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Sharing what I’ve learned (sometimes the hard way) about leadership and growth. If you’re here to challenge the traditional path, you’re in the right place.

Over the past few years, I’ve coached hundreds of women navigating career pivots, leadership growth, and new opportunities. Each story you’ll read here is different, but they all started in a similar place: wanting more clarity, confidence, and direction. If you’re exploring coaching, these stories will give you a glimpse of what’s possible when you have structure, support, and a plan that actually fits you.
In episode 79, I’m sitting down with Bridget, who made a successful career pivot from merchandising to a data analytics role in e-commerce. She opens up about managing career uncertainty, balancing a job search while working full-time, and how coaching helped her stay focused and energized during the process. From feeling burnt out to landing a role that excites her, Bridget’s journey is a testament to perseverance, self-reflection, and trusting the process.
In episode 72, I’m sitting down with Rui, one of my amazing clients, to talk about her journey from feeling stuck in a tough job search to stepping confidently into leadership and starting her own purpose-driven business.
In Episode 81, I’m sitting down with my client Ann to talk about her career transition and what itreally took to land a job that aligned with her values and goals. When Ann first came to coaching, she was frustrated. She had been applying to jobs, refining her applications, and doing all the “right” things—but wasn’t seeing the results she expected. Through coaching, she realized that the job search isn’t just about submitting applications; it’s about strategy, relationships, and positioning yourself in a way that makes hiring managers take notice.
Join me in episode 77 as I sit down with Megan Garrett, an associate merchant at the world’s leading retailer, to discuss her inspiring career transformation. Megan shares how she went from feeling stuck and unsure of her next step to developing the confidence, relationships, and leadership skills that helped her thrive in her role.
In episode 74, I sit down with Paige, one of my inspiring clients, to dive into her transformative journey. From years in retail management to pursuing her creative passions, Paige shares how she moved past the fear of change, reclaimed her artistic confidence, and created a life aligned with her values.
In this episode, I’m sitting down with Jasmine, one of my inspiring clients, to talk about how she went from avoiding networking to becoming an ambassador for over 300 women. She opens up about how she built confidence as a leader, navigated an industry shift, and found her voice. From being unsure of what to say in a networking call to becoming a trusted go-to for support and visibility, Jasmine’s story is one of clarity, intention, and courage. Listen to the episode here: Client Interview: Jasmine on Networking, Confidence, and Leading with Intention
In episode 70, I’m sitting down with Xiaosu, one of my inspiring former clients, to talk about her leadership journey and what it really takes to transition from individual contributor to people manager—and eventually director.
In episode 68, I’m chatting with my client Gabby, a driven professional who’s navigated multiple career pivots and landed her dream role at a Big Four consulting firm in NYC. From sales to consulting, Gabby has built a strategy that’s helped her reach her goals while maintaining her vision and values.

About me

Hi, I’m Dani Tan

I’m a first-gen Asian-Latina with Puerto Rican, Filipino, and Chinese roots. I went from a sample coordinator to VP at a billion-dollar company, pivoting careers five times with 11 promotions in 11 years. Now, as a Leadership Coach and Speaker, I’m traveling the world and helping ambitious women of color lead boldly and make a lasting impact.

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