Are you wondering, NOW WHAT?

I ask you this one question, who are you? No really, who ARE you? Not who your parents want you to be, or who your peers want you to be, or who social media says you are, who are YOU? I know one thing for sure. You are unique and talented and have special gifts that are natural only to you that the world is waiting to experience. 

That’s the body of the work that I do with you. I help you uncover who you really are and how to combine that with your degree, previous work and volunteer experience, talents and passions to focus on a career path that is right for you.

I have more than 25 years working in talent acquisition, human resources and organizational effectiveness inside and outside of companies and I have two sons who are close to your age (one who recently graduated from UC Santa Barbara and is gainfully employed in generative AI) and another son pursuing his dreams in experiential management at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo.  Raising them and being closely involved with both their academic and recreational endeavors, and those of their peers, gives me an intimate understanding of the psyche of your generation.

More importantly, I believe in you. I truly do. I believe in your generation and know you are poised to do amazing things. You understand that your job does not define who you are and that you are not fulfilled simply by the position that you hold. 

As a wise coach once told me, “It’s not what you do that brings career satisfaction. It’s who you get to be while doing it.” Laura Berman Fortgang

Initial Guidance

Examination of your recent degree, interests, strengths, previous work, and volunteer experience to help focus and target types of positions that will capitalize on all these areas. Includes understanding what you really want, career confirmation, finances, job search structure, and resume and networking guidance including creating your elevator pitch. Four (4) 45 minute to one-hour one-on-one sessions over the course of one month. Ideal for the individual who already has a rough idea of the type of position and company they wish to explore but wants help with overall strategy and fine-tuning.

In-Depth Career Exploration

Includes initial guidance work, but further expands on your ideal career based on close examination of your past, an in-depth client-driven career exploration project and ultimate action plan. 

Clients can expect the following deliverables:  

· Leverage your hidden strengths to define your unique value proposition.

· Identify types of companies (i.e. private/public/non-profit; start-up/mature; industry etc.), positions and career opportunities that best match your talents, skills, education, experience and passions.

· Market your educational background (major) most effectively to maximize ROI

· Learn how to best answer universally applied behavioral-based interview questions.

· Guidance on resume, LinkedIn and networking.

Typically ten (10) to twelve (12) 45 minute to one-hour one-on-one sessions over the course of two to three months.

On-Going Support

While the goal is for the you to be fully self-sufficient after completion of any of the programs, I recognize that from time to time you may want on-going support to help remove obstacles, make mid-course corrections and/or reflect on the direction of your plan. Additional services may also include more in-depth interview preparation, resume writing assistance and accountability coaching.