Our Story

The Clarity Studio was created to support people at moments of uncertainty—when the next step matters but the path forward isn’t yet clear. We believe clarity doesn’t come from quick answers or borrowed expectations. It comes at the intersection of what you want to do, what you can do, and what you should do. From here, you can make decisions that align with both your inner values and real-world possibilities. Our work helps people of all ages and stages slow down, reflect deeply, and move forward with intention.

Our Philosophy

We believe clarity is an antidote to anxiety. Choosing a direction is one of the most consequential decisions a person makes, yet it’s often approached with too much pressure and too little self-understanding. We emphasize reflection and assessment before action, practical strategy over advice, and alignment over expectations so that decisions are grounded in self-awareness and aligned with who we actually are.

About the Founder

The Clarity Studio is led by Denese Russell, a career strategist with a background in education, coaching, and strategic communication. Plagued by follow-your-passion advice her whole life, Denese utilizes the work of Becoming You Labs, a research-backed methodology led by New York University management professor, Dr. Suzy Welch. Trusted around the world, its proven ecosystem includes psychometric assessments, reflective exercises and applied insights to deepen self-understanding, foster authentic communication and design lives of direction, clarity and meaning.

Combined with data, she brings a structured, human approach to career direction-one that honors both personal values and practical realities.