Manish Dahal
Career and life coach for students and early professionals
| Hourly rate range | $125 to $200 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Career changeNew grads and studentsConsulting and finance recruitingCareer clarity and purposeConfidence and self-esteemGoal setting and accountability |
| Works with | Students and Professionals |
| Also coaches | Life coach |
| Based in | Charlottesville, Virginia, United States |
| Credentials | Finance and Accounting degree, University of Virginia |
Manish Dahal is a coach who helps students and professionals clarify their goals, prepare for recruiting, and build confidence. He studied Finance and Accounting at the University of Virginia. He has interned in business operations, private equity, venture capital and real estate. He was a Career Peer Coach at UVA and ran a tax assistance program with 200+ student volunteers. He is a first-generation college student and brings that experience to his coaching.
What Manish helps with
Manish helps students and professionals set clear goals and get ready for recruiting.
- Clarifying career and life goals
- Preparing for recruiting
- Building confidence in the job search
- Communication skills
- Navigating college as a first-generation student
- Career pivots
Who Manish works with
Manish works with students and working professionals. He has a strong fit with first-generation and limited-income students who are heading into business careers. He has coached more than 10 life coaching clients.
Background and qualifications
Manish was born in Nepal and raised in Charlottesville. He graduated from the University of Virginia, where he studied Finance and Accounting. He completed internships in business operations at a startup, private equity, venture capital and real estate. These roles built his skills in financial analysis, strategic thinking and problem solving. At UVA he served as Head Teaching Assistant for introductory accounting and as a Career Peer Coach with Commerce Career Services. He also led a tax assistance program that used 200+ student volunteers to serve low and moderate income people. He co-founded the One Generation Network and the McIntire First Generation Scholarship.
Manish Dahal pricing
Programs and services
- Custom hourly coaching sessions
Manish Dahal reviews
Manish Dahal has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 9 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
He is a first-generation, limited-income graduate who co-founded a scholarship and a network for students like him.
Best for first-generation students and early professionals who want help with recruiting and career direction.
Common questions
How much does Manish Dahal charge?
Coaching with Manish runs $125 to $200 an hour. Message Manish from this page for an exact quote.
What does Manish Dahal help with?
Manish Dahal helps with clarifying career and life goals, preparing for recruiting, building confidence in the job search and communication skills.
Does Manish Dahal have reviews?
Manish Dahal has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 9 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Manish Dahal certified?
Manish Dahal lists: Finance and Accounting degree, University of Virginia.
Does Manish Dahal work with first-generation students?
Yes. He is a first-generation college student himself. He co-founded the One Generation Network and the McIntire First Generation Scholarship to support first-generation and limited-income students in business.
How do I contact Manish Dahal?
Send Manish a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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