Career Workshops
I partner with companies and communities around the world to create custom, results-oriented workshops for their people.
I'm a dynamic facilitator who makes it easy and fun for groups to learn and apply new ideas and skills to drive meaningful change in their careers.
My background as a career coach, musical performer, and project manager enable me to make any topic personal, engaging, and actionable.
Career Workshops
I offer workshops focused on the following strategic areas.
Career Development
Research shows that great talent will be drawn to and stay at companies that invest in employee development. Also, one of the top reasons employees quit is due to lack of professional development opportunities. Couple that with a rise in entrepreneurship and non-traditional working models, and it’s clear that people want to take the reins of their career (as it’s a huge part of their lives).
Results
Deeper understanding of career wants and needs
Strategy to take intentional steps towards a career that serves you
Ultimately, greater career fulfillment
Getting Shit Done
Sure, it’s a crass name, but it’s what we’re all here to do, right? Some people are natural productivity machines or have specialized roles that strengthen this muscle (e.g. project management, operations). But it can still be a struggle to focus and make confident, intentional progress on the things that matter most to us in life.
This workshop is perfect for people who want to improve their personal organization or project management chops or people who are embarking on an important (and potentially challenging or novel) goal, and need support achieving it.
Results
Greater ownership of and connection to goal (the shit that needs to get done)
Improved ability to make progress towards the goal—either individually or with a group
Ultimately, the goal is achieved with greater ease and confidence
Navigating Change
Change is inevitable and can be difficult. However, change can be exciting when those experiencing the change feel like they are at the helm and set up to be successful. Coaching helps position change as an opportunity for learning and growth—not a problem to fear or solve.
This workshop is perfect for people who are moving into a new role (e.g., lateral or upward move) or experiencing external change (e.g., impacted by reorg, change in strategic direction, emotionally charged geopolitical events).
Results
Embrace change as an opportunity (not a problem)
Strategy to move through change by improving elements within control and influence
Ultimately, sustain or improve fulfillment through change
How we’ll work together to get results
1. Connection & Customization
Start by filling out this form so I can understand your needs.
I will follow up within two business days to schedule a meeting with the workshop sponsor(s)—the person accountable for results and/or budget—to align on key workshop details including goals, participants, and logistics.
At the end of this meeting, we will have the information we need to determine if we’re a good match.
If so, I will create a contract that outlines agreements and price to set us up for success.
2. Workshop
We execute the workshop according to our agreements.
Note the following recommendations:
Workshops can be one or a blend of the three strategic areas outlined above
I can provide virtual or in-person offerings (I am based in LA and am in NYC often)
We align on definition of success for the workshop, so we can assess efficacy
3. Closing Results
We assess workshop efficacy and discuss what additional support is needed or desired.
Here is what past participants have to say about their workshop experiences and the results they achieved
“Grace is a rockstar facilitator and instructional designer. Her sessions don't just feature intelligent, research-backed tips for building key skills, they're also super fun and interactive and leave everyone feeling inspired and empowered. Working with her is a dream: she's flexible, collaborative, and effortlessly navigates a wide range of subjects and skills, delivering impactful workshops that resonate with employees at all levels of the organization. She is an invaluable partner to our learning community, and she continues to elevate our learning culture with each new program we bring in.”
—Hannah Chase, Head of Learning & Development @ Squarespace
"Grace brings expertise in career coaching, on top of being high energy and getting her audience engaged. She connects with attendees and gets them reflecting on their own experience and how they can take action with what they are learning. Her growth mindset is contagious in the best way."
—Wendy Saccuzzo, Community + Career Services @ Tech Ladies
“I definitely learned new project management strategies to implement in my work right away, and it was great to see our department walk away with the same. The more equipped we are to manage our workload, the better!”
—Operations Leader @ Nonprofit
“We knew Diversity, Equity & Inclusion was a super important topic, but also really difficult to tackle. Thank you for turning it into an inspiring workshop that was both informative and approachable.”
—Program Management Leader @ Tech Company