Find, Land, and love your next Impact Role

In this 8-week experience, you’ll get the perfect mix of personalized coaching and energizing group workshops to help you take the next step in your impact career.

Feeling a bit lost in your search for your next (or first) social impact job? Need some support and accountability to build momentum? Join us for an energizing 8-week experience designed to get you moving quickly.

In this carefully-designed experience, we’ll work together step-by-step to help you get clear on what you want (and how your skills will transfer!), explore your options, and make sure you have the materials and strategy necessary to find and land your next role.

 

Hi, I’m Caroline Ouwerkerk, social impact career coach and facilitator of the Impact Career Sprint.

I’ve spent nearly 5 years as a full-time career and leadership coach, helping mission-driven professionals around the world find, land, and love their next role in social impact.

After working with hundreds of clients individually, I’m excited to finally offer my tried-and-tested tools, resources, and strategies in a new hybrid format.

Through the perfect mix of energizing group workshops and personalized private coaching, you’ll get the momentum you need to accelerate your job search. This hybrid format offers a faster pace at a more affordable price than my typical individualized coaching program, and is a great option for folks looking to connect with other mission-driven professionals while getting focused support from a seasoned coach.

About Caroline Ouwerkerk

As a Gallup-certified CliftonStrengths coach, Caroline Ouwerkerk works with clients on five continents at a range of career and leadership crossroads. She collaborates with leading companies and universities to facilitate high-impact workshops that help participants leverage their strengths more effectively to drive powerful results on topics including productivity, confidence, navigating burnout, and creating high-performance teams. Caroline also runs the Impact Leaders Incubator, a leadership development program and community for women in social impact, and collaborates with LinkedIn social impact thought leader Nick Martin to develop career resources for his community of more than 255,000 followers. She was previously an adjunct professor of leadership at Johns Hopkins University and holds an AB in History from the University of Chicago, and a Master’s in Higher Education Administration from the University of Pennsylvania. She also has a certificate in Creative Writing from the Graham School and a certificate from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business Executive Program for Emerging Leaders. 

 

INSIDE THE IMPACT CAREER SPRINT

Building on the success of our first cohort, we’re back for another sprint!

Cohort 2 starts Tuesday, May 7!

Register by Friday, May 3 at 5 PM ET

All live sessions are held on Tuesdays from 12-1:00 PM EST (11 AM CST/9 AM PST/5 PM GMT/6 PM CET) on Zoom (closed captioning available)

All live sessions will be recorded.

It is totally possible to participate in this program and not attend any of the sessions live.

 

How it works

The Impact Career Sprint is a carefully designed program that offers the perfect combination of individualized support, tested tactics, and group accountability. You’ll have 6 group workshops where you’ll learn critical techniques and strategies to accelerate your job search, and 2 private 1:1 coaching sessions to get personalized attention and feedback on your specific situation (8 sessions total).

Here’s a look at our program:

Week 5: Crafting Stand-Out Materials

June 4 – Group Workshop

Making sure your cover letter, resume, and LinkedIn profile help you stand out in a crowded field.

Week 6: Leveraging LinkedIn for your Impact job Search

June 11 – Group Workshop

Master LinkedIn, craft a networking strategy, and determine where you’ll get the most momentum.

Week 7: Personalized Strategy Session

Week of June 18 – Individual Coaching Session

Receive 1:1 feedback on your job search materials, troubleshoot any challenges you’re encountering, and get individual support

Week 8: Land The Role

June 25 – Group Workshop

Interview strategies, negotiating your offer, maximize your first 90 days.

Week 1: Clarity

May 7 – Group Workshop

Setting yourself up for job search success, identifying obstacles, and getting clear on where you fit in.

Week 2: What are you looking for?

May 14 – Group Workshop

Developing the road map for your next step, expanding your options, and decision-making frameworks

Week 3: What do you bring to the table?

Week of May 21 – Individual Coaching Session

Get a personalized interpretation of your Clifton Strengths and get clear on the value-add you bring to the workplace; understanding your connection to impact

Week 4: What’s your Story?

May 28 – Group Workshop

What is a personal narrative and why do you need one?

Program Components

Targeted Group Workshops

We have 6 group workshops throughout the session designed to teach you the strategies you need to find, land, and love your next social impact role.

Live participation is encouraged, but all group workshops are recorded so you can watch them whenever is convenient for you. It is totally possible to participate in this program and not attend any of the sessions live.

All live workshops occur Tuesdays from 12-1 PM ET, beginning May 7 and ending May 25.

Individualized Coaching Sessions

You’ll meet for two one-on-one coaching sessions with certified Strengths coach Caroline Ouwerkerk to get personalized support and tips for your search.

CliftonstrENGTHS TOp 5 profile

Each program participant will take the CliftonStrengths Top 5 Assessment to gain personalized insight into the value-add you bring to the workplace. We’ll have a private 1:1 coaching session and report interpretation so you can fully understand your results and how to apply them to your job search.

Worksheets and toolkits

Thoughtfully-designed worksheets and toolkits accompany each step of the program, guiding you step-by-step through the process.

 

Bonus Resources

Program participants receive access to several additional resources, usually reserved only for private coaching clients.

  • Access to Beat Imposter Syndrome: Strategies for Career Confidence, an online course with more than 25 strategies for overcoming imposter syndrome and increasing career confidence

  • Invitations to events, both online and in person

  • Connection to a larger community of impact professionals

 
 

  • • Are looking for an affordable option to gain momentum in your job search

    • Want to learn proven frameworks and tools to transform your job search

    • Want a blend of group and individualized support

    • Are looking to connect with a broader network of folks using their careers for good

  • • Have more than 12 -15 years of experience – at this level, most folks benefit more from 1:1 coaching

    • Looking for individualized strategy support– while you’ll receive personalized attention in our two 1:1 coaching sessions, this program leverages the power of group workshops to help you quickly access powerful tools and strategies for your search. If you have very specific job search needs, you may want to consider private coaching instead.

PROGRAM DETAILS AND PRICING

Cohort 2 runs on Tuesdays from May 7, 2024 – June 25, 2024

Register by Friday, May 3 at 5 PM ET

$795 (single payment) or $900 (payment plan – 3 payments of $300)

A carefully designed experience to help you find, land, and love your next (or first!) social impact role, including:

  • Eight weeks of intentionally designed weekly sessions, including:

    • Six group workshops where you’ll learn critical techniques and strategies to accelerate your social impact job search

      • All live group sessions are held on Tuesdays from 12-1:00 PM EST (11 AM CST/9 AM PST/5 PM GMT/6 PM CET) on Zoom. Sessions will have closed captioning and will be recorded if you’re not able to attend live. It is totally possible to participate in this program and not attend any of the sessions live. This is a great option if you are currently working and have limited flexibility during the workday.

    • Two private 60-minute coaching sessions to get personalized attention and feedback for your specific impact job search. Your two individual coaching sessions will be scheduled at a time that’s convenient for you.

  • CliftonStrengths Top 5 Assessment and Report – Each participant will receive a code to take the CliftonStrengths Top 5 Assessment, a personalized leadership profile offering crucial insights into the value-add you bring to the workplace. You’ll received a personalized interpretation on your results and guidance on how to apply your strengths to your job search during our first private coaching session. ($24.99 value)

  • Worksheets and Toolkits – Thoughtfully-designed worksheets and toolkits accompany each step of the program, guiding you step-by-step through the process.

  • Connection, community, and accountability with a small group of ambitious social impact professionals looking for their next role

  • Invitations to optional in-person and online events

  • Recordings of all sessions so you can join on your own time. Participants have access to recordings for 60 days after the program ends.

  • Bonus access to our self-paced course, Beat Imposter Syndrome: Strategies for Career Confidence ($297 value)

Please note:

Payment for all levels is due when you accept your spot in the program. Payment plans are available. If you choose a payment plan, you are responsible for all payments. Due to the nature of the program, and access participants receive to proprietary impact job search materials, there are no refunds available.

QUESTIONS

  • No – this program is designed to help you find your next – or first– impact job. The key is that you’re someone who wants your career to be mission-driven. We’ll cover strategies to find roles at nonprofit and for-profits!

  • Like any professional development opportunity, you’ll get out of this experience what you put into it.

    This program is eight weeks long. Six of our sessions are group sessions, held on Tuesdays from 12 to 1 ET (11 AM CST/9 AM PST/5 PM GMT/6 PM CET). The program runs from May 7 through June 25, 2024.

    There will be two private coaching sessions you’ll schedule at a time that works best for you. All coaching sessions should take place by July 15, 2024.

    Expect to spend about two hours per week to complete the worksheets and activities to prep for our sessions.

  • Yes! There are two payment options available:

    Pay in full: A single payment of $795 (includes pay-in-full discount)

    Payment Plan: Three payments of $300. You’ll submit the first payment at registration and will be automatically charged for the two remaining payments on June 1 and June 25 for a total of $900. If you choose a payment plan, you are responsible for all payments.

    Due to the nature of the program and access participants receive to proprietary impact job search materials, there are no refunds available. Please make sure you review the information on this page thoroughly before purchase and/or reach out with questions.

  • You’ll be able to keep the PDF toolkits and resource guides forever. You’ll have access to program recordings and the Career Confidence course for 60 days after the program ends. This is to encourage participants to take action on what we’ve learned and not let this course fester in your inbox (we’ve all been there!). Of course, if you need more time, we’re happy to help out, but remember – clarity comes through action, not through over-thinking!

  • This is a cohort-based program, meaning that participants will benefit from the collective wisdom, experience, and networks of the group. You will have two private one-hour sessions with coach and facilitator Caroline Ouwerkerk. If you need additional 1:1 support, you may want to consider private coaching for a completely customized program.

  • Our live workshops take place on Tuesdays, from 12 to 1 PM, EST (11 AM CST/9 AM PST/5 PM GMT/6 PM CET). Each session will be recorded and you’ll have access for 60 days after the program ends.

    It is totally possible to participate in this program and not attend any of the sessions live. This is a great option if you are currently working and have limited flexibility during the workday. All coaching sessions are scheduled between 8 AM and 5 PM ET, but we are happy to get creative to find a time that works for you!

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