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Our Edge

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Tailored Coaching

Our tailored coaching approach is designed to cater to your specific interview and executive presence needs, ensuring your readiness and confidence.

2

Personalized Strategies

We provide personalized strategies that align with your unique career goals, fostering professional growth and long-term success.

3

Confidence Building

Our focus on building confidence and self-assurance ensures that you present yourself with poise and conviction, leaving a compelling impression.

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Impactful Communication

We emphasize impactful communication techniques to help you effectively convey your ideas and expertise, maximizing your professional potential.

What We Offer

Verified CSULB students and alumni receive a 10% discount on any service or package

Meet Your Coach

Sly Young, PhD

Sly is an interview strategist and communication scholar with 25+ years of experience teaching and coaching effective interviewing. She holds a Ph.D. in Communication with an emphasis on interpersonal communication and is a Certified Interview Coach. She believes that great interviews start with real connection. As a published author (of academic, peer-reviewed articles and popular, general-interest books), she blends research-backed methods with live practice, structured feedback, and storytelling techniques to help clients communicate with clarity and connect with confidence. She has designed evidence-based techniques that work, partnered with employers to align preparation with current hiring practices, and mentored candidates across industries and career stages. Known for a warm and candid coaching style, she equips clients with practical playbooks that translate into stronger interviews and more opportunities for professional growth.

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Client Testimonials

"Since working with you, I have been offered a position with every company I've interviewed for. I've been told that my interview skills make me stand out from other candidates, and that after their first impression of me they were sure that I was the right hire.”

-Marketing Coordinator

"Throughout the entirety of the hiring process, I faced major imposter syndrome, thinking 'How did I get a 2nd interview? How did I beat out candidates who had WAY more experience than me?' The answers kept bringing me back to what I learned from you. I got the job and I owe it to you.”

-Operations Manager

"You have helped me grow so much in my interviewing skills and I know for a fact that it was the reason I was so successful at my interviews. I interviewed for at least 7 different positions via phone, panel, and one on one, and I found myself going back to everything I learned from you.” 

-Social Media Strategist

"I feel much more confident with my overall approach. My professionalism and presence have improved dramatically. I could see it on the faces of the people sitting across the table from me while I was interviewing for the position. I was doing something very right, and you get all the credit."
-Employee Relations Officer

Our Mission

Empowering emerging and mid-level leaders to land offers and earn promotions through personalized interview coaching that sharpens communication, strengthens executive presence, and aligns their professional story with their career goals.

Our Values

I prioritize:

  • Authenticity

  • Warmth

  • Equity & Access

  • Clear & Reliable Communication

Our company values guide us in cultivating

a Culture of Care that ensures every client feels seen, supported, and empowered to succeed!

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Contact Us

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