Our world is changing, and fast. It’s both exciting and daunting. And like many of the wisest, most experienced, and inspiring people I know, you might be reconsidering your role and place in it.
You may be recalibrating. Reimagining. Recovering from upheaval. Or perhaps treading water, waiting for the way forward to become clear.
Wherever you are now, it takes more than a resume to get you from “here” to “there.” You need a story that does justice to who you are, what matters most to you, and why that matters for someone else.
Because the world needs your wisdom and experience. And the person who most needs to know that is you.
YOUR STORY
YOUR VOICE
First Person Singular
Winter Cohort
January 17, 2027-February 28, 2027
“They” say that creating a personal brand or using AI are the ticket to getting seen and heard.
I disagree. 100%. As a veteran strategist, a mentor, a person who’s been through it, I know that the answer is story: the one only you can tell. It isn’t performed or fabricated: it’s lived.
And it’s in you already, waiting to be discovered and told.
You’re a person, not a brand: one of a kind, absolutely unique, right out of the gate. And that is power.
A.I. will never see you more clearly than you see yourself. Because what it sees is not quite you.
Career-building demands that we fit in and get it “right.” We spend decades defined by our job history, roles, skills, and expertise. What gets left out? Our voices, our points of view, our essential selves: the very things that draw people to us.
The shift comes when you name and claim who you are — not simply what you’ve done — and the difference you make for others, everywhere you go.
The secret ingredient is you. It always has been.
A description of the main character is just the beginning. The story is what happens when they show up.
Dial in to the story only you can tell.
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Making Career Moves
You’re ready for something better, something more. Or maybe the job was pulled out from under you. Perhaps it’s a kind of stuckness you can’t shake. First step: decouple from the old labels — your title, role, job history. This frees you to discover, name, and claim who you are, what makes you one of a kind, and the difference you make in the outcome, the exchange, the very air in the room.
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Defining Your Third Act
“Now what?” This is the question that rushes in once the thrill — or shock — of retirement, empty-nesting, downshifting, or hitting “pause” wears off. Makes sense. A giant empty space has opened up. The future is yours to define. Centering your story on what’s in your heart, and how you seek to serve, paves the way to a more meaningful and joyful next chapter.
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Starting Your Own Thing
Setting out as a solo flyer is exciting. And daunting. The world is full of resources about the nuts and bolts. AI can speed you through much of it. But to make the most of what you have to offer, you need time to unearth the real story: the one about the value of your wisdom and experience. Because the world needs both right now. And the person who most needs to know that is you.
First Person Singular: the Fall Cohort
My signature 1:1 coaching and mentoring program, adapted for a small group.
Let’s move into 2027 together.
The Workshop
Seven Sunday live sessions via Zoom, 4-5:30pm Pacific.
Dates
January 17, 24, 31
February 7, 14, 21, 28
Includes
Live, weekly group sessions via Zoom
A 1:1 coaching session (60 minutes)
Weekly written assignments to build your story, step by step
Weekly drop-in office hours
Access to all call replays
Hosted community & support via Telegram
Register by 12/31/26 for $100 early bird discount
No application, no velvet rope. Just a short chemistry call to make sure that we’re right for each other
On the other side, you will
Shed Imposter Syndrome
No more “seasoned professional,” cringey corporate talk. Your story will come straight from you. We dig deep into your lived experience, relationships, unique POV, and creative DNA — not AI, a thesaurus, or blind guesswork — to uncover the person who’s been there all along.
Become More Magnetic
Magic happens when you shift your focus from what you do to why it matters. Instead of a re-cap of your past achievements, your story becomes an invitation into a future that’s better because you’re in it.
Skip to the Good Part
We all know that hit-and-miss feeling of “explaining” what we do. Your story will open the door to real connection by focusing on the difference you make, not your job description.
Save On Wear, Tear, and Heartache
We’re building you a well-structured, clear narrative to frame the argument, and to support you — in writing, and in person. No more flying by the seat-of-your-pants or constantly reinventing the wheel.
Feel Good and Grounded
A solid story keeps you true to yourself. It helps you to align your choices with your goals, to find your way to people who are truly your people, and to say “no” (and feel good about it) when you must.
Be Your Own Expert
Your identity isn’t carved in granite. You will change and grow. This work is designed to be a repeatable experiment. You’ll walk away with a story you love to tell, and the tools you need to evolve and adapt it on your own.
FAQs
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Because it can be a tough day for a lot of us. Especially once the magical brunch/fun/crossword puzzle/kicking-back part wraps up. An existential dread drifts in at the thought of Monday morning, and the workweek to come. Making some good noise together, remembering who we are, and fixing our eyes on the bigger picture sends us into Sunday night in much better shape.
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Replays of our live calls are available no later than the following morning. So you can catch up easily. Even if you miss out on the opportunity to share your work with the group, you will learn from listening to others share theirs.
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First off: the work is 75% thinking and reflecting, and 25% actual writing. You will want to spend an hour or two over the course of the week readying yourself for our Sunday sessions.
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Engagement. This isn’t a passive course, or one of those Zoom gigs where you can multitask. (At least I don’t recommend it.) I have things to say, but these aren’t lectures. Once we are underway, the focus each session is on sharing our work, and showing up for each other.
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I want to be sure that we are right for each other. The call isn’t a test, or a velvet rope. I want you to show up at our first session knowing that I see you, and that you’re in the right place.
The workshop is a deep dive. It’s not how-to about marketing or self-promotion: it’s about identity. As one person put it, “we mine experience for the cool data it reveals.” We do. And then we put it to work.
I want you to get what you need. And if I don’t think the workshop is right for you, I will recommend other approaches you can take. Book a few minutes with me today.
“Jean changed the course of my life in the most interesting way. She's magic, with the extraordinary superpower that gives people back themselves.”
— Cat L., New York NY