Samorn Selim
Career and leadership coach for BIPOC, women, and first-gen professionals
| Hourly rate range | $125 to $200 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Career changePromotions and advancementWomen's careersCareer clarity and purposeSalary negotiationNew grads and studentsLegal careersTech careersLeadership developmentNew managersWomen in leadershipCEO and founder coaching |
| Works with | Women, Lawyers, Engineers, Students, Managers, Founders and business owners and Professionals |
| Also coaches | Executive coach and Business coach |
| Based in | San Francisco, United States |
| Credentials | J.D., Berkeley Law; B.A., U.C. Berkeley; Board Member, American Bar Association Career Center; Co-chair of Diversity Committee, Bay Area Legal Recruitment Association |
| Practice | Career Unicorns |
Samorn Selim is a career, executive, and leadership coach who helps BIPOC, women, and first-generation professionals build careers they enjoy. She is a lawyer turned coach and the founder of Career Unicorns. She was a big law attorney, then Director of Employer Outreach at Berkeley Law. She has coached more than 1,000 lawyers, tech workers, and leaders. Her programs aim to get clients to their goals in 3 months.
What Samorn helps with
Samorn works with professionals who feel stuck, frustrated, and overwhelmed at work. She helps them take action toward a career they want.
- Changing careers
- Landing a dream job
- Getting promoted into leadership
- Negotiating a 6-figure salary
- Feeling stuck or overwhelmed at work
- Leaving a toxic workplace
- Building a sense of belonging at work
- Career, leadership, and mental wellness goals
Who Samorn works with
Samorn coaches BIPOC, women, and first-generation professionals. One-on-one clients include lawyers, law students, new graduates, engineers, data scientists, product managers, leaders, founders, and new managers. Many feel stuck or burned out at work.
How Samorn works
Samorn offers one-on-one coaching, a group coaching program, and programs for organizations. Her coaching is built around a 3 month plan to move from feeling stuck to taking action on a career goal. The group program covers career, leadership, and mental wellness goals. For organizations, she co-creates trainings, programs, and keynotes.
Background and qualifications
Samorn Selim earned a J.D. from Berkeley Law and a B.A. from U.C. Berkeley. She worked as an attorney at Manatt, Phelps & Phillips. She then became Director of Employer Outreach at Berkeley Law, where she coached students and alumni on their careers. She founded Career Unicorns and has coached more than 1,000 professionals. She sits on the American Bar Association Career Center board and has co-chaired a diversity committee for the Bay Area Legal Recruitment Association.
Samorn Selim pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one career, executive, and leadership coaching
- Group coaching program
- Programs for organizations
- Keynotes and trainings
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A former big law attorney and Berkeley Law career director who has coached more than 1,000 BIPOC, women, and first-generation professionals.
Best for lawyers, tech professionals, and new leaders from underrepresented backgrounds who want a new job or a promotion.
Common questions
How much does Samorn Selim charge?
Coaching with Samorn runs $125 to $200 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Samorn Selim help with?
Samorn Selim helps with changing careers, landing a dream job, getting promoted into leadership and negotiating a 6-figure salary.
Is Samorn Selim certified?
Samorn Selim lists: J.D., Berkeley Law; B.A., U.C. Berkeley; Board Member, American Bar Association Career Center; Co-chair of Diversity Committee, Bay Area Legal Recruitment Association.
Does Samorn Selim coach organizations?
Yes. She co-creates trainings, programs, and keynotes for career development, leadership development, and mental and financial wellness.
How long does Samorn's coaching take?
Her programs aim to help clients build their dream careers in 3 months.
How do I contact Samorn Selim?
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