Who Is Marlo Lyons?

Marlo Lyons is a global career strategist, award-winning author, and executive coach who helps people take control of their careers — especially when life knocks them off course.

She knows that feeling all too well. Laid off at 26, Marlo remembers the panic, fear, and overwhelming "What now?" moment that so many face. That experience fueled her passion for helping others navigate career uncertainty — with practical strategies, empathy, and a no-nonsense approach.

Marlo isn’t just any career coach. She’s a globally certified career, executive, and team coach, a licensed lawyer, and a certified HR professional who’s helped hundreds of people — from entry-level job seekers to senior leaders — bounce back from layoffs, pivot careers, and land roles they love. She’s been on both sides of the hiring table, serving as a VP leading teams and as an HR executive advising decision-makers on who gets hired. She knows exactly how recruiters think and what hiring managers are really looking for.

Her book Wanted → A New Career won the Eric Hoffer Award for Best Self-Help Book of 2022, and her latest book, Wanted → My First Career, guides students on how to land a fulfilling career. She’s also a regular contributor to Harvard Business Review, with insights featured in CNN, Newsweek, US News, Business Insider, and countless other global outlets.

Marlo knows firsthand that wanting a job isn’t enough — especially in today’s brutal job market. You need insider strategies — from resumes to interviews to job search hacks that actually work — paired with straight talk, encouragement, and a plan to get you hired.