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CAREER COACH & RECRUITMENT CONSULTANT

Guiding Professionals' Career Development Across Europe & UK

Marie Portier Coach

About me

Welcome! I'm Marie, your certified career coach and recruitment consultant.

My professional practice is built on a foundation of understanding and leveraging individual strengths and preferences, guided by renowned tools like MBTI and Strengthscope. This approach ensures that each coaching session is not only personalized but also deeply insightful.

With expertise in both recruitment and career development, I bring a comprehensive approach to each client and project. I am bilingual, fluently speaking both English and French, which allows me to support a broad range of professionals and organizations throughout the UK and Europe.

One of the exciting dimensions of my work is the integration of Artificial Intelligence. In our sessions, I use AI to enhance the coaching experience and provide cutting-edge job search strategies. Additionally, I teach professionals and students how to effectively harness AI in their job searches, offering them a competitive edge in the marketplace.

My Services

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1:1 Career Coaching

If you're seeking to explore new career paths, tackle professional challenges, enhance self-awareness, or transition into something new, my personalized coaching sessions are designed to navigate complex career landscapes and unlock your potential.

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1:1 Career Consulting

Ideal for job seekers actively pursuing new opportunities. I provide comprehensive support including strategy development, CV refinement, crafting compelling pitches, interview preparation, and more. Leverage my expertise to navigate the job market confidently and successfully.

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Corporate and Educational Coaching

I partner with organizations, such as business schools and private practices, to deliver individual coaching, dedicated workshops, webinars, and talks. My focus is on creating value through tailored career development strategies. Recently, I have incorporated AI-driven insights into my workshops and webinars, enhancing my offerings and providing cutting-edge solutions tailored to the dynamic needs of today’s professionals.

Professional Highlights

    • Europe Careers Expert at Imperial College Business School: I provide expert career guidance, dedicated workshops and webinars to MSc students targetting jobs in continental Europe.

    • AI Speaker for emlyon Business School: I regularly present on the integration and benefits of Artificial Intelligence in career development, offering cutting-edge knowledge and applications to their students.

    • AI Integration Advisor and Trainer for Career Professionals: I specialize in equipping career coaches and consultants with advanced AI tools and techniques. My initiatives include leading sessions at the EMEA CSEA Conference and conducting upcoming training for the emlyon Careers team, aimed at enhancing support for students throughout the recruitment cycle.

    • Mentor and Consultant for ACE78 (Qualiopi certified): At this outplacement association based in France, I support execs in 1:1 and workshops in their career strategy and job search. Recently, I presented at the "Salon Emploi des Profils Expérimentés de Versailles" on "How to Leverage AI in a Networking Strategy," highlighting innovative approaches for experienced professionals.

    • "How to Boost Your Job Search with AI"

      This 90-minute webinar for EMLYON and Imperial College demonstrates how to use AI tools to streamline job searches, helping students enhance their marketability and speed up their career progression.

    • AI and Job Searching| Scaling up the Efficiency of Your Students’ Use of AI: This session, designe for the EMEA CSEA Conference 2025 is designed to further equip career professionals with effective ways to leverage AI tools when working with MBA and MSc students.

    • MBTI Workshop: Discover Your Preference Pair

      Conducted for Imperial College and ACE78, this session explores personality preferences using the MBTI framework, aiding participants in understanding how to apply their strengths in professional settings.

    • Work in Europe: An International Student Guide

      A focused webinar for Imperial College that provides international students with practical advice on navigating the European job market.

    • Small Group Practices on Pitching and Interviews

      These interactive sessions at Imperial College prepare participants for real-world scenarios, focusing on pitching and interview techniques in both English and French contexts.

    • Réseautage 4.0: Quand l’IA rencontre la stratégie professionnelle

      Presented at the Executive Job Fair in Versailles 2025, this session explores how Artificial Intelligence can transform professional networking and strategic development for executives.