At Briefcase Coach, we pride ourselves on being a recruiter-driven firm with a team that understands the hiring process from the inside out. In addition to founder Sarah Johnston’s expertise as a former corporate recruiter, several of our team members bring senior-level backgrounds in human resources and talent acquisition. This insider perspective gives us a clear advantage—we know exactly what decision-makers are looking for in candidates, and we use that knowledge to craft powerful, targeted career narratives.

Our team is made up of seasoned experts who share a passion for helping high-achieving professionals stand out in competitive markets. With advanced academic training from institutions like Emory, Washington University, UNC Chapel Hill, and Columbia, and career experience spanning executive search, law, healthcare, technology, military, education, finance, and nonprofit leadership, we bring a depth of knowledge that few firms can match. Clients who work with us benefit not only from beautifully crafted career documents, but also from the combined expertise of a team that has lived, hired, and led across diverse industries.