Navid Ladha
- Executive Search & Recruitment
I’m Navid, the founder of OnPurpose Careers. My career journey began more than 15 years ago in career advising, took me internationally to Singapore where I worked in education, and eventually led me into the nonprofit sector developing workforce programs. While working in talent acquisition, I noticed a troubling pattern: talented professionals in mission-driven fields were consistently undervalued and underpaid.
That realization sparked my mission. I saw firsthand how the belief that meaningful work requires financial sacrifice was holding people back. Through OnPurpose Careers, I help purpose-driven professionals align their careers with their values while securing the compensation they deserve. Alongside a team of coaches who share this vision, we’ve helped hundreds of professionals move beyond the “purpose versus paycheck” mindset and embrace the idea that you shouldn’t have to choose between the two.
Services:
● Job search coaching
● Career and values exploration
● Resume reviews and career positioning
● Career transition support
Nonprofits I’ve worked with:
● Startups and early-stage nonprofits
● Small and mid-sized nonprofit organizations
● Mission-driven education and workforce development initiatives
● Social impact organizations across a range of cause areas
Clients I work best with:
● Purpose-driven professionals ready for the next step in their careers
● Nonprofit and social impact leaders navigating career transitions
● Individuals seeking greater alignment between their work, values, and compensation
● Professionals who want practical tools and strategies to advocate for their worth
“Navid was exactly what I needed for my job search and process. Within a month of working with Navid, I not only landed a new role, but one at my target salary that was remote (which is what I needed). I can’t recommend his services enough.”