Kelly Poquiz Burke

READY TO SLAY THE FEAR IN CAREER?

Boldly Build A
Career You Love

Welcome to Career Slay, an executive coaching company that helps you go from stuck to unstoppable. We coach and train achievers like you to ditch the self-doubt, overcome those “Is this it?” career plateaus, and courageously slay the path to becoming the fearless leader you were meant to be.

The Stakes Are High When “Work Sucks”

Stress, Burnout, & Frustration

Without a deeper sense of purpose, work becomes exhausting and uninspiring, which can affect your overall happiness, relationships and health.

Stagnant Growth & Turnover

Unfulfilling work limits your potential, keeping you from advancing and discovering what you’re truly capable of. People leave when they don’t see a path to growth.

Loss of Confidence

A job that doesn’t align with your strengths or passions can chip away at your self-belief and sense of worth.

But the real risk? Staying stuck right where you are.

I’m Here To Help

Whether you're navigating the next big move or ready to redefine leadership on your own terms, I’ve got you covered. Let’s get you unstuck, elevate your game, and set you on a path to lead with authenticity and guts. No fluff, no filters—just results and a career that finally feels right.

  • Discover clarity, purpose, and direction for your new career. Our career coaching helps you identify your strengths, set bold goals, and create a fulfilling path that aligns with your ambitions and values.

  • Finding a new role can sometimes feel like a full-time job in and of itself! Refreshing a resume, networking, prepping for interviews, and negotiating your salary can be overwhelming. Let’s guide you through the process so you can land that dream job.

  • Define, elevate, and own your brand. With our brand builder blueprint, you’ll uncover what makes you unique, craft your story, and position yourself with confidence to achieve your career and business goals.

  • The demands on leaders are greater than ever before. Whether you're navigating organizational change, striving to motivate your team, or seeking to enhance your leadership effectiveness, we’ll coach you through any challenge and offer you the personalized support and guidance you need to thrive.

  • Engaging, interactive workshops designed to empower teams and spark meaningful growth. Whether it’s for team alignment, leadership development, or skill-building, our sessions foster collaboration, fresh insights, and lasting results.

  • "Working with Kelly really has helped me 'slay the fear in my career'. I came to her overwhelmed and doubtful, and a few months in I have a strong direction forward, renewed faith in myself, and am ready to launch my own business. I couldn’t have gotten there without her expert guidance and the way she has challenged me to push myself along the way."

    -Chantal S.

  • "Kelly is a brilliant, caring coach. She held space for me as I externally processed how best to use my lived experiences of corporate burnout, a layoff, and overarching self-doubt to be a better speaker and thought-leader on the future of work. Her inquisitiveness and non-judgmental demeanor brought me back to a place of curiosity and compassion. She affirmed my sense-of-self. As a result, I feel better equipped to move forward with my message in hopes of helping others at a similar crossroads in their careers."

    -Milam M.

  • "Kelly’s guidance has been instrumental as I navigated a recent career decision. Through our discussions, she helped me get to the root of the challenges I was facing which provided the clarity I needed on the right next steps. She genuinely cares for the people she supports and I am so thankful for her mentorship."

    -Jill W.

  • "Kelly spoke to both my logical and my emotional sides and gave me the push I needed to take courage and step out of my comfort zone. Sometimes we have to do things scared in order to grow professionally and personally."

    -Steffi M.

  • "I would highly recommend leveraging Kelly for career and resume coaching. She takes the time to truly understand your background and career aspirations to help guide and provide meaningful insights. Kelly is dedicated, passionate, and fully attentive to helping you."

    -Isabel W.

  • "I had an excellent experience working with Kelly who was incredibly approachable and empathetic, making it easy to discuss my professional challenges. Her advice was practical and actionable, offering me clear steps to achieve my goals. The balance between understanding my personal circumstances and providing pragmatic guidance was perfect. I highly recommend her services for anyone looking to advance their career with clear, effective strategies."

    -Vikram S.

  • "Kelly was integral in helping me clarify a roadmap to navigate a complex career switch that led to me pursuing an opportunity that aligned to my core values. Her calm, yet challenging questions pushed me to consider different approaches in a safe, exploratory environment. As an HR professional who has both coached and been coached, I would recommend Kelly to work with any level of leader."

    -Michelle M.

  • "Kelly is truly an ace at her craft. Her passion, drive, and collaborative spirit make her an invaluable coach to any organization or team."

    -Kinza A.

  • "Kelly has been instrumental in helping me navigate my career transition. She has an incredible ability to pinpoint exactly what’s needed in each moment, providing both clarity and direction. Her optimistic perspective and deep expertise, particularly from her time in marketing, make her a standout coach. "

    -Brent R.

  • "Kelly helped me gain clarity on the next career direction in my life. In our sessions, she kept me focused on the main question I had so that I would leave each meeting with action steps and more clarity. I also loved that she shared several different frameworks for me to follow regarding my job search. It made the process enjoyable and less overwhelming. I highly recommend working with Kelly if you're feeling stuck about your career journey and need help discovering what would make you happy and fulfilled."

    -Volta V.

  • "Kelly’s coaching sessions feel like a natural conversation. She listens to your goals and helps you establish a route to achieve them. I left my session feeling more confident. Five stars!"

    -Kim H.

  • "Kelly has helped me when I was at a crossroads with my career path. Through her intuitive approach, I was able to seek the right path for myself and am now eager to move to a career that aligns with my long term goals and passion. She has all the right qualities and tools to help you be your best authentic self."

    -Thinh L.

  • When I started working with Kelly, I had hit a plateau in my job search. I was transitioning out of a career as a professional athlete and looking to kick-start my professional journey. During our initial call, Kelly actively listened to my story, making me feel truly heard and understood. She helped me clarify my long-term goals and envision where I wanted to be in 10 years. From there, Kelly developed a customized package for early-career professionals like me, consisting of four focused sessions tailored to my needs. Together, we worked on refining my elevator pitch, revising my resume, preparing for interviews, and building my professional network.

    Throughout each session, Kelly brought expert knowledge and a kind, compelling communication style that empowered me to grow more confident in my abilities. Her fresh perspective on my resume completely transformed how I presented myself in the job market, which helped me show up stronger in interviews and deliver a polished, impactful elevator pitch. When it came to networking, Kelly went above and beyond. She introduced me to a colleague in the industry I hoped to break into. That introduction led to an interview, and I’ve since continued to build meaningful relationships, following her thoughtful advice on how to nurture my network.

    Kelly’s attentiveness and genuine encouragement throughout our time together were invaluable. Her unwavering support helped me develop the confidence I needed to embark on this new chapter of my career. I am deeply grateful for Kelly’s mentorship. If you’re looking for someone who can help you unlock your potential and open doors you didn’t know existed, I wholeheartedly recommend her.

    -Sofia R.