Career Coaching for International Professionals

A professional headshot of Coach Jenny Pilling

Jenny Pilling empowers international development and humanitarian professionals to create fulfilling careers and balanced lives. With a focus on leadership development, resilience-building, career and life transitions, and life-work balance, she supports clients in self-discovery, self-development, self-care, and overcoming barriers such as procrastination.

With over 20 years of experience in the United Nations system, Jenny has held roles in UN Peacekeeping across headquarters and field missions, specializing in civil affairs and talent management, including training, career development, and performance management. Her expertise extends to roles with UNESCO, UNFPA, and as a consultant for organizations like UNV, IFAD, UNFPA, and the Green Climate Fund. Jenny’s global experience spans France, Kosovo, Timor-Leste, and beyond, and she also brings a rich background in publishing, academia, and NGOs.

Her vision is for workers in global development and humanitarian sectors to harness their unique skills and passion to make a positive impact in the world—while cultivating a career and life that feel deeply satisfying and enriched in every dimension (work, personal, family, spiritual, health, and joy).

Credentials

  • University of Wisconsin Certified Professional Coach (UWCPC)

  • Member, International Coaching Federation (ICF)

  • Badge in Fundamentals of Online Teaching, University of Wisconsin

  • Member, AHRMIO

  • Founding Member, Career Development Roundtable

Organizations She has Worked With

UN Secretariat, UNICEF, UNFPA, GCF, IFAD, UNESCO, UN Peacekeeping, University of Wisconsin Odyssey Project, University of Wisconsin College of Letters and Science.