The professional development center at Magellan International offers strategic guidance for individuals seeking career direction and growth. With a focus on long-term success, the program emphasizes clarity, confidence, and structured decision-making. Whether pursuing a new role or refining leadership skills, clients are guided through a proven process that supports clarity and progress. The approach aligns with modern career trends and workforce expectations while encouraging self-awareness and adaptability. Each step is built around proven methods that help clients define, pursue, and sustain professional excellence.
Four Core Services with Distinct Focus Areas
Magellan International’s professional development center is dedicated to three objectives: helping you get control of your career, developing your career excellence, and empowering you to develop and grow professionally. By partnering with our dedicated executive development professionals, Magellan’s Career Compass process is at your command. We provide four levels of dedicated services:
- Professional Networking Meetings
- A Job-Seeking Jumpstart Process
- Career Compass Transition Services
- Executive Coaching and Counselling
Services That Build Career Momentum
Participants have access to a wide range of targeted services designed to move careers forward. Professional Networking Meetings create space for valuable industry connections and shared learning. The Job-Seeking Jumpstart Process equips individuals with tools to effectively market their strengths. Career Compass Transition Services provides a clear structure during times of professional change. Executive Coaching and Counselling support high-level decision-making, leadership development, and confidence building.
Tools That Support Every Stage of Career Growth
Career growth isn’t a single step—it’s an evolving process that requires the right support. Magellan International’s framework delivers structure through coaching, strategy sessions, and ongoing access to expert professionals. Monthly group meetings serve as active forums for engagement, learning, and motivation. Whether exploring new fields or refining goals, participants receive tailored feedback to stay aligned with personal and industry goals. This environment supports professional clarity and decision-making with ongoing accountability and peer engagement.
Career counseling in Houston, Texas, is an integral part of these offerings, supporting professionals at every stage. Join us on the third Tuesday of every month from 11:00 AM to Noon CT for Job Seekers and from 4:30 to 6:00 PM CT for Career Planners. This is an excellent opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)
The FAQ section below addresses common questions related to career development and Magellan’s core services.
What is a Career Compass Transition Service?
This is a structured process that helps individuals navigate professional changes by clarifying direction, identifying goals, and taking actionable steps.
Who benefits most from executive coaching?
Executives, managers, and aspiring leaders aiming to improve performance, leadership effectiveness, or navigate career shifts benefit significantly from executive coaching.
What can be expected during the Job-Seeking Jumpstart Process?
This process typically involves résumé development, interview coaching, networking strategies, and support with job applications to boost efficiency in the search.
Why are networking meetings important for professionals?
They offer consistent opportunities to build new relationships, share insights, and stay updated on trends, which can lead to career advancement or new opportunities.
How does coaching support long-term career goals?
Coaching helps individuals identify personal and professional goals, create plans to achieve them, and remain accountable through regular feedback and guidance.
Are the group sessions open to new participants?
Yes, monthly meetings are available to anyone interested in professional growth, whether they are actively job searching or planning the next phase of their career.
Is prior experience needed to join the development programs?
Programs are open to professionals at various career stages, from early-career individuals to experienced executives seeking change or improvement.
Ready to Move Your Career Forward?
Explore new opportunities with the support of expert coaches and proven strategies. Whether transitioning roles or refining leadership skills, Magellan International helps build a solid plan for success. Schedule your first consultation today and take the next step toward career clarity.
JOB AND CAREER NETWORKING
Weekly Networking
- If you need to meet with a group going through a similar change, this group meets once a month. Call to see if this is the right fit for your needs.
JOB SEEKERS JUMP START
One-on-one and Networking
- Two one-hour sessions to help you prepare your resume, LinkedIn profile, and other professional media. These sessions cover the essential steps to make your network connections work for you, both now and in the future. Additionally, you’ll receive interview preparation for both networking opportunities and job interviews. This package also includes a month of networking meetings at no extra cost.
CAREER COMPASS
Complete Career Transition
- This is the heart of our process and includes 5 one-hour sessions, resume, LinkedIn, and media prep, as well as three months of networking meetings. Additionally, we will develop your advocacy network to use for the rest of your career, train you in issues-based advocacy networking and interviewing, and conduct a full Mission, Vision, and Values analysis. Assessments will be provided to ensure the job you find aligns with the career you want. This package also includes Jump Start Services and Products.
EXECUTIVE COUNSELLING AND COACHING
Career Development and Executive Coaching
- Beyond finding the right career is keeping it – easier said than done. We will work with you to develop Intellectual, Political, and Social Capital that makes you stick in the role you love and persist in the career path you have worked to develop. This program includes all the Career Compass services and 4 hours a month of meetings for a year after you join your next opportunity. We will help you keep it.
Jonathan H. Phillips CEO and Founder
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JoAnn Thomas Career Strategist
Read full bio »Jonathan H. Phillips CEO and Founder
Jonathan founded Magellan International, LP in 1993. He works with many diverse clients in the professional services sector including: General Management Consulting, Turnaround Advisory Services, IT Services Firms and building Consulting Services within operating companies. For these clients he has performed searches in multiple industries, such as: Upstream Oil & Gas, Downstream Energy, Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals, Consumer Packaged Goods, High Tech and Retail.
Prior to Magellan, Jonathan worked for Shell Oil Company. During his tenure at Shell Jonathan served in various Engineering, Research & Development, Product Management, and Planning roles. He held positions as a refinery engineer, a research chemist, technical sales professional, a product manager, and a business manager before leaving to build Magellan.
Jonathan is an active member of The Petroleum Club of Houston, The Houston Technology Commission (HTC), The Greater Houston Partnership, and Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC). He was previously a member of Houston Area Association of Personnel Consultants (HAAPC). In 1998 he was honored as CPC of the year for the state of Texas. He served as President of HAAPC for two years and was a past Vice President of Arbitration for HAAPC, and its Director of Education and Certification for four years. He has also served on the Texas State Board (TAPC).
Jonathan holds a B.S in Chemistry and an M.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Virginia. He also holds an M.B.A. from the University of Illinois. In his free time, Jonathan enjoys fly fishing, cycling, skiing, and camping. He is a member of the Krewe of Thoth in New Orleans.
JoAnn Thomas Career Strategist
JoAnn Thomas is a seasoned Career Strategist with a specialized focus on empowering individuals to achieve their dreams by discovering the career they have always wanted or taking the leap in entrepreneurial aspirations. She leverages a distinguished career encompassing roles as Vice President of People, HR Director, and Broker Associate to guide clients through successful career transformations. With a deep-rooted understanding of corporate environments and market dynamics, she excels in assisting individuals in navigating the transition from job to career or job to business ownership. Additionally, her experience as a residential real estate business owner provides invaluable insights into the challenges and opportunities of self-employment.
JoAnn is passionate about helping others reach their career goals and dreams.