Move into leadership
Turn strong individual-contributor or management experience into a clear case for the next level.
Career coaching for your next big step
Make your next career move with clarity + confidence.
Whether you are stepping into leadership or shifting industries, I will help you sharpen your story, navigate the hiring process, and show decision-makers why you belong in the room.
You do not need polished writing, a perfect plan, or even certainty that you are ready to leave. Bring what you have. We will figure out the next step together.
Does this sound familiar?
You are good at what you do. Now you are ready for something more.
Being excellent at your job does not automatically make you an expert at finding your next one. That is where I come in.
Change industries
Translate the value you already bring into language a new industry and its hiring managers understand.
Find the right direction
Clarify what is no longer working and identify what you actually want from your next role.
The featured offering
The Big APL Partnership
Comprehensive, side-by-side coaching to help you make your next career move with clarity and confidence.
Your experience. Your goals.
A career strategy built around you, with focused sessions followed by weekly support until you accept a role or reach six months.
01
Career Clarity
Understand what is working, what is not, and what matters most.
02
Target Strategy
Define roles, priorities, deal-breakers, and compensation needs.
03
Positioning
Build targeted resumes, LinkedIn content, and a compelling story.
04
Search Plan
Identify companies, opportunities, connections, and next actions.
05
Applications
Apply thoughtfully and use referrals where there is a strong fit.
06
Interview Prep
Practice your message, build confidence, and prepare for the room.
07
Negotiation
Evaluate offers and advocate for salary, benefits, and priorities.
08
Ongoing Support
Weekly touchpoints for up to 6 months until you accept the right role.
What partnership looks like
I have been on the other side of the hiring table. Now I am sitting beside you.
- Focused strategy sessions and practical deliverables
- Up to three targeted resume versions
- Ongoing application, interview, and negotiation support
- Weekly accountability and candid feedback
- A search strategy shaped around your real goals
“She proved time and time again the ability to find solutions to complex problems and lead teams to success.”Anthony Spano · Former Cerner colleague and mentee
A note about introductions: Introductions and referrals may be available within The Big APL Partnership when Amanda has an appropriate relationship and believes the opportunity is a strong mutual fit. Introductions are never guaranteed.
Focused support
Not ready for the full Partnership?
Sometimes you do not need the whole career journey. You just need focused help with the next thing in front of you.
Story + positioning
Resume & LinkedIn Optimization
Translate everything you have done into a focused, credible story that hiring managers can quickly understand.
- Review of one existing resume
- One targeted resume version
- Written LinkedIn profile recommendations
- One feedback session and one revision round
What is not included
- Multiple targeted resume versions
- Direct LinkedIn profile editing
- Career-title or industry-targeting strategy
- Network comparison, introductions, referrals, or ongoing application support
“Amanda is able to understand the clinical and translate it into something the software engineers can build.”
Former Cerner manager
Direction
Career Clarity
Separate the facts of your current situation from your reactions and priorities, then identify what must change next.
- Pre-session reflection exercise
- Head / Heart / Gut career analysis
- Priorities, deal-breakers, and desired changes
- Written summary of recommended next steps
“She asks smart questions, is willing to tackle tough obstacles, and follows through expertly.”
Former Cerner colleague
What is not included
- Target-title research or job-market analysis
- Resume, LinkedIn, or job-search planning
- Introductions, referrals, or ongoing coaching
Practice + feedback
Interview Lab
A realistic one-hour practice session: 30 minutes in the interview, then 30 minutes of candid, actionable feedback.
- Review of the job description and supplied resume
- 30-minute realistic mock interview
- 30-minute feedback and coaching session
- Written summary of key recommendations
What is not included
- Resume or LinkedIn revisions
- Employer outreach, introductions, or referrals
- Additional interview rounds, debriefing, or negotiation coaching
A better plan
Job-Search Strategy Session
Step back from endless applications and build a practical search plan that is focused, sustainable, and worth your time.
- Review of current goals and search activity
- Identification of gaps or ineffective tactics
- Recommended channels, routines, and priorities
- A practical short-term action plan
What is not included
- Resume or LinkedIn rewriting
- Career Clarity exercises
- Job sourcing, applications, introductions, or ongoing accountability
Know your value
Salary Negotiation Coaching
Prepare to discuss compensation clearly and advocate for the full offer you need, without losing sight of the right fit.
- Compensation-goal framing
- Review of a real offer or anticipated negotiation
- Negotiation strategy, talking points, and role play
- Guidance on salary, benefits, and other negotiable terms
What is not included
- Direct negotiation with the employer
- Legal, tax, or financial advice
- Paid market data or extended support through multiple offers
Standalone services focus on one specific career need. They do not include ongoing application support, weekly coaching, proactive opportunity sourcing, or introductions to Amanda’s professional network.
Big APL Talent with Amanda P. Logan
Technical experience. Human connection.
I bring together over two decades of technical leadership, hiring experience, and genuine curiosity about people. I have selected and built teams inside both a major corporation and a startup, partnered with staffing agencies, worked closely with executives, and spent a career translating between people who do not always speak the same professional language.
I want to understand what energizes you, what you do exceptionally well, and where those strengths will be genuinely valued. Because landing a job is not the only goal. The goal is finding a place where you can thrive, contribute, and be recognized for what you uniquely bring to the table.
Hiring-manager experience in large corporations and startups
Deep roots in technology, health tech, sports, and live entertainment
A practical understanding of how decision-makers actually hire
Warm, candid coaching from a lifelong people connector
“She is very detail oriented and goes the extra mile to see her assigned tasks completed. Amanda is a manager’s dream.”
Former Cerner manager
Before we meet
A conversation, not a sales pitch.
Your complimentary intro call is a 30-minute chance for us to get to know each other, discuss your goals, and decide whether my services are the right fit.
Schedule a Complimentary Intro CallA few things to think about before we meet:
- What kind of career move are you considering?
- What have you already tried?
- What kind of support would be most valuable?
- Are you open to candid feedback and trying a different approach?
- What would make working together successful for you?
Questions are encouraged
Frequently asked, candidly answered.
The job market is weird. Hiring processes can be confusing. Asking for help should not be.
Do I need to know exactly what role I want?
Not at all. Plenty of people know something needs to change before they know what that change should be. We can work through what energizes you, what is no longer working, and what you want your next chapter to look like.
Do you guarantee job placement?
No, and anyone making that promise deserves a raised eyebrow. I will bring strategy, tools, candid coaching, and real support. Hiring decisions will always belong to employers, and your part of the process will always matter too.
Can we work together if I am outside Kansas City?
Absolutely. Virtual sessions are available to everyone. If you are in the Kansas City area, we can also meet in person at a mutually convenient public location.
Do you offer individual sessions?
Yes. The Big APL Partnership is the full side-by-side experience, but sometimes you just need help with the next thing in front of you. Focused individual services are available too.
Will you introduce me to people in your network?
Selective introductions may be available within The Big APL Partnership when I have an appropriate relationship and believe there is a strong mutual fit. These are never guaranteed, and have to make sense for everyone involved.
What happens during the complimentary intro call?
We will spend 30 minutes getting to know each other, talking through your goals, and exploring what kind of support might help. It is also a mutual-fit conversation, so neither of us needs to make a decision on the spot.
Ready when you are
Your experience matters. Let’s find the place that values it.
Bring the questions, the half-finished resume, the ambitious goal, or the simple feeling that something needs to change. We will start there.
Schedule a Complimentary Intro Call