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New Chapters
Group Coaching Program

Helping mission-driven federal workers transition into meaningful careers in the private sector. 
New Chapters Group Coaching Program

What is the New Chapters Program?

  • A six-week program that will help you determine what you want the next chapter in your career to look like, develop a plan to get there, and provide a community to support you on the journey. 

  • Each 2-hour session will be part workshop and part group coaching.

  • I will guide you through my proven career change strategy and share resources to help you navigate your career change.

Who is the program for?

Federal workers and contractors who have unexpectedly lost their jobs and are trying to figure out their next career move.​

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What will the program give you?

  • A step-by-step strategy with weekly goals to help you land the job you want.

  • Effective strategies and resources to find your next role and stand out so recruiters are choosing you.

  • Guidance on translating your skills to the private or non-profit sector.

  • Confidence, focus, and motivation through the job search process.

  • Control over what your new chapter will be.
  • A compassionate community of peers writing their next chapter alongside you.

Why partner with me?

  • I’ve done this before. In 2020, during the pandemic, I completely changed my career. I pivoted from 15 years in Community Engagement and Arts Management to Organizational Development Consulting and Executive Coaching for Federal Clients, doubling my salary. 

  • I have experience in the Federal Government, the private sector, and non-profits, so I can help you translate your skills. 

  • I am a supportive coach who will customize this experience for you. 

Vanessa Hope

The New Chapters Program will help you find meaningful work, that fulfills your purpose, leverages your strengths, and meets your needs. 

What will the program cover?

Week 1: Defining Your Purpose 

  • Create our supportive community 

  • Reconnect with your why and define your purpose

  • Conduct a personal assessment of your values, strengths, skills, and needs

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Week 2: Envisioning Your New Chapter 

  •  Align what matters to you, what you’re good at, and what you need with what you want to do next

  • Imagine and describe your ideal career. One that meets your needs, leverages your strengths and skills, and fulfills your purpose. 

  • Explore and research potential jobs, organizations, and industries


Week 3: Defining Your Brand

  • Clarify your desired roles

  • Begin learning the language of the profession or industry you are targeting

  • Create your brand statement

 

Week 4: Writing Your Resume

  • Apply your research to translating your resume for the career you want

  • Use best practices for getting through the ATS system a recruiter chooses you

  • Get a peer review of your resume

  • Refine your resume

 

Week 5: Leveraging LinkedIn and Networking 

  • Optimize your LinkedIn profile so that recruiters are reaching out to you

  • Explore strategies for expanding your network 

  • Build confidence in your networking skills

 

Week 6: Preparing for Interviews  

  • Learn how to use storytelling to your advantage in interviews so you can control the narrative 

  • Learn how to ask good questions and use the answers to highlight how you’re a good fit for the role  

  • Write your narrative 

  • Practice interviewing with your peers

Career Strategy

When can I start? 

The next cohort will run from

May 1 - June 12, 2025

Sessions will be on Thursdays from

7:00 - 9:00 pm ​

Eastern Time Zone

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​​What does it cost? 

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The value of this program is $3,000.

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However, I’m offering this service to support federal workers and contractors impacted by the reduction in the federal workforce. If you've been impacted or expect to be, I’m offering this opportunity to you for only $497.

 

You read that correctly. â€‹

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What you get:

12 hours of career coaching 

A personal resume review 

A supportive community of fellow career changers

for only $497! 

 

Don’t wait! Space is limited.

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