Hi, I'm Phoebe Gavin

Founder of Better with Phoebe

This is my story:

I'm a career and leadership coach, currently making my mark on the internet as the nemesis of American Corporate Brainwashing – the pervasive cultural messaging that convinces us to put work above everything else in life.

I've inspired and equipped hundreds of ambitious professionals with the skills and strategies they need to design, build, and grow a fulfilling, balanced career.

My emotionally-intelligent, action-oriented approach to coaching has caught the attention of top US publications including TIME, Fortune, Quartz, The Huffington Post, Slate, Inc., and Fast Company.

Reeling from a traumatic military deployment and facing the financial uncertainty of the Great Recession in 2008, I got lucky and connected with a mentor who helped me find my footing. The experience saved my life, set me up for a bright professional career, and inspired me to find as many opportunities to mentor others as possible.

I've put mentoring others at the center of my career well before I launched my coaching practice, helping my colleagues, teammates, and direct reports.

Today I work with my clients to build radical clarity, design custom career growth plans, and leverage effective (and sustainable!) tactics so they can navigate the fast paced and ever-changing labor market without burning out or losing their soul.

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As Seen In:

Featured in the Netflix Documentary
"Take Your Pills: Xanax"

It's important to me to help the world understand that anxiety is normal and healthy, but the way we deal with it often isn't.

We need as many tools in our toolbox as we can to navigate this wild world we live in and the anxiety it creates. I'm glad Xanax is one of them, but as the documentary examines, it's too often the only one.

Watch the Film on Netflix

What's it like to work with me?

You don't have to do this career stuff alone.

🎯 Targeted career strategies and tactics that get results.

Whether it’s enhancing your resume, improving your interviews, or navigating salary negotiations, I provide personalized insights and actions that pave the way for swift, tangible progress. Together, we'll build your career strategy instincts so you can lean on them anytime you're ready to make a move.

💛 Emotionally intelligent coaching that acknowledges all the feels.

The perfect plan is worthless if emotional blocks—like anxiety, insecurity, or overwhelm—keep you from taking action. Together, we'll explore your emotional landscape and develop targeted coping mechanisms to help you get better at overcoming negative emotions. It's natural for work to make you feel things, but your emotions don't have to be in charge.

📚 Comprehensive career strategy to support you between sessions.

From resume templates and sample follow-up emails to career planning worksheets and negotiation checklists, I've developed a complete library of materials to help you with the tactical side of your career transition. This frees up our live coaching time to focus on personalized strategies for your most complex challenges that require real-time support.

🛠️ Flexible coaching options for all needs, goals, and budgets.

I offer a range of coaching formats: Choose from 30- or 60-minute one-on-one coaching sessions or small-group coaching sessions. For those needing more responsive support, an app coaching membership provides a direct line to me via text, email, or voice message, ensuring timely responses to your pressing career questions within business hours.