"A candidate so rare, they're almost mythical"
Designed For Career Momentum & Alignment.
Career Coaching — Reimagined by Executive Recruiters Who Know What Actually Works
From recent grads to seasoned execs making bold pivots, we help you clarify your value, elevate your professional brand, and confidently navigate every step — from outreach to offer negotiation.
Our high-touch coaching model is built by former Fortune 500 recruiters with over 100+ years of combined experience. We've helped ambitious professionals land aligned roles at top companies like Amazon, Microsoft, Uber, Chewy, Allstate, Oracle, and more.
Career Advancement Reality
Traditional career advice fails because it treats symptoms, not root causes. These are the silent blockers that keep high-potential professionals from advancing.
Resume Black Holes & AI Blind Spots
You're qualified, but your application vanishes before it reaches a real decision-maker
Interview Anxiety
Knowing you're qualified but struggling to communicate value in high-stakes conversations. You freeze, ramble, or undersell yourself
Salary Stagnation
You’re underpaid, undervalued, and unsure how to navigate salary conversations with confidence.
Network Gaps
You are missing the insider connections that actually influence hiring decisions
Strategic Blindness
Focusing on tactics without understanding the bigger picture of career positioning. You’re chasing roles, not designing a career.
Time Wasted
You’re stuck in a loop of “hope and apply” wasting months (or years) on guesswork instead of making real progress.
The Purple Unicorn Methodology
Your Strategic Edge in a Noisy Market
We blend decades of Fortune 500 hiring insight with proven strategic frameworks to help you stand out, fast-track your career advancement, and avoid costly guesswork.
Market Intelligence
Learn how hiring really happens behind closed doors in your industry - from unspoken decision criteria to the backchannels most candidates miss.
Strategic Positioning
Crafting a compelling professional narrative and presence that speaks to what decision-makers are actually looking for - and positions you as the obvious choice.
Network Activation
Leverage targeted intros, warm connections, and insider-backed messaging to bypass resume piles and spark real conversations.
Results Tracking
Never guess and always measure. Every strategy is backed by metrics so we can course-correct in real-time and ensure your momentum never stalls.
Strategic Coaching Programs
Career Acceleration Program
Our Accelerator is delivered through eight 1:1 coaching sessions led by senior talent experts. While each session builds on the last, the experience is fully adaptive — from personalized prep to mock interviews with professionals in your target role.
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DISC-Powered Culture Fit AssessmentDiscover your strengths, motivators, and ideal work environment
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Resume & LinkedIn EnhancementCraft a compelling brand aligned to your ideal role
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Career & Company ExplorationDecode live listings and shortlist best-fit opportunities
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Strategic NetworkingLeverage proven scripts to unlock hidden opportunities
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Behavioral Interview MasteryPractice real-world storytelling for each stage of the process
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Offer Evaluation & Negotiation StrategyMap compensation levers and master negotiating
100% Free, No Obligations
Looking For Specific Coaching?
- ✓ Company-specific preparation
- ✓ Mock interviews with executives
- ✓ Behavioral question mastery
- ✓ Executive presence coaching
- ✓ Market rate analysis
- ✓ Total compensation optimization
- ✓ Negotiation script development
- ✓ Real-time negotiation support
- ✓ Board-level presence & storytelling
- ✓ Direct intros to Fortune 500 decision-makers
- ✓ 5-year growth roadmap with leverage points
- ✓ Advanced compensation negotiation strategy
Career Transformation Stories
Real professionals. Real Results. Real career breakthroughs achieved through
Anonymous
Sr. Ops Manager → VP Finalist, Global Tech
“This gave me clarity, confidence, and real momentum. I stopped playing small and started showing up like the executive I wanted to be.”
- Unclear brand story
- Applying without responses
- Second-guessing leadership value
- Refined value prop + presence
- Direct introductions to VP roles
- Interviewed with confidence
- Career narrative alignment
- Branded LinkedIn + resume overhaul
- Interview storytelling practice
- Referral-based outreach
Anonymous
Marketing Lead → Senior Director, SaaS
“I thought I had to settle. This process helped me reframe my story, own my wins, and step into my worth. It changed everything.”
- Recently laid off
- Feeling stuck & reactive
- Underleveraging network
- Confident re-entry strategy
- 40% salary increase
- Multiple executive offers
- Layoff-to-leadership repositioning
- High-trust outbound messaging
- Behavioral interview simulation
- Negotiation framing + anchoring
Conor Boland
Chief Talent Officer & Head of Purple Unicorn Coaching & Career Partnerships
Conor has built a reputation as a go-to advisor for evolving professionals, stemming from his 12+years of experience in talent identification and career advancement.
He’s known for his roll-up-your-sleeves coaching style - combining empathy, accountability, and real-world strategy to help maturing professionals unlock their next chapter. His journey began in the competitive world of agency recruiting, giving him a sharp lens into what it takes to stand out in today’s hiring landscape.
Conor has guided talent through high-growth roles at companies like Ford, Amazon, Chewy, and Hitachi. Whether supporting first-time managers or seasoned professionals aiming higher, he brings both rigor and relatability to every engagement.
12+ years of hands-on talent development across both agency and corporate environments
Insider knowledge of competitive hiring landscapes — especially in high-growth industries
Trusted coaching style that balances honesty, patience, and forward momentum
Real professionals. Real breakthroughs. Real alignment.
J. Levin
– Entertainment Operations Intern, Universal
“I just received an offer for Universal’s Entertainment Operations internship—only one person got this role! Your prep made all the difference. I felt like the best version of myself in the interview.”
Chelsea J.
– Compliance Specialist, Amazon
“Jenni and her team were an invaluable resource throughout my job search. Their firsthand experience navigating today’s market gave me the confidence and tools to successfully shift into a new career field and land my dream job. Truly an invaluable experience."
Ali G.
– Recruiter, Amazon
“I am forever grateful to Purple Unicorn for introducing me to a new industry and truly changing my life. As a stay-at-home mom for many years, I had lost my confidence. Conor’s coaching gave me the boost I needed to land the most meaningful role of my career.”
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