Monica Okrah
MBA admissions and career coach for high-potential professionals
| Hourly rate range | $80 to $230 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | MBA admissionsIvy League and top schoolsInternational studentsCareer clarity and purposeConsulting and finance recruitingPromotions and advancementExecutive presence and communication |
| Works with | Professionals, Executives and Founders and business owners |
| Also coaches | Career coach and Executive coach |
| Practice | Helium Coaching |
Monica Okrah is an MBA admissions and career coach who helps high-potential professionals plan their applications and tell their leadership story. She founded Helium Coaching in 2018. Since 2006 she has coached 750+ leaders in 45+ countries on top MBA and Executive MBA programs, including Harvard, Stanford, Wharton, Columbia, INSEAD and London Business School. She also works as an executive search partner, so she knows how boards and C-suite leaders judge leadership potential.
What Monica helps with
Monica helps professionals get into top MBA and Executive MBA programs. She also advises founders on strategy and pitch decks.
- Building an admissions strategy for M7 MBA programs
- Applying to Executive MBA programs
- Applying to European schools like INSEAD and London Business School
- Explaining your leadership path and the choices behind it
- Sharpening your self-awareness and personal story
- Strategy and pitch decks for founders
- Positioning yourself for senior leadership opportunities
Who Monica works with
Monica works with high-potential professionals and business executives. Her clients live in more than 45 countries and come from many industries. She also works with talented people from underrepresented backgrounds, nontraditional paths and global communities. Founders come to her for help with strategy and pitch decks.
Background and qualifications
Monica founded Helium Coaching, a career and admissions consulting firm, in April 2018. She has more than 20 years of experience in admissions advisory and executive recruiting. Since 2006 she has coached 750+ rising leaders and executives on MBA admissions. As an executive search partner, she leads recruiting projects for public and private-equity-backed companies. She works directly with CEOs, CHROs, CMOs and senior executives. Her searches cover industries such as QSR, CPG, energy and technology, and roles from Director to C-suite. She is a first-generation college and MBA graduate.
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The CoachVouch take
Monica combines 20+ years of MBA admissions coaching with executive search work, so she sees both how schools and how senior hiring leaders judge talent.
Best for executives and high-potential professionals aiming for top MBA or Executive MBA programs.
Common questions
How much does Monica Okrah charge?
Coaching with Monica runs $80 to $230 an hour. Message Monica from this page for an exact quote.
What does Monica Okrah help with?
Monica Okrah helps with building an admissions strategy for M7 MBA programs, applying to Executive MBA programs, applying to European schools like INSEAD and London Business School and explaining your leadership path and the choices behind it.
Does Monica Okrah coach applicants outside the United States?
Yes. Her clients live in more than 45 countries. She advises on US schools and European schools like INSEAD and London Business School.
Does Monica Okrah work with founders?
Yes. She advises founders on strategy and pitch decks through Helium.
How do I contact Monica Okrah?
Send Monica a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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