Career Coaching to Improve Your Overall Wellbeing

Hi, I’m Tristan, an ICF-certified career coach in Portland, Oregon. I help driven professionals, from middle managers to executives, find clarity about their careers, achieve better work-life balance, and experience greater fulfillment. Through my coaching, clients overcome burnout and prioritize what truly matters, enabling them to feel happier and more effective.

Learn more about me and my professional background.

My Offerings

  • 1:1 career coaching

    1:1 Career Coaching

    The ideal choice if you want a personalized plan tailored to your goals, available in one-off or multiple sessions. Reach out for a free consultation.

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  • Résumé and LinkedIn Profile Refreshes

    Whether starting from scratch or making minor tweaks to perfect what you have, updating your résumé and/or LinkedIn profile to get you hired faster.

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  • Team and Corporate Workshops

    Virtual or in-person workshops on a variety of topics, including improving team communication, reducing burnout, and having difficult conversations. -Coming soon-

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Why Work With a Career Coach?

When you work with a professional career coach, you’ll gain a fresh perspective on the solutions to your problems. You’ll walk away with more self-confidence, a better work-life balance, improved relationships, and more effective communication skills.

Still curious about the power of career coaching? The numbers back up the data for individuals and corporations alike:

  • “Tristan provided invaluable perspective and guidance in helping synthesize my priorities while developing a framework and foundation with which I could use to tackle what I was looking to improve... both professionally and personally.”

    Peter / VP of Business Development / San Francisco, CA

  • “Tristan does an incredible job at making his coaching feel authentic and organic. Working through career challenges with him was not only very beneficial, but also therapeutic on a personal level.”

    DC / Sales Representative / Seattle, WA

  • “Tristan was amazing. He’s very knowledgeable and easy to work with. He made himself available to answer all my questions… I plan to recommend him to any colleagues and friends.”

    Lauren / Student / Portland, OR

  • “[Tristan’s] coaching went beyond LinkedIn, helping me think through how to approach my next career move, exploring my passions, strengths and where I'd like to spend my time next. Highly recommend!”

    Mary / Senior Managing Director- Marketing / Austin, TX

  • “Tristan is a thoughtful coach. I am closer to retirement and driven to make this last ten years of my career the very best. Tristan listened to my goals, and he asked the right questions to help me help myself.”

    Donna / Director / Austin, TX

  • “Tristan helped me understand the value I can bring at work and to see that doubts that I have about my abilities are minor compared to the skills I bring to the job. With the confidence that I had working with Tristan I applied for jobs that I might have felt under-qualified for; eventually being enthusiastically hired.”

    Tom / Director of Computing Solutions / Portland, OR

  • “Tristan's guidance and support was key in identifying what I really wanted to focus on going forward. In particular, he really enabled me to be able to articulate and present myself and my experiences in the best possible way.”

    ACM / Program Manager / Monrovia, Liberia and Boston, MA

  • “Working with Tristan has been really fantastic. We have covered things in both my personal and professional life and he has helped me take huge strides in both.”

    Sam / Talent / Portland, OR

  • “Teaming up with Tristan proved to be a game-changer for my job hunt… The attention to detail and personalized insights transformed my resume, making it stand out and garner positive responses from potential employers. Tristan's dedication to understanding my career goals was evident, making the entire experience invaluable.”

    Molly / Producer / Portland, OR

  • Working with Tristan has been an insightful journey that surpassed all expectations. His thoughtful guidance, pragmatic exercises, and hands on support empowered me to navigate professional shifts with confidence and clarity. His genuine commitment to my growth has helped foster a deeper sense of self-awareness and helped me define what I need for career fulfillment.

    Rebecca / Communications Director / Boston

Coverage

Influence Digest’s Top 15 Coaches in Portland, OR: Tristan Thornburgh

I’m incredibly honored to be named to Influence Digest’s top career coaches in Portland, Oregon list!

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