~ Mindset Career Coach: for quality work, with quality fit, + quality of life ~
Career Pivot • Job Search
Career Enhancement • Career Growth
BE Excellent • BE Energized • BE Endlessly You!
Thanks for stopping by!
Wouldn’t you agree: everyone deserves the opportunity to love their work? And that by loving our work, we do better work in our personal + professional lives … for a better world. I believe this. I also know we have the em - power - ment to design our own success. Sometimes, you just need a great Career Coach along the way. And a Mindset Career Coach at that.
~ helping you do the work you love ~
Let’s build a thriving career. A career that benefits you, your family + friends, and the world around you. That’s what BE Career Development is all about. I work with individuals and small businesses to get you seen. Career pivots are my speciality and with 10+ years in the field, I’ve seen it all + have worked with 100’s of diverse job seekers and career developers to obtain career success. Career Coaching with Barbara looks like creating time and space for what never felt possible … and graciously giving yourself long overdue credit! We unearth goals, values, strengths, + accomplishments to empower a path forward.
~ go from overwhelmed + unhappy… to over it!!
Get over the career-slump + do the work you love ~
We land not just your next job, but that quality career fit that sustains your life, and your life’s work. Cheers to being your best you! ✨
~ Barbara Ellen Leicht, MSEd
Mindset Career Coach • Facilitator • Owner
Barbara Ellen Leicht, Member, Barbara Ellen Careers LLC
For quality work, with quality fit, + quality of life … because career investments are worth it!
BE Job Search Savvy 101
Welcome to BE Job Search Savvy 101!
Gain the competitive edge ✨ You’ll receive:
Access to Job Search Secrets
9 myths + misconceptions
9 empowering reframes
10 core job search best practices
Self-Care Worksheets
3 guidelines to gratitude
10 healthy coping strategies
20 Self Care Savvy suggestions
Credit Journal for resume and interview prep
Custom This is How cognitive exercise
Intro Videos to Guide
in job search and career development
and in navigating these worksheets
The videos really helped me understand self care ... I love how concise and digestible it is.
- Deane B, Designer
~ Purchase just the “Work Smart Self Care Guide”! • Free w BE Job Search Savvy 101 ~
Think about it this way:
Ever wonder why those who are less qualified land?
Why you’re not attracting high-quality opportunities?
Why your job search isn’t yielding high roi + results?
Honestly, oftentimes the answer is simple …
You’re simply playing-into Job Search Misconceptions + Myths. These disempower, de-energize, de-motivate, + quite frankly … they trick you. Especially for career pivot'ers.
Ready to BE Excellent • BE Energized • BE Endlessly You!??
For quality fit, for quality work, + quality of life. Because career investments make a difference.
Cheers to being your best you! ✨
feedback from Clients who are Leaders in their field
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Workshops
“Barb is an energetic, compassionate, positive, and supportive coach with a huge passion for helping others. When I first met Barb, I was skeptical about career coaching; however, I knew I had to do something different because what I was doing just was not working. The career workshops she led were well-laid out, easy to follow, and informative—she really knows her stuff! […] Ultimately, I was able secure my first dream job where I worked for 3.5 years. Recently, I transitioned to a career in philanthropy at the Greater Rochester Health Foundation—and I absolutely love it! The lessons learned with her are with me still and helped me through the entire application and interview process.”
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Career Coaching
“… An amazing career coach who helped me transform my resume, boost my confidence, and land a transition job. [Barbara shared her] expertise, insights, and resources with me, and supported me throughout the process. I am so grateful for [these] services and I highly recommend … to anyone who needs career guidance.”
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Leadership
“Barbara is a highly respected and accomplished leader who helps others to navigate the Career Development process. While working with her, Barbara’s clients feel empowered and ready for success! […] Barbara is a person who exudes positive, uplifting energy. She is highly engaged with others and draws her audience in with her warm personality.”
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~ Because Career Investments Make a Difference ~
Barbara blends a person-centered + strengths-based approach by leveraging her
Master’s studies in Education, Career Coaching courses and certification, wellness courses, and very real life experiences. In fact, while employed in HR from 2021-2023: she created + ran virtual career development sessions where 50% of career pivoters + job seekers landed, within 3 mo. of completing workshops + coaching!
40% of these job seekers secured a higher pay-grade, within 3 months
Barbara is a Mindset Career Coach who works with individuals + small businesses and customizes strategies to career goals, values, learning, and communication styles. Unsure if this is the right fit? Start with a Career Consult. Ready to proceed?? Book an Individual Session, review Packages for the best pricing, or take a look at BECD Courses + Workshops!
Barbara is especially known for her:
Empowering Mindset Career Coaching
10 Core Job Search Best Practices
5 Secret Strategies to Resume Writing Excellence
Natural Networking
Authentic + Strategic Interviewing
Next Level Negotiating
In addition to successfully navigating her own invisible disabilities and career pivots, she holds a Masters in Education (MSEd) from Nazareth University, preceded by studies at Columbia University Teachers College, and completed a 2022 New York University (NYU) Career Coaching course. Barbara has 10+ years as a Career Advisor + Coach, Facilitator, and Program Coordinator working with diverse professionals in various industries.
She specializes in:
career pivots • job search • career enhancement • career growth
Our Services
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Advising + Coaching
Goals and Values exploration looks a lot like creating time and space for what never felt possible … and graciously giving yourself long overdue credit! Unsure? Start with a $30, 30 minute Career Consult. Ready to proceed?? Book an Individual Session or view Packages for the best pricing! We customize services to your career goals, values, learning, + communication styles.
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Courses + Workshops
Wow, are we excited to work with you! If you are looking for • Community • Collaboration • Creativity • Energy • Empowerment … You have come to the right spot. BE Career Development Courses + Workshops are a lotta fun and a whole lotta learning, so that you can continue your Job Search + Career Development journey.
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Resume + LinkedIn
We recommend Career Coaching to help us teach you Resume + LinkedIn writing. We can write the LinkedIn Profile, but prefer to consult as there’s nothing like adding your own flair. Need quicker resume turnaround? Try one of our 1 hour long workshops! If still not convinced we can write the resume for you but, let’s chat first.
Overview of Credentials:
Nazareth University: Career Support & Professional Development Chair, Alumni Advisory Board - 2023, 2024
Pro-ROC, National HR Association: Talent Acquisition Conference, Conference Speaker - June 2024
DisruptHR Rochester: Employee Engagement + AI = a Win Win!, Conference Speaker - April 2024
New York University (NYU): Career Coaching Course, School of Professional Studies - 2022
Handshake Access: Higher Education Career Development, Conference Attendee - 2021, 2022, 2024
Yale University: The Science of Wellbeing, Coursera - 2020
NAMI Ed Con: Mental Health + Wellness, Conference Attendee - 2019
RochesterWorks: Certified Career Coach & Facilitator, 5 Steps - 2015, 2018
Nazareth University: Masters of Education (MSEd), Inclusive Adolescent Education - 2010
Columbia University: Masters Program + Career Services Support, Teachers College - 2007
University of Pittsburgh: Bachelor of Arts, English Literature - 2007
University College Cork: Irish Studies, Ireland - 2006