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April 9th |
Next Chapter Lab
For professionals navigating a career reset, burnout, or the quiet question:
“What’s next for me?”
A 6-week live, coaching-forward Lab designed to help you move from uncertainty to clarity — with structure, strategy, and support.
| Live | Reflective | Practical | Human
Bridge the Gap Between What Came Before and What’s Next.
The Next Chapter Lab integrates deep coaching work with insider recruiting perspective. Gain clarity on who you are, and a strategy for how to position yourself going forward with support, structure and accountability.
Meet Your Coach
Hi, I’m Sam — an ICF Certified Coach (ACC), trained through Brown University’s ACT program and a former recruiter in advertising, marketing, branding, and design.
I help professionals move forward in thoughtful, strategic ways grounding emotional clarity in tangible next steps.
I’ve supported creative people in career transitions for over 25 years as both a coach and a recruiter.
I help people move forward in thoughtful, strategic ways.
My Clients have worked at agencies like Wieden+Kennedy, Mother, BBDO, Droga5, Ogilvy and Landor as well as companies including Apple, Google, Lyft, CAA, and Brooks Running.
From a place of heart, the Next Chapter Lab is a space to drop your shoulders, be met where you are at and build a plan for what’s next.
If You’re Here, You Might Be Feeling…
Restless in a role that no longer fits
Disoriented after a layoff
Torn between comfort and change
Confident on paper but unclear internally
Tired of overthinking without forward movement
Why This Lab Exists
Most career programs jump straight to tactics:
Update your resume.
Apply to more jobs.
Network harder.
But when something shifts professionally, something shifts internally too.
Your sense of direction.Your professional identity.
Your belief in yourself.
This is strategy with the space to grow confidence and make a plan
Next Chapter Lab integrates both —
inner clarity and outward action — so your next move is intentional, not reactive.
Over 6 Sessions, You’ll Move From Uncertainty to Strategy:
✔ Redefine your professional identity beyond a job title
✔ Regain confidence through structure, not guesswork
✔ Decode how hiring really works — from recruiter insight to decision dynamics
✔ Create your Hidden Market Map: a step-by-step framework for finding the companies, leaders, and connectors aligned with your next move
What We’ll Do Together
🌿 Session 01
You Are a Brand. Let's Figure Out What It Stands For.
Values, future self, and your Single Minded Proposition. The recruiter sees 100 applications and has 10 minutes. The confused candidate gets cut first. We fix that here.
🌿 Session 02
Own Your Story.
Your resume is a thesis: direction at the top, evidence below. We audit your resume, LinkedIn, and portfolio through a recruiter's lens — and translate your experience into the language of the job you want..
🌿 Session 03
Research Like a Recruiter.
Most jobs are never posted. We build your target list of 15–20 companies and 15–20 people using the same tools and logic a recruiter uses. The hidden job market stops being a mystery.
🌿 Session 04
Reach Out Without Being Weird.
Networking isn't schmoozing. It's curiosity. You're doing a documentary — and you need to interview 25 people to figure out who's in your film. You'll leave with 3 personalized messages drafted and sent.
🌿 Session 05
Interview Like You Belong There.
An interview isn't a test. It's a conversation between two people figuring out if there's a fit. We do real mock interviews, real feedback, and cover everything after — the thank you note, the follow-up, the shell game.
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🌿 Session 06
Offers, Negotiation & What's Next.
Know your number. Own your timeline. You'll leave with a salary script, a negotiation framework, and a 30-day action plan that keeps the momentum going after the program ends.
"Sam's career coaching has been incredibly helpful and insightful as I've been navigating the next chapter in my career. But most importantly, her expertise and genuine interest in helping her students really shines through. You become a part of a community, as well, where there's a real sense of a collective support system. I'd highly recommend YourCareerCompass for anyone wanting to either take the next step in their career or pivot into another profession.”
Nick Choremi
Freelance Associate Creative Director (Art) | Ex. R/GA, BBDO, TBWA
A space to let down your guard, and get support
You don’t have a plan, you want a plan and you don’t know where to begin.
❋ Why Coaching — Not Just Tactics?
Because this isn’t just about getting a job.
It’s about rebuilding direction.
Transitions disrupt more than income.
They disrupt confidence, identity, momentum, and perspective.
If you skip the recalibration and jump straight to strategy, you risk repeating patterns or reacting from fear.
This process addresses the internal shift and the external plan, so you move forward grounded and clear.
❋ A Supportive Space
All cohorts stay together for the duration of the Launch Lab and then graduate into the Bridge Community.
If you want to create a cohort from your school please reach out.
❋ The Outcome
out your value, Have a practical strategic roadmap
After 6 sessions, you will:
Feel grounded instead of panicked
Have a coherent professional narrative
Know what roles you’re targeting (and why)
Have a structured weekly plan
Feel like yourself again
And most importantly —
You won’t be navigating this alone.
“If you work in advertising and aren’t talking to Sam, you’re missing out. She’s more like an ad world Yoda. Over the years, Sam has helped me land gigs, but more than that, she’s 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 Executive Creative Director HighDive NY
“After struggling to find answers to justify career choices, I started working with Sam. Thanks to her attentive listening skills, I heard through my noise and began to listen to myself — not an easy task. This is a discovery and in my opinion, is a worthwhile process for clarity. The insights earned have enabled me to make intentional choices that align with my creative vision, even if that means staying the course.”
—Flavio Arnizant de Zorzi
Award-Winning AD | Former Droga5 and Mother Creative
"For going on 20 years, Sam has helped me gain clarity, navigate big decisions, and shape the direction of my career. If you're looking for some of the same, I've got three words for you: go see Sam."
— Jon Wagner ECD TBWA/Chiat-Day
🟩 Investment
This is a small-group transition reset designed for professionals navigating what’s next.
You’ll move through a structured 4-session process alongside others in the in-between rebuilding clarity, confidence, and direction together.
6-Week Transition Reset (Group): $ 1000
Includes:
6 live 75-minute group coaching sessions
Structured weekly framework
Reflection worksheets
Action planning tools
Community accountability
Optional Group thread support between sessions
Limited to 6-8 participants to ensure depth and connection.
Transitions don’t come with clean timelines.
Layoffs happen.
Burnout builds.
Restlessness grows quietly.
The question isn’t whether change is coming.
It’s whether you’ll navigate it intentionally.
This small-group Reset is designed for the moment you realize:
“I can’t keep doing this the same way.”
Enrollment closes once the cohort begins to protect depth and connection.
If you’re in the in-between, this is your container.
Looking for a more bespoke experience?
I f you prefer to move on your own timeline with 1:1 attention on your specific goals and narrative, Private Coaching is available.
[Learn about 1:1 Private Coaching]
April Cohort
Program Dates: April 9th – May7th
1:00pm - 2:15
Enrollment Closes: [April 2nd]
Spots Limited to [6-8]
Your Questions, Answered
What if I'm not sure what career I want?
You're in the right place — and you're in good company. Not knowing exactly what you want is one of the most common starting places. Session 1 is built specifically for this: we do the inner work before any of the tactical stuff, because clarity about direction is what makes everything else work.
What if I miss a live session?
Every session is recorded. Watch the replay, complete the exercises, and bring your specific questions to the next live session. The work still works — it just needs doing.
Do I need a portfolio?
No. Not every creative role requires one. But if yours does, We will audit your work as it is and tell you exactly what's needed, so you're not building pieces that won't help you get hired.
Is this only for advertising and design?
No. The framework applies to any creative field — art direction, copywriting, design, strategy, film, account management, marketing, and more. The recruiter lens we use is universal. What changes is the vocabulary. That's something we work through together.
What happens after the 6 sessions?
You have the option to move into The Bridge — a $50/month community with monthly live group coaching, guest industry sessions, and real-time feedback on applications, outreach, and interviews. The search doesn't end when the program does. The Bridge keeps you supported until you sign your offer and beyond.
Time is going to pass either way and the calendar is the one thing we can't negotiate.
Kind words from clients
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"Sam and I met back when I was recruiting for an agency and she was an external headhunter. I instantly connected with her because she was genuine, a great listener, had great taste and always supplied candidates that were a great fit. Sam was never trying to "make the placement", she was genuinely interested in the needs of the agency and also the career trajectory of the candidate. That was her sweet spot and what makes her so good at her job - truly helping the candidate figure out what their best career move is and then helping them land it. Sam is incredibly connected and has excellent judgment in helping people determine their superpower and position their skills to land their dream job. I trust Sam's taste, advice and heart.” implicitly."
Amy Starkman Global Talent Operations Director at Wieden + Kennedy
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"I love Sam because I trust Sam. She has always picked up the phone when I call, and she always tells me the truth but in a way that we both end up laughing together. At every pivotal moment, transition, move, promotion in my career I've had Sam in my ear, brain and heart.”
Tim Roan - Former Chief Creative Officer, McGarrah Jessee
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“Sam found my book in the most unorthodox of ways. She recognized potential and talent in me as a junior creative coming from a smaller shop with not a ton of produced work that really felt representative of my capabilities as a creative copywriter. Not only did Sam help me land two job offers in a tough industry to break into, but she became my go-to when I needed career advice over the years. Though it wasn't her official job at the time, Sam was a personal career coach to me as I received other offers and worked out how to navigate the advertising industry as a whole. Unlike many recruiters I'd worked with, I never felt that Sam's advice was self-serving. She nudged me in the direction that she knew would be best for me, not the one that would land her a bigger bonus check. We'd all be lucky to have someone looking out for us as much as Sam looks out for her creatives.” Hallie Cain Associate Creative Director / Copy at BBDO New York
Hallie Cain Associate Creative Director / Copy at BBDO New York
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After struggling to find answers to justify career choices, I started working with Sam. Thanks to her attentive listening skills, I heard through my noise and began to listen to myself — not an easy task. This is a discovery and in my opinion, is a worthwhile process for clarity. The insights earned have enabled me to make intentional choices that align with my creative vision, even if that means staying the course.New List Item
—Flavio Arnizant de Zorzi Award-Winning AD | Former Droga5 and Mother CreativeDescription goes here
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I had the privilege of working with Sam through a time of big cross roads in my life. Personal and professional were colliding in a way I had never experienced before. Her kindness coupled with the engaging and thoughtful work we did together really helped me to through. Discovering how interictal my core values and balance would be in this next chapter has been a game changer. I highly recommend working with Sam if you're looking to unlock and grow in your journey.
— Samantha Yeager Director of Retail Supply Chain at SoulCycle Inc.
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Sam's career coaching has been incredibly helpful and insightful as I've been navigating the next chapter in my career. But most importantly, her expertise and genuine interest in helping her students really shines through. You become a part of a community, as well, where there's a real sense of a collective support system. I'd highly recommend YourCareerCompass for anyone wanting to either take the next step in their career or pivot into another profession.
Nick Choremi Freelance Associate Creative Director (Art) | Ex. R/GA, BBDO, TBWA