Deanna Rule

At UC Irvine's Merage School of Business, my role as Associate Director of Career Services centers on elevating student potential through cutting-edge career and leadership development strategies. Dedicated to this mission, my expertise in professional coaching, from resume crafting to salary negotiations, has been instrumental in guiding roughly 140 students each year toward their career aspirations. Our team's emphasis on emotional intelligence and strength-based approaches forms the cornerstone of our career advising philosophy. The synergistic blend of my Gallup-Certified Strengths Coaching and Emotional Intelligence credentials enables me to offer personalized, brain-based leadership insights tailored to our students' unique profiles. By fostering a culture of introspection and strategic career planning, we've successfully created an ecosystem where future finance leaders can thrive. My commitment extends not just to career advancement but also to nurturing the whole individual, equipping them with the tools for sustained personal and professional growth. Top Strengths (1-10): Learner, Strategic, Achiever, Input, Intellection, Connectedness, Relator, Positivity, Individualization, Responsibility