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As a top-tier career management firm, Professional Courage delivers high-quality, high-touch services to professionals across a wide-range of industries.
OUR HISTORY
Founded in 2008, we position rising talent for success in the job market by promoting the mindset and providing the tools necessary to take their career to the next level.
We specialize in working with professionals at every stage of their career journey—from exploration to advancement—offering personalized career coaching, resume development, interview preparation, and strategic job search support. Our step-by-step methodology ensures you stay on track with clear timelines and structured guidance, reducing overwhelm and providing clarity around your next steps.
With us, you’ll experience deeper self-discovery, heightened confidence, and enhanced job satisfaction. Whether you're seeking personal growth, sustained professional development, or a clear path forward, we provide the support and accountability you need to succeed.
Together, we’ll shape your courageous career path—one that reflects your purpose, drives continuous growth, and ultimately, leads to a fulfilling and impactful professional journey.
OUR approach
We partner with high potentials to drive intentional career advancement. Our mission is to build an engaged workforce motivated to compete and climb by bringing a systematic, evidence-based approach to every encounter.
OUR VALUES
QUALITY
Unlock access to expert guidance tailored to your unique career journey, delivering results with precision and excellence.
COURAGE
Transform fear into a powerful force that propels you forward, creating the career and life you’ve always envisioned.
AUTHENTICITY
Step into your true self, allowing you to build a career that reflects your values and strengths.
INTEGRITY
Experience the confidence that comes with aligning your actions and values, leading to a reputation built on trust and truth.
GENEROSITY
Shift into an abundance mindset where giving opens doors to meaningful connections and opportunities for growth.
ACCOUNTABILITY
Learn to celebrate your achievements while taking responsibility for growth, turning every challenge into a stepping stone for success.
Our staff
Kris McGuigan, MBA
Founder & Managing Director
As a board-certified, executive coach, keynote speaker, and corporate trainer for the nation’s most prominent Fortune 500 companies, Kris has helped countless leaders step up and stand out in the marketplace. Her first book, The Requisite Courage: How to Make Brave Decisions in Business & Life, is a science-based approach to fear management that helps you overcome self-doubt, take more risks and get results.
Specialties: Executive Coaching | Client Relations | Business Strategy | Career Pathing
Nathan Franckhauser
Career Strategy Coach
A Maxwell Certified Coach, speaker, and trainer, Nathan brings over 25 years of public speaking and individual coaching experience. Nathan is known for his Socratic counseling and personal narrative coaching style and will leverage his profound understanding of individual career philosophies to offer nuanced and personalized coaching sessions.
Specialties: Leadership Development | Career Coaching | Life Coaching | Public Speaking | Team Building
Stephanie Dwelly
Lead Writer
Stephanie brings two decades of experience in the art of crafting compelling career narratives. As an Academy Certified Resume Writer through The Resume Writing Academy, a Nationally Certified Online Profile Expert through the National Resume Writers Association, and a member of the National Resume Writers Association, Stephanie is dedicated to guiding individuals through their career journeys. Stephanie is also a bestselling fiction author and Certified Life Coach.
Specialities: Storytelling | Career Brands | Resume Writing | LinkedIn Profile Optimization
