Cassie Briggs

As a former NCAA collegiate basketball and volleyball player, I could not fathom succeeding without my coaches. My coaches: * taught me valuable skills, * supported me through setbacks, * challenged me to get out of my comfort zone, and * inspired me to pursue my full potential. **So why did it take me so long to recognize the value a coach could have in my career? In 9th grade, I committed to a career as a biology professor and tunnel-visioned my whole way through the journey. High school, college, straight into a Masters and a PhD, graduating early to accept my dream job as a teaching professor. And then it hit me (x2) – kids. How could I be the parent I wanted to be while keeping my dream job that was 1+ hour drive away? The career exploration I should have done in high school and college never happened and I didn’t have the option of being a professor elsewhere (a consequence of rural, country living). And that’s when the world of career coaching & consulting was unveiled to me. There are professionals trained to help you: * clarify your professional brand * explore career options that align with that brand * develop a plan to achieve your career goals * craft compelling applications and prepare for interviews, and * maximize your career success and growth And then I realized, wait, I have done all of these things with my undergraduate students, field assistants, peers, and colleagues and not only enjoyed it, but was pretty good at it! So long story short, I got certified as a professional career coach and launched my own career services business, Success in Science. I've supported 100+ individual clients and 1000+ workshop participants in their career journeys. I've partnered with organizations including NASA, public and private universities, and national nonprofit organizations to design and deliver career development services for scientists at every stage of their journey. Remember, coaches are not just for athletes! You don’t have to (and should