Coaching Testimonials & Success
When I first worked with Danielle, I was already in the offers stage and struggling to balance minimizing regret with accepting one of my current opportunities. Her expertise was truly invaluable as I navigated the complexities of my job search. Danielle provided critical support by advising me through timing interviews and offer deadlines, providing suggestions and feedback on tricky emails, and analyzing compensation numbers with recommended counter-offer strategies. What stood out most was her genuine care and support during the whirlwind last two weeks of my job search. Ultimately, I landed an offer I was very happy with and made a decision I felt confident in. I've already recommended Danielle to those in my network who are considering new opportunities, and I wholeheartedly recommend working with her - a professional coach can absolutely make a world of difference, especially if you aren't an expert in negotiation.
- A.R., Senior SOFTWARE ENgineer, Uber
“Danielle was the expert advisor I needed in my corner during salary negotiations. She had deep knowledge of market rates and helped me shape my approach, but most importantly, her expertise gave me the confidence to ask for compensation that matched my true value. I secured both a title advancement and a $50,000 base salary increase that reflects my professional worth. I'm so glad I made this investment in myself."
- J.W., Senior Software Engineer, RIppling
"18C was so helpful in both my job search and evaluating the different offers I received. When looking for new opportunities they connected me with recruiters in areas I was interested in to kick off my job search. When I did finally have 2 offers, their support and insight was invaluable in helping me determine which would be better for me. This was my first time dealing with startup offers & 18C was able to help me talk through the pros and cons of the companies and their viabilities. When it came time to negotiate 18C was able to give me the proper language to ask for more salary/equity as well as managing the deadlines of the different companies. I had never negotiated before and this gave me the confidence to push for more. From this I was able to successfully get a 10k base salary bump along with 30k more in equity. I am so grateful for the support and guidance they provided through every step of the process."
- S.W., SOFTWARE ENgineer, SNAPCHAT
“18C was an invaluable resource when I was evaluating companies and ultimately the offer I ended up taking. They really understood my goals and helped me fine tune what I was looking for in my next career step. They were very responsive […] and would schedule calls when they wanted to dive deeper. With 18C’s support, and their negotiation, I was able to move past my own decision paralysis and negotiate up a level!”
- D.R., Senior Software Engineer, LINkTREE
“Danielle provided me with market data, negotiation strategies, and support during a difficult job search in a competitive market. She shared different ways to approach conversations with recruiters, and leveraged her wealth of recruiting experience to provide insights on how the recruiter might be approaching the conversation. What sets Danielle apart is she encourages you to think about what you truly want and how best to get it. With her help, I was able to assess two offers and get a $10K bump and additional equity on the offer I took. Job searching and negotiating is stressful, and I highly recommend working with Danielle when navigating a job search.”
- C.r., Senior Software Engineer, Flexport
“I highly recommend getting Danielle's help during the offer negotiation process, or even before. With extensive experience as a recruiter, Danielle helped me see the perspectives from the other side of the table and strategized the highest numbers that can get approved. I was able to increase my package by ~$40k more than the initial offer for one company, and above the compensation band for another company.”