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You spend 1/3 of your life working.
You might as well enjoy it.
The average person spends 90,000 hours working in their lifetime. When you’re doing work you hate, your mental and physical health suffer. On the flip side, when you have a career you love, the energy, excitement, and momentum are palpable.
Hi! I’m Emily and I help people make successful career transitions
I have helped hundreds of people with their career changes - whether they’re recent graduates starting their careers, caretakers returning to the workforce after a career pause, working professionals ready for a new job, or recent retirees ready for the "next chapter."
How about you? Are you at a crossroads? Maybe you’re ready for something new, but don’t know what it is or how to get there. Are you unhappy about your current situation and want to do something about it?
Get Unstuck, Out of Your Head, and Kick Your Career in Gear!
Are you thinking about going back to work or switching jobs but you’re overwhelmed about where to start?
Are you at a crossroads and wondering what you should do next?
Download the 10 Steps to Kick Your Career in Gear free resource and learn actionable, attainable steps you can take right now to get out of the rut and build career momentum.
10 Steps to Kick Your Career in Gear will help you:
- Discover career opportunities that align with your values, interests, and skills
- Gain more confidence in yourself and what you have to offer
- Evaluate what you need to make the next move in your career
- Make a plan about what you're going to do next
- Find a clearer purpose and get your professional life back on track
- Overcome inertia and move forward with intent
- Alleviate stress, pressure, or angst about your next career moves
- Feel energized and excited about your career possibilities
You are not alone! I’ve helped hundreds of people turn their dreams into reality. Whether it’s going back to work, switching jobs, or starting a new business, I use the simple strategies shared in 10 Steps to Kick Your Career in Gear: Find Your Purpose and Make a Plan.
Enter your name and email in the form below and you'll receive this free resource and some more tips to help you quickly get unstuck and gain momentum in your career, whether you are coming back to work after a career pause or you are currently working and want to do something new.
Let's get to work!
I work with driven, dedicated individuals who want something new and they’re ready to work for it. I help my clients feel confident about themselves, excited about their future, and discover a career that is fulfilling personally and professionally. Check out this video for more information (closed captioning available):
About Your Coach
Emily Worden is a Certified Professional Career Coach (CPCC) helping people with their career transitions. Whether you’re currently working and ready for a new job or you took a career break and you’re ready to get back to work, Emily knows you want a career that is fruitful, flexible, and fulfilling. She also knows how intimidating it can be to change careers entirely or to return to the workforce after a long break.
Emily has helped hundreds of job-seekers - students, working professionals, entrepreneurs, stay-at-home moms, recent graduates, and recent retirees - successfully plan and execute their goals. Emily uses her certified coaching skills, MBA, teaching experience, and entrepreneurial background to help clients achieve their goals, from relaunching their careers to landing their dream job.
Are you job searching the wrong way?
I've seen the same job search mistakes over and over again, and it hurts to see. People come to me burned out and exhausted by the job search process. Career development is hard enough on its own, stop making it harder! Watch this video to see if you're job hunting the wrong way and learn the right way to do it (closed captioning available):
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What others are saying:
"I GOT THE JOB!!!!!!!!!!!! Your coaching was tremendous. Honestly, Emily, I NEVER would have gone into that interview with the confidence I had if you hadn't been such a HUGE support." - Caroline L.
"Thank you, Emily, thank you. YOU are a life-changer! You helped ease almost all of my career and networking worries, and because of you, I'm inspired to believe that anything is possible ... Throughout our meetings, I have felt how much you care about me and my future success. You've made such an impact on me with your support and guidance, and I am eternally grateful to you." - Mavis M.
“In a word, Emily’s work is life-changing. I always knew what I wanted to do, but the tools she gave me will allow me to bring my career to the next level. She is knowledgeable, engaging, and meets you at your level. I truly can’t recommend her enough.” - Caroline M.
"Thank you for always providing such an uplifting and high-energy environment in our meetings -- I am learning so many skills that I know I will carry with me for years and years to come." - Katherine S.
"I think of you so often in terms of someone who helped cultivate my career and as someone who left a positive, lifelong impact on me. I miss our sessions and you!" - Rishka M.
"Everything you taught me has come into play in the real world. I wouldn’t be nearly as productive without your guidance and encouragement, and I’m doing better than my business plan predicted!" - Trevor K.
“I've been really intimidated by career development in the past but you have made it so motivating and enjoyable. I genuinely feel like a new person. Thank you so so much for all of your continued support and guidance.” - Ken Y.
"I learned so much and feel more prepared than ever before to begin my career post-grad. I really appreciate your support, guidance, and enthusiasm throughout our time together." - Emily H.
"You’ve taught me the importance of time management, networking, branding, and finances. Specifically, I appreciate the time you put aside to read over my website and photography portfolio while sharing your honest feedback. You continuously brought positive energy while establishing a welcoming, professional and creative environment for me to grow. Thanks to you I feel ready to conquer any interviews, assessments, and job applications that come my way!" - Lauren M.
"I strongly believe that every single working mom should be required to meet with Emily! As a SAHM who is in the process of figuring out career paths, Emily has equipped me with the right tools I need to plan and explore my future career. Through our meetings, she has eased almost all of my career and networking worries and has made me believe in my own limitless future ... Emily pushes her clients in the right direction and inspires them to take their careers into their own hands. The care and empathy that she gives are unmatched; she takes the time to get to know her clients to tailor her expert advice to their career needs. Emily is a valuable asset for anyone who’s ready to get serious about their career!" - Molly M.
"Looking back, I will greatly miss Emily's ability to make me feel seen and heard, and as though she had all the time in the world for me. There wasn't a meeting that went by that I did not feel that Emily was wholly invested in my current situation or problem that needed fixing. In more ways than one, she has always expressed her deepest desire to help me in whatever way I needed. This I believe is a testament to who Emily is as a person: an empathetic, deeply intuitive problem-solver with a world of creativity under her belt." - Anna P.
Book your free 30-minute Kick Your Career in Gear discovery session and tell me all about it.
Schedule an appointment