1:1 CAREER AND EXECUTIVE COACHING FOR MID-CAREER

Because you don't have to go it alone, or your partner is tired of hearing about it.

Hi, I'm Jenni Fink -- Founder of Fink Development and your strategic partner in figuring out what's next.

why i get it

I'VE BEEN AT A CAREER CROSSROADS (A FEW TIMES ACTUALLY)

Let me start by saying I know exactly where you are right now. Because I've been there.

Back in 2017, I thought I had finally made it. After 9 years of climbing the ranks and earning the MBAs and PhDs from great schools, my partner and I relocated to SF, where I landed a Director role at one of the most prestigious universities in the country, and he landed at Google. Together, we'd finally crossed the $500k+ mark. We were living in one of the most beautiful cities in the world, planning to start a family, and even enjoying a few weeks a year in Europe. On paper, it looked great.

But slowly it started to feel off. And eventually the reality sank in. Two to three-hour commutes that killed our time for fun. No flexibility to live in Europe part-time, one of our top goals. Bureaucratic nonsense that took time away from actually doing and enjoying the work. We knew it wasn't sustainable -- and more importantly, it wasn't the life we'd worked so hard for.

So, we didn't blow it up. First, I started to assess what it was I truly wanted. I pressure-tested what made sense for my life. Once I landed on the right answer, I planned my exit intentionally over 9 months. And left on my terms.

My partner made his exit 4 years later.

I understand how significant these decisions become at mid-career. The struggle of walking away from the golden handcuffs. The worry that it might not work out. The fear that you're not going to have the safety or security to take care of your family. The utter difficulty of figuring out how to carve out the time to answer these questions, when life is busy, and there's no sign of it slowing down.

I also understand that when something is nagging at you and won't let up, there's something there telling you it's time.

I'VE COACHED HUNDREDS OF LEADERS WHO HAVE FELT THE SAME WAY

When I started my coaching career back in 2011, here's the thing that struck me the most. I would sit across the table from MBAs, PhDs, and ambitious leaders who would tell me they didn't feel like they had anything to offer. I would look down at a very long list of impressive accolades and see a different story. The issue wasn't that they didn't have value; it was that they didn't know what to connect it to.

I decided to do this work and keep doing it today, because I believe that the process of finding careers that allow people to be valued and live in alignment with their values should be easier.

And for me, it all hinges on having strategic clarity -- on where you are, where you're trying to go, and why. Without it, no amount of applying, networking, or LinkedIn optimizing is going to get you to the thing you actually want. But with it, every other step falls into place.

That's what I've spent 15 years building: a systematic, structured approach to career clarity and transition that doesn't leave you hanging with a bunch of insights and no idea what to do next. It helps you see what you need to see and create viable paths forward that will actually check the boxes most important to you.

We all deserve a career that works as hard for us as we work for it.

Because life is too damn short to not love it.

I CARE ABOUT LIFE BEYOND MY WORK, AND YOU DO TOO

I split my time between SF, Budapest, and NYC with my partner and fierce little. We live in a dual-entrepreneur, "fair-play," opposite-personality-types household, and we're always doing our best to do our best -- which means a lot of trying, laughing, failing, and trying again.

Inside my work, I'm deeply strategic, analytical, and love optimizing a process. But I'm also an off-the-charts introvert who loves meeting people and hearing about their career stories, which luckily makes my work a great fit.

Outside of work, I'm learning Hungarian (slowly), throwing pottery (messily), strength training to lug my little around San Francisco neighborhood-by-neighborhood, and secretly wondering if I should quit my job -- that I love, by the way -- to become an interior designer.

The lesson here is that the career questions never end. And I'm perfectly okay with that.

I'VE BEEN AROUND THE BLOCK

Ready to craft your ideal life and career.

But not sure where to begin.

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CLIENT TESTIMONIALS

What clients have to say.

"Working with Fink Development was a game-changer for my career pivot. Jenni’s professionalism and expertise are unmatched—she combines a deep understanding of data and research with an impressive ability to stay ahead of the latest career trends. She brings this wealth of knowledge to her clients, ensuring they’re always positioned for success. What sets Jenni apart is her ability to balance both the hard and soft skills needed to navigate a career change. Her process is comprehensive and empowering, providing tools and methods that not only guide you through your current transition but also equip you for future changes. By working with Fink Development, you ensure you’ll never feel lost or back at square one when it’s time to pivot again. I’m so grateful for the confidence and clarity I gained from this experience!"

KATHRYN A., ASSOCIATE LEARNING & DESIGN STRATEGY LEAD

"Jenni was fantastic to work with. I’ve worked with several career coaches and many have an intellectual understanding of the right strategic steps to take at a given moment in the job search. Jenni has this too, but she went beyond intellectual strategy. What she has that no one else had was a deep understanding of human beings. She gets the importance of connecting with people as people, and I learned from her that this is often the most valuable skill in the job search. She also helped me pause and take stock of how I was feeling in a given moment, whether I was being authentic and genuine, and how that was impacting the actions I was taking. This emphasis was a key part of my ability to find the job that was right for me, and it wasn’t the one I had originally expected. To put it simply, she really cares about her clients — it’s not just a job for her. Because of that, she goes the extra mile and it makes a huge difference. She was also willing to be available at a moment’s notice when I needed advice and that was super helpful. Thank you, Jenni!"

JENS G., JOURNALIST