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...
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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...
3 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...
3 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...
3 months ago â˘Â 4 min read
Hey Reader, Welcome to issue #009 of The Next Chapter, a career planning newsletter for LGBTQ+ professionals. This week, I'm covering: Making sense of Glassdoor reviews Starting an ERG from scratch Focusing your job search with job families A no-nonsense resume template Let's dive in. How to interpret Glassdoor reviews When you're trying to figure out if a company is an inclusive place to work, Glassdoor might be able to give you some insight. The challenge is knowing what details to pay...
3 months ago â˘Â 4 min read
Hey Reader, Welcome to issue #008 of The Next Chapter, a career planning newsletter for LGBTQ+ professionals. This week, I'm covering: A conversation about finding spaces where you belong Pivoting from business owner to W-2 employment Why it's okay to take a bridge job A mutual aid project supporting trans youth Let's dive in. âHow do I know if a space is right for me?â Brett and I chat about the nuances of finding the right professional spaces for our needs People ask me this a lot. Simple...
4 months ago â˘Â 4 min read
Hey Reader, Welcome to issue #007 of The Next Chapter, a career planning newsletter for LGBTQ+ professionals. This week, I'm covering: A free webinar Iâm co-hosting to demystify hiring practices Updating your resume while you're still employed The first thing to do if you lose your job Building a values-aligned network Let's dive in. A recruiter and a career coach walk into a webinar... If you want some insider knowledge on how hiring practices work, youâre in luck. Iâm co-hosting a webinar...
4 months ago â˘Â 3 min read
Hey Reader, Happy Halloween! đ Welcome to issue #006 of The Next Chapter, a career planning newsletter for LGBTQ+ professionals. This week, I'm covering: Rewriting the narrative about interviews Explaining gaps in your work history Following up when you've been ghosted Running from vs. running toward something I'm glad you're here. Let's dive in. Interviews don't have to feel like a horror show Interviews arenât exactly the chillest conversation you can have. If youâre feeling rusty or...
4 months ago â˘Â 4 min read
Hey Reader, Welcome to issue #005 of The Next Chapter, a career planning newsletter for LGBTQ+ professionals. This week, I'm covering: Starting your career story with a mission statement How to ask for a coffee chat without the ick Claiming credit for your LGBTQ+ inclusion work I'm glad you're here. Let's dive in. Start your story with a mission statement Storytelling is one of the most valuable skills for career navigation. I'm not talking about making up fake experiences. (Please don't do...
4 months ago â˘Â 4 min read