macalagay pricing
Programs and services
- 3-month one-on-one career engagement
- Resume and LinkedIn intensive
- 8-week career crossroads program
- 60-minute focused coaching session
- Free 20-minute fit call
- Fractional HR advisory
Jeng Macalagay reviews
The CoachVouch take
She coaches careers while also working as a Chief People Officer, with HR leadership at Capital One and JPMorgan Chase.
Best for mid-career professionals facing a pivot, promotion or major career decision.
Common questions
How much does Jeng Macalagay charge?
Coaching with Jeng runs $100 to $175 an hour. Message Jeng from this page for an exact quote.
What does Jeng Macalagay help with?
Jeng Macalagay helps with career pivots, getting promoted, re-entering the workforce and evaluating career opportunities.
Is Jeng Macalagay certified?
Jeng Macalagay lists: ICF Member Coach; ICF-accredited coach training; Working toward ICF Associate Certified Coach (ACC).
Does Jeng Macalagay offer HR help for companies?
Yes. She works with founders and leadership teams as a fractional HR advisor. This helps organizations building their people function for the first time.
What is included in Jeng's 3-month coaching engagement?
It includes a strategy session, coaching calls every two weeks and a personalized career roadmap. It also includes a resume and LinkedIn overhaul and ongoing support.
How do I contact Jeng Macalagay?
Send Jeng a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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