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  Linda Valkenburgh is the founder and CEO of My Executive Career Coach, LLC, where she brings a unique combination of corporate insight, entrepreneurial experience, and deep career development expertise to her work as a certified executive career coach. With a professional background that spans marketing, advertising, engineering, private equity, financial markets, startups, and manufacturing, she brings a practical, well-rounded perspective to executive career planning and transition.Linda works closely with clients to navigate the complexities of today’s job market with intention and clarity. Her coaching approach is structured, thoughtful, and tailored to each individual’s goals. She helps executives define their direction, clarify their value, and design strategic career campaigns that are both actionable and aligned with their ambitions. Her work often includes enhancing leadership presence, refining decision-making, guiding effective job search strategies, and providing steady support during high-stakes transitions, including job loss or career reinvention.Clients partner with Linda to identify their strengths, articulate a compelling value proposition, build a focused career roadmap, and pursue roles that align with their long-term vision. She also provides expert guidance throughout the negotiation process, ensuring they move forward with confidence and clarity.Linda holds six advanced coaching certifications recognized by the International Coaching Federation (ICF), including certifications in Emotional Intelligence, Career Management, Job Search Strategy, Social Media Strategy, Executive and Leadership Development, and Social Branding. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Education and Psychology from Marymount College, and her master’s degree from Fordham University, with additional advanced studies at Purdue University.She is frequently invited to share her expertise with executive groups and professional audiences. Linda has spoken at the Yale School of Management, the UConn School of Business, and at conferences for organizations such as Career Thought Leaders, Career Development Institute (UK), and the CEO Trust. She has also been a guest career expert on NBC Connecticut’s WVIT Channel 6.Her speaking engagements have included a wide range of forums, including Executive Forum NYC and Greenwich, Financial Executives International (FEI), Financial Executive Networking Group (FENG), Marketing Executives Networking Group (MENG), MENG-CT, Westport Group, NYU’s Media Industry & Design/P3 IDEAlliance, Fairfield University, SCORE, PMI, and many more groups throughout the Northeast and beyond.