"And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom."
– Anais Nin
Why Career Direction Coaching?
If you’re in a career that matches who you are and what you really want to offer the world, you will ~
- unleash energy you didn’t know you had
- increase your confidence and ability to make a positive impact in the world
- improve your health
- nurture your sense of well-being
- truly show up to do your best work
Being in the Wrong Job Causes Real Pain
Finding work that fits is not a luxury. If you feel like you’re in the wrong job, you are not alone – up to two-thirds of US workers are unhappy at work. And sadly, job dissatisfaction has significant health consequences. Unhappy workers have ~
- lower self-esteem
- increased sleep problems
- higher anxiety and depression
- greater risk of burnout
- more back pain and
- more frequent colds
Career True North will illuminate what is holding you back and catalyze you to take steps into your next career. You can free yourself from your wrong-job pain and find direction, momentum, freedom and a happier work life.
Let Your Journey Begin
I can help you find meaningful and fulfilling work. Like you, my clients are educated, thoughtful, creative, capable, intelligent, and unhappy in their current career.
I offer 3 customized packages for career direction seekers.
Each package offers both a powerful underlying structure and the flexibility to meet you exactly where you are.
Because you are unique, you will find your own path, one that fits what is real for you – your personality, your passions, your gifts and skills, how you best do things, your desires and obligations, and any other realities of your life.
My clients have often tried other career programs without success because those programs did not help them see and use their natural strengths throughout their career direction journey. You get to do things the way you do things (not someone else’s idea of the “right” way) and make your decisions truly fit your life. I will help you see clearly just how to do that as you walk toward your new career.
Career True North Programs
If you just need some clarity and direction
*Best Fit for Most Career-Direction Seekers*
If you want more tools and support on your journey
If you want to invest in a deep, lasting transformation of your life and career
With all programs you will ~
Get clear – about what you want, who you are, and the gifts you offer
Follow your unique personal mission
Learn the tools for your career change journey
Discover what potential jobs are really like, and
Trek to your next career
What people are saying:
"Before working with Michele, all I knew was that it was time to start making a change. I needed help finding out what career paths might work for me, and help for me take a more active role in my career, and that's exactly what was delivered. The regular check-in calls worked wonders. It was great working with Michele and I hope to do so again.
I give Michele a 5 out of 5."
– Michael R, Virginia
Jump Start Program
If you just need clear career direction to be on your way, then our Jump Start package may be the fit for you. I’ll help you ~
- Get clear about who you are and your unique gifts (they may surprise you)
- Identify careers that are a good fit
- Start your real-world exploration
- Develop your career-change map, and
- Identify your next steps and strategies to a career that makes you want to get up in the morning
What is included?
- Customized 1:1 coaching sessions that will empower you to make your career change process really work
- 3 months* in a dynamic career direction program that will give you clarity about who you are and targeted new careers (*you can move as fast as you would like)
- Thought-provoking and clarity-inducing exercises and resources
- A jump start to your career change momentum
- Tools and a road map to take with you
When this program is probably not enough support ~
- If you’ve recently gone through a painful life event or transition
- You know you really need structure to make progress
- You’re not so good at taking the ball and running without accountability
- The more comprehensive Career Compass program is a better fit (keep reading for details)
3 months of life-changing career-direction coaching ~ $875
Not sure? I am happy to provide a free exploratory session.
What people are saying:
"Michele persistently poses questions that spark growth, new-thinking and progress towards your goals. She met me where I was and acknowledged and nurtured every flash of insight I experienced.
Her style is to continually move through the work as my partner, going deeper until there is a breakthrough.
Michele brings all of her life skills to her coaching practice: her ability to be supportive; her superior listening skills; genuine joy over my successes; and her willingness to continue working with me until I experience that ‘aha’ moment."
– Dori G, Washington
Career Compass Program
**Best Fit for Most Career-Direction Seekers**
If you really want to make sure that you’re able to get clear, navigate roadblocks, and have support when your enthusiasm wains, then our Career Compass Program is for you.
This package includes everything in the Jump Start Program, plus a lot more.
The Career Compass Program is the best fit for most of our clients and a good fit for you if, in addition to everything included in the Jump Start Program ~
- You know you’d benefit from ongoing coaching, structure and support throughout your career transition
- You’re ready to master skills and tools for your career journey
- You are exiting a difficult situation
- You know you have some roadblocks that might hold you back,
- You need to create both a short-term and long-term plan, or
- You could use accountability to keep yourself motivated
What is included?
- Customized 1:1 coaching sessions that will empower you to make your career change process really work
- 6 months* in a dynamic career direction program that will give you clarity about who you are and targeted new careers (*you can move as fast as you would like)
- Thought-provoking and clarity-inducing exercises and resources
- Tools to gain real-world information
- Extra sessions to go deeper and to help you navigate blocks
- Flexible structure to help you stay on track
- Career change momentum
6 months of life-changing career-direction coaching ~ $1475
Not sure? Just let us know you’d like a free exploratory session.
What people are saying:
"Michele is outstanding!! She helped me to dig deep and get to the heart of my biggest fear – this was by far one of the biggest breakthroughs I have ever had!
I particularly appreciated how Michele listened to everything I had to say and gave me the space to share feelings and emotions. She held space for me to really feel safe and nonjudgmental about my words.
Michele is compassionate, reliable, and witty. We hit it off from the beginning and build a very strong rapport, and our work together was exactly what I needed."
– David R, Virginia
Aurora Borealis Program
The Aurora Borealis Program is for you if, in addition to everything included the Career Compass Program, you want to invest in a deep, lasting transformation of your life and career.
Despite the demands of our fast-paced culture, we are ultimately all beautifully and frustratingly human. Lasting, deep change for human beings can take time. We evolve, learn, and grow, as opposed to being quickly “fixed.”
With the Aurora Borealis program, you’ll have the luxury of time to allow yourself to truly evolve. You’ll also have 1:1 compassionate and customized coaching, so that you can identify your deep career and life passions (that may be in hiding right now), really investigate what is holding you back from your career dreams, and trek to a career that truly matches you. With the guidance and support of your Career True North coach, you can make real and meaningful progress to your own true north career.
The Aurora Borealis program is for you if, in addition to all the benefits of the Career Compass Program ~
- You yearn to find your career and life passions, but you have no idea what you like or what interests you
- You’ve pushed away your deeper self for long enough that it needs time, space and encouragement to re-emerge
- You know you have some frustratingly tenacious patterns that are getting in your way
- You fear that you’ll disappoint people around you if you choose a new path
- You want to hold strong when you choose a career path that will disappoint people around you, or
- You’re truly determined to find your new career direction
What is included?
- An intensive exploration of your career and life passions
- Frequent sessions to go deeper and to help you really understand what’s holding you back
- Customized 1:1 coaching sessions that will empower you to make your career change process really work
- 12 months* in a dynamic career direction program that will give you clarity about who you are and targeted new careers (*you can move as fast as you would like)
- Thought-provoking and clarity-inducing exercises and resources
- Tools to gain real-world information
- Flexible structure to help you stay on track
- Career- and life-changing momentum
12 months of life-changing coaching ~ $2585
Not sure? Just let us know you’d like a free exploratory session.
What people are saying:
"I worked with Michele at a point in my life when I was going through some serious life/career challenges. She helped me see things in different ways, made insightful suggestions, helped me put together an effective resume, and was a great listener and advisor for me.
My career is back on track."
– Bertram G, Washington
On this journey, people of all races, skin colors, genders, sexual orientations, ages, and differing abilities are welcome. You will get to speak the truth of your experience, and your truth will be core to our work together.