Help Your Recent Graduate Launch Their Career with Confidence
They’re smart, capable, and want to be successful, but they are struggling with networking, interviews, and showcasing professional presence that employers expect.
The Gap No One Is Talking About
Your graduate isn’t failing - they are facing a skill set problem and a new-to-them professional playbook with no clear plan to develop what’s needed.
It's unfair that 75% of employers find Gen Z unprepared while 75% of students think they're ready. Schools don't teach these skills, and employers won't invest in training them—leaving your child stuck in the middle.
Your graduate did everything right - solid grades, internships, strong resume.
So why aren't they getting callbacks?
Because employers aren't hiring credentials anymore. They're hiring presence. The ability to make eye contact. Hold a professional conversation. Show up on time and dressed appropriately. Seems basic. But 75% of companies say recent graduates can't do it.
The problem isn't your kid. It's that nobody taught them how the professional world actually works
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Networking + Interview Struggles
70-80% of jobs are found by networking. But only 25% of Gen Z believe they know how to network effectively.
Your graduate has impressive credentials but struggles with eye contact, professional communication, and connecting with hiring managers—getting rejections or crickets despite their qualifications.
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Your Worry
Online job / internship applications have a 2% success rate but 90% of graduates focus on online applications.
You feel caught between wanting to help and respecting their independence. You're anxious about their future but unsure how to support them without overstepping.
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The Systematic Gap
70% of employers find young professionals lacking in leadership skills.
Students are busy in college learning technical skills, critical thinking, and becoming semi-independent. They are not learning the skills that they don’t know they don’t know.
Teaching digital natives the analog skills
that land jobs , keep jobs, and build careers.
🎓 Princeton University, Bachelor of Arts
Intercollegiate National Squash Champion
Ivy League Rookie of the Year
Ivy League Player of the Year (x2)
4x Division I All-American Athlete
💼 Lewis + Clark College,
Master of Arts in Teaching,
⭐ 10+ Years Executive Presence Advisor,
True Self Presence Consulting
🎤 2+ Years Professional Speaker Coach,
The Speaker Lab
📰 Consulting Work Featured: New York Times
🎯 USOC Athlete of the Year
🏆 10x National Squash Champion
I Understand What You’re Going Through
Your child has worked incredibly hard through school. They're a great young adult full of potential. But watching them struggle in early career stages can be heartbreaking—especially when today's workplace looks completely different from what you experienced.
I know this firsthand. As a mom of two Gen Z young adults, I've watched my own kids navigate this disorienting transition.
Here's the reality: they're missing soft skills employers desperately want, but through no fault of their own. It's a frustrating chicken-and-egg situation: schools focus on academics and general career readiness activities, employers expect job-ready professionals but won't invest in development, and your graduate gets caught in the middle.
My unique perspective comes from working on both sides of this gap. With a Master's degree in Teaching and experience working in schools, professional development settings, and across both private and public sectors, I understand how learning actually happens—and I'm committed to supporting growth in others.
I've spent 10+ years helping professionals—from founders and elected officials to entrepreneurs and emerging leaders—develop the executive presence and communication skills that translate potential into performance. As a Princeton University varsity team captain and 10x national champion, I understand high-performance excellence. As someone featured in The New York Times for my executive presence work, I know what it takes to succeed professionally.
More importantly, I understand Gen Z's unique starting point—not just professionally, but personally. I can guide your graduate through meaningful growth in a confidential, supportive environment, with the insight of someone who's lived this challenge both as a parent and as a professional development advisor.
How Professional Acceleration Works
A clear, confidence-building process that develops real skills
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Professional Assessment
I assess your graduate's natural strengths using proven tools and identify specific areas where professional skills need development.
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Targeted Skill Development
We work together confidentially to build executive presence, communication abilities, and workplace navigation skills—teaching them how to present themselves professionally and connect authentically.
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Real-World Application
Your young adult gains practical tools and confidence to succeed in interviews, networking, and professional relationships—with skills they'll use for decades.
Accelerated professional development for the smartphone generation
THE ULTIMATE CHEAT CODE:
Emotional intelligence compounds faster than IQ in business and relationships.
Be easy to work with.
Be kind when others aren’t.
Be calm when things fall apart.
Intelligence alone is overrated.
Real Results from Real People
Calm confidence to step out and meet the world as yourself.
- Hudson
“I went into my pitch feeling strong and confident. After working with Katherine, I was in a great place walking into high stakes interviews.
- Kara
After just one Single Session, my child’s confidence completely transformed. He learned how to talk succinctly about himself and had an improved perspective about the job search process and taking action.
Choose Your Path Forward
Two ways to help your graduate develop professional confidence
Half-Day Intensive
$400
Best For:
Recent graduates, students, and early professionals needing immediate interview prep and professional presence advising.
What’s Included:
✓ Professional strengths assessment
✓ Interview presence and communication coaching
✓ Professional introduction development
✓ Networking confidence building
✓ Real-time practice and feedback
✓ Personalized action plan
Perfect for testing the waters or getting interview-ready fast ⚡⚡⚡
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Single Accelerator
Most Popular
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Career Accelerator
8-Week Package
$2200
Best For:
Recent graduates, students & early professionals serious about their job search, building their professional presence, and developing sought-after communication skills
What’s Included:
✓ Everything in Gateway Session
✓ 6 bi-weekly coaching sessions (75 mins each)
✓ Executive presence deep-dive training
✓ Body Language + professional communication recommendations
✓ Networking Playbook + Weekly Real-World Assignments
✓ Professional wardrobe consultation
✓Mock interviews with feedback
✓Personalized Career Search Templates
✓ Email/text support between sessions
✓ 30-day post-program check-in
Comprehensive transformation—equivalent to 6+ Gateway Sessions at significant savings and guided mentoring with accountability.
Not sure which is right?
Schedule a free 20-minute consultation to discuss your graduate's specific situation.
Imagine Your Graduate Six Months From Now…
They walk into interviews with genuine confidence, articulating their value clearly and connecting authentically with hiring managers. They navigate workplace relationships with ease, communicate professionally in any setting, and build meaningful connections that advance their career.
You feel proud introducing them professionally and confident that your educational investment is generating real returns. They're not just surviving in the workplace—they're thriving, building the foundation for long-term career success.
This transformation is possible. Your graduate has the potential—they just need professional guidance that honors both their capabilities and their unique starting point.
The Cost of Waiting
Without developing these essential professional skills, your graduate faces:
Continued interview rejections despite strong qualifications
Workplace struggles and difficulty building professional relationships
Career stagnation and underemployment relative to their potential
Eroding confidence as missed opportunities compound over time
The longer these patterns persist, the more difficult they become to change. Each rejection reinforces limiting beliefs. Each awkward professional interaction creates anxiety about the next one.
Early career momentum matters. The professional habits and presence your graduate develops now will shape their trajectory for decades.
Don't let the systemic gap derail their potential.
Ready to help your emerging professional navigate their career with confidence?
Book your free 20-minute consultation to discuss your graduate's specific situation and determine the best path forward.
“Working with Katherine helped me see the job search in a clearer way and guided me to up-level how I show up for interviews.
I feel way more confident talking about myself and connecting with others as part of the search.”
—Katy F.