Senior professionals don’t stall because they lack talent.
They stall because their value isn’t clearly understood.

Career and leadership coaching for senior professionals — leaders and high-impact individual contributors — navigating promotion, transition, or reinvention.

Led by a former Slack, Adobe, and Salesforce executive.

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With 25+ years leading inside Salesforce, Slack, and Adobe, I’ve been in the rooms where promotions, scope, and leadership bets are decided.

I work with senior professionals who need to clarify how their value is understood at decision-making levels — so they can move forward with confidence and intention.

Work With Me

A short conversation to determine the right next step.

Your career frustration isn’t random.

It’s fixable.

Experience inside the systems my clients are navigating

Enterprise and high-growth companies:

Commerce One | Coremetrics | Omniture | Adobe | Slack | Salesforce

Coaching professionals in:

Technology | Finance | Healthcare | Consulting | Legal | Media

If This Sounds Like You...

  1. You deliver consistently, but advancement feels opaque

  2. Your scope has grown faster than your title or influence

  3. Feedback is vague or non-committal

  4. Opportunities go to people no more capable than you

  5. You’re navigating a transition that requires repositioning, not starting over

Here's What We'll Fix:

  1. Clarify how your value is perceived at senior levels

  2. Strengthen visibility without self-promotion

  3. Align your positioning to how decisions are actually made

  4. Build confidence rooted in strategy, not guesswork

  5. Move forward with intention and momentum

Stand Out Advantage™ Programs

I work with senior professionals in a few distinct ways, depending on the level of support and structure you need.

Whether you’re navigating a complex transition, preparing for a promotion, or strengthening leadership presence, the work focuses on clarity, positioning, and forward momentum.

Work With Me

A short conversation to determine the right next step.

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Stand Out Advantage™

1:1

Bespoke, high-touch coaching for senior professionals navigating promotion, transition, or increased scope.

Clarify your professional narrative, sharpen positioning, and accelerate what’s next with focused, individualized support.

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Stand Out Advantage™

Group

A cohort-based experience for senior professionals who want structure, accountability, and momentum alongside peers operating at similar levels.

Build clarity, confidence, and career traction through guided sessions, practical frameworks, and peer dialogue.

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Stand Out Advantage™

for Teams

Custom workshops and executive sessions for organizations investing in senior talent and leadership development.

Strengthen clarity, communication, and leadership presence through interactive, real-world application.

Work With Me

A short conversation to determine the right next step.

Real Results

See how strategic career coaching translates into meaningful progress and opportunity.

“🎯 ROLE CREATION

”Laurie’s mentorship was pivotal during a crucial career crossroads. Her guidance led to a new position that enabled me to scale my influence while staying true to my strengths.””
— Solutions Engineer, OpenAI

You don’t need another career pep talk.
You need a clear strategy.

Work With Me

For senior professionals at an inflection point.

“💼 SIGNIFICANT INCREASE

”Laurie’s coaching helped me land a higher-level role with a significant pay increase. Her resume & LinkedIn enhancements, strengths alignment process, and interview strategy gave me the confidence to present myself as the best candidate.””
— Senior Executive, Fortune 500 Company (3 Competing Offers)
“🏆 DISTINGUISHED ENGINEER

”Working with Laurie has been transformational. ”
— Quote GTM at OpenAI
“🚀 CAREER BREAKTHROUGH

”Working with Laurie was a game-changer. She helped me craft a compelling story that connected my background to the role I wanted, and transformed my resume into something that truly reflected my value. I wouldn’t have landed my solutions engineering role without her.””
— Senior Solutions Engineer, Major Tech Company
“🧭 STRATEGIC NAVIGATION

”Laurie’s coaching gave me the tools to navigate complex organizational changes and career decisions with confidence. She helped me turn challenging workplace dynamics into opportunities for growth and empowered me to control my narrative and recognize my value.””
— Katie, Solutions Consultant, Adobe
“💰 DOUBLED SALARY

”Laurie was instrumental in helping me make one of the most significant transitions in my career. Moving from financial services to the tech industry, where I doubled my salary.””
— Melissa , Leader, Revenue Enablement & Leadership Excellence at Cisco
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Laurie J Wetzel is an executive career strategist who works with senior professionals — leaders and high-impact individual contributors — on promotion readiness, positioning, and career transitions.