Jennifer Dodson

About Jennifer Dodson

If you’ve ever felt stuck in your career—wondering if it’s really possible to be happy at work—you’re not alone. The truth is, most professionals haven’t been taught how to clearly see and own their unique strengths, talents, and lived experiences. Without that clarity, it\'s hard to confidently navigate your career, let alone thrive in it.That’s where I come in.I help professionals rediscover what makes them exceptional—and then translate that into career clarity, confidence, and momentum. Whether you’re trying to get ahead in your current role or exploring something new, I’ll help you uncover your strengths and shift the self-doubt that\'s been holding you back.After working together, you’ll walk away with:A clear understanding of the magnitude and power of your unique strengths and talentsStrategies for applying those strengths to your current role, a new opportunity, or in your professional networksA refreshed mindset and tools to quiet the inner critic that’s kept you second-guessing your next moveWhen you show up with the fullness of who you are, you perform better, feel more engaged, and you finally start to enjoy your work more.As one client shared:\"Jen helped me take off the blinders and see other opportunities that may be outside of my formal education but fall within my expertise.\" — MikeIf you\'re curious about what\'s possible when you truly and unapologetically own your strengths—let\'s talk. j•••@jendodsoncoaching.com SKILLS:Professional Coaching | Career Development Coaching | Executive Coaching | Career Management | Intuitive Leader | Holistic Practitioner | Business Transformation | Marketing Strategy | Innovation Funnel/Pipeline Development | P&L Management | Corporate & GTM Strategy | Portfolio Management | M&A Integration | Product Development & Launch | Change Management | Business Development | Team Leadership

Experience

1. Career Transition Consultant

   LHH

   May 2025 — Present

   As a Career Transition Consultant at LHH, I partner with professionals navigating career change—whether by choice or circumstance—to help them move forward with clarity, confidence, and direction. I provide strategic, compassionate coaching that empowers individuals to identify their unique strengths, refine their personal brand, and pursue opportunities that truly align with their values and goals.What I do 🤝Guide clients through self-assessment and discovery to clarify transferable strengths, skills, and career driversSupport resume development, LinkedIn optimization, and job search strategyCoach clients in networking, interview preparation, and salary negotiationHelp clients reframe limiting beliefs and regain a sense of professional identity and purpose during transitionI bring a warm, practical approach to every conversation—helping clients not just find their next role, but step into their next chapter with renewed purpose and possibility.

Education

• University of Pittsburgh Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

• Duquesne University Palumbo Donahue School of Business

  Professional Coaching Certification Program, Business Administration and Management, General

• Indiana University Bloomington

  BAJ, Journalism

  1990 — 1994

• Indiana University Bloomington

  Bachelor of Arts, Journalism

• University of Pittsburgh Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business

  MBA, Marketing

  2000 — 2003

Skills

• Brand Management
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Marketing Strategy
• Product Marketing
• Market Research
• Strategic Planning
• Marketing Communications
• Marketing
• Strategy
• Marketing Management
• Market Analysis
• Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (Fmcg)
• Competitive Analysis
• Direct Marketing
• Digital Marketing
• Product Development
• Product Management
• Management
• Customer Insight
• Fmcg
• Brand Development
• Integrated Marketing
• Sales
• Market Planning