I am passionate about empowering you to break free from the belief that transitioning into a more fulfilling role is too difficult.
Your Executive Career Coach, Lourdes Powell, CPC , ELI - MP
MY JOURNEY
From Successful on Paper to Meaningful Work
For a long time, I did everything right.
I followed the path that many high-achieving women know well—work hard, get the degrees, build a stable career, and don’t take unnecessary risks. Security, consistency, and doing what was expected were the guiding principles that shaped my early career decisions.
And by all accounts, it worked.
I built a successful career in corporate HR. I was promoted, well-compensated, and trusted by leadership. On paper, I had everything I was supposed to want.
But underneath it all, something didn’t feel right.
I found myself in environments that didn’t fit. Leaders who didn’t inspire. Cultures that didn’t align. And over time, I began shrinking instead of thriving. I felt disconnected—from my work, my impact, and ultimately, from myself.
I could do the job—but I wasn’t energized by it.
I wasn’t fulfilled.
And I started to question if this was really it.
That question became a turning point.
Because when I stepped back and reflected, I realized something important:
The moments that felt most meaningful in my career were never about the work itself—they were about the people.
The conversations.
The guidance.
The 1:1’s and really connecting with someone.
Helping someone see their potential more clearly.
Supporting others as they navigated their own growth and decisions.
That’s when everything clicked.
I wasn’t meant to just operate within organizations—I was meant to help individuals navigate them with clarity, confidence, and intention.
That realization led me to coaching.
Today, I combine over 20 years of corporate HR experience with professional coaching training to help women who, like I once was, are successful on paper—but know they’re ready for something more.
Because I know what it feels like to question what’s next.
And I know what it takes to move from that place into a career that actually fits.
Hello! I’m Lourdes
As your executive career coach, my mission is simple: to help you move into a career that truly fits—not just the next available role.
With 20 years of experience in corporate HR, I bring an inside perspective on what it really takes to navigate career transitions, position yourself strategically, and step into roles where you are recognized and valued.
I work with women who know they’re capable of more—but feel stuck, unsure, or disconnected from what’s next. Together, we cut through the noise, build clarity, and create a focused path forward—so you’re not just searching for another job, but intentionally stepping into the right one.
You already have the experience, the strengths, and the potential. My role is to help you see it clearly, articulate it powerfully, and leverage it confidently—so you can land a role that feels aligned, fulfilling, and worthy of you.
MY MISSION
I am passionate about empowering you to break free from the belief that transitioning into a more fulfilling role is too difficult.
Certified through the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching (iPEC), an International Coaching Federation (ICF)–aligned program, I integrate professional coaching frameworks with 20+ years of corporate HR experience to deliver a deeply personalized and transformative coaching journey.
Through our work together, you’ll receive high-touch, 1:1 support—alongside the tools, structure, and strategy needed to help you make the career move you’ve been envisioning.
This is about more than change—it’s about alignment. Together, we’ll uncover your next direction, strengthen how you show up, and position you with clarity and confidence—so you can build a career that feels both meaningful and aligned.
