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Connecting people, purpose & possibility.

David Thiermann has spent decades helping people recognize what they’re good at, understand what they want, and find meaningful ways to put their abilities to work.

Part career counselor, part mentor, part connector, David helps people see possibilities they may not yet see for themselves.

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You don’t have to know exactly what you’re looking for.

You may be considering a career change. Returning to work. Graduating. Starting something of your own. Feeling underused. Facing an unexpected transition.

Or doing perfectly well on paper and still wondering:

Is this really what I want to be doing?

That’s where career counseling can begin.

David sees potential in people that they don’t always see in themselves.

David’s approach to career counseling begins with the person, not the job.

Across decades of counseling, education, enterprise, service, and community work, he has developed a talent for recognizing strengths, uncovering patterns, asking unexpected questions, and connecting people with possibilities.

Meet David

How David helps

  • 01 — Career counselor

    Helping people understand their strengths, interests, experience, and the work that might fit them best.

  • 02 — Mentor & strategist

    Turning a vague sense that “something needs to change” into direction, possibilities, and practical next steps.

  • 03 — Connector

    Helping people understand where they might fit—and who they might need to know.

TALK TO DAVID ABOUT YOUR CAREER

The Process

The résumé comes later. First, let’s figure out you.

Good career counseling isn’t simply about finding an available job. It’s about understanding the life and experience behind the person looking for one.

David looks for the patterns: what you’ve been drawn to, what you’re unusually good at, what gives you energy, what you’ve learned, what you care about — and what you may be overlooking.

From there, possibilities begin to take shape.

01
Find the Pattern

Your experience, interests, abilities, values, and the choices that brought you here.

02
See the possibilities

Directions, roles, organizations, and opportunities you may not have considered.

03
Make it real

A practical strategy for presenting yourself, meeting people, and moving toward work you actually want.

  • “[Real client quotation.]”

    -- Former Customer, [Client name / profession]

  • “We observed immediate efficiency improvements after the implementation plan was executed precisely as outlined.”

    -- Valued Client

  • “Clear communication and rigorous analysis distinguished the team from prior vendors we engaged.”

    -- Procurement Lead

  • “Deliverables arrived ahead of schedule, enabling us to accelerate our own client commitments without risk.”

    -- Facility Director

Curiosity became service.

Service became community.

Community became a lifelong calling.

TANZANIA · 1965–1968

Volunteer work at Makete shaped David’s enduring interest in people: what gives their lives meaning, what they can contribute, and what becomes possible when their abilities are put to use.

Learning through service

A career built around people

SANTA CRUZ

From education and enterprise to counseling, arts, and civic life, David has spent decades helping people recognize possibilities, make connections, and find their way toward meaningful work.

Career counseling & mentoring

David works one-on-one with people at turning points in their working lives — from young adults beginning to find their direction to experienced professionals wondering what should come next.

Ready to talk?

You don’t need to have it figured out.

If you’re questioning where your career is going, considering a change, or simply wondering whether there might be something better suited to who you are now, start there.

Tell David a little about yourself and what you’re trying to figure out.

No polished pitch required.

Just say hello.

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