Hello, I'm Johanna Turnbull.

- Meet Your Career Expert: Johanna Turnbull - If you’re navigating a career pivot​,​ feeling stuck in one industry or function​,​ aiming for senior leadership or entrepreneurship​,​ Johanna Turnbull brings the rare combination of strategic insight​,​ hiring authority​,​ and hands‑on coaching experience to help you move forward with clarity and confidence. Johanna is a seasoned Career Coach with 15+ years of experience spanning corporate leadership​,​ talent management​,​ and executive search. She has sat on both sides of the hiring table​,​ as a decision‑maker inside global organizations​,​ and as an independent headhunter guiding candidates through pivotal career transitions. Her career began in Sales in Barcelona followed by Marketing in Sydney and solidified in New York City’s finance sector at a European research and asset management firm​,​ before she transitioned into human resources​,​ specializing in talent development​,​ career architecture​,​ and long‑term workforce strategy. This foundation allows her to coach with a deep understanding of how careers actually progress inside complex organizations. - A Proven Track Record Inside Global Corporations - Johanna built a distinguished corporate career at the world’s leading cosmetics company​,​ where she played a central role in shaping talent strategy. As Talent Manager for the Luxury Division​,​ she led recruitment and growth initiatives for early‑career and MBA talent​,​ redesigning integration programs across Marketing​,​ Sales​,​ and Finance. Promoted to Head of Talent Management for the Consumer Division​,​ she oversaw campus recruitment and full‑time placement across Marketing​,​ Finance​,​ and Creative functions​,​ aligning talent decisions with long‑term business goals. In her final corporate role​,​ Johanna managed recruitment across all 27 brands​,​ hiring at every organizational level within Sales and Education​,​ giving her unmatched insight into what top employers look for at each career stage. For candidates​,​ this means you’re being coached by someone who understands how hiring decisions are made​,​ what differentiates top candidates​,​ and how to position experience for maximum impact. Entrepreneurial Perspective & Candidate Advocacy After serving as VP of Talent at a communications agency​,​ where she helped double the company’s size within a year​,​ Johanna launched her own executive search firm​,​ operating for over a decade with offices in New York City and Los Angeles. While headhunting​,​ coaching became a natural extension of her work. Johanna partnered closely with professionals as they: Navigated industry shifts Negotiated senior‑level offers Rebranded themselves after layoffs or plateaus Designed intentional​,​ non‑linear career paths Her coaching style is candid​,​ strategic​,​ and deeply personalized. - Global & Cross‑Industry Expertise - Johanna has recruited and coached thousands across a wide range of industries​,​ including: Consumer Packaged Goods & Luxury Food & Beverage Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare Retail & Fashion Tech & Renewable Energy Finance & Real Estate Hospitality & Entertainment Her work spans North America​,​ Europe​,​ Australia and South East Asia​,​ makes her global experience especially valuable for candidates considering international roles​,​ career pivots​,​ or multinational organizations.