About Maxine Pearl Phillips Founder of LEVELLESS® Career Coaching

At LEVELLESS®, we believe your legacy isn’t defined by a title. The same is true for Maxine Pearl Phillips.

She’s a Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award recipient.
A Certified Business Coach with North Carolina State University.
A Certified Highlands Ability Battery Consultant.
Certified in Hogan Personality Assessments.
Certified Behavioral-Based Interviewer.
Certified in Performance Development and DEI.
TEDx Speaker. Transformational Keynote Speaker.
Founder of LEVELLESS® — and a relentless advocate for professionals in transition.

But beyond the certifications, Maxine is a woman who’s lived the story she now helps others rewrite.

Redefining Career Success: The Story Behind LEVELLESS®

LEVELLESS® was born out of Maxine’s personal mission to help professionals stop shrinking and start shaping careers that reflect their true identity, passion, and purpose.

For more than a decade, Maxine has guided professionals, especially women of color and overlooked leaders, through career transitions with a clarity-focused, strength-based approach.

At LEVELLESS®, we don’t believe in ladders or limits. We believe in legacy.

Find Your Purpose

The LEVELLESS® Coaching Approach: Strength-Based, Identity-Driven, Clarity-Focused

Maxine’s coaching methods are built around three core pillars:

The LEVELLESS® 8-Step Framework for Career Clarity

Our signature process helps you align your career with your identity — so you can take action based on who you are, not just what’s available.

Personalized Strength-Based Career Coaching

We help you uncover your unique strengths and repurpose them with confidence, using a holistic approach that honors your story and skills.

Career Branding and Resume Storytelling Services

Your resume isn’t just a document — it’s a declaration of your resilience, growth, and legacy. We transform traditional resumes into personal brand statements that open doors.