Career Boosts

Networking and building relationships can feel stressful under normal circumstances, but when you add a global pandemic and everyone engaging virtually, it can feel near impossible! In this final part of our Ready for Anything series, we’re going to bring together our mindfulness and communication skills and blend them with a little bit of bravery to help you connect from afar. We’re all going through this together, and you’ll begin to see that you have everything you need to build meaningful relationships with others.

Do you ever feel like you’re on a hamster wheel and your life is being controlled by others’ expectations or demands? You’re not alone! Whether it’s a notification that pops up on your phone or a meeting that gets put on your calendar, we are constantly getting pushed and pulled in so many directions. In this session, we’re going to talk about strategies to regain control in your life and reclaim your time. You’re not going to want to miss this!

In this session we’re going to talk about the voice in your head (the one that just said, “what voice??”), strategies to quiet your mind, and reasons why having a flexible mindset will set you apart from your peers.

Coronavirus has accelerated the digital transformation of work, and tech industries are on the rise once again. But career opportunities in technology are no longer reserved for the computer science major. Companies are opening the doors for non-tech majors to engage diverse perspectives for this new reality. Technology remains among the most predictably promising industries as companies are hiring diverse teams to design and build their digital products. More than ever, this dynamism means that anyone can break-in. So what are you doing to jump on this new wave of digital?

Topics we will be covering:
Pivoting to a career in technology
ROI of online tech courses and bootcamps
Already in tech? How to boosting your career

Do you remember when you were applying for college and you had to come up with experiences that made you stand out from your peers? Well, the same is true for applying for jobs, only they’re looking for more than unique experiences… they’re looking for unique skills. In this session, we’re going to talk about “UpSkilling” and how you can increase your hard and soft skills to impress employers. We’ll discuss why skills are important, what skills employers are looking for in employees, and how you can obtain them. As with all of my sessions, this is yet another opportunity for you to get in the driver’s seat of your life!

This year might as well be known as the Year of Difficult Situations, and you deserve a medal for enduring each and every twist and turn! In this session, we’re going to talk through strategies and quick tricks that you can utilize in real-time to remain resilient and powerful when faced with challenges. When doubt and fear creep in, you’re going to need perspective, mindfulness, and calm communication to come out on top – and this session is going to help give you those tools. Hope to see you there!

Let’s face it, we all fall victim to distractions and rarely manage our time well. Did you know there are 168 hours in a week?? I know. Wild! I’m all about enjoying some leisure time, but I like to do it on purpose rather than as a default. And that’s why I’m here to help you take control of your time. In this fun session, I’m going to teach you some of my favorite productivity hacks and show you how you can maximize your 168 while still enjoying the perks of a great book, a binge-worthy Netflix series, or a nap in the sunshine. Who says you can’t have it all? (Not me.)

Laura Lavender is a career and life coach that gives college students the advice and skills they need to land their dream job. She’s spent the last decade helping hundreds of students get their money’s worth at school, graduate on time (or early!), and build the skills they need to be career-ready. Focusing on resume development, major selection, confidence building, interviewing, and more, Laura provides the tailored advice and support needed to land a great job.

If you’ve found yourself saying, “I’m bored” lately I want you to snap out of it! Only boring people get bored, and you’re not boring. In this session we’re going to dive into internal motivation and different strategies you can use to get in the driver’s seat of your life. So many of us hand our power and our time over to others (*ahem* hours of scrolling Insta and TikTok) and we forget a very fundamental and simple fact: we’re in control. Let’s harness our inner child and live a life that’s curious, creative, and overall just more interesting.”

The world is a dumpster fire, and we’re all just doing our best, and one thing that’s going to get us through is great communication. Whether it’s with your family, your boss, your professor, or the 6-year-old next door, quality communication has never been more important. In this session, we’re going to dive into how to actually listen (ahem, that’s different than just waiting for your turn to talk!), ways to improve your overall communication, and how to have great conversations. The quality of your life is directly correlated to the quality of your communication, so let’s put a little work in to make both amazing!