About the Careers Uncomplicated Team

We are serious about our work. Our career counselors/coaches have a collective 65+ years of directly relevant experience spanning college and university career services, outplacement, online career education, training in corporate and non-profit settings, and executive coaching.

This experience is complemented by our real-world backgrounds in industries including tech, education, social services, engineering, publishing, consulting, nonprofit, and more. We have been recruiters, human resources professionals, corporate business leaders, consultants, technical professionals, teachers, professors, trainers, authors, and scholars.

You’ll find only proven methods and strategic partners here. We roll up our sleeves and bring up-to-date knowledge of career and recruiting realities to do the heavy lifting alongside you.

L. Michelle Tullier, PhD, CCC

Founder | Principal Career Counselor

Tullier is pronounced ‘too-lee-yay’

Winner, Outstanding Career Practitioner of the Year Award from the National Career Development Association, 2023

Nearly 40 years of career counseling and coaching experience spanning university career services, corporate outplacement, and web-based career services.

  • Former executive director, Georgia Tech career center (2014-2018). Former career counselor, Barnard College and career development faculty, NYU.

  • Teaches an international continuing education seminar for career counselors/coaches on the topic of anxiety and career development.

  • 13 years with global outplacement firm Right Management. Coached individual contributors to C-suite. Supervised 100+ career consultants.

Extensive experience with career development situations impacted by neurodivergence (especially Level 1 autism, ADHD, and executive functioning), mental health (particularly anxiety disorders), addiction recovery, gifted clients, and more. Personal family experience with young adults’ therapeutic and recovery journeys.

Author of nine published books on careers and job search. Frequent presenter at state, national, and international professional conferences. Associate Editor, Career Convergence magazine (2019-2022); Board Member, Georgia Career Development Association (2019-2021); Newsletter Committee, Maine Career Development Association (2020-2021).

QPR Institute suicide prevention and crisis training | Trans 101 and Safe Space LGBTQIA allies training, Georgia Tech LGBTQIA Resource Center.

Certified Career Counselor (CCC) through the National Career Development Association.

PhD, Counseling Psychology and Organizational Behavior | UCLA BA, Psychology | Wellesley College

Dr. Tullier founded Tullier Consulting, LLC in 2001 (dba Careers Uncomplicated). She works directly with individual clients and ensures compassionate, expert, results-oriented career service delivery from her amazing team.

Marcia Wall, MA, CCSP, GCDF

Senior Associate | Career Coach

Marcia brings 20+ years of experience as a coach and college instructor, guiding students and adults through career transitions, job search, and professional growth. She is an NCDA Certified Career Services Provider and Global Career Development Facilitator, and is also certified by Recovery Innovations International to support individuals navigating mental health and/or addiction recovery.

In addition to these core credentials, Marcia engages in ongoing professional development and has earned multiple certifications beyond those listed here. Her training includes trauma-informed care as well as approaches to addressing grief and shame in the context of career services. She has expertise in working with individuals who are neurodiverse, living with chronic illness, and those in the LGBTQ+ community. She helps clients foster professional and emotional resilience, giving them tools and strategies for long-term success. 

Marcia is deeply committed to equity, inclusion, and accessibility in her practice. Her approach is holistic, compassionate, and rooted in evidence-based practices. Outside of work, she enjoys photography and travel.

MA, Rhetoric & Writing | New Mexico State University BA, English | University of California, Santa Cruz

Gail McCowan, MBA, CCSP

SENIOR Associate | Career COACH & Resume Writer

Gail combines her background as an engineer at IBM and human resources generalist at GE with 15+ years of career advising and training to bring clients practical strategies for moving forward in their careers. She is a Certified Career Services Provider through NCDA and has experience with clients from a wide range of backgrounds and industries. Committed to staying up-to-date on the latest job-seeking techniques, Gail is an engaging facilitator who leads classes at North Carolina’s largest community college on LinkedIn, resumes, and interviewing. She enjoys reading, traveling, and being a mom of a Penn State undergraduate.

MBA | UNC-Chapel Hill, Kenan-Flagler Business School BS, Industrial Engineering | Northwestern University

Avrum Weiss, PhD

advisor | clinical psychologist

Dr. Weiss is a clinical psychologist and practicing psychotherapist who serves in an advisory capacity to the Careers Uncomplicated team. He consults on complex cases in which mental health concerns impede clients’ progress toward career goals. Dr. Weiss is recognized nationally for his pioneering work on the process of change in individuals and organizations and for his specialization in the psychology of men. He is the author of four books and hundreds of articles. His articles for Psychology Today have been viewed by more than two million readers.

NOTE: Careers Uncomplicated does not offer psychotherapy or psychological evaluations.

PhD, Clinical Psychology | Georgia State University BA, Psychology | Goddard College