sonia mersch
@soniamersch
Career coach for healthcare Directors and VPs ready for a move that fits.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I’m a career coach for healthcare leaders—Directors and VPs who are capable, performing well, and quietly wondering why the trajectory flattened. Before coaching, I spent nearly two decades inside a high-growth healthcare staffing organization, where I led teams, ran operations, and eventually led senior talent development.
Across roles in performance, people, and operations, I became fluent in high-expectation environments where the margin for error is low. I’ve seen how decisions can feel obvious from the inside—yet the real constraint stays invisible.
The leaders I work with typically don’t need “fixing.” They’re often stalled without knowing why, or pushing hard without breaking through, and the reason isn’t clear from within their day-to-day.
My approach is simple and precise: a precise outside perspective, an honest diagnosis of what’s actually in the way, and a written plan we build together. Through my Clarity Conversation (45 minutes), healthcare Directors and VPs get clear on what stands between them and their next move.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Founder, Healthcare Career Coach
Wingspan Coaching
Jan 2026 - Present (6 months)
Career coach for healthcare Directors and VPs, providing clarity conversations and a written plan for next career moves.
Worked as Founder | Career Coach for Healthcare Leaders at Wingspan Coaching.
Senior Director, Talent Dev US
Favorite Healthcare Staffing
Jan 2020 - Oct 2025 (5 years 9 months)
Senior talent development leader for the US at Favorite Healthcare Staffing.
Senior Director | Talent Development US
Jan 2020 - Oct 2025 (5 years 9 months)
Worked as Senior Director | Talent Development US at Favorite Healthcare Staffing.
Senior branch leadership at Favorite Healthcare Staffing, with a focus on learning and development, public speaking, and sales operations.
Branch director role at Favorite Healthcare Staffing, supporting business development, public speaking, sales operations, and employee learning and development.
Assistant manager at Favorite Healthcare Staffing, contributing to business development, sales operations, and employee learning and development.
Senior resource specialist at Favorite Healthcare Staffing, supporting E-learning and employee learning and development.
Senior recruiter at Favorite Healthcare Staffing, working with business development and employee learning and development.
Recruiter at Favorite Healthcare Staffing, supporting business development and employee learning and development.
Hiring Manager & EA
Shinders
Jan 1997 - Jan 2006 (9 years)
Managed scheduling and hiring across 13 locations, including processing applications and materials for new employees. Organized product and staff for events and managed/purchased product for multiple areas.
Managed scheduling and hiring for all (13) locations. Processed applications and materials for all new employees. Organized product and staff for small and large scale events and satellite stores. Managed and purchased product for multiple areas.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
College of Visual Arts
B.F.A, Photography, Fine Arts
1998 - 2002
College of Visual Arts
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Photography, Fine Arts
1998 - 2002
Earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) with a focus in photography and fine arts (1998–2002).
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
United StatesAuthorized to work in
Website
www.growthwithinreach.comJob categories
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