Hey Reader, Welcome to issue #018 of The Next Chapter, a career planning newsletter for LGBTQ+ professionals. This week, I'm covering: A virtual panel on the job market (today!) Changing your definition of career success Finding opportunity through community Save the date: October webinar with April Starlight Join me for a virtual panel on the job market The job market right now is⌠a lot. And I know that you know that. While I canât wave a magic wand to fix it, I can help you navigate its...
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Hey Reader, Welcome to issue #017 of The Next Chapter, a career planning newsletter for LGBTQ+ professionals. This week, I'm covering: Reflections on balance Cutting through the job search noise online Owning your resume gaps A favorite lightbulb moment Reflections on balance Iâve been thinking about what it actually looks like to find balance. While I see the appeal in âlocking inâ to get stuff done, itâs not a state you can stay in forever. Our mental health matters, especially as it...
3 months ago â˘Â 3 min read
Hey Reader, Welcome to issue #016 of The Next Chapter, a career planning newsletter for LGBTQ+ professionals. This week, I'm covering: The latest with my coaching practice How to grow without climbing the ladder What to do when AI use feels inevitable How to wrangle a million different interests An impact-focused resume template Kind words from a client Let's dive in. ICYMI, I've been building with intention In the last newsletter issue, I shared that Iâve made my coaching practice my primary...
3 months ago â˘Â 5 min read
Hey Reader, Welcome to a special edition of The Next Chapter, a career planning newsletter for LGBTQ+ professionals. This week, I'm pulling back the curtain on my coaching practice to share what I've been working on, what's coming soon, and why you haven't heard from me in a while. I fell off the wagon. It's been a few months since I last sent my weekly newsletter. Oops. As you may know, I split my time between coaching and consultingâtwo very different worlds and two very different ways of...
5 months ago â˘Â 4 min read
Hey Reader, Welcome to issue #014 of The Next Chapter, a career planning newsletter for LGBTQ+ professionals. This week, I'm covering: Asking for help (and why it matters) Networking with curiosity Evolving your relationship with work New Year, New Job: A 1-month coaching package Let's dive in. Asking for help (and why it matters) Raise your hand if you struggle with asking for help when you need it. Yeahhh, same. (I've been working on it) When something feels a bit off in our careers, some...
9 months ago â˘Â 4 min read
Hey Reader, Welcome to issue #013 of The Next Chapter, a career planning newsletter for LGBTQ+ professionals. This week, I'm covering: Holding multiple truths as we start the year A 5-minute reflection exercise for your career Words from a thoughtful client New Year, New Job: A 1-month coaching package Let's dive in. Holding multiple truths You may be starting the year feeling⌠ambivalent. On the one hand, this season is an opportunity to reflect on the previous year. We celebrate wins, learn...
10 months ago â˘Â 4 min read
Hey Reader, Welcome to issue #012 of The Next Chapter, a career planning newsletter for LGBTQ+ professionals. This week, I'm covering: Webinar recap: Are you running from or toward something? Applying for jobs in December Grow your network through volunteering 10% off gifted coaching packages Let's dive in. Side hustle webinar recap I kicked things off by encouraging people to get in touch with their "why" Thanks to everyone who joined my webinar on Wednesday! It was great to dig into the...
11 months ago â˘Â 3 min read
Hey Reader, Welcome to issue #011 of The Next Chapter, a career planning newsletter for LGBTQ+ professionals. This week, I'm covering: A free webinar on whether a side hustle is right for you Queer Career Consults IRL (and whatâs next) What to do when you feel stuck in your work 10% off gifted coaching packages Let's dive in. Is it time to start a side hustle? I donât know about you, but it feels like the past few years (COVID, mass layoffs, economic uncertainty, more chaos) have pushed a lot...
11 months ago â˘Â 3 min read
Hey Reader, Welcome to issue #010 of The Next Chapter, a career planning newsletter for LGBTQ+ professionals. This week, I'm covering: How to meet me in person next week Why job applications ask about your identity When âmission-drivenâ environments are toxic Booking new coaching clients for 2026 Let's dive in. Catch me IRL next week If youâre in the Bay Area, come meet me in person next Tuesday, December 2 at the LGBTQ+ Holiday Celebration at San Franciscoâs Hotel Zeppelin. I'm doing a...
11 months ago â˘Â 4 min read