Empowering Professionals to Navigate Career Transitions and Earn the Salaries They Deserve.
Guiding Teams and Institutions to Adapt and Thrive Through Change.
Testimonials
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"I worked with Gretchen through a very unexpected career transition. She was such an encouraging, grounding presence during what felt like a chaotic time. She helped me negotiate an hourly rate for a contract job that was 33% higher than offer; navigate fears around pivoting from the public to the private sector; identify and counteract self-limiting beliefs as I explored more senior roles; discern whether a full-time job offer was the right fit; and negotiate a start date with my new employer that allowed me time for a mini sabbatical. I can’t recommend working with her enough — she was such a kind, helpful, thoughtful companion in the job search process!"
Abby Hannifan
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"Gretchen is knowledgeable, insightful, and a pleasure to work with. She made what is normally a very nerve-wracking experience much easier, giving me the tools and confidence to attain a much higher salary!"
Jennifer Beane
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“Gretchen prepared me very well for negotiating my salary for a new position. Using her recommendations and expert guidance, I was able to negotiate with confidence, securing a salary more than 15% above the original offer."
Jennifer Farner
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"Gretchen meticulously reviewed my resume, uncovering and highlighting valuable experiences I had previously overlooked.Her supportive interview preparation boosted my confidence. With her help, I landed a new role with a 16% salary increase!"
Britt Riley
Your Strengths Are Your Competitive Advantage. Let's Put Them To Work!
What the heck does a magpie have to do with career success—or organizational change?
Magpies are wildly intelligent creatures with wicked senses of humor and an extraordinary ability to problem solve and adapt. They are bold, outspoken, and unafraid to go after what they want. Across cultures, magpies have long been seen as symbols of transformation, opportunity, and good fortune—especially in moments of transition.
At Curious Magpie, that spirit is at the heart of everything we do. Whether coaching an individual through a career transition or helping a team or institution navigate complex change, we start from curiosity. Because curiosity fuels innovation, builds connection, and helps people and systems alike see not just what’s next—but what’s possible.
The Curious Magpie represents the intelligence, humor, and moxie that we all carry—the spark that helps us learn, grow, and thrive through change.
