Career Year One
The next 12-month program cycle starts in September 2025. Register by Friday, August 15, 2025.
Haven’t started your new position yet? Click here to sign up for alerts about future enrollment.
Positioning Self: Career Year One is a coaching program that supports early career professionals as they navigate their first year in a permanent position to:
Confidently climb the initial steps of their career ladder
Lay a robust foundation for future success
MONTH 1-3: ESTABLISH YOUR FOUNDATION & IMPACT
Definine Your Role & Expectations: Clarify responsibilities, understand organizational culture, and proactively manage stakeholder expectations.
Build Credibility & Trust: Strategies for making a strong first impression, demonstrating value, and earning respect.
Effective Communication & Collaboration: Master workplace communication, active listening, and successful teamwork dynamics.
Time Management & Productivity: Optimize your workflow, prioritize tasks, and avoid burnout in a demanding environment.
MONTH 4-6: NAVIGATE WORKPLACE DYNAMICS & RELATIONSHIPS
Build Your Internal Network: Identify key allies, mentors, and sponsors within your organization.
Feedback Mastery: Give and receive constructive feedback effectively for personal and professional growth.
Navigate Difficult Conversations: Strategies for addressing conflict, setting boundaries, and advocating for yourself professionally.
Understand Organizational Politics: Learn to navigate power structures and influence decisions positively.
MONTH 7-9: ENHANCE PROFESSIONAL SKILLS & VISIBILITY
Project Management Fundamentals: Effectively plan, execute, and deliver on projects.
Problem-Solving & Critical Thinking: Develop a methodical approach to workplace challenges.
Personal Branding & Professional Presence: Cultivate a strong professional image, online and offline.
Present with Impact: Develop confident and persuasive presentation skills.
MONTH 10-12: STRATEGIC CAREER PLANNING & FUTURE GROWTH
Set Meaningful Career Goals: Definine short-term and long-term aspirations aligned with your values.
Identify Growth Opportunities: Proactively seek out development assignments and learning experiences.
Performance Review Preparation: Strategically approach your first performance review for optimal outcomes.
Leverage Your First Year for Future Success: Consolidate learnings and map out your next career moves.
Participant Eligibility
The program is for early career professionals who:
Are in their first year of a permanent, full-time or part-time position.
Are committed to proactive career development and growth.
Seek to build confidence, enhance their professional skills, and accelerate their impact.
Value a supportive community for shared learning and accountability.
Program Offering
Monthly Module. Lesson and challengessent to your inbox each month for you to apply learnings directly to your role.
Monthly Office Hour: 60-minute virtual session each month to answer questions about the program modules. (Sessions will be recorded for those unable to attend live.)
The next 12-month program cycle starts in September 2025. Register by Friday, August 15, 2025.
Haven’t started your new position yet? Click here to sign up for alerts about future enrollment.
Positioning Self: Career Year One is a coaching program that supports early career professionals as they navigate their first year in a permanent position to:
Confidently climb the initial steps of their career ladder
Lay a robust foundation for future success
MONTH 1-3: ESTABLISH YOUR FOUNDATION & IMPACT
Definine Your Role & Expectations: Clarify responsibilities, understand organizational culture, and proactively manage stakeholder expectations.
Build Credibility & Trust: Strategies for making a strong first impression, demonstrating value, and earning respect.
Effective Communication & Collaboration: Master workplace communication, active listening, and successful teamwork dynamics.
Time Management & Productivity: Optimize your workflow, prioritize tasks, and avoid burnout in a demanding environment.
MONTH 4-6: NAVIGATE WORKPLACE DYNAMICS & RELATIONSHIPS
Build Your Internal Network: Identify key allies, mentors, and sponsors within your organization.
Feedback Mastery: Give and receive constructive feedback effectively for personal and professional growth.
Navigate Difficult Conversations: Strategies for addressing conflict, setting boundaries, and advocating for yourself professionally.
Understand Organizational Politics: Learn to navigate power structures and influence decisions positively.
MONTH 7-9: ENHANCE PROFESSIONAL SKILLS & VISIBILITY
Project Management Fundamentals: Effectively plan, execute, and deliver on projects.
Problem-Solving & Critical Thinking: Develop a methodical approach to workplace challenges.
Personal Branding & Professional Presence: Cultivate a strong professional image, online and offline.
Present with Impact: Develop confident and persuasive presentation skills.
MONTH 10-12: STRATEGIC CAREER PLANNING & FUTURE GROWTH
Set Meaningful Career Goals: Definine short-term and long-term aspirations aligned with your values.
Identify Growth Opportunities: Proactively seek out development assignments and learning experiences.
Performance Review Preparation: Strategically approach your first performance review for optimal outcomes.
Leverage Your First Year for Future Success: Consolidate learnings and map out your next career moves.
Participant Eligibility
The program is for early career professionals who:
Are in their first year of a permanent, full-time or part-time position.
Are committed to proactive career development and growth.
Seek to build confidence, enhance their professional skills, and accelerate their impact.
Value a supportive community for shared learning and accountability.
Program Offering
Monthly Module. Lesson and challengessent to your inbox each month for you to apply learnings directly to your role.
Monthly Office Hour: 60-minute virtual session each month to answer questions about the program modules. (Sessions will be recorded for those unable to attend live.)
The next 12-month program cycle starts in September 2025. Register by Friday, August 15, 2025.
Haven’t started your new position yet? Click here to sign up for alerts about future enrollment.
Positioning Self: Career Year One is a coaching program that supports early career professionals as they navigate their first year in a permanent position to:
Confidently climb the initial steps of their career ladder
Lay a robust foundation for future success
MONTH 1-3: ESTABLISH YOUR FOUNDATION & IMPACT
Definine Your Role & Expectations: Clarify responsibilities, understand organizational culture, and proactively manage stakeholder expectations.
Build Credibility & Trust: Strategies for making a strong first impression, demonstrating value, and earning respect.
Effective Communication & Collaboration: Master workplace communication, active listening, and successful teamwork dynamics.
Time Management & Productivity: Optimize your workflow, prioritize tasks, and avoid burnout in a demanding environment.
MONTH 4-6: NAVIGATE WORKPLACE DYNAMICS & RELATIONSHIPS
Build Your Internal Network: Identify key allies, mentors, and sponsors within your organization.
Feedback Mastery: Give and receive constructive feedback effectively for personal and professional growth.
Navigate Difficult Conversations: Strategies for addressing conflict, setting boundaries, and advocating for yourself professionally.
Understand Organizational Politics: Learn to navigate power structures and influence decisions positively.
MONTH 7-9: ENHANCE PROFESSIONAL SKILLS & VISIBILITY
Project Management Fundamentals: Effectively plan, execute, and deliver on projects.
Problem-Solving & Critical Thinking: Develop a methodical approach to workplace challenges.
Personal Branding & Professional Presence: Cultivate a strong professional image, online and offline.
Present with Impact: Develop confident and persuasive presentation skills.
MONTH 10-12: STRATEGIC CAREER PLANNING & FUTURE GROWTH
Set Meaningful Career Goals: Definine short-term and long-term aspirations aligned with your values.
Identify Growth Opportunities: Proactively seek out development assignments and learning experiences.
Performance Review Preparation: Strategically approach your first performance review for optimal outcomes.
Leverage Your First Year for Future Success: Consolidate learnings and map out your next career moves.
Participant Eligibility
The program is for early career professionals who:
Are in their first year of a permanent, full-time or part-time position.
Are committed to proactive career development and growth.
Seek to build confidence, enhance their professional skills, and accelerate their impact.
Value a supportive community for shared learning and accountability.
Program Offering
Monthly Module. Lesson and challengessent to your inbox each month for you to apply learnings directly to your role.
Monthly Office Hour: 60-minute virtual session each month to answer questions about the program modules. (Sessions will be recorded for those unable to attend live.)
