What's holding you back?
What’s holding you back?
Whether you are looking for a career change or trying to lead your team through chaos, I can help you get past the uncertainty, isolation, doubt, and inertia that is getting you stuck.
For more than 10 years, I’ve coached executives, managers, and other professionals to figure out what they want and build a realistic plan to make it happen. From making a career change to aligning teams across an organization, I help people succeed by rediscovering their passion and focusing on their purpose.
Whether you are looking for a career change or trying to lead your team through chaos, I can help you get past the uncertainty, isolation, doubt, and inertia that is getting you stuck.
For more than 10 years, I’ve coached executives, managers, and other professionals to figure out what they want and build a realistic plan to make it happen. From making a career change to aligning teams across an organization, I help people succeed by rediscovering their passion and focusing on their purpose.
I help professionals in three key areas:
Career coaching – for professionals who want to get ahead or make a change.
Leader coaching – for people who want to lead from a place of integrity and passion
Mental fitness – Positive Intelligence training to rewire your brain for happiness, performance, and success
Career coaching – for professionals who want to get ahead or make a change.
Leader coaching – for people who want to lead from a place of integrity and passion
Mental fitness – Positive Intelligence training to rewire your brain for happiness, performance, and success
Looking for a change?
Let’s set up your free Unstuck Strategy Session.
What Our Clients Say
Stephen – Senior Finance Manager
I worked with Curt over the course of four months and truly believe it has been the best investment I… Read more “Stephen – Senior Finance Manager”
Kelsy – Senior Business Partner, FinTech
If I could give ten stars, I would give ten stars! Curt is a fantastic coach and person. He was… Read more “Kelsy – Senior Business Partner, FinTech”
Raj – Senior Strategic Planning Consultant
I had the pleasure of working with Curt over three months for guidance on how to approach some of my… Read more “Raj – Senior Strategic Planning Consultant”
Walt S – Executive Coach
The Mental Fitness program gives you tools and techniques that enable you to replace feeling negative and overwhelmed to a… Read more “Walt S – Executive Coach”
Meagan Y – Senior Account Executive
The Mental Fitness program helps you narrow in on mental patterns holding you back. The way it’s broken down by… Read more “Meagan Y – Senior Account Executive”
Claudio – Senior Engineer
Working with Curt was a pleasure. He is professional yet mindful and warm. He really helped me to figure out… Read more “Claudio – Senior Engineer”
Mike – Marketing Executive
Curt provided a structured approach to a process that can feel very amorphous. Yes, he had helpful tips, templates, tools,… Read more “Mike – Marketing Executive”
Zyg – Consultant, Green Technology
No other career coach has helped me as much as Curt. What made him great was his deep understanding of… Read more “Zyg – Consultant, Green Technology”
Freddy – Urban Planner
I cannot emphasize how grateful I am to have hired Curt as my life/career coach for approximately 4 months. He… Read more “Freddy – Urban Planner”
Jocelyn – General Manager
Curt has a special energy that makes connection easy from the start. He uses a “centering” technique or ritual to… Read more “Jocelyn – General Manager”
Knut – Localization and Globalization Expert
Curt is the perfect coach and mentor if you are “stuck” in your job search or career advancement. He is… Read more “Knut – Localization and Globalization Expert”
Ann – Global Government Affairs Strategist
Curt has a gift for listening and discerning both what is said and what is not said. This quality coupled… Read more “Ann – Global Government Affairs Strategist”
Shirley – Nurse Practitioner
Working with Curt in the Coaching sessions has allowed me to gain a better perspective of my goals, my patterns,… Read more “Shirley – Nurse Practitioner”
Blayke G – Senior Manager
The program is a way to improve your mental fitness, become more understanding of your habits and strengthen the best… Read more “Blayke G – Senior Manager”
Joel – Communications Executive
“Who are you and what do you want?” If you have clarity and precision when answering this question, count yourself… Read more “Joel – Communications Executive”
Raghuram – Senior IT Manager
There is an ignorant side in every person only the wise know and don’t operate from it. The journey of… Read more “Raghuram – Senior IT Manager”
Neerav – Sales Executive
Curt provided thoughtful information, discussions and insights as I navigated career development after 20 years of work experience. In addition,… Read more “Neerav – Sales Executive”
B.N. – Non Profit Executive
The Mental Fitness program has allowed me to recognize when my judge saboteurs are talking and not my authentic self.… Read more “B.N. – Non Profit Executive”
Stephanie – Education Consultant
Curt was amazing! I was getting the interviews but not the jobs. Curt helped me to realize my biggest obstacle… Read more “Stephanie – Education Consultant”
Chris – Food Service
I’m not exaggerating when I say that choosing to make an appointment with Higher Gear Coaching was one of the… Read more “Chris – Food Service”
Victoria – Account Manager
I highly recommend working with Curt. I worked with him to make a significant industry change that I would have… Read more “Victoria – Account Manager”
Deep – Senior Engineer
The PQ App is great and the pod sessions were really helpful. The overall structure of the program is awesome!
L.C. – Sales
I now worry less, have more optimism, and I’m more present. I now apply learnings to get into Sage mode… Read more “L.C. – Sales”
Jeanette B- Biotech
I was recently promoted and struggling with imposter syndrome which was leading me to even consider retiring earlier than planned.… Read more “Jeanette B- Biotech”
Luke – Marketing Executive
I spent three months working with Curt after realizing that I needed some help transitioning through a particularly challenging patch… Read more “Luke – Marketing Executive”
Mike – Marketing Executive
Curt provided a structured approach to a process that can feel very amorphous. Yes, he had helpful tips, templates, tools,… Read more “Mike – Marketing Executive”
Luke – Marketing Executive
I spent three months working with Curt after realizing that I needed some help transitioning through a particularly challenging patch… Read more “Luke – Marketing Executive”
Stephen – Senior Finance Manager
I worked with Curt over the course of four months and truly believe it has been the best investment I… Read more “Stephen – Senior Finance Manager”
Stephanie – Education Consultant
Curt was amazing! I was getting the interviews but not the jobs. Curt helped me to realize my biggest obstacle… Read more “Stephanie – Education Consultant”
Neerav – Sales Executive
Curt provided thoughtful information, discussions and insights as I navigated career development after 20 years of work experience. In addition,… Read more “Neerav – Sales Executive”
Ann – Global Government Affairs Strategist
Curt has a gift for listening and discerning both what is said and what is not said. This quality coupled… Read more “Ann – Global Government Affairs Strategist”
Chris – Food Service
I’m not exaggerating when I say that choosing to make an appointment with Higher Gear Coaching was one of the… Read more “Chris – Food Service”
B.N. – Non Profit Executive
The Mental Fitness program has allowed me to recognize when my judge saboteurs are talking and not my authentic self.… Read more “B.N. – Non Profit Executive”
Raghuram – Senior IT Manager
There is an ignorant side in every person only the wise know and don’t operate from it. The journey of… Read more “Raghuram – Senior IT Manager”
Jeanette B- Biotech
I was recently promoted and struggling with imposter syndrome which was leading me to even consider retiring earlier than planned.… Read more “Jeanette B- Biotech”
Shirley – Nurse Practitioner
Working with Curt in the Coaching sessions has allowed me to gain a better perspective of my goals, my patterns,… Read more “Shirley – Nurse Practitioner”
Deep – Senior Engineer
The PQ App is great and the pod sessions were really helpful. The overall structure of the program is awesome!
Walt S – Executive Coach
The Mental Fitness program gives you tools and techniques that enable you to replace feeling negative and overwhelmed to a… Read more “Walt S – Executive Coach”
Zyg – Consultant, Green Technology
No other career coach has helped me as much as Curt. What made him great was his deep understanding of… Read more “Zyg – Consultant, Green Technology”
L.C. – Sales
I now worry less, have more optimism, and I’m more present. I now apply learnings to get into Sage mode… Read more “L.C. – Sales”
Claudio – Senior Engineer
Working with Curt was a pleasure. He is professional yet mindful and warm. He really helped me to figure out… Read more “Claudio – Senior Engineer”
Raj – Senior Strategic Planning Consultant
I had the pleasure of working with Curt over three months for guidance on how to approach some of my… Read more “Raj – Senior Strategic Planning Consultant”
Meagan Y – Senior Account Executive
The Mental Fitness program helps you narrow in on mental patterns holding you back. The way it’s broken down by… Read more “Meagan Y – Senior Account Executive”
Freddy – Urban Planner
I cannot emphasize how grateful I am to have hired Curt as my life/career coach for approximately 4 months. He… Read more “Freddy – Urban Planner”
Joel – Communications Executive
“Who are you and what do you want?” If you have clarity and precision when answering this question, count yourself… Read more “Joel – Communications Executive”
Kelsy – Senior Business Partner, FinTech
If I could give ten stars, I would give ten stars! Curt is a fantastic coach and person. He was… Read more “Kelsy – Senior Business Partner, FinTech”
Jocelyn – General Manager
Curt has a special energy that makes connection easy from the start. He uses a “centering” technique or ritual to… Read more “Jocelyn – General Manager”
Knut – Localization and Globalization Expert
Curt is the perfect coach and mentor if you are “stuck” in your job search or career advancement. He is… Read more “Knut – Localization and Globalization Expert”
Victoria – Account Manager
I highly recommend working with Curt. I worked with him to make a significant industry change that I would have… Read more “Victoria – Account Manager”
Blayke G – Senior Manager
The program is a way to improve your mental fitness, become more understanding of your habits and strengthen the best… Read more “Blayke G – Senior Manager”