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Meet Darren Whiteside

Nice to virtually meet you! Here's what you need to know about me.

With nearly four decades of professional experience, I now find myself starting over again—just like many others considering a new path.

My career has taken me through many different industries and roles. I have worked with the deaf and blind community, partnered with a retired NASA engineer to help develop the first sight bowl for Holley Carburetor, earned President’s Club awards, and ranked nationally in pharmaceutical sales. I have also climbed the ladder of management with a Fortune 200 company, guided sales teams across Middle America, owned a restaurant, and operated a taxi and delivery business for 10 years. Most recently, I worked in the low-voltage industry, helping businesses navigate the fast-changing world of technology.

I have learned a lot of lessons, and maybe more importantly, I have made a lot of mistakes.

Through every chapter of my career, one thing has remained steadfast: my desire to help others. Now, at this stage of my life and career, I want to use my experience to help others discover their own path forward.

If you are considering a career change, facing uncertainty, or wondering what comes next, career coaching may help you see new possibilities. As a coach, I am here to help you think outside the box, identify your strengths, and take practical steps toward your next chapter.

At 57, I saw the writing on the wall. I had not saved enough for retirement, and I began asking difficult questions: How will I maintain my lifestyle? How will I keep my home? Those questions pushed me to think differently—and they are part of why I understand how important it is to plan, adapt, and move forward with purpose.

I look forward to learning more about you and exploring how I can add value to your journey.

“I started with just me and one truck, working out of my garage. I now have four employees, and I am in a commercial space. The earnings potential is pretty well limitless at this point. I am busy. I do have to spend time away from my family just as I did before. But now, if I want to stay home and cook my kids breakfast, I can. On nice sunny days, if I want to cut out early to take the kids swimming, I do. I don’t just have weekends to choose from anymore.”

BRANDEN BOWDEN, New Business Owner

Let’s start the discovery process with a free consultation. My goal is to help you discover what your future has in store, and I can’t wait to get started.

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