Michael Malone

Michael has 30 years of experience coaching across a range of industries, functions, and geographies. Having led career management teams at the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and Columbia Business School, Michael has coached thousands of professionals seeking to advance their careers. He’s also worked extensively with early-career professionals to explore and target career paths, and senior professionals seeking leadership opportunities in their industries.

With extensive knowledge of hiring practices across industries, Michael has helped thousands of job seekers who felt lost to identify their strengths and then the industries and roles that would most highly value their skills. He has worked with organizations to design thoughtful and inclusive hiring processes, and can share what these organizations are seeking from their future hires. Michael also taught job search courses including career assessment, industry research, resume & cover letter writing, interviewing, and negotiation.

Notable Client Achievements

• Helped DEI senior professionals increase total compensation by 20% over the original offer in the tech industry.
• Worked with 2 former senior executives to secure new positions in their target industries.
• Provided resume, application, networking, and interview coaching for clients who successfully transitioned from the education sector.
• Coached graduating students on interview preparation, and successfully secured multiple offers.
• Helped high-potential clients secure internal promotion by coaching on resume and interview preparation.
• Successfully guided 20+ clients to conduct self-assessments and develop concrete targets that aligned with skills and values.