Parley Acker
Career and executive coach in Tacoma, Washington
| Rate | $125 to $225 per hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Career changeJob searchInterview coachingNew grads and studentsPromotions and advancementLeadership developmentNew managersAssessments (360, DISC, CliftonStrengths)Transitions and new roles |
| Works with | Students, Executives, Managers and Women |
| Also coaches | Executive coach |
| Based in | Tacoma, Washington, United States |
| Credentials | M.A. in Organizational Psychology; B.A. in Psychology; Certified Executive Coach; Certified Career Management Course, Career Coach Academy; Practitioner in Executive Coaching, Academy of Executive Coaching |
| Practice | CareerWon |
Parley Acker is a career and executive coach in Tacoma, Washington. He is the founder of CareerWon. He has more than 30 years of experience as a career counselor, executive coach and talent development executive. He held global roles at Citigroup and General Electric. He was Senior Vice President of Human Resources for Citi Cards and Global Head of Career Development with Aramco. He works with college students, recent graduates and leaders.
What Parley helps with
Parley helps clients make career decisions, find the right job and grow as leaders.
- Choosing a career path in college
- Finding the best college fit
- Landing a job after graduation
- Preparing for multiple rounds of interviews
- Moving into a new career
- Developing new and emerging leaders
- Succession and development planning
Who Parley works with
Parley works with college students, recent graduates and early career professionals. He also coaches new leaders and C-Suite executives. His experience includes the challenges faced by women and diverse leaders. Parents have also hired him to help their children with college choice and job searches.
Background and qualifications
Parley Acker has over 30 years of experience as a career counselor, executive coach and talent development executive. He held global leadership roles at Citigroup and General Electric. He served as Senior Vice President of Human Resources for Citi Cards and as Global Head of Career Development with Aramco. He designed and managed programs in executive and career coaching, mentoring, emerging leader and C-Suite coaching, assessments, and succession and development planning. He holds an M.A. in Organizational Psychology and a B.A. in Psychology. He is a Certified Executive Coach.
Parley Acker pricing
Programs and services
- Free consultation
- Career coaching
- Executive coaching
- Leadership coaching
Parley Acker reviews
The CoachVouch take
He is a former Senior Vice President of Human Resources at Citi Cards and Global Head of Career Development at Aramco.
Best for students, new graduates and emerging leaders who want guidance from a former corporate HR executive.
Parley's rate sits within the range most career coaches charge ($82 to $185 an hour).
Common questions
How much does Parley Acker charge?
Parley Acker's rate is $125 to $225 per hour.
What does Parley Acker help with?
Parley Acker helps with choosing a career path in college, finding the best college fit, landing a job after graduation and preparing for multiple rounds of interviews.
Is Parley Acker certified?
Parley Acker lists: M.A. in Organizational Psychology; B.A. in Psychology; Certified Executive Coach; Certified Career Management Course, Career Coach Academy; Practitioner in Executive Coaching, Academy of Executive Coaching.
Does Parley Acker coach executives as well as job seekers?
Yes. He coaches emerging leaders and C-Suite executives, and he also helps students and early career professionals with career choices and job searches.
How do I contact Parley Acker?
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