Terrylynn Smith, Career Coach
“They call me the Employment Whisperer.”
I help people who are unemployed, stuck in their careers, or recent college graduates face their fears, get moving, and find a position with purpose—not just a job with a paycheck.
Hi, I’m Terrylynn Smith, and I believe that only 45% of people are truly happy in their jobs. That’s not okay with me. If you’re ready to join the happy 45% (or maybe we can make it 50%), let’s talk.
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Who I Help (and How)
Recently Unemployed? Don’t panic. Don’t apply to 500 jobs. Let’s create a strategic plan that gets you in front of the right people for the right opportunities.
Stuck in Your Current Job? Life’s too short to dread Monday mornings. Let’s figure out what “purpose” looks like for you and create a plan to get there.
Recent College Graduate? Your degree is just the beginning. Let’s turn your potential into a career you’ll actually want to keep.
Small Business Owner? Leading people is hard, especially when you’re figuring it out as you go. Let’s develop your authentic leadership style.
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That familiar feeling of restlessness is creeping in again. You’ve mastered your current job role, checked off all the boxes, and yet something feels missing. You’re no longer challenged, excited, or growing in your position. If this sounds like you, you’re experiencing one of the most common career crossroads: outgrowing your
Effective Time Management Strategies for Job Seekers
Searching for a new job can feel like a full-time job in itself. One day, you’re fine-tuning your resume; the next, you’re networking, filling out applications, or preparing for interviews. With so many strategies and moving parts to manage, it’s easy to get bogged down in the details—or simply find yourself procrastinating when you get
Why Giraffes?
Terrylynn explains the backstory behind Giraffe’s Consulting.
GiraffesConsulting Career Coaching Helps You...
1. Get moving!
2. Boost your self confidence
3. Discover your special niche
4. Create an action plan
5. Prepare a compelling resume
6. Optimize your LinkedIn profile
7. Develop your network
8. Learn how to market yourself
9. Sharpen your interviewing skills
A Personal Word from Terrylynn
Welcome! I am thrilled that you took a few moments to visit our site.
Finding a new job or career is a major life change, one that can be filled with anxiety. Our philosophy here at GiraffesConsulting is that we all have the internal wisdom to meet the challenges that these life changes bring, whether those changes are expected or unexpected, gradual or sudden. My goal as a career coach is to help my clients tap into that internal wisdom and apply it to their job search. In this way, they can face their fears, create a plan, and land the job they want–a job that is rewarding, satisfying, and a perfect fit for them.
After my own journey of reinvention following a corporate merger, I created the Giraffes Theory, which gives anyone who applies it a whole new set of life skills in the face of uncertainty and change. Clients will learn to take a proactive approach to their job search so they can move forward powerfully into a job or career they love. It only takes courage and a plan.
Explore the website and feel free to contact me if I can be of assistance to you. Remember: Change happens. Take control!
Sincerely,
Terrylynn Smith
CEO & Founder of GiraffesConsulting, Inc.
