Jaye Smith is an expert on navigating careers, with over 25 years of experience. She has worked with thousands of executives guiding people and groups to create more satisfying and successful careers. Jaye has designed and facilitated career-focused programs and seminars for universities, individuals and corporations; was President of the International Association of Career Management Professionals; and was a fellow at the Career Management Professionals Institute.
Jaye is co-author, with Catherine Allen, Nancy Bearg and Rita Foley, of a forthcoming book on workplace sabbaticals, Reboot Your Life. Previously, Jaye co-authored Venus Unbound: A Guide to Actualizing the Power of Being Female, published by Simon & Schuster. Recently, Jaye was honored as a long-standing Adjunct Faculty member at New York University's Center for Career and Life Planning. Throughout her career she has appeared on radio and TV discussing career management issues.
Jaye built a successful consulting firm, Partners in Human Resources, with two partners. After almost 10 years driving the consulting and coaching practice, Jaye felt out of touch with her true purpose. In 2003, she re-evaluated her own life and career, selling her business and launching her own sabbatical.
After a year of healing and exploration, Jaye started Breakwater Consulting in 2004, where she continues her work with individuals and groups for Fortune 500 corporations, with new skills and a refreshed attitude. Her personal mission is to help guide and expand people's view of themselves and their future possibilities and potential in order to live more fulfilling lives.
