Jennifer-Simmons-Duggan

Career Coaching that helps you bring the JOY back into work

One-on-One Coaching to transform your Career 

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Career Coaching is for everyone -- regardless of career stage. 

Sometimes you find yourself in a situation at your job or in your career that doesn't feel quite right -- but you're not sure where to get an honest opinion. You may also be in a search that isn't producing the results you want, feel like you are getting passed over for promotions -- or you just may feel stuck. These are all reasons to work with a coach. Let's get started today!

Meet your own personal career cheerleader, Jennifer.

Jennifer-Simmons-Duggan

After 15 years in Corporate Human Resources and Talent Acquisition leadership positions, Jennifer has seen it all -- and is armed with stories of what should have been. This experience, coupled with her direct but warm style, and desire to tell you all of the "behind the scenes" dealings that your internal Human Resources team would tell you if they could, position her to be the best and most authentic coach you could work with. She thrives on seeing her clients make positive change to bring joy and balance to their careers. 

Your career isn't over until YOU say it is, and anything is possible with the internal desire to create the right opportunity.   

The credentials you’re looking for

Associate Certified Coach (ACC)

MBTI

Certified Practitioner
(Myers Briggs)
Leading Technical People

Leading Technical People + Certification

Call to Serve Network Federal Advisor Certificate

SHRM

SHRM-CERTIFIED

STRONG INTEREST INVENTORY

Happy Whole Human Certified Coach

National Career Development Association

Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach

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Are we a

match?

One-on-One Virtual Career Coaching Sessions focused on actionable results and a customized plan tailored to your specific situation 

My coaching focuses on:

• Navigating leadership challenges with clarity and confidence
• Realigning your career with your values and life goals
• Building sustainable success without burnout or identity loss
• Cultivating executive presence and authentic influence
• Tackling mindset and emotional blocks traditional career advice misses

Who I Work Best With:
• Professionals whose career success is their identity - wanting it to feel different
• Early and mid-career folks ready to take the next step without burning out
• Leaders and individual contributors in messy situations (difficult teams, bad bosses, promotion blocks)
• Mid-career folks questioning what’s next or craving purpose

• People doing all the things — still not satisfied

• High performers exhausted from trying to be everything to everyone, wanting to reclaim control and balance

• Those wanting honest, insightful coaching grounded in real life

  • "With Jennifer’s clear and firm guidance and support, I got the job…and was offered even more compensation than they originally posted in the listing."

    “Jennifer Duggan gets my highest recommendation. I knew exactly what I was looking for in my next career move but also knew that in the past I had a tendency to settle for the first offer and I never ever negotiated compensation. Jennifer made some really insightful recommendations about my resume that I’d never previously considered. She was very direct, no nonsense and made sure that when I started to backpedal, or doubt myself, I did not go down my normal path of settling. She helped me prepare for a big interview for a dream job. With Jennifer’s clear and firm guidance and support, I got the job…and was offered even more compensation than they originally posted in the listing...without any negotiating on my part - that is the power of Jennifers’s abilities - I went into the interview with so much confidence that they literally just offered me more money! I am the happiest I’ve ever been in my 30+ year professional career. I truly believe Jennifer was the catalyst that helped me stand in my power with enough conviction; allowing me to finally be able to experience what it means to be truly valued, respected and joyful at work. I will be eternally grateful to Jennifer for creating this life changing shift for me.”

    ~ Lulu, Director of People, Culture & Operations

  • "I trust Jennifer's perspective and opinions and appreciate the kindness, graciousness and safe space she provides when working together."

    “Jennifer is a GREAT coach! I have had the pleasure of working with her for three years now have every intention of keeping her as a close advocate of mine. Jennifer has been accommodating in providing useful, timely, and genuine feedback during two major job transitions. Her insights have been critical as I examined and explored new jobs/organizations which both led me to substantial promotions and growth opportunities. Jennifer has made herself available to answer my questions when I needed critical guidance and support related to matters such as: resume review, negotiating offers, reviewing compensation packages, flexible work arrangement, etc. I trust Jennifer's perspective and opinions and appreciate the kindness, graciousness and safe space she provides when working together. Thank you Jennifer for being part of my support system and a champion of mine as I navigate the next chapter of my career!”

    -Michelle

  • "An Advocate in More Ways than One"

    “Jennifer is an advocate in more ways than one. She not only helped me shift my thought process and focus related to my career, but she was also comforting when I became overwhelmed with the changes I needed to make. She pushed me to want better for myself and provided tips and tricks as well as a great resume/cover letter writer that has landed me more interviews than ever before!”

    Ludnie, DEI Specialist

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