Judy Garfinkel
Adjunct Faculty @Porto Business School
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WORK HISTORY
Adjunct Faculty @Porto Business School
Porto, PT
Create and deliver the career course,\"Opportunity Seeker,\" as part of an embedded Career Track in the International, Global, and Executive MBA programs at this highly rated business school. Opportunity Seeker is a guided course designed to help professionals recognize, cultivate, and pursue opportunities hiding in plain sight. Rooted in coaching principles, real-world transition strategies, my custom materials, and the book \"Move Up or Move On,\" by Angela Lane and Sergey Gorbatov, the course transforms limited thinking into an opportunity mindset and provides high-level tools to build confidence and take smart, strategic next steps.
EDUCATION
The Graduate Institute
Master's Degree, Teaching & Learning formerly Holistic Thinking
SUNY Empire State College
Bachelor of Science - BS, Dance & Education
SKILLS
ABOUT JUDY GARFINKEL
With the precision of a ballet dancer and the wisdom of a seasoned coach, I help clients master the art and commerce of career transformation. Beginning my professional journey on the stages of multiple professional ballet companies, I spent my early years perfecting my craft before transitioning into education and professional development.Through my coaching as founder of Move Into Change, professionals at career crossroads choreograph success on their terms. I help them bring their direction into focus, strengthen their presence, and land their next right opportunity. My unique approach draws on my ICF Professional Certified Coach credentials, trauma-informed expertise, working with career clients for 15+ years, and my own experience of reinvention. Clients say I am \" insightful, analytic, creative, and warm and direct.”Together, we uncover what’s next, dissolve obstacles, and build the skills and confidence to thrive in your next stage.Clients work with me to: Define a clear, energizing career direction Craft resumes, cover letters, and LinkedIn profiles that open doors Build interview confidence using techniques from my professional stage background Strengthen resilience and wellness habits that support sustainable success Transition themselves smoothly into new roles and industries across the globe My leadership extends beyond individual coaching–I served as President of Connecticut\'s ICF Chapter, where I led strategic vision and planning initiatives during the COVID-19 pandemic. At institutions from the University of Hartford to The Porto Business School, I have shared my insights on personal and professional development through career course creation and facilitation.Mother, wife, dancer, library and puzzle enthusiast, “jcapacity” is my word for 2026 as I continue to help others find their rhythm in life\'s complexity.To set up a time to chat about how we might work together message me If I think I can help you, I’ll tell you. And if I can’t, I will point you in the right direction or direct you to someone who can. After all, that\'s what helping is about.Coaching | Career Direction | Career Transitions | Professional Presence: Resumes, Cover Letters & Bios | Interview Prep | Visibility | Networking | Confidence | Resilience Building | Motivation | Skill Development | Presentations/Public Speaking | Workshop Development and Delivery | Wellness | Confidentiality | Photo:\"Freedom\" sculpture by Zeno Frudakis
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