Find Your Main Character Energy
Career coaching for smart, creative people who are tired of trying to fit into boxes that were never built for them
Whether you want a promotion, a different job, a side hustle, or a whole new chapter, I am here to help you take the lead in your own story so you can feel empowered to write your future for yourself.
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Who I Work With
My people are creative, even if (especially if) they don't call themselves artists. They're critical thinkers who get stuff done.
They are also super frustrated and can't figure out how to get unstuck from this place they have found themselves.
They are smart, funny, thoughtful, and a little bit weird in the best possible way. They have spent years working hard, doing the right thing, learning, growing, and trying to move onward and upward.
They have also run into rigid systems, cookie-cutter advice, stale expectations, and people who did not quite get them. They have come to realize that *this* is not what they want anymore.
Does this all sound eerily familiar? Are you ready for something different, but the what-ifs are really loud!
What if I make the wrong move?
What if I am not qualified?
What if I am too much?
What if I don’t fit in?
What if I fail?
What if you do? We will start by challenging those thoughts right from the start, and then getting you on the road to action.
Infinite Lu, Infinite Love; Sara Vanderbeek
Conroe, TX
How I Help
We get clear on what you want, where you want to go, and how you want to feel when you get there.
We look at your why. Is this really what you want? Or is fear driving the bus again?
We look at who you are when you are at your best: your patterns, strengths, values, voice, and the parts of you that may have been buried under years of doing what was expected.
You’re not everyone's cup of tea. That's the best part! I see that!
Once you start to get comfortable with yourself, the path gets clearer. Not magically, and not overnight. We do it practically, with sustainable results.
Testimonials
Michelle (finding work)
Austin, TX
I came to Frances feeling defeated by working with traditional career coaches who didn't get who I was or what I was capable of. She listened and asked questions that helped me recognize and break out of comfortable but unhelpful patterns so that I had the confidence to advocate for myself."
Tempy (leadership skills)
Austin, TX
"Frances keeps it real by providing direct and non-judgemental feedback. She asks tough questions to dig deeper and get at the root of issues. She focuses on mental and emotional progress instead of arbitrary metrics. The structured format and safe space stood out to me as a part of my success."
Kelly (interview prep)
Chicago, IL
"I felt like I didn’t have the experience and that I had no business applying for the job. But I had also seen the management that was in place, and I was pretty sure I could do a better job than them. I wasn’t sure I could convey my ideas in a managerial way, but I knew I would be decent at dealing with people. Frances allowed me to explore my misgivings without giving up on the goal of pursuing the position. She really helped me be in the room and not in my anxiety.”
Sylvia (starting a new chapter)
Austin, TX
"My mind was such a dizzy array of “supposing, maybe I shouds” crashing into “maybe I coulds” when I first made contact with Frances. I had reached a stage in my life where familiar patterns were no longer serving me, and I was in dire need of a fresh approach. Our relationship quickly developed into a vital and positive component to reaching my goals. During our weekly sessions Frances held me accountable for my progress until a clear sense of purpose grounded in reality emerged. I have been very fortunate to have had such a high caliber coach."
Working With Frances
I do not use a cookie-cutter system because you are not a cookie.
I customize the work based on what you need. Sometimes that means career direction. Sometimes that means honing your leadership skills. Sometimes it means resume work and interview practice. Sometimes it means messaging and confidence.
Most of the time, it means getting you out of your own head long enough to make an actual decision.
Yes, we can do the tactical stuff.
But the real work is bigger than formatting a resume or practicing interview questions. The internet can give you templates. AI can give you likely questions.
What I do is help you hear yourself again.
I will cheer you on. I will challenge your stories. I will lovingly call BS when needed. And I will help you take the next real step.
Ready to stop spinning and start moving? Book a complimentary Start Here session today.
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About
Frances is an ICF-certified coach who has worked with dozens of clients in every imaginable field, from teachers to techies, and admins to attorneys, in every stage of their careers, from recent grads to retirees. Sessions are available virtually or in-person in the Austin area.