Brian Palmer

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About Brian Palmer

I am a strategic career & leadership coach and senior HR professional with over 17 years of experience in the energy and consulting industries. My closest friends and colleagues would tell you the following three things about me: 1. I have an innate ability to diagnose problems using logic and intuition. I readily tackle new challenges with enthusiasm and adapt easily to changing facts or situations. I'm passionate about helping others through active listening, thoughtful questions, and a kind and warm approach. I have first-hand experience partnering with organizations to enhance their employee development programs and have coached over leaders and professionals as they navigate their careers. A few examples of topics I specialize in include: Building a 3-5 year career plan: Determine what motivates you in the workplace and leverage your inner purpose Changing careers: Guidance on how to identify transferable skills and build new contacts outside your industry Brainstorming ideal work targets: Identifying companies/positions and how to access “the hidden job market” Landing a contract and/or international work: Understanding options outside of traditional employment Resume review: Providing constructive education & feedback so you understand what matters to today’s recruiters Interview preparation: Crafting a unique value proposition for important meetings Effective networking: Learning how to leverage tools like LinkedIn to tune up your brand and network strategically Earning a promotion and planning out the first 90 days: Maximizing your potential in a new work environment Please feel free to contact me via LinkedIn if you'd like to set up an initial meeting - looking forward to hearing from you!