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Hello, I’m Liz Herrera – your dedicated career coach and ally in your job search journey. My mission is clear: to guide clients and job seekers towards a profound awareness of their innate strengths, professional value, and authentic career purpose. My ultimate goal is to empower clients to take charge of their career through self-discovery and exploration, enabling them to confidently market their professional brand.

With over 17 years of experience, I’ve had the privilege of working with a diverse range of clients – from early careerists navigating their first steps to seasoned professionals across various disciplines. I find immense joy in assisting and empowering clients to embark on a “focused” and “intentional” job search while staying true to their strengths, career interests and purpose. My coaching approach is rooted in a strengths-based methodology, providing the tools and resources necessary for clients to build the confidence required to pave their unique careers.

My educational background and career development training speak to my commitment to staying at the forefront of the field:

  • Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership, Higher Education
  • Center For Credentialing & Education
  • Life Design Studio Training, Stanford Life Design Lab
  • CliftonStrengths Training
  • Career Coaching Certificate, Midwest ACE
  • Career Services Provider, Facilitating Career Development Training, National Career Development Association
  • Strong Interest Inventory, Certified Practitioner, GS Consulting

For a more in-depth understanding of my experience and background, visit my LinkedIn page.

My Story: I am a first-generation Latina – Mexican American, proud of my roots in Chicago.

My journey to becoming a career coach wasn’t always clear. I grappled with identifying my strengths and talents, often overlooking my own abilities while recognizing others’. After college, without specific career aspirations, I found myself in an administrative role at a non-profit organization. Realizing it wasn’t the right fit, a teaching opportunity emerged at the organization’s alternative high school. Here, I discovered my passion for coaching students through academic and personal challenges, eventually leading to my role as their Career Counselor. Witnessing their potential and encouraging them to pursue higher education remains a highlight.

Throughout my career, I’ve consistently championed students and clients to recognize their potential, urging them to step beyond their comfort zones to achieve career advancement.

Currently serving as the Director of Career Development at the University of Illinois Chicago, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, I’ve dedicated over 17 years to the field, including establishing the School of Public Health Career Services Office.

I am genuinely enthusiastic about guiding professionals through their career journeys, equipping them with the essential tools for an effective job search. Let’s embark on this transformative journey together!

 

Career Coaching and Speaking Engagements

I’ve not only impacted the lives of job seekers and professionals but have been sought after for speaking engagements and workshops at universities, non-profit organizations, and leadership conferences.

As a dynamic facilitator, I specialize in interactive workshops covering a spectrum of vital career topics, including Networking Strategies, Personal Branding, Optimizing LinkedIn, CliftonStrengths for Teams, Interview Essentials, and Job Search Strategies. Drawing from extensive experience, I’ve worked with hundreds of job seekers and career changers, guiding them through self-discovery, providing career clarity, exploring new possibilities, navigating effective job searches, and empowering them to confidently market their unique qualifications and experiences.

Let’s collaborate to bring an immersive and impactful career workshop to your organization. Together, we’ll cultivate a culture of professional growth, strategic career development, and empowered individuals ready to make a lasting impact.

Contact me at Lizcareercoaching@gmail.com for inquiries!

Client Testimonial
Liz did an amazing job facilitating a CliftonStrengths workshop for my team. She was extremely communicative during the whole process and working with CliftonStrengths and taking the assessment was extremely easy! During the workshop, Liz was high energy, kept all team members engaged, and created a comfortable space for interactive dialogue. She provided examples that were relevant to our work and also provided actionable steps on how to best use your strengths to improve collaboration. As a presenter, the use of her slides and presentation skills were very effective. The team really enjoyed the workshop and thought it was an informative and value add session. We look forward to working with Liz again on other development opportunities!

Angelica Jacob
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