“I’m so grateful for Pathwise and my career coach, Gayle. Through this process, Gayle has helped me to gained some great perspective.
She helped me to explore and identify what’s most valuable to me in my career. We were able to identify my career goals for the near future. Gayle also provided excellent guidance as far as possible next steps. This process has helped me to recognize what my strengths are, how I can build upon those strengths and how I can achieve success and even enjoy my career.”
Take control of your career
PathWise puts you in charge, providing a wealth of career and leadership resources, coaching and other career services, online courses, and community.
Basic membership is free
We show you the way
We understand that managing your career is hard! That’s why we started PathWise after spending a collective many years on our own career paths.
We’ve built all that experience into our career guidance platform and drawn from the wisdom of our advisory panel of career thought leaders. We're here to make it easier for you.
What We Offer
PathWise is built to help career professionals across industries and levels to live the careers they deserve, and for the people and institutions helping them to do that. For individuals, we offer several membership tiers as well as a la carte services. For coaches, colleges and universities, and organizations and HR professionals, we offer more integrated solutions as well.
Coaching
Career Content
Courses and Events
Community
Our feature-rich service
Available whether you're at work, at home, or on the go.
Career insights to broaden your understanding
Tools and exercises to help you navigate your way
Communities of like-minded individuals.
Our Coaches
Our team brings a wealth of experience and expertise in the career management process to support you in your individual career goals and objectives.
Heather Wilkerson
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Heather Wilkerson
Heather holds a Master’s in Counseling, received coaching training and certification through the Co-Active Training Institute (CTI), and is credentialed as a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) by the International Coaching Federation (ICF). Heather is currently a Senior Career Consultant for Right Management Consulting, coaches IT career changers for Flatiron and is the founder of Heather Wilkerson Coaching where she provides professional, personal and career change coaching focusing on transitions, managing roadblocks and handling life-changing events. She focuses on professionals experiencing burnout, personal change, and supporting clients to create meaningful careers at any stage.
Heather began her career in Human Resources and Employee Assistance Programs. Over 20 years ago, she moved to career coaching and helping clients manage change. Since then, she has built three different comprehensive Career Development programs, created online career suites, and written and presented numerous training and development programs, including a 3-day career transition workshop, plus an award-winning Career Change and Growth webinar series. Recently, she led Leadership and Career Programs for Brown University Alumni and served as Director of Career Services for the Brown University Master’s in Public Affairs (MPA) program. She has over 20 years of coaching experience working in Higher Ed, Fortune 100 companies, the Federal Government and healthcare organizations.
She approaches career coaching with the belief that everyone has great skills and strengths waiting to be uncovered. She has experience helping clients tell their story, craft career plans and generally consult on the self-marketing process. She partners with clients to clarify and connect with their inner strengths and resources to live their best life and reach their goals with ease.
Heather Lives in Rhode Island with her husband and has 4 children at various stages of launch! She enjoys running, yoga, all types of boating and hiking. She is an aspiring cook and musician.
Specialties
Career transitions • Career vision • Communication • Confused / stuck / undecided • Entrepreneur / business ownership • Independent workers / gig economy • Interviewing • Job search • Leadership • LinkedIn / social media profile • Networking • Part-time work / re-entry • Professional development / skill-building • Resume review / cover letters • Work / life balance
Industries
Certifications
Certified Professional Co-Active Coach • Masters in Counseling • PPC Professional Certified Coach
Gayle Draper
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Gayle Draper
Gayle Draper is an inspiring career coach with 25+ years in the careers industry. Clients see her role as that of the North Star, guiding their journey to define and facilitate their career goals. She is the founder of Intentional Careers HR specializing in career coaching and career marketing for evolving leaders, senior management, and executive levels.
Her motto is simple: “Never be in a kayak but build your dragon boat (network) of colleagues and friends with a coach at the helm, to give you the momentum to move onto the next successful chapter in your work life”.
Coaching has always been a part of Gayle’s life—first as a Level III National Coach in gymnastics and now as a Certified TypeCoach-Master Coach. She is known for her energizing, authentic, and empathetic approach, as she helps clients bring their vision to fruition.
Gayle proudly served the SEAL Future Foundation as a Career Transition Coach to US Navy Seals, is a published member of the Forbes Coaching Council, and a national leader in the careers industry winning two Awards of Excellence, as a Community Outreach Specialist.
She is a recognized speaker and facilitator offering insights and practical content that can be easily implemented. Gayle is a natural at building forward momentum as she coaches people through employment transitions, leadership growth, and to greater workplace success.
Specialties
Career transitions • Choosing an initial path / new grads • Communication • Confused / stuck / undecided • Entrepreneur / business ownership • Former military • Interviewing • Job search • Leadership • LinkedIn / social media profile • Networking • Personal Branding • Professional development / skill-building • Resume review / cover letters
Industries
Certifications
Certified Career Strategist • Certified DISC Assessor • Certified Human Resources Leader • Certified Resume Writer • Certified TypeCoach Master Coach • Nationally Certified Online Profile Expert (LinkedIn Profile Writing) • Personality Dimensions – Train the Trainer
Published Articles
Lee Johnson
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Lee Johnson
Hi there, I’m Lee Johnson, and I’m on a mission to make a difference for underrepresented minorities in the tech world. Everyone deserves an equal opportunity to succeed in their chosen field, regardless of their background. But I also know that achieving that success can be incredibly challenging, especially for those who face additional hurdles due to their ethnicity, gender identity, or sexual orientation.
That’s where I come in.
With over two decades of experience in the technology industry, I’ve climbed the ranks from a humble developer to a Director of Sales Engineering. Along the way, I’ve gained valuable insights and built a vast network of connections that have allowed me to help countless individuals overcome obstacles and reach new heights in their careers.
But my journey doesn’t stop there. I’ve also co-founded a successful private equity real estate firm, Value Investment Partners, which has managed over 3,000 units valued at over $300 million. Through this venture, I’ve honed my investing, entrepreneurship, and leadership skills – all of which I’m eager to share with you as we work together to conquer your career goals.
Specialties
Career transitions • Career vision • Diversity (LGBTQ, race, gender, etc.) • Entrepreneur / business ownership • Job search • Personal Branding • Professional development / skill-building • Work / life balance
Industries
Certifications
BetterUp Core Foundations - Certified • Certified Life Coaching Institute - Certified and Master Certified Professional Coach • Positive Intelligence - PQ Coach
Our Courses and Events
Our Podcast
Our weekly “Career Sessions, Career Lessons” podcast series features guests in a wide variety of roles sharing the story of their unique career journeys, what they’ve learned along the way, and the advice they have for others who are on their own career journeys.
Our Community
- A wealth of career, management, leadership, and professional development resources on the PathWise member site
- Our Weekly Digest emails, which feature summaries of our latest career guidance, book recommendations, and more
- Premium content, courses, and coaching for paying members
We offer three membership tiers, and Basic Membership is free, so join today!
Join our communityWhat current community members have to say about PathWise
“Working with a PathWise coach (Tony) has been incredibly valuable. It provided me with the tools to succeed, such as a polished resume and LinkedIn profile. But more important, it helped me gain clarity about what I’m looking for in the next phase of my career, and how I can tell my own story in a compelling way to get there.”
- Sean F.
“My PathWise coach (Beth) has given me a new toolset to take control of my career path and achieve balance and satisfaction in my day to day role. Since working with Beth, I have a renewed focus on being true to my personal values, making sure I’m in a position that allows me to contribute fully, and building strong relationships and community at work. Beth has also helped me recognize the need to adapt my communication style to more effectively connect with co-workers that approach problems and process information differently than me.”