TRANSFORM FROM INVISIBLE TO SOUGHT-AFTER
I help emerging professionals build the
executive presence, strategic visibility, and authentic networks that create career breakthroughs—whether you're stuck in a job search or ready to emerge as a leader.
Only 8% of hiring managers believe
Gen Z is ready for the workforce
Think of this like Driver's Ed for a career.
You wouldn't hand a kid car keys and say "figure it out." Yet that's exactly what happens with professional skills - young adults are expected to just know how to interview, network, and present themselves.
I'm here to help you confidently move forward.
I'm your first professional mentor - someone you can trust to teach essential skills, provide real-world practice, and help you integrate what you’re learning in a safe environment before the stakes are real.
The end goal is for you to navigate your job search demonstrating to decision makers that you do have the critical skills and professionalism they desperately want in candidates.
That’s how you stand out for the right reasons.
Your 1st Professional Mentor
The Gap No One Is Talking About
The path to professional life seems clear —solid grades, internships, strong resume.
So why aren't you getting hired?
Because employers are skeptical about hiring your generation. 75% of employers say Gen Z lacks professional soft skills: eye contact, networking confidence, interview presence. Meanwhile, 75% of students think they're ready. You might have some blind spots. We can fix that.
Because online job applications lead to only 2% of job offers. Knowing how to network is essential because most jobs are filled through word of mouth. But the art and science of networking isn’t something people are born knowing how to do.
You need a plan with clear steps and the right mindset for the process.Because looking for a job is its own job — one you might not have had yet.
Let’s get you on track and break down what to do, how to do it, and dial in the soft skills that employers are skeptical Gen Z possesses.
The disconnect is real—and it's not your fault. College teaches credentials. Employers hire presence. Nobody bridges that gap.
That's what we do.
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Not Networking Effectively
70% of jobs come from networking, but only 25% of emerging professionals know how. You may cringe at the term networking and think it’s grossly transactional, leading you to avoid opportunities that create connections with people who could help your career.
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Applications Go Nowhere
You submit 50+ applications with no response. The problem is this feels like job searching but online apps only have a 2% success rate—networking is how people actually get hired.
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You Don't Know What You Don't Know
College taught technical skills. Employers want professional soft skills. Nobody taught the difference—or how to show up ready on day one.
You've been told your whole life that if you work hard, get good grades, and do everything right, success will follow.
Then you graduated, and... nothing happened the way it was supposed to.
Maybe you've sent hundreds of applications into what feels like a black hole. Maybe you're working hard but have been completely overlooked. Maybe you watch peers with weaker credentials somehow landing opportunities while you're left wondering what you're doing wrong.
Here's what I want you to know: There’s nothing wrong with you. You're just missing specific skills that college never taught.
I'm not talking about technical skills or industry knowledge. I'm talking about the job searching skills and professional presence that actually get you hired and advanced:
How to build professional relationships that feel authentic, not transactional
How to show up with presence that makes people remember you
How to create strategic visibility so opportunities find you instead of you chasing them endlessly
For over a decade, I've taught these skills to professionals in high-stakes situations—elected officials, professional speakers, entrepreneurs launching ventures, experts stepping into new levels of their leadership. I know what it takes to go from invisible to sought-after, from potential to recognized.
Now I teach emerging professionals these same skills—because your generation deserves better than stumbling through trial and error while everyone else seems to have it figured out.
You have the potential. I'll show you how to make others see it too.
I See You—And I Know This Isn't What You Expected
College prepared you to do the work. It never prepared you to be seen, heard, and valued for that work.
The skills that actually determine who gets hired, who advances, and who gets sought-after aren't taught in classrooms. They're learned through experience, mentorship, and deliberate practice—or they're never learned at all.
Here's what's keeping you stuck:
You can write a polished cover letter, but you freeze in live conversations.
Emails give you time to edit. Networking events, interviews, and workplace interactions don't. When you can't articulate your value in the moment while staying connected to the person across from you, opportunities slip away—no matter how impressive you look on paper.
You think networking means "bothering people with lame introductions and using people," so you avoid it entirely.
No one taught you that professional relationships are built on authentic connection and mutual value, not transactional favor-asking. So you stay isolated, hoping someone will discover your potential—while opportunities flow through networks you're not a part of.
You're invisible in a crowded market.
You're doing lots of things: applying, following up, showing up. But you're doing it the same way as everyone else. Strategic visibility—being known, being remembered, being sought-after—requires intention. Without it, you're just another resume in the pile.
You don't know how to show up with presence under pressure.
When stakes are high—interviews, important conversations, workplace moments that matter—your nervousness undermines your competence. You know you're capable, but that capability doesn't translate to confidence in the moments that count. It’s critical to eliminate self-sabotage.
You're playing the short game when careers are built on the long game.
You're focused on getting a job. But the skills that get you hired are the same skills that get you advanced, sought-after, and trusted with bigger opportunities. Without them, you're starting from scratch at every transition.
What's Actually Missing (And What I Teach)
How Professional Acceleration Works
A clear, confidence-building process that develops real skills
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Schedule Free Consultation
We'll talk about where you’re struggling and what specific skills you need most—networking, interviews, or professional presence.
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Targeted Skill Development
You get customized mentorship to cultivate professional presence, networking confidence, and interview skills in an 8-week 1:1 engagement (Accelerator) or a single-topic session (Intensive).
3
Get Hired
Armed with skills employers actually look for, you go from overlooked to hired—and use these skills for your entire career.
These aren't abstract concepts. They're concrete, learnable skills that I break down, practice with you, and help you master:
1. Strategic Communication
How to articulate your value clearly in any context—from "tell me about yourself" to navigating difficult conversations to writing messages that actually get responses.
2. Professional Presence
How to show up with confidence and composure that inspires trust—the body language, vocal presence, and energy that make people take you seriously.
3. Career Self-Development
How to build self-awareness, seek feedback without defensiveness, and take ownership of your growth trajectory instead of waiting for someone to manage your career for you.
4. Authentic Leadership
How to influence without authority, maintain composure under pressure, and project confidence without arrogance—even when you don't feel it yet.
5. Strategic Networking & Visibility
How to build genuine professional relationships, create visibility in your target industry, and become known so opportunities find you—not just the other way around.
What I Teach:
The Five Skills That Change Everything
This Isn't Theory.
It's Transformation Through Practice.
I don't give you a workbook and send you on your way.
We work together intensively:
We diagnose exactly what's holding you back (often not what you think)
We practice skills through role-play, feedback, and real-world application until they become natural
We build your strategic visibility plan so you're not just hoping to be discovered
We track measurable progress so you can see—and articulate—your growth
By the time we're done, you won't just know what to do differently. You'll have done it enough times that it's become who you are, not just what you're trying to be.
Accelerated professional development for the smartphone generation
Real Results from Real People
Calm confidence to step out and meet the world as yourself.
“I went into my pitch feeling strong and confident. After working with Katherine, I was in a great place walking into my high-stakes interviews.
- H. H., recent college graduate
After just one Single Session, my child’s confidence completely transformed. He learned how to talk succinctly about himself and had less stress plus a positive and action-oriented perspective about the job search process and networking.
- K.H., parent
Choose Your Path Forward
Two Ways To Get Started
For emerging professionals who need a breakthrough in one critical area:
Ace an upcoming interview
Networking confidence
Learn how to "talk about yourself" without sounding awkward
Make a strong first impression
Professional communication
You will gain:
→ A professional strengths assessment that reveals unique value
→ Interview presence coaching that eliminates nervous habits
→ A polished 30-second introduction you can use anywhere
→ Networking strategies that feel natural, not forced
→ Real-time practice with immediate feedback
→ A personalized action plan for their next 30 days
Result: Walk into the next interview or networking event with clarity and confidence—not confusion and anxiety.
Perfect for: Testing whether professional mentorship is right for you, or getting interview-ready quickly.
Professional Readiness Intensive
Three 1-hour Sessions | $750
For emerging professionals ready to transform from overlooked to sought-after through strategic visibility, authentic relationship building, and executive presence.
Serious about landing a job you’re excited about
Need accountability and ongoing support
Want to build career skills that last a lifetime
Desire a competetive advantage in the job market
You will develop:
Applied Learning of Personal Strengths
Strategic Communication
Professional Presence
Career Self-Development
Strategic Networking + Visibility
Authentic Leadership
You will gain:
Real-World Application
→ Networking playbook with weekly assignments
→ Templates, scripts, and organization tools for current and future use
→ Mock interviews with detailed feedback
→ Professional wardrobe consultation (visual credibility matters)
Integration, Ownership, Accountability
→ In-between session accountability + support
→ Full interview simulation combining all skills
→ Presence under pressure practice
→ Professional identity embodiment (moving from "playing the role" to authentic confidence)
→ Before/after transformation evidence
30-day post-program check-in for continued momentum
Result: Transform "I don't know what to say" to "I know exactly how to present myself professionally"—with the confidence and skills to navigate a career for decades.
This is the equivalent of 8+ individual sessions at a 25% savings, plus ongoing mentorship and accountability.
Career Mentorship Accelerator
8-Week Comprehensive Transformation | $2200
Save $1000 vs individual sessions
Still Not Sure Which Path Is Right?
Book a free 30-minute discovery call where we'll:
Understand your specific challenges
Identify which program best fits your needs
Answer your questions about the process
Determine if we're a good fit to work together
No pressure. No sales pitch. Just clarity on the next right step.
Teaching digital natives the analog skills
that land jobs , keep jobs, and build careers.
Six Months From Now,
You Will…
Walk into any interview and clearly articulate why you are the right hire - no more rambling answers or missed opportunities.
Build professional relationships that open doors - not just submit applications into the void.
Command respect in workplace settings - from day one, not after years of trial and error.
And parents? You'll feel confident introducing them professionally, knowing your investment in their education is now paying dividends in their career.
This isn't wishful thinking. This is what happens when emerging professionals get the professional development training that employers desperately want.
75% of employers say recent graduates are unprepared.
Not because they lack intelligence - but because of a communication evolution gap.
Your graduate probably excels at:
Digital communication • Written work • Technical skills
But employers hire based on:
In-person presence • Interview confidence • Face-to-face networking
The Problem
These in-person skills:
❌ Don't come naturally to digital natives
❌ Aren't taught in universities
✅ Determine who gets hired
It's a skills mismatch, not a character flaw.
Without These Skills
Less qualified candidates get hired → "They just interviewed better"
Networking opportunities missed → Job search drags on
Confidence erodes → "Maybe I'm not good enough"
Each rejection makes the next one harder.
The Good News
Professional presence is completely learnable in 8 weeks.
Here's What Concerns Me Most
What makes me different
🎓 Trained Educator
I am a Princeton graduate and earned my Master of Arts in Teaching from Lewis + Clark College. I know how to break down complex skills, provide feedback that creates real change, and meet learners where they are.
🏆 Elite Performance Background as Squash Athlete
Princeton Varsity Squash Captain, 10x National Champion, USOC Athlete of the Year for Women’s Squash.
I understand coaching, mindset, and what it takes to perform under pressure.
📰 Proven Track Record on High-Stakes Presence
10+ years supporting professionals in make-or-break moments. Featured in The New York Times for teaching executive presence to elected officials and emerging leaders. Created and taught workshops for the Women’s Center for Leadership and co-hosted the Career Boost video series
👨👩👧👦 Parent Who Gets It
Mom of two Gen Z young adults. I'm not theorizing—I'm living this with my own kids.
You don’t need more quick tip social media advice. You need a professional mentor who:
Teaches the skills employers expect but universities don't teach
Provides a safe space to practice before real interviews
Gives honest feedback that builds confidence
Helps integrate learning through real-world application
Just like Driver's Ed prepares emerging drivers for the road, professional mentoring prepares emerging professionals for the workplace.
Ready to start navigating your career journey with confidence?
Book your free 30-minute consultation to discuss your specific situation and determine the best path forward.
“Working with Katherine helped me approach my job search in a clear way and guided me to up-level how I show up for interviews.
I feel more confident talking about myself and connecting with others as part of the search.”
—K.F. , Recent college graduate