Feeling lost or anxious about your career in this AI-driven world is completely normal.
In today’s world of AGI, agentic AI workflows, and robotic automation, careers are evolving at an unprecedented pace. What worked yesterday can become obsolete tomorrow.
Trial-and-error is no longer a viable career strategy.
The speed of change is too great, and the cost of repeated setbacks is too high. One layoff, one missed transition, or one prolonged job search can create a downward spiral — while your peers continue moving forward.
Career management has become a codified discipline — one that requires clarity, strategy, and support. You can no longer afford to sit in the bleachers watching your career unfold. You must step into the arena with intention.
That’s why we created Next Chapter Careers — a practical 3-month workshop series designed to support those who need it most right now:
- Professionals navigating life after a layoff
- Recent graduates struggling to land their first role
- Mid-career individuals facing transitions in the age of AI
Your Next Chapter Starts Here
3-Month Monthly Workshop Series
Practical support for laid-off tech professionals, recent grads, and those reskilling in the AI era.
San Francisco Bay Area • Limited to 100 attendees per session
Monthly Workshops
One focused session per month
Practical Insights
Honest insights from people who have successfully navigated the same challenges
Mindful Momentum
Build resilience, manage rejection, and create sustainable confidence
Meet Our Expert Panel
Diverse Bay Area leaders who have lived through these challenges
Priya Sharma
Staff Software Engineer • Layoff Rebound Story
Irene Nexica
Technical Recruiter & Career Coach
Lucy Chen
Tech Leadership Coach • Ex-LinkedIn/Meta
Marcus Okoro
AI/ML Engineer • Reskilling Success
Sofia Morales
Product Operations • Recent Grad Success
David Park
Senior Hiring Manager
The 3-Session Series
Rebound Track
From Layoff to Comeback
Mid-career tech professionals & recently laid off
Hear authentic comeback stories, learn how to reframe your layoff narrative, address employment gaps, and answer difficult interview questions with confidence.
Mindful Momentum: Managing rejection, shifting negative self-talk, and building emotional resilience.
What to Expect
- Real stories from people who successfully returned after layoffs
- Practical techniques to explain career gaps positively
- Communicate your value with clarity and power focused on post-layoff narratives
- Info on valuable tools for you to implement in your ongoing career management
- Peer support and panelist feedback
Session Agenda (3.5–4 hours)
• 15 min Welcome & Icebreaker
• 30 min Panel Storytelling Round
• 45 min Open Q&A + Audience Story Sharing
• 30 min Mindful Motivation
• 30 min Action Planning + Accountability Buddies
• 15 min Closing and next steps
Launch Track
Breaking In
Recent graduates & young professionals
Build a strong personal brand with limited experience, create standout projects, craft networking messages that get responses, and deliver a memorable “Why Me” story.
Mindful Momentum: Working through rejection fatigue and developing practical mentorship strategies.
What to Expect
- Strategies to stand out without full-time experience
- Communicate your value with clarity and power
- Networking and outreach message practice
- Elevator pitch refinement
- Peer support in a safe, encouraging environment
Session Agenda (3.5–4 hours)
• 15 min Welcome & Icebreaker
• 30 min Panel Storytelling Round
• 45 min Open Q&A + Audience Sharing
• 30 min Mindful Motivation
• 30 min Action Planning + Accountability Buddies
• 15 min Closing and next steps
Momentum Track
Future-Proof Your Career
Professionals reskilling in the AI era
Learn how to make new skills visible, communicate your reskilling journey, and stay competitive in today’s rapidly changing market.
Mindful Momentum: Building a sustainable mindset, mentorship roadmap, and long-term career resilience.
What to Expect
- Skill gap analysis and prioritization
- Communicate your value with clarity and power
- How to talk about your reskilling journey in interviews
- Creating quick-win projects that demonstrate growth
- Long-term career strategy and visibility tips
Session Agenda (3.5–4 hours)
• 15 min Welcome & Icebreaker
• 30 min Panel Storytelling Round
• 40 min Open Q&A + Audience Sharing
• 35 min Hands-on Breakouts
• 30 min Mindful Motivation
• 30 min Action Planning + Accountability Buddies
• 15 min Closing and next steps
Ready to Start Your Next Chapter?
Spots are limited to keep each session interactive and supportive.
Register for One Session or the Full Series →
San Francisco Bay Area • Starting September 2026