Matthew Tager

About Matthew Tager

I help mid to late career professionals and executives — working or in transition — trust themselves, find direction, and build stronger careers and financial futures.After 30 years in recruiting, I’ve seen how many talented people doubt themselves, underestimate their strengths, or feel unclear about their direction. My job is to help them see what I see — their capability and potential, not their limitations.As an Executive and Career Coach, I work at the level of purpose, identity, values, leadership, and confidence. When those pieces align, people move differently. They communicate more clearly, lead more naturally, and make decisions that create momentum — personally, professionally, and financially.Before coaching, I spent three decades hiring, advising, and working alongside leadership teams. That experience gives my clients a unique advantage: insider understanding of what hiring leaders respond to, how decisions are made, and what actually opens doors.My work is grounded in four core values — Integrity, Trust, Loyalty, and Generosity. They shape how I coach, how I recruit, and how I show up for the people I work with.Alongside coaching, I run a boutique recruiting practice. I take on no more than two searches at a time — focusing on precision, partnership, and speed.I also write a weekly newsletter called Built on Purpose, exploring direction, identity, leadership, and the decisions that shape our careers.If you want clarity, direction, or momentum in your career or leadership, reach out. I welcome conversations with mid to late career professionals and executives — whether you’re working, exploring what’s next, or in transition.I’m here to help you move forward with confidence. Send me a DM!

Experience

1. Certified Career Coach

   CareerCOACH™ Services

   May 2025 — Present · Scottsdale, AZ, US

   At CareerCOACH™, I help people get clear about who they are and what they want next in their careers. I draw on more than 30 years in recruiting to give clients an insider’s view of how hiring decisions are made and how to present themselves with confidence and purpose. I use DISC and 12 Driving Forces to help clients understand their natural strengths and motivations so they can choose work that actually fits. My focus is simple: support people fully, give them a great experience, and help them move into roles that can change their lives for the better.

Education

• California State University, Chico

  Biology

• San José State University

  BS, Aviation

Skills

• Applicant Tracking Systems
• Technical Recruiting
• Process Management
• Talent Acquisition
• Negotiation
• Sourcing