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Judy (Judith) Garfinkel
Career Transformation:Transition, Job Search, and | Move Into Change
judy@moveintochange.com | 917-450-1524
West Hartford, CT

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9026664
West Hartford, CT
judy@moveintochange.com
917-450-1524
917-450-1524
Move Into Change
Career Transformation:Transition, Job Search, and
5 Governors Row
West Hartford, CT 06117
USA
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1/31/2012

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Training workshops & webinars
Resume, Cover Letter, LI, Interview prep
Yes
Primarily external with individuals
In-person
Phone
Video
Group
Career (Development)
Career Transition
Confidence
Educator
Interview Preparation
Job Search
Life
Midlife Transition
Personal Development
Presentation Skills
Stress Management/Prevention
Transition
Wellness
Young Adult
Certified Trauma Informed Coach
PCC

Biography

With over 25 years of experience in professional development, education, and personal growth, I am passionate about assisting individuals through career and life transitions.

As a Career Transformation Coach at Move Into Change, I help professionals clarify their direction, strengthen their presence, and land their next right opportunity. I excel at recognizing what is essential to clients and customizing resources to support their growth. The majority of my clients are mid-career professionals seeking a change.

My coaching blends intellect, expertise, intuition, and heart. I guide clients through transitions with both strategy and compassion. Together, we uncover what’s next, dissolve obstacles, and build the skills and confidence to thrive.


Clients work with me to:

• Define a clear, energizing career direction

• Craft resumes, cover letters, and LinkedIn profiles that open doors

• Build interview confidence using techniques from my professional stage background

• Strengthen resilience and wellness habits that support sustainable success

• Transition smoothly into new roles and industries

 

What I bring to my work:


✔️  PCC, BCC, WPCC, Certified Focusing Professional, and Trauma-Informed credentials. They reflect both depth and rigor in my practice


✔️  An eclectic professional background spanning dance, education, and leadership – bringing a unique blend of creativity and presence to career transformation


  • Professional ballet & stage experience is the source of my abiding passion for movement and embodiment. I bring the wisdom of the body into work with clients, from basic mindfulness to developing presence and confidence for interviewing and presentations. 
  • As a career educator, I recently designed and delivered career transition courses for MBA programs at Porto Business School (University of Portugal) and The Hartt School (University of Hartford).


✔️  A history of clients achieving meaningful outcomes,

 

  • I work across industries, including healthcare, academia, tech, finance, and the arts. My clients are often mid-career professionals, executives, and MBAs. seeking to align their careers with their strengths and values.
  • I have coached humans who are neurodiverse, in recovery, on job hiatus (chosen or not), those entering the workforce for the first time, and senior leaders looking for the next opportunity (and any combination of these) into roles that align with their strengths and values.


✔️ My role as President of ICF-CT during the Covid-19 Pandemic and roles on the committee and board before and after presidency are in the top leadership and volunteer experiences of my career.


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