Speaking & Workshops for Universities & Organizations

Career and professional development sessions designed by a former MasterClass and IDEO learning experience leader. For universities, companies, and organizations who want their people to leave with tools they'll actually use.

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Partners and organizations Sam has worked with

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for universities and organizations 

Career Development Workshops That Meet the Moment

  • Built for the career market your people are actually entering

  • Personalized and interactive, designed for how adults learn information and make it actionable

  • Participants leave with tools they can use that week

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Available sessions

Customizable Workshops


  • Trailmap Career Design Lab Map career options using design thinking and rapid prototyping.

  • Designing Your Professional Brand Communicate who you are in a shifting job market.

  • Career Strategy Studio Navigate AI, emerging technology, and build an adaptable career.

  • Future Trends & Industry Foresight Identify where your industry is headed and position yourself ahead of the shift.

  • Job Search Strategy & Tactics A practical session on what's actually working in the job market right now.

All sessions are customized to your audience and the needs of your organization. As designed, most workshops run 90 minutes to two hours and have interactive components.

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Available in-person or virtual, for groups of any size.

Not sure what session fits? Let’s talk.

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