Member Workshop: Crafting Your Narrative for Your Next Opportunity
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Join Kate Sargent for a dynamic and interactive workshop designed to refine your storytelling skills and get that next job.
In the realm of career development, your narrative is more than just a story — it strategically combines your skills, experiences, and aspirations into a compelling package. Whether you're aiming for a new job, a promotion, your first board seat, or a bold career transition, the way in which you articulate your journey can significantly impact your success.
Join Kate Sargent, founder of KJS Coaching & Consulting, for a dynamic and interactive workshop designed to refine your storytelling skills. This session will equip you with strategies to frame your professional narrative in a way that resonates with company leaders, hiring managers, and recruiters. Learn how to highlight your unique contributions using tools like your resume, LinkedIn profile, networking, and interviewing techniques to pave the way for future achievements.
Kate Sargent has more than 20 years of experience in people operations, leadership development, talent acquisition, and D2C strategy with B Corps and ESG-centered retail and CPG companies. Recognized as a LinkedIn Top Coaching Voice, she was vice president of people and head of global talent acquisition at The Citizenry, Allbirds, Method, and The North Face, as well as founding KJS Coaching & Consulting where she provides individual and team coaching for job search, performance and leadership and helps new founders and independent consultants build their strategy and voice as they go out on their own.
Her newest projects include fractional HR leadership, start-up advising for a stealth retail rental app, working with Colorwave, a nonprofit focused on supporting first generation workforce gaining access to the VC, tech and innovation space and co-founding The Plus One Collective, a community of like-minded independent consultants who have a give back model as a part of their business offerings. Known for honesty, humor and a no fluff approach to coaching and advising, Kate looks to continue finding ways to build and support individuals and businesses through effective people strategies and meaningful social impact work.