Services

Expert Support for Generation X Professionals

Career & Leadership Tools, Just for Generation X

Whether you’re a Gen Xer growing your career, stepping into leadership, developing thought leadership, building new opportunities, or simply navigating the demands of midlife work and life, GenXpertise® provides career coaching and leadership resources designed for Generation X professionals.

Our programs help you take action with strategy, energy, and focus—whether you’re pursuing a promotion, planning a career transition, re-entering the workforce, or balancing the competing pressures of career, family, and future planning. With evidence-based tools and real-world experience, we give Gen X professionals practical ways to move forward and build careers that work today and in the years ahead.

From our Substack and on-demand career courses to executive coaching and live events, GenXpertise® offers programs and resources designed for Generation X professionals.

Work With the Founder

GenXpertise® was founded by Marianne Merritt Talbot, a lawyer, professor, entrepreneur, and executive coach who has spent more than three decades helping professionals succeed.

Marianne combines 30+ years as a practicing attorney, law professor, and Chief Marketing & Business Development Officer at a national law firm with over 20 years as a career coach and business strategist. She is also a published writer for the American Bar Association and a sought-after speaker on leadership, career growth, and transitions.

Her expertise spans lawyer coaching, executive leadership development, career transitions for Generation X professionals, and corporate training programs. She has worked with individuals, law firms, and companies across industries to design practical, results-driven strategies for growth.

When you work with Marianne, you gain not only the benefit of her legal and executive background but also her experience as an entrepreneur and founder of Lawyer BFF® and GenXpertise®, two platforms dedicated to providing career coaching, on-demand programs, and leadership resources.

At GenXpertise®, Marianne brings together deep professional expertise with a genuine commitment to helping Generation X professionals and corporate teams take clear, confident steps forward.

Connect with Marianne

Work With Carlos Monteagudo

Driven by a deep passion for community service and a wealth of HR expertise, Carlos Monteagudo has launched Be A Spark, LLC, dedicated to career coaching and helping others ignite their potential. This new venture reflects his lifelong commitment to empowering individuals, a journey that began with foundational skill-building during his college years and culminated in a distinguished career as an HR executive.

The experience of being born and raised in the Bronx, as the child of Cuban immigrants, shaped Carlos’ unwavering commitment to empowering others. He understands the personal journey of overcoming fear and pushing past perceived limits. His motto, “When you tell me that I can’t do something, I will work twice as hard to achieve it,” reveals a deep-seated drive. This drive, coupled with a curious mind and a willingness to take calculated risks, has allowed him to build strong partnerships with and provide strategic guidance to global leaders.

For 23 years, Carlos has channeled his passion for development into a distinguished talent acquisition career. As a seasoned talent acquisition leader, he has hired and built teams that have successfully placed thousands across diverse sectors, from technology and finance to healthcare and media. His expertise, honed at prominent organizations like JPMorgan Chase, PointClickCare and Bloomberg, where he led global and regional talent acquisition teams, provides him with a deep understanding of the professional landscape and a proven ability to advance careers at all levels.

Connect with Carlos

What Coaching Clients are Saying About Carlos 🧡:

"What really makes Carlos truly exceptional is how he combines his insider knowledge with genuine care and practical wisdom. He delivers honest feedback that energizes rather than discourages, helps you see blind spots you didn't know existed, and provides tactical guidance you can implement right away. His extensive network and cross-i

"What really makes Carlos truly exceptional is how he combines his insider knowledge with genuine care and practical wisdom. He delivers honest feedback that energizes rather than discourages, helps you see blind spots you didn't know existed, and provides tactical guidance you can implement right away. His extensive network and cross-industry perspective have been invaluable, but it's his authentic investment in your success that makes the real difference.”

Executive Coaching Client

Show Less

"He is inspirational, understanding, and compassionate. He is the type that leads from the front and advocated for his people. He is a rare mix of teacher and listener. and will always give advice as receive it."

Executive Coaching Client

"Carlos's impact on my career has been
profound, and his influence extends to everyone he interacts with. He is an exceptional
individual who truly cares about the people he connects with."

Coaching Client

"I'm incredibly grateful to have Carlos as my career coach during my career transition. What sets him apart is how deeply he listens, not just to your experiences, but to who you are as a person. He doesn't offer generic advice or cookie-cutter templates. Instead, he helped me craft a resume and LinkedIn profile that truly reflects my strengths, values and voice.”

Coaching Client

Support for Generation X in the Workplace

GenXpertise® Programs for Individuals and Corporate Teams

Expert Support for Generation X Professionals

Career & Leadership Tools, Just for Generation X

From our Substack and on-demand career courses to executive coaching and live events, GenXpertise® offers programs and resources designed for Generation X professionals.

Work With the Founder

What people are saying:

Work With Carlos Monteagudo

GenXpertise | Career Coaching for Gen X Professionals

What Coaching Clients are Saying About Carlos 🧡:

"He is inspirational, understanding, and compassionate. He is the type that leads from the front and advocated for his people. He is a rare mix of teacher and listener. and will always give advice as receive it."

"Carlos's impact on my career has been
profound, and his influence extends to everyone he interacts with. He is an exceptional
individual who truly cares about the people he connects with."

Support for Generation X in the Workplace

GenXpertise® Programs for Individuals and Corporate Teams

Expert Support for Generation X Professionals

Career & Leadership Tools, Just for Generation X

From our Substack and on-demand career courses to executive coaching and live events, GenXpertise® offers programs and resources designed for Generation X professionals.

Make Your Inbox Cool Again

Work With the Founder

What people are saying:

Work With Carlos Monteagudo

GenXpertise | Career Coaching for Gen X Professionals

What Coaching Clients are Saying About Carlos 🧡:

"He is inspirational, understanding, and compassionate. He is the type that leads from the front and advocated for his people. He is a rare mix of teacher and listener. and will always give advice as receive it."

"Carlos's impact on my career has been profound, and his influence extends to everyone he interacts with. He is an exceptional individual who truly cares about the people he connects with."

🍪 We use cookies to keep things running smoothly.

"Carlos's impact on my career has been
profound, and his influence extends to everyone he interacts with. He is an exceptional
individual who truly cares about the people he connects with."