About the Program

Why an accountability program?

Ever find yourself cleaning your closet to avoid sifting through LinkedIn for a hint at what you should be doing for a living? Wouldn’t it be nice if you could just watch Billions in peace knowing your career planning was on track?

Even under normal circumstances, people do better with accountability. This program will get you moving on that career goal you’ve been sitting on. You’ll also learn skills to stay motivated in even the most annoying of times.

Plus, we love helping people navigate careers so this is a pure joy for us. We both spent the last 15+ years navigating ambiguous career transitions and really like bringing what we’ve learned to you. More background on us below.

How does it work?

The 5 things you’ll do:

1. Complete our goal setting exercise - create a doable goal and the next steps to take in <30 minutes

2. Read 5 emails - our favorite tips and tools, in your inbox every Monday

3. Share your top 3 priorities for the week with us - we have a weekly planning template if you need it

4. Work towards your goal - budget 1-2 hours of time each week… more if you want to

5. Join live Q&As with Laura and Carly every Friday - get unstuck with coaching from us and stories from others like you

Optional: 1:1 Coaching (spaces limited)

• Get 1:1 coaching from Laura or Carly (at a reduced rate)

• We’ll find a goal you’re excited about and work with you 1:1 to achieve it over the 5 weeks

• 3x 45-minute coaching sessions for $750 (usually $1000+)

• Interested? Join the waitlist.
  Note: We look to keep our pricing as accessible as possible. If you feel you’re a good fit for coaching, but the cost is barrier, email us. We’ll talk about options for spreading out payments or accessing a limited number of scholarships.

Is this for you? You…

• Are midway through your career (i.e., 10+ years of work experience)

• Have had a lot of success in your career, but aren’t clear on what’s next

• Can’t stay focused and motivated

• Would love to get rid of the anxiety that comes with career planning

• Want to learn and hear from others like you

What part of life can I use this for?

We’d recommend using this for your career. Here are some common things we hear. Is this you?

“I want to quit, but can’t figure out what to do next.”

“I’m furloughed and am worried this will sidetrack my career.”

“Something’s off at work. I can’t figure it out so I just keep working. Bleh.”

“I’m having trouble focusing on work. There’s too much to do with life, Covid, etc.”

“I’m job hunting and can’t stay focused or motivated for the life of me.”

What you’ll leave the program with:

• Peace of mind that you finally have some of this career thing figured out

• A toolkit of habits, tools, and systems that keep you motivated and focused

• Connections with like-minded people who inspire you and make you feel normal

• Less anxiety!

• Real progress on a call you’ve been sitting on so you feel less bad when people ask you “how’s work?”

We’ll set you up and we're there when you get stuck.

Laura Castaing is an executive coach based in NYC with 14 years of operations experience. She worked directly for founders and managed over 500 people at startups including Managed by Q and HowAboutWe. She has an MBA from Kellogg, an engineering degree from Duke, and three years of experience full-time coaching.

She coaches founders and successful professionals facing work transitions. Her approach combines a high level of empathy, a deep understanding of business strategy and career development, and an action-oriented mindset.

You can learn more about her on her website and on LinkedIn.

Carly Chase’s 15-year career has included stints at big institutions (e.g. Goldman Sachs, The City of New York under Mayor Michael Bloomberg) and NYC based startups (e.g. Pivot Desk, The SquareFoot).

Currently, she works at the Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship. She runs programs including MIT’s summer accelerator based in NYC and coaches students across campus to be effective entrepreneurs and humans. She is also a Lecturer at the MIT Sloan School of Management.

You can read more about her on LinkedIn.

FAQ

How much time will this take each week?
You would be spending 1-2 hours a week towards your goal. Some will spend more. Our weekly Q&As last under an hour.

What does a typical week look like?
You’ll start the week on Mondays with our an email full of tips, tricks and our weekly planning template. Then you’ll submit your top 3 actions for the week to us (Laura and Carly). Throughout the week, expect to spend 1-2 hours on your goal (some will do more). On Fridays, join our live Q&A with any questions to help you get unstuck and plan for the next week.

When are the Q&As?
On Fridays. We will release the schedule when enrolment is open.

What if I can’t join every Q&A?
We get you might not be able to join all of them. We ask that you commit to 3-4 to get the most out of the program.

How is the Q&A structured?
This will be Q&A style with discussion. Bring a challenge you're facing. We'll find common issues and work through them with best practices from our own careers and years of coaching. If you have your own tips, bring them to share!

Is video required?
We’ll be using Zoom and our videos will be on. We welcome you to do the same! Of course, feel free to join without video if that’s your preference. We totally get you might need a break.

Why the donation?
Aside from playing a small part in supporting others during this nutty time, the donation is helpful for accountability. Paying some amount of money means you’re more likely to stick with it. There’s also a sense of accomplishment and momentum that comes with completing something towards your goal, even if that’s only signing up for a program like this. We ask for a minimum of $25.

What charities are you supporting?

Charity of Your Choice:

Have a favorite charity that you prefer to support in the midst of this global pandemic? Make a minimum of $25 donation, attach the receipt to your application, and you’re good to go. We’d love to learn more about the organizations that are meaningful to you. Otherwise you can pick one of our favorites:

Carly’s Pick:

The Hebrew Educational Society of Southeast Brooklyn, serves more than 1,200 people daily, which accounts for more than 300,000 annual visits. It means a lot to me as I have been so proud to serve as a Board Member, and currently as Treasurer of the Board, for the past 10 years. In normal times, the HES is a robust community center providing essential social-services along with educational, recreational, cultural, fitness, and sports programs. We’re finding that our presence in the community is even more essential given these difficult times as we continue to serve over 1500 meals to those in need through our food pantry, and deliver our programming virtually. I’m so proud of our Executive Director and Staff, and your donation will support them and our community directly.
Link to donate

The Loveland Foundation is committed to showing up for communities of color in unique and powerful ways, with a particular focus on Black women and girls. Their resources and initiatives are collaborative and they prioritize opportunity, access, validation, and healing. They’re aiming to raise $600,000 in order to offer over 5,000 hours of free therapy sessions for black women and girls.
Link to donate

Laura’s Picks:

Frontline Foods was created to support local restaurants across the US impacted by shelter-in-place measures, while feeding healthcare workers on the frontlines. Currently in 59 cities, Frontline Foods has supported 1,000 restaurants, delivered 400,000 meals, and served 700 frontline teams. You can donate to their national effort, or a specific local chapter.
Link to donate

Girls Inc. of NYC is a not-for-profit serving girls ages 6 – 18 from diverse ethnic, racial, and socio-economic backgrounds. The organization works in partnership with schools, community-based organizations, and individual girls and their families to deliver programming that empowers girls to succeed. Trained staff and volunteers build lasting, mentoring relationships in girls-only spaces that are physically and emotionally safe and where girls find a sisterhood of support with shared drive, mutual respect, and high expectations. By the end of 2019, over 7,500 girls from underserved communities across New York City had participated in an experience that empowered them to navigate gender, economic, and social barriers and grow into healthy, educated, and independent adults.
Link to donate

Ready to get unstuck?