Client Results

Success Stories

An analysis of 100+ client recommendations from Staci's 3,000+ clients points to the same pattern: stronger narratives, clearer value, faster interview momentum, and a lasting shift in how professionals communicate their impact.

What clients say

Here is what some of my former clients have to say.

After 3,000+ client conversations, from individual contributors to C-Suite, and 100+ recommendations, including 80+ public and 20+ private notes, the pattern is clear, this work:

helps people see their value more clearly,
helps them tell their story with more confidence,
helps them move through the search with stronger momentum.

For 3 months I was applying to tens of roles and networking with absolutely zero momentum. In 3 weeks of working with Staci, I was in interview processes with 6 companies. - Chris S., CTO

For 4 months, despite 10+ years of leadership and an MBA, I was consistently receiving rejection emails after the first round of interviews. Within just days of working with Staci, not only did I start getting more interviews, but also got called back to second and third rounds! - Minni F., Sr. Manager, Supply Chain

Even as a firm executive, I was down in the dumps a year ago; rejections take you down 2 or 3 pegs, but this opened doors for me when I really needed it. I learned a lot about myself and rebuilt confidence and momentum. I got 3 offers. - Charlene P., President

I won a founding position in offensive security, with a $60K salary increase, high equity, and a solid team. I'm not stuck in the defensive side anymore. I'm extremely excited. Thank you! - Lucas R., Sr. Security Engineer

Highlighted Client Wins

President testimonial about doors opening after working with Staci.

Revenue Cycle Management

President

Doors began to open at exactly the right time with top-tier health systems, leading to multiple offers.

CTO testimonial about reaching six active interview processes in three weeks.

Product leadership

Chief Technical Officer

Moved from zero results to six active interview processes in three weeks.

Medical Science Liaison testimonial about starting as an MSL.

Medical Science Liaison

MSL

Rethought the resume and landed a first interview that became a first day as an MSL.

Data Analyst testimonial about securing a higher-salary data science role.

Data Science

Data Analyst

Secured a higher-salary role aligned with scientific training and hands-on lab experience.

Sustainable Sourcing Manager testimonial.

Sustainable Sourcing

Senior Manager, Responsible Sourcing

Landed her ideal sr. manager role at a global beverage powerhouse.

Project Manager testimonial about moving forward after a customer project cancellation.

Project management

Project Manager, Renewables

Kept momentum through a disrupted hiring process and converted career-changing skills into an offer.

Senior Product Marketing Manager testimonial screenshot.

Product Marketing

Sr. Product Marketing Manager

Recovered from layoff with three offers at the top of the salary range in 90 days.

VP Communications testimonial about becoming a university vice president.

Communications

VP, Communications

Reimagined her resume and mindset, then stepped into one of three new VP roles at a leading university.

Senior Security Engineer testimonial about winning a founding offensive security role.

Offensive security

Sr. Security Eng.

Won a founding security role with a $60K salary increase, equity, and a stronger team fit.

Scrum Master

ScrumMaster, Abbott Labs

Overhauled personal brand and resume language, reconnecting the client to their value and new role.

Global Senior Director testimonial screenshot.

Global Program Management

Global Sr. Director

Pivoted back to her roots in weeks of a surprise layoff.

Portrait of Mary N.

Engineering Leader

Sr. Engineering Manager

Aligned her experience, clarified what she wanted next, and earned two strong offers that were hard to choose between.

Portrait of Andrew T.

Growth Stage Operator

Chief Operating Officer

Beat out 380 applicants for the COO and executive organizational leadership role he was targeting.

More Career Growth Session Stories

Manish testimonial screenshot.

Career growth session

Manish

A Real Edge Coaching client story from the Rhythm of Rise testimonial collection.

Mark Kirkikis testimonial screenshot.

Career growth session

Mark Kirkikis

A Real Edge Coaching client story from the Rhythm of Rise testimonial collection.

Dean Robinson testimonial screenshot.

Career growth session

Dean Robinson

A Real Edge Coaching client story from the Rhythm of Rise testimonial collection.

Uma testimonial screenshot.

Career growth session

Uma

A Real Edge Coaching client story from the Rhythm of Rise testimonial collection.

Client review from Chris Zachlod.

Client Review

Chris Zachlod

A client review from the original Real Edge Coaching homepage.