Career advice treats every problem the same. I don’t.
I’m Dylan Cornelius, an Austin-based career coach. Some clients come to me not knowing what’s next. Others know exactly the job they want and need the plan to land it. Both get a free 1:1 call built for that problem — not a generic pitch.
Which one sounds like you right now?
“I’m not sure what’s next — I just know something has to change.”
You’re capable and accomplished, but stuck, burned out, or done with a chapter that stopped fitting. This isn’t a resume problem. It’s a direction problem — and it’s the first thing we solve on a free Clarity Call.
“There’s a clear structure for a path forward. I’m not stuck. I can respond to opportunity with velocity.”Karen W., Project Manager
“I know the move I want — I need the plan to make it happen.”
Whether you’re targeting a specific role, recovering from a layoff, or ready for more money and responsibility, this is an execution problem. We build the strategy together on a free Strategy Call. I started my career as a Silicon Valley technical recruiter, placing everyone from admin and light-industrial roles to Java and embedded systems developers, Oracle DBAs, and IBM mainframe/DB2 engineers — so I know exactly what happens on the other side of your application.
“With Dylan’s help, I negotiated my offer up — $20K more in RSUs. His coaching gave me the clarity and confidence to ask for more, and get it.”Vivek S., Solutions Architect
Not sure which one? Pick the closer fit — there’s no wrong door. We’ll sort out the rest on the call. Curious exactly where you stand first? See the full 9-level career journey framework.
Want to start on your own first?
The Best Job Ever Club is a free community, not a waiting room. The first thing you’ll see inside is an invite to book your own free 1:1 onboarding call — it’s built into the very first lesson, not something you have to go looking for.
Join the Best Job Ever Club (free) →Meet Dylan Cornelius
I started my career as a technical staffing specialist, then technical manager, at a Santa Clara staffing office — placing candidates for everything from admin, buyers, and executive assistants to Java developers, embedded systems engineers, business analysts, Oracle DBAs, and IBM mainframe/DB2 specialists. From there I spent two decades leading teams and programs inside companies like Charles Schwab, Oracle, TD Ameritrade, and IBM. I also hold a B.A. in Psychology from UC Berkeley and an MBA from Santa Clara University, and trained as a Strategic Intervention Coach.
I use all of it to help mid-career professionals do two different things well: figure out what’s actually next, and go get it.
Most career advice treats both problems the same way. They’re not the same, so I don’t treat them the same. Whichever one is true for you right now, the first call is free and there’s no pitch on it — just a real read on your situation.
Credentials
- B.A. Psychology — UC Berkeley
- MBA — Santa Clara University
- Strategic Intervention Coach — Robbins-Madanes
- PMP · CSM · ITIL v3 · CISSP
- Started as a technical staffing specialist, then manager — Santa Clara staffing office placing roles from admin and buyers to Java, embedded systems, and IBM mainframe/DB2 engineers
- 20+ years enterprise leadership — Schwab, Oracle, TD Ameritrade, IBM
Real clients. Real outcomes.
George stopped being the bottleneck, learned to trust his team — and eliminated all overtime in under a month.
George M., Communications Project ManagerAyeesha broke free of the “obligation trap,” built the authority to say no — and now runs a portfolio career on her own terms.
Ayeesha K., Portfolio Career ProfessionalAfter 25 years at Dell, Joe rebuilt his interview approach and outreach targeting — and landed his next role.
Joe G., Enterprise Sales ManagerCommon questions
I’m honestly not sure which path fits — what happens if I pick wrong?
Nothing bad. Both calls start with me listening. If it turns out the other conversation fits better, we’ll just have that one instead — nothing is wasted.
Is either call a sales pitch?
No. Both are value-first conversations. If working together further makes sense afterward, I’ll say so plainly — no pressure either way.
What if I still have a job?
Most people who book either call are currently employed. Feeling stuck, or wanting more, doesn’t require being unemployed first.
Do you only work with people in Austin?
No — coaching is 1:1 over Zoom, so you can be anywhere. Austin is home base.
Can I try something free first, before a call?
Yes. The Best Job Ever Club is a free community, and the first thing you’ll see once you’re in is an invite to book a free 1:1 onboarding call — so it’s not just a login and a resource library, it’s a real next step.
Ready when you are.
Both calls are free, 30 minutes, no pitch.