Chelsea Stokes is a career coach based in New York's Hudson Valley who helps ambitious women break out of unfulfilling jobs and into careers they actually love — often with major salary increases. Her path into coaching started with her own burnout as a corporate recruiter in NYC, where years of overworking eventually forced her to quit with little plan in place.
Drawing on her inside knowledge of how hiring works, Chelsea blends practical job search strategy — resume, LinkedIn, networking, interview prep — with real mindset work around confidence, imposter syndrome, and self-worth. She runs Rich and Hired Academy, a group coaching program that pairs 1:1 sessions with weekly group calls and daily Slack access to her team.
Her clients include women navigating layoffs, career pivots, and salary negotiations. Many have landed 6-figure roles or significant pay bumps — some going from $135K to $175K, others from $80K to $300K — while also reporting deeper shifts in confidence and clarity about what they want from life.
Offerings
Rich and Hired Academy
~6 months / Virtual
Transformational high-touch group coaching program covering career clarity, job search strategy, mindset work, resume and LinkedIn revamp, networking, interview prep, and salary negotiation. Includes 1:1 coaching calls, weekly group coaching calls, daily Slack access to Chelsea and her team, and lifetime access to the Career Clarity Booster course.
I Can Help If You're Navigating
Feeling Stuck or Lost
Career Change & Reinvention
Finding Purpose & Direction
Burnout & Exhaustion
Self-Worth & Confidence
Wealth & Abundance
Perfectionism & People-Pleasing
Anxiety & Overwhelm
Limiting Beliefs & Self-Sabotage
Leadership & Influence
Entrepreneurship & Business
Manifesting & Co-Creating
Reviews & Testimonials
“You no doubt changed my life for the better and transformed me to the person I want to be. You came at the time I needed you most, and you gave me the tools I needed to feel confident in myself and my life choices. I felt like our weekly sessions were part coaching, part friends ...” “You no doubt changed my life for the better and transformed me to the person I want to be. You came at the time I needed you most, and you gave me the tools I needed to feel confident in myself and my life choices. I felt like our weekly sessions were part coaching, part friends catching up, part therapy, and the worksheets and assignments you gave me were so helpful. I never knew this program would help me in work AND life, but I am applying what I learned in both and that is a gift in itself. This coaching program was worth every penny. Next level Caroline is HERE and here to stay.”
CarolineFrom website
“This journey was about so much more than finding a job for me. This program helped me reconnect with a version of myself that wasn't so bogged down by life and looked forward to the future with hope and confidence — almost like a deep-cleaning for my mindset and emotional wellbei...” “This journey was about so much more than finding a job for me. This program helped me reconnect with a version of myself that wasn't so bogged down by life and looked forward to the future with hope and confidence — almost like a deep-cleaning for my mindset and emotional wellbeing. I felt lost and had no direction/goals for my career but now I know what I want and how to get there! I started this program with a wish list for what I wanted to get out of it, and I really got everything I wanted and more! I would recommend your program to anyone who feels stuck, trapped, or hopeless in their job/career.”
NikkiFrom website
“Chelsea's program is well structured and filled with tools I could apply the next day to help me land the position I wanted. Her job search techniques are smart and efficient, focusing on the right things. She also gives you tools to shift your mindset and build your confidence a...” “Chelsea's program is well structured and filled with tools I could apply the next day to help me land the position I wanted. Her job search techniques are smart and efficient, focusing on the right things. She also gives you tools to shift your mindset and build your confidence and increase your self care, which was so helpful. You also get to meet and hear from other women going through the same journey as you, so you don't feel like you're on your own. Her coaching program is worth every dollar!”
CarlyFrom website
“Chelsea and Coach Diana were instrumental to my growth and development and quite honestly my peace of mind during my layoff. They were incredibly patient but consistent with me in their guidance. The pre-work that is built into the program that is rooted in manifestation / abunda...” “Chelsea and Coach Diana were instrumental to my growth and development and quite honestly my peace of mind during my layoff. They were incredibly patient but consistent with me in their guidance. The pre-work that is built into the program that is rooted in manifestation / abundance / nervous system work is what differentiates this program from others. When I was laid off I was making a base salary of $135k; when I accepted my new role ~8 weeks after starting RHA it was $40k more. I could not have gotten here without Chelsea & Coach Diana.”
ClientFrom website
“Working with Chelsea and Coach Diana brought me into a new understanding of the business world. The mindset work provided me with ways of attaining more mental space to plan well. I am now able to think about work from a more objective standpoint and put it down to focus on mysel...” “Working with Chelsea and Coach Diana brought me into a new understanding of the business world. The mindset work provided me with ways of attaining more mental space to plan well. I am now able to think about work from a more objective standpoint and put it down to focus on myself. I do not feel like there is a rush anymore and I can take my time to build the career of my dreams. The biggest lesson I have learned is not to force anything.”
ClientFrom website
“For years, questions about my career circled my head with no outlet. Not only was Chelsea, Coach Diana, and the entire R+H team that outlet but so much more. This community is supportive and uplifting. I am leaving with an abundance mindset that led to an internal promotion, conf...” “For years, questions about my career circled my head with no outlet. Not only was Chelsea, Coach Diana, and the entire R+H team that outlet but so much more. This community is supportive and uplifting. I am leaving with an abundance mindset that led to an internal promotion, confidence in my skills and experience, and a job-searching strategy that will lead to my future goals. R+H has transformed my life in so many ways — I am a better person, mother, partner, and team member because of what I am taking away after 6 short months.”
ClientFrom website
“Thank you for accepting me as part of this community and for letting me talk out my mindset blocks on the calls. I reduced my anxiety by around 80% with public speaking and interviews. I'm saving so much time and energy not being a perfectionist anymore. I discovered I had impost...” “Thank you for accepting me as part of this community and for letting me talk out my mindset blocks on the calls. I reduced my anxiety by around 80% with public speaking and interviews. I'm saving so much time and energy not being a perfectionist anymore. I discovered I had imposter syndrome (had no idea!). I have a new holistic perspective on my life which has created balance, confidence, and trust in myself. I am the most confident and happiest I have been in a LONG time!”
Lauren S.From website
“Prior to this program, I was not confident, not focused, and not dreaming big enough. I was drained by my job search and not using the hidden job market. I gained confidence and learned how to network in a way that is strategic and results driven. I remember bashfully sharing my ...” “Prior to this program, I was not confident, not focused, and not dreaming big enough. I was drained by my job search and not using the hidden job market. I gained confidence and learned how to network in a way that is strategic and results driven. I remember bashfully sharing my dream career/lifestyle goals with Chelsea. She never said it wasn't possible — she so effortlessly helped me manifest those goals which I am now living out. She cared about my career goals but she also helped me envision other lifestyle goals and passion areas I could pursue.”
ClientFrom website
“This program changed my life, it changed my son's life, it changed my husband's life.”
Mariah G.From website
“Before working with Chelsea, I was not seeing any results in my job search. When I started working with Chelsea I started actually getting in touch with companies, getting interviews and making new connections with people in my field. Not only did she show me methods that are str...” “Before working with Chelsea, I was not seeing any results in my job search. When I started working with Chelsea I started actually getting in touch with companies, getting interviews and making new connections with people in my field. Not only did she show me methods that are strategic and effective, she also helped me discover so much about myself. Chelsea helped me realize my potential and all I have to offer. She was not only my coach, but also my biggest cheerleader and support system. It was truly the best decision and investment I could make for myself.”
ClientFrom website
“I cannot say enough good things about this program and how impactful Chelsea and Coach Lexie were in my job search journey. The support was unparalleled, whether that was offering advice, providing suggestions, keeping me accountable to my goals, and recognizing mindset pitfalls ...” “I cannot say enough good things about this program and how impactful Chelsea and Coach Lexie were in my job search journey. The support was unparalleled, whether that was offering advice, providing suggestions, keeping me accountable to my goals, and recognizing mindset pitfalls when I couldn't. I strongly recommend this program to anyone who has made the decision to leave their current role and wants not only a new job, but the PERFECT next step in their career.”
ClientFrom website
“I was laid off during the pandemic and really lacked clarity and direction when it came to my career. Throughout the program I saw major breakthroughs in the mindset work I did as I learned so much about myself. Chelsea helped me uncover some beliefs I held that were really holdi...” “I was laid off during the pandemic and really lacked clarity and direction when it came to my career. Throughout the program I saw major breakthroughs in the mindset work I did as I learned so much about myself. Chelsea helped me uncover some beliefs I held that were really holding me back. I identified passions, values and gifts that I wanted to align in my job search. I saw more happening in the first 2 months of working with Chelsea than I had in the entire 3+ months of trying to do everything myself and spending all my time applying to jobs with ZERO responses.”
"You no doubt changed my life for the better and transformed me to the person I want to be. You came at the time I needed you most, and you gave me the tools I n..."
Caroline
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