Danielle Nicholson

Career Coach for Anxious Girlies

Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure what your next move is? I can help you build confidence and trust in your ability to handle the ups & downs of a career pivot, break out of overthinking, and gain real career momentum.

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I help anxious girlies (like myself) navigate stressful career transitions without completely crashing out in the process

Coaching Services

I help you notice the worries, fears, and anxieties that are impacting your career decisions.

We’ll figure out specific tools to help you regulate your nervous system so you can make thoughtful decisions.

And then - the fun part - we’ll design brief, actionable career experiments to help you take imperfect action and try new things! We’ll reflect on how your experiment went, what you learned, and what you want to try next.

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  • 2 coaching sessions within one month.

    $300

    Best for:
    Anxious overthinkers who feel stuck on one specific decision and need clarity + a concrete next step.

    Structure:

    • 2 session (50 mins each)

    • Introduction to your nervous system response + identify one practical regulation tool

    • Leave first session with one defined career experiment + next 30-day plan

    • Follow-up session in two weeks

    Purpose:
    Clarity and immediate momentum.
    Low commitment. High focus.

  • 6 sessions over 3 months

    $800

    Best for:
    Anxious overthinkers who need structured support to design, follow through on, and fully process 1-2 meaningful experiments.

    Structure:
    2 sessions per month (biweekly)
    Total: 6 sessions

    Focus:

    • Notice your current nervous system responses and explore regulation

    • Design 1–2 aligned career experiments

    • Execute with support

    • Process results

    • Decide next steps

    Outcome:
    Clarity + confidence through action

  • 12 sessions over 6 months

    $1,500

    Best for:
    Anxious overthinkers navigating burnout, identity shifts, or major pivots who need multiple career experiment cycles and structured support.

    Structure:
    2 sessions per month (biweekly)
    Total: 12 sessions

    Focus:

    • Notice your recurring nervous system patterns and practice consistent regulation

    • Rebuild career identity

    • Run multiple experiments

    • Notice fear + patterns

    • Integrate long-term sustainability

    Outcome:
    A fundamentally different relationship to work and career decision-making

About Me

Nice to meet you! I’m Danielle :)

I know how impossible it can feel to make career decisions in today’s economy, when everything feels uncertain and overwhelming. But you don’t have to figure it all out at once!

I’m here to help you regulate the overwhelm, make intentional decisions through small career experiments, and navigate burnout along the way.

I have a master’s in clinical mental health counseling (but my services are not therapy!), and I’ve got several years of experience in instructional design, higher education, media, marketing, and more — so I talk about career strategy as someone who has actually developed a diverse portfolio career across multiple industries.

Together, we’ll create a career strategy that is customized to your specific goals and supports all areas of your life.

Client Testimonials

“Danielle provides personal, exceptional support in career building. I’ve been connected with Danielle for over five years, and I’ve always valued her attention to detail. She has a real gift for taking the key elements of a job description and helping you translate them into your own strengths—making it easy for an employer to see your potential.

When I wanted to apply for an on-campus job, I reached out to Danielle for help … I truly owe a lot to Danielle for landing that role.

More recently, when I was struggling to find the right job fit, Danielle was again there to support me. She helped me stay positive, reminded me of what I bring to the table, and gave me peace of mind that I was on the right track.

If you’re applying for a job you really desire … or just want support from someone who truly cares, I highly recommend working with Danielle.”

Laura N, Industrial Designer & Interior Designer

“Working with Danielle was a fantastic experience. Looking for a new job brings all kinds of stress and pressure, but Danielle helped make the process easier. She provided great advice and clear feedback on my resume. She helped establish clear next steps so I always had a path forward. She also went above and beyond to connect me with additional resources.”

Sarah R, Instructional Designer

Workshop Testimonials

“Danielle offers advice in a non-performative way, centering one's career trajectory in terms of goals and wellbeing, and reminding us that work should not devour the rest of our lives and consume us. Her workshop was full of information, in-depth and very interesting, and I also really appreciated the companion workbook!”

-Workshop Attendee (“How to DIY Your Ideal Career” with The Financial Diet)

“I recently attended a truly helpful workshop with Gen Z Career Coach about "How to DIY Your Ideal Career." Danielle speaks with sensitivity and offers a realistic, holistic view of the current job market and how to adapt and react appropriately. Her attitude regarding modern career growth paths is refreshing and grounding, and I would look forward to attending another session in the future.”

-Workshop Attendee (“How to DIY Your Ideal Career” with The Financial Diet)

Ready to take action in your career?

I’d love to hear from you :)

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