Helping high performers build remote careers that fund a free, fulfilling life

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Meet the Founder

Alexandra Burgess is the founder of GroundedNomad, a career strategy and positioning company for ambitious people who know they are capable of more - but need help translating that into the market.

A former Google recruiter, Alexandra spent five years inside one of the most competitive hiring environments in the world, supporting Cloud, AI, and Machine Learning teams. That experience gave her a behind-the-scenes understanding of how hiring actually works - what gets noticed, what gets missed, and why strong people often struggle to communicate their value clearly.

But Alexandra’s work has never been just about résumés or interviews.

At its core, GroundedNomad Lab is about helping people come back to themselves.

Her approach blends recruiter insight, career psychology, storytelling, emotional intelligence, and strategic positioning to help clients build careers that feel both successful and aligned.

Before Google, Alexandra worked across sales, business development, recruiting, and go-to-market strategy - learning how people make decisions, build trust, sell ideas, and move through change. Today, she brings that experience into her work with professionals, founders, and teams navigating reinvention, visibility, and growth.

Through GroundedNomad Lab, Alexandra offers strategic career positioning, executive interview preparation, recruiting support and immersive workshops rooted in her VIBES Methodology: Value, Inspire, Believe, Embody, and Safety.

She is also the author of Activating the Eternal Child, a framework for reconnecting with curiosity, creativity, confidence and play as serious tools for leadership and modern work.

Her work sits somewhere between high-performance career strategy and emotional truth - Google recruiter meets Soho House creative director, with a little nervous system regulation and a lot of human depth.

Alexandra is based between Mexico City and Miami Beach, often drawing inspiration from art, horses, movement, travel, and the belief that our careers should make room for the fullest version of who we are.

Clients

GroundedNomad Lab builds career positioning systems that:

  • clarify your value

  • sharpen your narrative

  • align you to how recruiters and hiring managers actually evaluate talent

  • increase interviews, response rates, and quality opportunities

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What Clients Are Saying

“I cannot recommend Alexandra highly enough. She is an incredibly knowledgeable professional who possesses a rare and powerful combination of skills. Not only does she have a deep mastery of ATS (Applicant Tracking Systems) and recruitment technology, but she also has a genuine, profound care for company culture and human fit. When I was stuck in a toxic work environment, Alexandra helped me see beyond the allure of a high paycheck. She guided me to look for a role that aligned with my well-being, ultimately helping me transition to a workplace where I could prioritize my mental health. She doesn't just fill positions; she changes lives for the better.”

Mariano Chavez, Former Co-Worker

“Working with Alexandra has been a transformational experience. With her coaching and guidance, I’ve been able to transition out of a stressful job into a much more fulfilling role at Apple! Ali’s guidance and encouragement has been absolutely crucial to my success and I can’t recommend her highly enough.”

Mike Murphy, Senior Apple TPM + Former Client

“Enjoyed working with Alexandra during my job search process. She was efficient and professional throughout. Most of all, she listened to what I was looking for and tailored her advice / recommendations to my specific situation.”

Omar Uddin, Director of Finance at Vanda Pharmaceuticals + Former Client

Our Offerings

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    2 Week Sprint

    An immersive two-week experience designed to reposition how the market sees you.

    This is not résumé writing.
    This is strategic narrative, recruiter psychology, ATS optimization, and market alignment.

    Includes:

    • Resume + LinkedIn optimization

    • ATS positioning

    • Personal narrative refinement

    • Job search strategy

    • Messaging architecture

    • WhatsApp collaboration + rapid feedback

    Ideal For:

    Mid-senior professionals navigating reinvention, burnout, layoffs, or career elevation.

  • Executive Interview Preparation

    High-level interview preparation rooted in real recruiter insight and hiring psychology.

    Designed for competitive interviews across:
    Product, Design, Strategy, Operations, Leadership, Recruiting, and GTM roles.

    Sessions May Include:

    • Recruiter screen prep

    • Behavioral storytelling

    • STAR refinement

    • Executive presence coaching

    • Compensation conversations

    • Presentation / panel prep

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    Recruiting & Talent Search

    Strategic recruiting support for startups, founders, and high-growth companies hiring exceptional talent.

    Specializing in:

    • Product

    • Design

    • GTM

    • Operations

    • Leadership

    I help companies identify candidates with not just experience — but trajectory, communication ability, ownership, and long-term alignment.

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