PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR STUDENTS
College Is More Than a Degree. It’s a Chance to Become.
I help students in higher education make intentional decisions about their careers and how to maximize their college experience.
Navigating College Can Be Difficult
Every decision suddenly seems so important for today and the future.
There are so many paths that exist that choosing one can feel overwhelming. You may be wondering, What if I make the wrong choice?
Everyone seems to have an opinion about what you should do.
You probably have plenty of people telling you what you should do. But your future is yours to create—and you deserve space to figure out what that looks like for you.
You want something different, but you can't quite identify what's holding you back.
Sometimes the biggest barriers aren’t obvious. Together, we can explore the thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors that may be keeping you from moving forward.
Grow Beyond the Classroom.
Build Beyond the Degree.
From Uncertain and Insecure to Intentional and Confident
Feeling uncertain at this stage and age is completely understandable because you’re making decisions not only for today but also for your future. This can feel even scarier without a framework or support to help you become more intentional and confident.
I’VE HELPED SEVERAL STUDENTS OVERCOME THIS WITH:
Clarity
The first step includes understanding what you want and what matters most to you.
Awareness
Identify what’s holding you back from moving forward.
Action
Turn your clarity into intentional decisions and action.
You don’t need to have your entire future figured out. You just need a place to start and support.
Hi, my name is Karie
I want to be your coach!
I know college can come with a lot of pressure, such as navigating choices around a major, career, internships, relationships, goals, and who you’re becoming, while everyone seems to have an opinion about what you should do.
College is more than career preparation. It’s a time to explore who you are, discover who you’re becoming, and decide what life you want to build.
Throughout my career as a visual brand designer, coach, scholar, and former professor, I’ve realized that some people feel stuck not because they lack ability. Sometimes you simply need space to think deeply about what you want and where you’re going. Through coaching, I create space for you to reflect, work through the barriers that may be holding you back, and develop practical strategies for continued personal and professional growth.
As a certified coach and scholar, I bring together evidence, experience, and empathy to guide meaningful conversations that create lasting change. I believe transformation happens best in spaces where you’re challenged, supported, and free to grow into who you were meant to become.
You Can Feel More Aligned
Those are just a few examples of what students were looking for when they came to me. They were able to achieve these goals and so much more by getting clear on what they wanted for their career, working through the things that were holding them back, and consistently taking action.
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How to Create S.M.A.R.T. Goals:
Three Steps to Better Results
Are you feeling stuck? Learn how to create S.M.A.R.T. Goals to help you get unstuck and start moving forward. This guide will help you:
Understand The S.M.A.R.T. Goal Method
Explore each step of the method
Develop a S.M.A.R.T. Goal of your own
Get back on track with your efforts
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RESOURCES & SERVICES
Resources
Browse through free-mium and premium downloadable PDF files, book suggestions for personal development as well as software links for business development. New content is added monthly.
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Clarity Session
Sometimes you just need to talk to someone who can help you with a very specific issue. That's why I've created 90-minute clarity sessions that'll help you gain clarity and take action.
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Coaching
Coaching is for you if you're ready to participate in personalized, 1-on-1, thought-provoking, action-oriented sessions for at least six months. Coaching will help you build your self-awareness and taking consistent action.
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Growth Is The Goal
Growth Is The Goal is a place for students and life-long learners to pause, reflect, and have meaningful conversations about who you’re becoming and where you’re going. Come join a community of people committed to growing together, one conversation at a time.