Business Details
19 Years
experience
Expert Career Coaching Services in Seattle
Our Best Work is a career coaching firm dedicated to helping individuals realize their full professional potential through strategic career transitions. Founded in 2007 by David Dunnington, a former senior Microsoft marketing manager with 20 years of corporate experience, the company combines organizational development expertise with personalized coaching methodologies. Our team specializes in guiding clients through job market entry, career advancement, and post-retirement purpose planning. We utilize a proprietary framework that identifies individual strengths, aligns them with market opportunities, and creates actionable pathways for professional growth.With a focus on measurable outcomes, we've successfully supported thousands of clients ranging from recent graduates to Fortune 500 executives. Our approach integrates behavioral science, digital job search tools, and real-world networking strategies to create sustainable career transformations. The company maintains a strong track record of client success, as evidenced by numerous case studies demonstrating career pivots across diverse industries. Our Seattle-based team continues to refine its methodologies through ongoing research and practical application in today's evolving job market.
Services
Career Analytics
Job Search Coaching
Leadership Development
Resume Optimization
Interview Preparation
Career Transition Planning
LinkedIn Profile Development
Networking Strategies
Salary Negotiation
Post-Retirement Planning
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized career strategies based on 15+ years of coaching experience
- Our proprietary career analytics program identifies individual strengths and market fit
- Proven success with diverse clients from entry-level to executive positions
- We provide practical job search tools and digital marketing strategies
- Our coaches combine corporate leadership experience with counseling expertise
What people say
Instrumental guidance
Excellent support
Reduced complexity
Actionable insights
Career transformation
Services
Career Analytics
Our Career Analytics service identifies your core strengths and market fit through comprehensive assessments and pattern recognition. We analyze your professional history to create data-driven career roadmaps that align with your natural talents. This service helps clients make informed decisions about career direction and job market positioning.
Job Search Coaching
Job Search Coaching provides personalized strategies for navigating today's competitive job market. We teach effective networking techniques, digital marketing tools, and interview preparation methods tailored to your specific career goals. Our approach helps clients shorten their job search while maintaining professional standards.
Leadership Development
Leadership Development focuses on enhancing your professional capabilities within current roles. We help clients build strategic networks, achieve measurable results, and create advancement opportunities through proven behavioral frameworks. This service emphasizes practical application of leadership principles in real-world work environments.
Post-Retirement Planning
Work Beyond Work helps professionals create meaningful post-retirement careers. Our coaching framework assists clients in transitioning from traditional employment to purpose-driven work that maintains professional engagement while aligning with personal values and life goals.
Resume Optimization
Resume Optimization transforms your professional history into compelling marketing materials. We create targeted resumes, LinkedIn profiles, and personal branding statements that highlight your unique value proposition to potential employers in your desired field.
People
David Dunnington
Co-Founder and President
David Dunnington is a former Microsoft senior marketing manager with 20 years corporate experience who founded Our Best Work in 2007. He combines organizational development expertise with career coaching to help professionals achieve meaningful work transitions.
Terry Musch
Co-Founder
Terry Musch brings 30 years of leadership consulting experience, including executive coaching at Diablo Nuclear Power Plant. A Hudson Institute-certified coach, he specializes in helping professionals align personal strengths with business needs for successful career transitions.
Questions
What career coaching services do you offer?
We offer four core tracks: Career Analytics, Job Search Coaching, Leadership Development, and Post-Retirement Planning tailored to individual needs.
How can career coaching help my job search?
Our coaching provides personalized strategies, digital marketing tools, and networking techniques that help clients shorten their job search and secure better positions.
What makes your approach different from other career services?
We combine behavioral science with practical business experience, focusing on aligning personal strengths with market opportunities for sustainable career transitions.
Do you work with remote clients?
Yes, we provide coaching services to clients nationwide through virtual sessions while maintaining our Seattle-based operations.
How long does the average coaching engagement last?
Most clients complete their career transition goals within 3-6 months through our structured, step-by-step coaching process.
Can you help with career changes to different industries?
Yes, our specialty is helping professionals transition across industries by identifying transferable skills and creating targeted job search strategies.
