Lauren McGoodwin
Career coaching marketplace and resources for women, based in Los Angeles
| Hourly rate range | $125 to $200 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Women, Professionals and Managers |
| Also coaches | Executive coach and Business coach |
| Based in | Los Angeles, United States |
| Sessions | Online |
| Practice | Career Contessa |
Lauren McGoodwin is the founder of Career Contessa, a career site and coaching marketplace for women. She started as a recruiter and launched the company in 2013 from her master's thesis on millennial women and career resources. Career Contessa offers online coaching by video or phone with pre-vetted coaches, plus on-demand courses, a podcast and a jobs board. The team helps women search for jobs, change careers, negotiate pay and move up at work.
What Lauren helps with
Career Contessa helps women at every career stage with job searching, career changes, pay and advancement.
- Searching for a job
- Changing careers
- Negotiating a salary
- Asking for a raise
- Writing a stronger resume
- Moving up in a current role
- Growing networking skills
- Leading a team in the first 90 days as a manager
Who Lauren works with
Career Contessa serves working women at every stage of their careers. It is built with women in mind, and all genders are welcome. Members include job seekers, people changing careers, and professionals who want to advance. It also offers a course for new managers.
How Lauren works
Coaching runs through a marketplace of pre-vetted coaches from many backgrounds. Sessions happen by video or phone, and clients make no long-term commitments. Each session lasts 50 minutes. Career Contessa also sells on-demand courses that clients buy once and own for life, with no monthly subscription. Courses cover resumes, networking, confidence, raises and management.
Background and qualifications
Lauren McGoodwin is a former recruiter. She went through a hard career transition of her own. She then turned her master's thesis on millennial women and career resources into Career Contessa, which launched in 2013. Today the company has a team of experts and career coaches. It offers articles, a weekly podcast, courses, a jobs board and one-on-one coaching. The site says more than 150,000 members read its weekly career advice.
Lauren McGoodwin pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one online career coaching by video or phone
- 50-minute coaching sessions
- 24-Hour Resume Makeover course
- 21-day confidence course
- Networking course
- New manager first 90 days course
Lauren McGoodwin reviews
The CoachVouch take
Founded by a former recruiter, Career Contessa pairs a hire-a-coach marketplace with courses, a podcast and a jobs board for women.
Best for women who want career coaching with no long-term commitment, plus self-paced courses for job searches and advancement.
Common questions
How much does Lauren McGoodwin charge?
Coaching with Lauren runs $125 to $200 an hour. Message Lauren from this page for an exact quote.
What does Lauren McGoodwin help with?
Lauren McGoodwin helps with searching for a job, changing careers, negotiating a salary and asking for a raise.
Does Lauren McGoodwin coach online?
Lauren is based in Los Angeles, United States. Sessions are online.
Are there long-term commitments with Career Contessa coaching?
No. Coaching is personalized, offered by video or phone, and has no long-term commitments.
Is Career Contessa only for women?
It puts women first, but all genders and non-binary people are welcome.
How do I contact Lauren McGoodwin?
Send Lauren a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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