Who I Am
Hi! I’m Danielle.
When I was 15, I told my Dad I wanted to be a doctor. He didn’t think I could, so I set out to prove him wrong. Turns out he was right.
It took many years of searching, trying, and sometimes failing to figure out what I was meant to do. When I became a career coach, I thought, that’s it — I’ve found my calling… to help people transition from one job to another. I loved supporting people through this, especially during difficult moments like job loss. Today, as a senior executive career coach, I bring that lived experience into how I guide others through career transitions.
But I discovered something very important in the process. The majority of people I was helping were unhappy in their jobs at the time they were let go. And I realized that this had been the case for me too.
What if finding another job is not the answer? What if what you truly need is to figure out what would truly make you happy? What if the work you do actually reflects who you are?
I had very little help figuring out what I ultimately wanted to become, and I don’t want that to happen to you.
So today, as an executive leadership coach, I work with professionals and leaders who want to understand their WHY. That starts with WHO you are and how your work aligns with your values, strengths, and direction. As Danielle Silverman career coach, my focus is helping you gain clarity and move forward with confidence.
If you’d like to find out more about what it would be like to work with me as a Senior Executive Career Coach and Executive Leadership Coach, book a Free Consultation today.
More About my Background and Qualifications
I work with professionals, leaders, and executives who want to reinvent their career and find greater meaning in their work as a Senior Executive Career Coach.
Several years ago, I left a career as Director of Marketing and Communication for a software company to become a coach. I started out as a career coach because there is no harder product to market than oneself. Since then, I’ve coached hundreds of people through career transitions and provided management and leadership coaching and training to organizations. Today, my work as an Executive Leadership Coach focuses on helping individuals navigate change, gain clarity, and move forward with confidence.
I firmly believe that in today’s constantly evolving world, we all need to embrace a reinvention mindset — staying open and curious about change and the opportunities it creates. Doing meaningful work, aligning what you do with who you are, and building a career with purpose is what I want for every person I work with.
As far as education and credentials are concerned, I’m a certified coach with the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and a member of the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers (CAPS).
I speak about change, the Titanic Syndrome, and the Art of Reinvention — particularly how to reinvent your career and navigate transitions at different stages of life. I’m a Certified Reinvention Professional, co-founder of Reinvention Canada, an official partner of the Reinvention Academy, and the Chief Reinvention Officer of my own business.
I hold an MBA in management and marketing from the John Molson School of Business, as well as a master’s in human systems intervention from Concordia University. One of my most memorable experiences was completing part of my MBA through an exchange program in Antibes — an experience that reinforced my belief in growth, exploration, and reinvention.