our story
I started The Manhattan Group with a simple but powerful belief:
Career success should feel personal, purposeful, and supported — not transactional.
As a leadership coach, recruiter, and tech-industry professional, I’ve helped candidates navigate critical career moves and partnered with companies to source talent that doesn’t just fit the job — but fits the moment.
What started as one-on-one coaching has evolved into a curated, boutique experience that blends executive search with career development.
Today, our work is powered by a small, intentional team who shares my commitment to excellence, presence, and people..
We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all solutions. We believe in readiness, alignment, and long-term success — and that’s what we deliver on both sides of the hiring table.
Skills matter — but so does how you show up. We help both candidates and teams lead with clarity and confidence.
Our work doesn’t end at the offer letter. We support onboarding, executive presence, leadership growth, and more — so the door stays open long after you walk through it.
No bulk résumés. No rushed placements. Just high-touch, human-to-human support from our first conversation to your first 90 days.
We're not a firm that operates behind the curtain. We believe you should know the people who are shaping your next step.
✔ We’re presence-driven.
✔ We’re presence-driven.
✔ We’re boutique and global.
THe TEAM
meet
JoRDAN
Founder & Principal Consultant
Jordan leads The Manhattan Group with vision, warmth, and deep expertise in executive presence, leadership development, and tech recruitment. A multi-award-winning coach and strategist, she brings both clarity and confidence to every engagement — helping clients and candidates step into what’s next, with purpose.
jordan t. mccants, mba
charles
Charles brings precision and calm strategy to our executive search practice. With a distinguished background as an Executive Director of IT, he understands the nuances of hiring strong tech leadership — because he’s been in the seat. His thoughtful approach ensures the right people aren’t just found — they’re positioned to thrive.
Director of Executive Talent Strategy
CHARLES MCCANTS,JR
aiko
Aiko tanaka
Aiko is the heartbeat of our back office — a detail-driven, deeply thoughtful team member who ensures our entire client experience runs smoothly. From scheduling to process management to follow-up workflows, Aiko brings care, clarity, and calm professionalism to everything she does.
Project Support Manager
AT A GLANCE
YOU SHOULD PROBABLY KNOW
whiskey > rose, every time. just me?
a little obsessed with my cat, alexander hamilton
happiest by the beach. hate wearing pants.
i splurge on perfume, skincare, and plants. i drink cheap coffee.
All about
Slow mornings, time in the countryside, good skincare, Spotify, local cafess and really great hats.
NOT ABOUT
Hustle culture, artificial people, artificial plants, long emails, bullsh*t, comparison, band-aid fixes, boring anything.
agree? we're probably a great fit.
let's work together
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