Our Clients
The Corgel Method is for: Individuals in medium-sized and large corporations seeking career growth and personal reward, with a special focus on developing leadership qualities for talented women and minorities who stand to benefit from purposeful career coaching. Organizations seeking an effective process for maximizing the potential of their business professionals. For both individuals and organizations, the Corgel Method is applicable across any industry, as well as professional services firms (law, accounting, advertising) and nonprofit institutions.
Individuals
• Business professionals in early or mid-career seeking to learn how to develop and implement a roadmap guiding them to personal gain and a rewarding career.
• Executive program MBA students and full-time pre-graduation MBA students who have had prior career experience.
Organizations
• Corporate talent managers charged with a redesign or launch of a more effective and affordable process to identify, nurture and retain future leaders for senior management and executive roles.
• MBA curriculum development directors accountable for the balance between theory and practical experience content in their specific degree-granting programs.
Comments from people who have benefited
from the Corgel Method
Senior Executive, IT Consulting and Services, Fortune 50 Company
“I’ve used Jim’s ‘4 Steps’ for a decade. As a manager and mentor, I find the advice clear, insightful and easy to follow for people willing to do the work to follow them diligently. In my own career, I reflect often on these steps for professional development and many other purposes beyond. Every week I have a reason to leverage the advice Jim has given me in the 4 Steps and I know I’m a better boss, colleague and employee for it.”
Senior Manager, Marketing and Communications, Fortune 50 Company
“It’s easy to default to career inertia, especially when you’re a decade into your career and juggling all that comes with a busy job and family. Jim offers a simple and logical method to plan your career.”
Senior Executive, Sales and Marketing, Fortune 50 Company
“What Google Maps has done for travel, Jim Corgel has done for my career journey and for others as well. His guidance is based on a wealth of experience, contemporary insights and a practical applications of what works. He has helped early career leaders set their course and he has advised seasoned executives on how to think differently. You can take advice from anyone, but Jim has been down the road and I trust him to help me avoid a wrong turn. Most importantly, he is someone who is great fun to have along for the ride!”
Director, Graduate Career Services
“Jim has helped countless students design and execute meaningful career strategies. He provides unique and practical career advice that can only come from a combination of deep experience and thoughtful mentorship. I have personally followed Jim’s advice and strategies and have experienced great career results.”
Adjunct Professor, MBA Program
“Jim uses deep experience and common sense to produce inspirational impact, whether working with MBA candidates or mid-career professionals. His insightful decoding of the career development process makes progress possible and dreams feasible. Really.”
Senior Executive, Market Development, Fortune 50 Company
“In the new digital economy, skilled employees play a greater role in ensuring a firm delivers value to their clients. In the majority of firms, however, employees do not pursue career development practices. In fact, many employees leave their future in the hands of internal organizational movements. Jim Corgel is a seasoned business executive who has focused on helping people at IBM grow with an innovative 4-Step process for developing and owning their careers.”
Sales Executive, IT Industry
"Of the mentors I've had the pleasure of working with over the years, Jim Corgel has had the greatest impact on my career. With his archive of career experiences, his natural gift of teaching and his unwavering commitment and passion for helping others succeed, learning from Jim has truly been a privilege. He has taught me how to secure my ideal next role, coached me through a difficult client scenario and challenged my approach as a people manager. He has guided me from entry level salesperson to sales executive, and his words of wisdom are like golden nuggets that I have cashed in time and time again. I treasure the opportunities to work with Jim, and I look forward to continuing my growth as a business leader-and as a person-under his guidance."
Marketing Manager, Mid-Sized High Tech Company
“Conversations with Jim are energizing and empowering. He listens and reacts on a human level, giving me clear steps to follow and confidence in my ability to achieve success. His stories are priceless sources of learning, and his light-hearted way of referencing decisions that formed the technology industry is captivating and inspiring. His integrity shows through in everything he’s done. Jim is more than a business coach; he’s a life mentor.”
Executive MBA Student
“I was in the audience last night for your career talk in Chicago. It was excellent. It was motivational while still having practical advice for career management. If you decide to write a book about your experiences I would be first in line to purchase it.”