A place to land while you figure out what’s next.
Support, strategy, and community for navigating your career — from figuring out what you want, to landing opportunities, to growing with confidence once you get there.
The questions you've been carrying around.
How do I build a network if I don’t know anyone?
What if I don’t even know what roles I want?
How do I tell my story in a way that feels authentic and clear?
How do I build confidence when everyone else seems ahead?
What if I’m doing everything “right” and still not getting traction?
How do I advocate for myself once I land the role?
How do I ask for a raise, promotion, or better opportunities?
How do I prepare for a review or difficult conversation at work?
How do I grow into the kind of professional and leader I want to become?
These are the kinds of questions people ask me every day.
That’s why I built Compass — because people don’t just need help finding jobs. They need support figuring out what they want, how to pursue it, and how to grow once they get there.
Hi, I'm Sam — your coach.
I'm an ICF-certified coach (ACC), trained through Brown University's coaching program, and a former creative recruiter, co-founder of a boutique recruitment firm that placed talent at Wieden+Kennedy, Droga5, Ogilvy, Apple, Google, Lyft, Brooks Running, and other top agencies and brands for 25 years.
That combination, recruiter and coach means I can work with you through the whole journey: from figuring out what you actually want, to going out and getting it.
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“If you work in advertising and aren’t talking to Sam, you’re missing out. She’s like an ad world Yoda. Over the years, Sam has been a sounding board, a trusted advisor, a source of sharp insight, and someone I’ve leaned on for honest advice when I’ve needed it most. She just gets it—the industry, the people, the nuance. Whether you’re job hunting, navigating a tricky professional moment, or just need a smart take on something, Sam is your career’s secret weapon.”
Steve Fogel Group Executive Creative Director HighDive
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“Six months out of college, I was trying to break into advertising but struggling to find the right direction. I was getting occasional interviews, but I had not yet uncovered what I truly wanted from my career or how to position myself in a way that felt authentic.
Working with Sam Glatzer as my career coach changed that. Through her MAP Process, which emphasizes deep self-reflection, exploration, and intentional pathfinding, I gained real clarity on what drives me and what kind of work I want to build my career around.
That shift in insight made all the difference. This past week, I started my new role at Mighty Union and I genuinely would not be here without the work we did together.”
Dan Rubin ‘25 - University of Delaware
The Compass Membership
What’s included
Live workshops
Topics that rotate by what members need: portfolio reviews, networking, interviewing, salary, transitions, leadership. Recorded so you can watch on your time.
Office Hours with Sam,
One hour, live, no agenda. Bring what's on your mind — career strategy, job search, decisions to think through, what I'm seeing in the market. I bring 25 years of recruiter brain.
Career Q&A
Post a question. Get a real answer from me within 48 hours on weekdays. Not generic advice — your specific situation, with my actual take.
The Full Resource Library
Frameworks, templates, scripts — the same tools I use with my 1:1 clients. Cover letters, reach-out templates, networking guides, mindset work, AI tool guidance, and more. Tagged and searchable.
Recording Library
Every workshop and office hours, recorded and organized so you can go back anytime.
Membership
$49.00/Month or $399/Year (7 day free trial) cancel anytime
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this 1:1 coaching or group coaching?
Compass is group-based. You'll join live Office Hours and workshops with other members, post questions in the Career Q&A, and get my direct input throughout. It's not a replacement for 1:1 coaching — it's a way to get ongoing guidance, recruiter insights. If you decide you want dedicated 1:1 time, members get first access to my private coaching engagements.
How often are Office Hours and workshops?
Office Hours and workshops each run twice a month. Workshops rotate through the topics members ask for most, networking, interviewing, salary negotiation, transitions, portfolio reviews, leadership. Everything is recorded, so you can watch on your own time if you can't make it live.
Who is Compass for?
Compass is for anyone navigating a career question they don't have a clear place to bring. Students and new grads trying to figure out where to start. Early-career creatives a few years in who thought the path would be clearer by now. Mid-career and senior professionals navigating a pivot, a layoff, or a quiet "is this still it" question. If you're somewhere in the in-between, this is for you.
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes. Monthly memberships can be cancelled anytime — no long-term commitment. Annual memberships are paid upfront for the year. You can also try Compass free for 7 days to see if it's the right fit before you're charged.
What's the difference between Compass and your 1:1 coaching?
1:1 coaching is a dedicated engagement with me, focused entirely on your specific career — usually 6 or 12 sessions over a few months. It's the right fit when you want deep, personalized work. Compass is ongoing support: a place to keep showing up with whatever's on your mind that week, with community and recruiter insight built in. Some people start in Compass and decide to add 1:1 work later. Others come from 1:1 coaching and join Compass to keep the momentum going.
What happens after founding member pricing closes?
Founding members lock in their rate for as long as they stay an active member. When founding pricing closes, the membership rate increases to $79/month for new members — but if you're already a founding member, your rate stays the same.
Do I need to be in a creative field for this to work for me?
My background is in placing creative talent at agencies and brands, so I bring that lens to the work — but the questions Compass is built around are universal. Networking, transitions, confidence, knowing what you want, knowing when to leave. If you're navigating any of that, you'll find what you need here.
What if I land a job? Should I cancel?
A lot of members find the first 90 days in a new role are when they want Compass most. Stay if it's serving you. Leave when it's not.
Ready to stop figuring it out alone?
If you've been wishing you had someone to turn to with the experience and expertise to ask the real questions, Compass is that space.
Founding rate: $49/month or $399/year.