The Deep Dive

Private 1:1 coaching for the woman who's done waiting for the right time.

You've built a career. You've built a family. And somewhere along the way, the thread of what you actually want got lost. The Deep Dive is where we pick it back up, together. No generic advice. No spinning without moving.

Just honest support, real clarity, and a plan that fits your actual life.

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You're in the right place if…

You’re ambitious, capable, and quietly stuck.

Not because you lack talent but because you haven't had the space to figure out what you actually want now, in this season, with this life.

Maybe you're:

Pivoting out of a career you've outgrown, even if it still looks great on paper
Returning to work after a pause and unsure how to step back in as the woman you are now
Building something of your own and craving real strategy, not just cheerleading
Sitting in a role that used to fit and trying to figure out whether to leave or reshape it
Done climbing for climbing's sake and ready to redefine what success looks like on your own terms

If any of that lands, you're exactly who I work with.

What 1:1 With Me Looks Like

We start on the inside.

Most career advice tells you to fix your resume, optimize your LinkedIn, network harder.

That's not where real change starts.

We start with who you are today, what matters to you now, what you actually want, and what's been quietly holding you back. From there, we build something real: clarity on the direction, confidence to move toward it, and a plan that's broken into small, doable steps so it never feels overwhelming.

After 250+ women coached through pivots, returns, and launches, here's what I know for sure: you already have the answers. My job is to help you find them and then to walk alongside you while you act on them.

This is private coaching. Built entirely around you, your situation, and your timeline.

What Becomes Possible

When you give yourself permission to want more, here's what becomes possible.

Rediscover Your Spark - Reconnect with what lights you up. Get unstuck, reignite your passions, and uncover a path that finally feels like yours.
Reclaim Your Energy - When you're doing work that energizes you, everything else feels more possible. Because when you're drained, there's no space left for what matters most.
Move Through Guilt and Fear - Replace self-doubt with mindset tools that help you act with confidence, not guilt. Show up for your goals without apology.
Find Yourself Beyond "Mom" - You're more than your title. Explore what brings you joy, purpose, and identity outside of caregiving.
Break Free From the Sunday Scaries - Work doesn't get to take over your weekend. Protect your time, your mood, and your presence.
Own Your Time Again - Build a schedule that reflects your values, so your days are filled with intention, not just obligation.

Ways to Work with Me Individually

The Clarity Session

A focused reset to help you get unstuck.

A 60-minute 1:1 introductory session to cut through the noise, name what's really going on, and identify your next step. For a limited time, includes a bonus 30-minute follow-up to keep the momentum going.

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Private Packages

For the woman who's ready to go all in.

Custom multi-session packages designed around your goals and timeline. This is where the deeper work happens: pivots, launches, returns, reinventions.

By application. Limited 1:1 spots each season.

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Success Stories

In the beginning, I was coming from a very toxic work environment. I was anxious and burnt out. I wasn’t sure what steps to take next in my career. Throughout working with Dara, she helped me see what my strengths are, hold myself accountable, and become a better version of myself. On the day of our last session, we spoke about how far I have come, and how my outlook for the future was bright and positive. It also happened to be the day that I accepted a role in an amazing new work environment!

Lesley
"I want to HIGHLY recommend Dara Astmann as a career coach. She has been so skilled at helping me cut through my nonsense, figure out what was holding me back, and giving me clear and actionable steps to take to move forward and achieve my goals. She understands the challenges of being a working mom, and her thoughtful guidance and perspective are truly on point. TOTALLY WORTH IT!"

Amy M
So grateful for my sessions with Dara. Dara helped me get organized for my H1 review. I felt prepared, proactive and confident going into crucial work conversations - this allowed me to thrive. Dara helped provide me with a solution and goal oriented mindset. The outcome was very positive and I am thrilled with my raise! Looking forward to working with Dara in the future. Highly recommend!

-Darcy
When I started working with Dara I had just been part of a mass layoff at my company, and knew that if I was ever going to find what I’m truly passionate about, this was the time. Not only does she ask the hard questions to help you rewire your brain for success, she also holds you accountable for taking action so you actually reach your goals! I landed my first client by the end of our sessions, and was able to craft an entire framework for my future business. Dara helped me to stop giving up on myself, and for that, I am eternally grateful!

Amanda
Working with Dara helps you realize that you are capable of anything, of everything. She is a guide, a mentor, a coach, and a cheerleader. She helped me to clarify and prioritize what is important. She helped me with my time management and organization. Working with Dara enabled me to meet my writing deadlines and finish my second novel. I'm so grateful to her!

Karen Winn, Author of The Society and Our Little World
Dara is an exceptional coach who will help you understand what is important to you. She will not only guide you through your journey but also make you feel excited about your future when thinking about a career change. Dara made the negative self-talk disappear. After every session, I felt so energized and was able to accomplish so much. I'm clear about where I want to go and what I need to do to get there.

Anonymous
Dara has an amazing ability to cut through all the noise and help me focus on my actual goals and strategize on the various avenues to get there. There is nothing more powerful and meaningful to me than someone who is really listening and methodically planning with me on the actionable steps I need to take towards meeting my goals an feeling unstuck.

Allison

A woman seated on a stool, smiling, in front of a window with the words "THE idea KITCHEN" in the background. She is wearing a patterned dress and sandals.

Hi, I’m Dara

I know what it feels like to be good at something that no longer feels like enough.

After nearly 20 years in corporate media and ad sales, I had built the career I was supposed to want. And then (first slowly, then all at once) it stopped fitting. Not because I failed. Because I changed.

I negotiated a job-share arrangement to try to make it work. And eventually I found a coach who helped me ask a question I hadn't let myself ask before: what do I actually want now?

That question changed everything.

I built my 1:1 coaching practice for the woman I was. The one who had done everything right and still felt like something was missing. The one who needed a quiet, supported space to get honest with herself and figure out what came next.

I've now worked with over 250 women through career transitions. The pattern is always the same: the clarity work has to come first. Once a woman knows what she actually wants, the path forward stops feeling impossible and starts feeling inevitable.

That's what we do here.

Want to see if this is right for you?‍ ‍

Schedule a free discovery call to learn more about working together 1:1 and see how this kind of support can help you find clarity and move forward with confidence.