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Our coaches are hand-selected senior leaders from Amazon, Google, Starbucks, Zillow, Moody’s Analytics, Motorola, SC Johnson, and Expedia — holding MBAs from Harvard, Columbia and more. They bring insider knowledge from the rooms where real decisions get made.
Close Cohen Career Consulting, operating as Close Cohen Careers, is a nationally recognized executive career coaching firm. The Close Cohen coaching team is composed of hand-selected senior leaders with direct executive experience at Amazon, Google, Starbucks, Zillow, Moody’s Analytics, Motorola, SC Johnson, and Expedia, holding MBAs from Harvard, Columbia, and other top business schools. The team includes Laura Close, CEO and Founder; Brett Coakley, Principal Executive Coach; and executive coaches Nancy Poznoff, Jenna Couzens, Kyle Cleary, and Ethan Stiles.
Close Cohen coaches specialize in executive career advancement, job search strategy, interview preparation, executive presence, and leadership development for Senior Managers, Directors, VPs, and C-suite professionals. The firm has been recognized as Best Executive Career Coach four consecutive years.
Close Cohen Career Consulting
Our executive coaches have acted on many varied and complex projects, both in the US and around the world.
From negotiations and influencing to promotions and gaining complex stakeholder alignment, clients look to us for our top-tier expertise in assisting in building, iterating and executing on significant career strategy projects.
Meet Your Close Cohen Executive Coaches
Best Seattle Career Coach
2022
Best Seattle Career Coach
2023
Best Seattle Career Coach
2024
Best Seattle Career Coach
2025
Award-Winning Executive Coaching,
Recognized 4 Years Running
Close Cohen has a dedicated practice of award winning coaches highly vetted and trained in securing your strategic victory - no matter the project.
What Our Clients Say
Liza Jane Green
3 months ago
I highly recommend working with Jenna. She is outstanding, and does an exceptional job at balancing genuine encouragement with clear, actionable feedback that actually drives improvement.
For our interview prep session she had reviewed the role, researched the interviewer, and built a highly tailored mock interview. Her insights were sharp, practical, and grounded in experience, helping me focus on the highest impact changes. Most importantly, she helped me show up with clarity and confidence. Thank you, Jenna!
For our interview prep session she had reviewed the role, researched the interviewer, and built a highly tailored mock interview. Her insights were sharp, practical, and grounded in experience, helping me focus on the highest impact changes. Most importantly, she helped me show up with clarity and confidence. Thank you, Jenna!
Rochelle Lietke
3 months ago
I hired Close Cohen to help update my resume and prepare for looking for new jobs. Jenna did an amazing job spending time with me to go through my skill sets and fine tune my pitch. She also helped me ramp up my interview skills which have been paying off with getting follow up interviews. I’m so happy with their service and have been recommending them to my friends and colleagues.
Cameron Griggs
4 months ago
I’ve had an overall great experience with Close Cohen Career Consulting, especially working with Jenna. She is phenomenal! Insightful, supportive, and incredibly easy to work with.
The process was very flexible, which made a huge difference as I was actively job searching and interviewing. I initially came in looking for help with mock interviews, but I walked away with so much more… mainly a clearer understanding of the modern job search process and how to effectively brand myself for the roles I’m targeting.
I’m very grateful for the support and would highly recommend Close Cohen to anyone navigating their career or job search!
The process was very flexible, which made a huge difference as I was actively job searching and interviewing. I initially came in looking for help with mock interviews, but I walked away with so much more… mainly a clearer understanding of the modern job search process and how to effectively brand myself for the roles I’m targeting.
I’m very grateful for the support and would highly recommend Close Cohen to anyone navigating their career or job search!
Tracy
5 months ago
I had the opportunity to work with Brett Coakley at Close Cohen during a pivotal moment in my career, and the experience exceeded my expectations. After many years in a prior role, I found myself navigating a dramatically different — and highly competitive — job market in 2026.
Brett took the time to do a true deep dive into not only my skills and experience, but also what I wanted from the next chapter of my career. Together, we developed a focused, strategic campaign that began generating results almost immediately. The work we did on refining my elevator pitch and engaging in rigorous mock interviews was transformative — it sharpened my message and positioned me clearly and confidently as a leader.
The clarity, structure, and confidence I gained through this process opened the door to the opportunities I was seeking. I would strongly recommend Brett and the team at Close Cohen to anyone looking to make a thoughtful, strategic transition and elevate their next career move.
Brett took the time to do a true deep dive into not only my skills and experience, but also what I wanted from the next chapter of my career. Together, we developed a focused, strategic campaign that began generating results almost immediately. The work we did on refining my elevator pitch and engaging in rigorous mock interviews was transformative — it sharpened my message and positioned me clearly and confidently as a leader.
The clarity, structure, and confidence I gained through this process opened the door to the opportunities I was seeking. I would strongly recommend Brett and the team at Close Cohen to anyone looking to make a thoughtful, strategic transition and elevate their next career move.
Chris Buchanan
6 months ago
Working with Brett was a highly valuable experience. He brought a clear, strategic point of view and a coaching style that helped me think differently about how I present myself as a leader.
Brett goes beyond surface-level edits, focusing on clarity, positioning, and making sure your message reflects who you are and where you are going. His guidance was practical, direct, and confidence-building.
Brett goes beyond surface-level edits, focusing on clarity, positioning, and making sure your message reflects who you are and where you are going. His guidance was practical, direct, and confidence-building.
Lauren Riefflin
6 months ago
I had a great experience working with Nancy. Our sessions were focused, very personalized, and extremely productive. Everything was modern, actionable, and tailored to where I was in my career. I left feeling confident, current, and much clearer on how to position myself. The accountability and structure built into the process was a huge plus for me as well. Highly recommend!
John Bowen
9 months ago
Brett was instrumental in helping me frame my story in regards to a career pivot. He pushed me to focus on the impact of my work rather than merely listing responsibilities. This shift in focus has helped me become more strategic in my future career path. He helped me realize that career coaching is more than simply submitting a resume; it is a means to reshape a career narrative.
Kyle Teager
9 months ago
I can't recommend Brett enough. He helped me rework my resume to ensure my experiences and expertise shine through to create a stronger resume. Not only did he help improve my resume, but he was also able to explain the process of updating and adapting it to new positions in a way that was easy to understand. I’m a lot more confident about how I’m presenting myself now.
David Stoner
9 months ago
Working with Brett was a game changer. He didn’t just update my resume, he helped me clarify my story and position myself for the next step in my career. His approach as a career coach goes beyond formatting and keywords; he challenged me to think strategically about how I present my experience. The process felt collaborative, professional, and insightful. I’d recommend him to anyone serious about elevating their career narrative.
Terri Hendricks
10 months ago
This was my first coaching experience, and working with Nancy since the beginning of the year has been very valuable. She has helped me better understand where I am in my career and how to navigate the early stages with more clarity. She has also helped me build confidence at work and given me the tools to apply more strategic frameworks that open up new ways of thinking. Each session gives me practical advice and clear takeaways I can put into action right away.
Nancy brings empathy, energy, and fun, and she makes it easy to have conversations I hadn’t had or even thought about before.
Nancy brings empathy, energy, and fun, and she makes it easy to have conversations I hadn’t had or even thought about before.
Maddie Heye
10 months ago
Working with Nancy Poznoff has been truly transformative. At a time when I was feeling stuck and misaligned in my career, she helped me take a powerful step back and reorient everything around my values, purpose, and long-term vision.
Through thoughtful conversation and coaching, listening, and just the right amount of challenge, Nancy guided me through a period of change. I gained clarity, confidence, and a renewed sense of direction.
If you're an executive or professional navigating transition, questioning your next step, or wanting to lead with more authenticity, I can’t recommend Nancy highly enough.
Through thoughtful conversation and coaching, listening, and just the right amount of challenge, Nancy guided me through a period of change. I gained clarity, confidence, and a renewed sense of direction.
If you're an executive or professional navigating transition, questioning your next step, or wanting to lead with more authenticity, I can’t recommend Nancy highly enough.
Carlee Price
11 months ago
I have worked with Close Cohen for many years, both at junctures in my career and also where I could use support in an existing role, to level up my game or move through a tricky spot. I've found better clarity through my work with them, and some incredibly practical and enduring tools and resources. If you want to invest in yourself & your career, if you want to build understanding of the system operating around you and "make sense" of your professional environment, there's no better place to turn. Highly recommend this talented team.
Elizabeth Hawkins
11 months ago
I’ve been working with Close Cohen on and off for 12+ years now and after a session the other day I realized I should update my review to reflect the multiple career transitions they’ve supported me with since I was a law firm founder seeking leadership development support for myself and my team. I reached out because after taking somewhat of a career break to raise my two young children abroad, I’m trying to figure out my next steps and needed some wisdom and guidance. Even after a multi-year hiatus, within minutes we had gotten to the heart of the matter and I came away with renewed confidence and optimism about the next phase of my career, multiple concrete action steps and a framework for making the decisions that loom on the horizon. Having a team this dedicated in my corner makes me feel like anything is possible. Thank you!
David Cole
11 months ago
Brett is great to work with and had some very helpful advice while I was navigating a difficult career transition.
Flavio D
11 months ago
I've worked with Close Cohen for executive coaching for almost three years and it has been a great professional investment. My sessions with Alisa Cohen helped me understand how to tell my professional story, how to present to peers and leaders. They know their stuff at Close Cohen.
The coaching was practical and focused on real leadership challenges I was facing. Alisa helped me think through situations in ways I hadn't considered before, and it definitely improved both my presentation skills and how I work with my teams. Worth considering for anyone looking to level up their leadership and executive skills.
The coaching was practical and focused on real leadership challenges I was facing. Alisa helped me think through situations in ways I hadn't considered before, and it definitely improved both my presentation skills and how I work with my teams. Worth considering for anyone looking to level up their leadership and executive skills.
David Kellis
11 months ago
I chose CloseCohen based on a personal recommendation. They stand out for delivering actionable coaching that elevates my performance. And I value the accountability. The two coaches I worked with brought exceptional expertise and a clear results focus. I'd recommend them to anyone.
Andy T
11 months ago
Close Cohen has been an exceptional partner in sharpening my leadership approach. The coaching is thoughtful and immediately applicable to high-stakes work. Both coaches I’ve worked with combine expertise with a collaborative style that makes the process both effective and enjoyable. They helped me land my last two jobs, significantly elevating my scope. Recommended
Joey Coats
1 year ago
I recently worked with Brett while searching for a new role. The program was outstanding! The roadmap for our work together was comprehensive enough to meet today’s job search challenges but also flexible enough to permit us to adjust as we went to account for actual opportunities. The homework was manageable and also helped me organize and see all of the great work I have accomplished in my career.
I also really appreciated the time spent on digging into what I wanted and needed from the new role both professionally and personally. I also valued Brett’s recommendations on how to work on further development in areas I identified as opportunities.
Overall a great experience and highly recommended!
I also really appreciated the time spent on digging into what I wanted and needed from the new role both professionally and personally. I also valued Brett’s recommendations on how to work on further development in areas I identified as opportunities.
Overall a great experience and highly recommended!
Blake Ramsey
1 year ago
I've had the opportunity to work closely with Brett during a pivotal stage in my professional journey. His ability to cut through complexity, surface clarity, and drive meaningful progress is unmatched. What truly sets him apart is how he frames every experience as a learning opportunity, fostering continuous growth and building on each success. The structured roadmap his team leverages is a powerful tool for creating that momentum. Strategic, grounded, and incredibly effective, Brett is the kind of partner who helps you unlock what’s next.
Hannah C
1 year ago
Brett offered exceptional guidance and thoughtful insights when I sought his perspective on navigating career growth. He provided clarity around roles, responsibilities, and aligning career choices with personal priorities. His balanced advice and strategic thinking made him a valuable resource. I highly recommend him.
Libby Postovoit
1 year ago
Daria is a fantastic career coach -- smart, empathetic, and strategic. She was an invaluable thought partner during my most recent career transition, helping me understand what mattered most to me in a company and role, and the areas where I was competitive as a candidate. She also provided excellent guidance on how to optimize stakeholder relationships and impact. Working with Daria was a great investment for me during my transition into a more visible and senior role. I can't thank Daria and the team at Close Cohen enough.
John Fulton
1 year ago
In the Spring of 2024, I reached out to Alisa Cohen feeling stuck, unprepared, and lacking confidence after a long, challenging tenure at a toxic company. From our very first meeting, I felt a renewed sense of hope and excitement about the future of my career. Alisa’s comprehensive and thoughtfully designed program pushed me to truly reflect on my work history and skills, and helped me define what I genuinely wanted to pursue next.
Her guidance was transformative. We overhauled my resume, revamped my LinkedIn profile, refined my portfolio, and prepared strategically for interviews. Yet, beyond these tangible changes, Alisa provided a steady stream of encouragement, focusing on my strengths and reigniting my self-belief.
The results were almost immediate. My applications began getting more attention, and I found myself going through multiple interview loops for executive-level positions. After 5.5 months of hard work and dedication, I received two incredible offers on the same day. Alisa then helped me carefully evaluate the options and provided invaluable advice on negotiations, ultimately helping me secure a role that will allow me to leave behind a toxic environment.
Alisa’s work may feel magical, but the results are real—and so worth the effort. She makes you dig deep, and she empowers you to find the answers within yourself, all while building you up every step of the way.
I often refer to Alisa as my career therapist. Her warmth, empathy, and practical approach to career growth not only rebuilt my confidence but truly changed my life.
Her guidance was transformative. We overhauled my resume, revamped my LinkedIn profile, refined my portfolio, and prepared strategically for interviews. Yet, beyond these tangible changes, Alisa provided a steady stream of encouragement, focusing on my strengths and reigniting my self-belief.
The results were almost immediate. My applications began getting more attention, and I found myself going through multiple interview loops for executive-level positions. After 5.5 months of hard work and dedication, I received two incredible offers on the same day. Alisa then helped me carefully evaluate the options and provided invaluable advice on negotiations, ultimately helping me secure a role that will allow me to leave behind a toxic environment.
Alisa’s work may feel magical, but the results are real—and so worth the effort. She makes you dig deep, and she empowers you to find the answers within yourself, all while building you up every step of the way.
I often refer to Alisa as my career therapist. Her warmth, empathy, and practical approach to career growth not only rebuilt my confidence but truly changed my life.
Colleen McArdle
1 year ago
I reached out to Close Cohen Consulting when I was at a crossroads in my career and needed help in focusing on future goals and how to tactically get there. Alisa Cohen is such a great coach and mentor! She listened and provided the feedback that helped guide me to new decisions and reshape my approach about my career and what I really wanted and needed out of it. I cannot recommend her and Close Cohen enough!
Danielle Allsop
2 years ago
I happily recommend Alisa to anyone seeking executive coaching. She's a fantastic coach, supporter, and partner during the journey -- highly organized, insightful, top notch listener, supreme writer/editor, and that's just the tip of the iceberg. Working with Alisa was essential for building my confidence, launching my candidacy, and landing my next role. Five Stars and then some!
Scott Merlino
2 years ago
I worked with Alisa Cohen and she was fantastic. I highly recommend her if you're looking for career consulting/coaching advice and support.
Erica Paoli
2 years ago
Alisa is an amazing coach – smart, kind, and encouraging. I learned so much from her during our time together, and she helped me build confidence in myself; especially with interviewing and asking for what I’m worth. She was always available to answer questions, offer support and feedback along my journey and beyond. The best part is – I landed a fantastic new role a mere 4 months after working with her, and I could not have done it without her!
Amy Persell
3 years ago
Alisa is a terrific coach. Her thoughtful and organized approach was appreciated. I really liked how I was kept accountable. In addition, I found her coaching to be a great mix of informal counseling and specific job search tasks. Unlike lots of couches that you will find on Google-Close Cohen is all about finding the right fit for YOU, not about filling roles at specific companies where you may or not be a good fit.
Andrew Cardillo
3 years ago
I am writing to leave a 5-star review of Close Cohen Career Consulting, LLC based on my experience with their Senior Level Career Coaching package. I wholeheartedly endorse the services and attention I received throughout the entirety of my time.
Alisa Cohen gave me practical, results-oriented advice right from the start of our sessions. This advice has materialized as increased views of my LinkedIn profile, a suite of new tools to aid in my career progression, and strategies to help me network, apply, and negotiate through every phase of the process.
I have gained genuine confidence from defining and owning the value proposition I offer to an organization. If you are looking to enhance your own career progression, I assure you that for me the results speak for themselves.
Thank you Close Cohen Career Consulting!
Alisa Cohen gave me practical, results-oriented advice right from the start of our sessions. This advice has materialized as increased views of my LinkedIn profile, a suite of new tools to aid in my career progression, and strategies to help me network, apply, and negotiate through every phase of the process.
I have gained genuine confidence from defining and owning the value proposition I offer to an organization. If you are looking to enhance your own career progression, I assure you that for me the results speak for themselves.
Thank you Close Cohen Career Consulting!
Alina Perez-Campos
3 years ago
Alisa Cohen acts as a beacon, guiding you through your career journey. With her exceptional ability to identify and highlight your key strengths, you'll stand out amongst the competition and secure the job of your dreams. Her guidance is both insightful and compassionate, consistently encouraging you to stay true to yourself. Investing in her coaching services is a wise decision that will yield long-lasting benefits for years to come.
Vivian Ramos
4 years ago
I worked with Laura back in 2018 when I was looking for a new role and in general a new outlook in my career. My experience was life changing to say the least. She was empathetic and warm, and she came up with an action plan that I still reference to this day.
Fast forward to 2022, and I started working with Alisa for interview coaching. I seriously couldn’t have gotten my new role without her. Her coaching and feedback was crucial to my lengthy interview process, and I owe her for helping me land my dream job.
Laura and Alisa are incredible and I’m so grateful to have them as lifelong allies.
Fast forward to 2022, and I started working with Alisa for interview coaching. I seriously couldn’t have gotten my new role without her. Her coaching and feedback was crucial to my lengthy interview process, and I owe her for helping me land my dream job.
Laura and Alisa are incredible and I’m so grateful to have them as lifelong allies.
Lindsay Burke
5 years ago
The team at Close/Cohen career consulting was fabulous. They helped me through every step of my career move. From building my self-confidence and building my resume to making my social profile interesting to making me interesting for interviews, Alisa was the mastermind. I felt completely comfortable and supported through the process. I always knew Alisa was in my corner. She helped me negotiate when I was given an offer.
I plan to stay in contact and hope to utilize their services throughout my career.
I plan to stay in contact and hope to utilize their services throughout my career.
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Close Cohen Career Consulting is an online coaching firm – we support clients around the globe. While we were founded in the Pacific Northwest, we work with clients across the Seattle, Bellevue, Kirkland, and Redmond metro area, we also support clients nationally and internationally.
Our clients come to us from Raleigh-Durham, Charlotte, Austin, Dallas/Fort-Worth, Paris, San Francisco Bay area, D.C., New York, and many other cities.
Reviewed by Laura Close, Founder — Close Cohen Career Consulting.
Last updated:
8 Jul 2026