About Us
About CareerCOACH Services of Atlanta
CareerCOACH Services of Atlanta is your local partner for transformative career coaching, proudly operating as a subsidiary of the esteemed national CareerCOACH Services. We are dedicated to bringing the proven methodologies and comprehensive support of the renowned CareerCOACH System™ to professionals in the Atlanta metropolitan area and beyond.
Our mission, aligned with the national CareerCOACH Services vision, is to empower individuals to find not just a job, but a career that deeply resonates with their passions, values, and financial goals. We believe that everyone deserves fulfillment and success in their professional lives. By leveraging the CareerCOACH System™—a rigorous and effective job search method developed by CareerCOACH Services founder Bob Britz in 2006—we provide the strategies, tools, and personalized support necessary to navigate the complexities of the modern job market. This system has successfully placed thousands of professionals nationwide into careers they find both meaningful and rewarding.
At CareerCOACH Services of Atlanta, you'll work directly with Derrick Harris, a Certified CareerCOACH™ extensively trained in this powerful system.
Meet Derrick Harris, Your Certified CareerCOACH
Derrick Harris is the lead Certified CareerCOACH™ at CareerCOACH Services of Atlanta. With over three decades of experience spanning human resources, recruitment, and successful entrepreneurial ventures, Derrick brings a wealth of knowledge to our clients. His distinguished career includes leadership roles in prestigious organizations like Coca-Cola, JP Morgan, and Deloitte, as well as founding a successful staffing agency recognized on the Inc. 5000 list for three consecutive years.
Derrick's passion for coaching is rooted in a lifelong commitment to helping others discover and leverage their innate strengths. As part of the CareerCOACH Services network, he utilizes the CareerCOACH System™ to empower clients with strategies that align their professional paths with their interests, skills, and long-term aspirations.
Coaching Approach: Derrick employs a holistic coaching philosophy, consistent with the CareerCOACH™ methodology, addressing both the emotional and vocational aspects of career development. He is committed to equipping clients with the tools, confidence, and insights needed to overcome career setbacks and embrace new opportunities. His coaching is particularly impactful for mid-career professionals facing transitions and young professionals launching their careers, offering unparalleled guidance based on firsthand corporate HR experience, entrepreneurial insights, and the proven CareerCOACH System™.
Education & Certifications:
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Columbia University: Bachelor of Arts in Economics
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Emory University, Goizueta Business School: Master of Business Administration
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SHRM-SCP Certified - Human Resources Management Senior Certified Professional
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TTI Success Insights® DISC Certification (a cornerstone of the CareerCOACH System™)
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TTI Success Insights® Motivators® Certified (integral to the CareerCOACH System™)
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Certified CareerCOACH™ (trained and certified by the national CareerCOACH Services)
My Mission
I coach from the trenches, not an ivory tower. Over the past 30 years I’ve been hired, laid off, promoted, and flat‑out fired. I’ve thrived at blue‑chip giants like Coca‑Cola, JP Morgan, and Deloitte—and walked away when the fit was wrong. When no corporate door felt open, I built my own: launching a staffing agency that grew onto the Inc. 5000 list three years running. Each pivot taught me hard‑won lessons about purpose, resilience, and the real rules of hiring that never appear on job boards.
My mission is to pass those lessons on to you. I help career changers and job seekers sidestep the missteps I made, uncover their unique strengths, and navigate the market with insider HR strategies and entrepreneurial grit. Together we turn uncertainty into momentum—so your next step isn’t just another job, but a role that finally feels like home.
“Do not judge me by my successes; judge me by how many times I fell down and got back up again.”— Nelson Mandela