About
 Dr Heather N. MaiettaÂ
My work centers on supporting career coaches in moving beyond surface-level coaching methods. I teach coaches evidence-based frameworks and strategies that create measurable impact for their clients.
This focus comes from lived experience. Early in my own career, I navigated 14 different jobs before finding my professional direction. That journey impressed on me the importance of skilled guidance during times of transition—and how profoundly it can shape someone’s career trajectory.
Today, I draw on two decades of education and experience, and years of mentoring and certifying career professionals to help them deepen their practice and confidently position themselves as trusted guides in an evolving labor market.
My Mission
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I’m passionate about:
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- Helping coaches succeed without all the trial and error—by giving them a clear roadmap
- Equipping coaches with modern, relevant tools to handle today’s career challenges
- Sharing practical strategies—from client engagement and session design to motivation and accountability that create real results
My Journey
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For the past 20 years, I’ve worked with career coaches and practitioners across higher education, workforce development, and HR. Along the way, I’ve:
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- Trained over 1,000 career professionals in diverse settings
- Delivered career coaching to more than 10,000 clients
- Earned certification as a Facilitating Career Development (FCD) instructor
My Credentials
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- International Coaching Federation (ICF), professional Certified Coach
- Global Career Development Facilitator (GCDF)
- Certified Master of Career Services
- Published 5 books and 16 academic journal articles on career-related topics.
- Won 5 awards, including outstanding career practitioner of the year (NCDA) and Lifetime achievement award (CMU)
