Your next Act starts here — with coaching and consulting that moves you forward.
I’m Paula Testa — a coach and consultant with decades of leadership experience in financial services and corporate strategy. I help professionals, teams, and organizations find clarity, build capabilities, and drive meaningful progress — whether you’re navigating a transition, stepping into a new leadership challenge, or facing a strategic opportunity.
About Me.
I’m a career and executive coach — and strategic consultant with 30+ years of senior leadership experience across financial services, strategy, operations, and organizational planning. I combine deep corporate insight with a practical, human-centered approach to support:
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Individuals navigating leadership growth and career transitions
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Executives aiming to elevate performance and impact
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Organizations seeking strategic clarity, better alignment, or improved operational outcomes
I’ve supported individuals through career transitions, personal brand building, job searches, and leadership growth. I've built service and operations teams and created workflow efficiencies across multiple groups. Whether I’m guiding someone through a resume transformation, elevating their LinkedIn presence, preparing them for a big interview, or helping clients develop a more effective and efficient way to do business, my passion is empowering people and teams to move forward with clarity and momentum.
What drives me most is seeing my coaching clients reclaim their confidence, articulate their value, and step into opportunities that genuinely align with who they are and where they want to go. With an MBA, a Graduate Certificate in Executive Coaching, and ICF ACC credentials, I combine practical tools with a thoughtful, human approach to help clients make meaningful, sustainable progress.
If you want a professional partner who will challenge, support, and champion you and help your firm advance — I’m here to help you navigate your next chapter with purpose.
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Testimonials
Jill L, Rhode Island
"Paula was an exceptional coach to me when my job was eliminated after 27 years with my company. She helped me tremendously with my resume and LinkedIn account as well as preparing me for my next interview which helped contributed to my successful job placement as a Vice President in Corporate Real Estate. A huge shout out for all of her mentorship and guidance!"
Rebecca O, Massachusetts
"Paula's down-to-earth personality, calm yet direct approach and ability to listen and hear me "below the surface" resulted in some incredibly valuable insights on what was getting in the way of me achieving a specific goal."
Alison C, Massachusetts
"I’ve been lucky to work with Paula over the past couple of years. Her powerful questioning and excellent listening skills have helped me immensely as I continue evolving as a leader and growing in my career. Paula is a warm, caring and insightful coach who brings her many years of leadership experience to her coaching; I highly recommend her."