Academic and Career Counseling

It’s like we inherit a blueprint for our lives…

Work hard in school.

Get a good job.

Retire.

Enjoy your golden years focused on what you love.

The American Dream is deeply ingrained into our society… and us!

But it’s rooted in a system…

And that system is incredibly difficult to navigate… and becoming increasingly complex.

Starting as far back as elementary and middle school, we’re told we have to do well to get into the right high school classes to get us into a good college.

In high school, we’re told to figure out the occupation we want to have for the rest of our life and to make sure we do well to get into a good college.

These are not always reasonable tasks for children to complete.

Schools are tasked with helping them meet these demands.

The social demands…

The emotional demands…

The academic demands…

Children must learn “the book stuff” AND the social and life skills they’ll need to be successful adults.

But these institutions usually fall short, leaving your needs unmet.

Once college begins, you might not be ready.

I’ve been there!

Despite doing everything I was supposed to do in high school, I struggled in college.

I transferred twice.

I changed majors multiple times.

I graduated with a finance degree that I had NO IDEA what to do with.

I had to navigate a career change after the painful realization that the path I was on just wasn’t sustainable for me.

Let’s get this right!

If you’re in college…

Or if you’re in a job and struggling…

I can help.

We can identify areas where you are struggling and develop them.

It might be organization, time management, motivation, problem-solving, or interpersonal skills. These are essential areas for development when we’re adolescents, but often we don’t get what we need. I can get you where you need to be.

College Students

We can identify your why and how to get there.

College takes so much time and energy to get that degree, but what will you do with it? Having to jump through so many hoops, navigate difficult classes, and complete assignments you see no value in gets exhausting.

Having a clear idea of the job you want and the life you want to lead can help you develop the motivation needed to overcome all the challenges. We will also work through any of these challenges you face together. I can teach you organizational and problem-solving skills to help you navigate college courses and support you through any difficulties.

And once you’re done, then what? Going from college to the workforce is a huge transition, with often limited guidance provided on how to navigate. Applying for jobs can be exhausting and, at times, painful. You’re putting yourself in a position to be judged and compete for jobs you want. It is not a comfortable position, and I will help you develop resilience to keep pushing until you’re in the role you want.

Employees

We can work through your job’s challenges.

It’s totally possible to improve your satisfaction with your job. First, we will identify the areas of your work that aren’t satisfying. I will help you develop skills to cope with difficult elements such as challenging bosses, stressful deadlines, and high expectations.

I can also teach you communication skills you can use to advocate for change. Asking for a raise or promotion, improved benefits, or changes to your responsibilities isn’t easy. Together, we will create a plan and effectively put it into action to give you the best opportunity to get what you need. It will feel great to go to work feeling that you are doing the job you want for the compensation you deserve.

If you ultimately find you are in a job that doesn’t give you what you want, we will work on identifying other options. It can be scary to leave a job, but I will support you through the entire process. It’s liberating to walk out of the job you hate for the last time and get on the path to something better!

Why wait? Let’s get started!

If you’re uncertain about your career path… or if you’re in a job that isn’t working for you, you owe it to yourself to make it better.

We spend too much of our lives at work for it not to be the best it can be!

I would love to give you some guidance. Call me today for your free consultation: (914) 202-3431.