Kari Russo

Kari Russo is a career and leadership coach dedicated to transforming how ambitious women navigate professional growth, self-confidence, and career transitions. Following a successful career in human resources and recruitment at leading technology companies, including LinkedIn and Facebook, Kari shifted her focus to coaching, inspired by motherhood and a desire to cultivate a more meaningful, human-centered approach to career development. Drawing on her deep understanding of hiring systems, interview processes, and the expectations of the tech industry, she helps women secure roles that align with their values and professional aspirations quickly and effectively, while integrating practical strategies with techniques for managing stress and maintaining well-being.

Before establishing herself as a full-time coach, Kari excelled in roles ranging from administrative support to managing large-scale talent acquisition programs and overseeing interview operations. Her extensive experience within major technology organizations provided her with an invaluable behind-the-scenes perspective on what drives candidate success. Today, she channels this expertise into empowering women to achieve clarity in their career direction, confidently pursue promotions and pivots, and cultivate leadership skills that allow them to thrive in high-performance environments. Her work emphasizes sustainable professional growth, helping clients advance without sacrificing balance or well-being.

A graduate of the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Economics, Kari has also earned specialized certifications in coaching and NeuroFit, reflecting her dedication to continuous learning and mind–body performance practices. Her daily work encompasses content creation, one-on-one coaching, résumé and LinkedIn strategy, and the growth of her rapidly expanding coaching practice. Kari’s most meaningful achievements come from seeing her clients secure their ideal roles and develop confidence that extends beyond their careers. Recognized as one of Austin’s Top 15 Career Coaches in 2025, she continues to influence a global network of more than 10,000 professionals. Outside of her professional pursuits, Kari enjoys reading, traveling, and spending quality time with her family, embodying leadership through empathy, insight, and empowerment, and inspiring a new standard of career development where women are supported to thrive authentically and confidently at every stage of their journey.

• Coaching Employees through Difficult Situations
• Using Questions to Foster Critical Thinking and Curiosity
• LinkedIn Certified Professional–Recruiter

• University of Hawai‘i System - BBA