Hi Elphas!

Why do we hold up career advancement as the gold standard of success and adulting in our culture?

Why does NOT wanting to advance in your career feel like we’re “messing up” and “lazy”?

Why are we expected to aspire to this?

And if you don't aspire to "climbing the corporate ladder," how are you thinking about and creating a satisfying work life?

Come explore these questions and more with us! During our hour together, we will:

• Share insights around the origins of these expectations,
• Give you time to personally reflect on the career expectations you’ve set for yourself, and
• Lead a discussion to learn from each other on how to navigate these career decisions.

About the Facilitators:

Lindsey Lathrop (she/her)

Lindsey Lathrop is a Durham, NC-based ICF certified coach, speaker, resume and LinkedIn ghostwriter, and top 100 global #IamRemarkable Google trainer. She is on a mission to help people rethink their relationship to work and get clear on what a “life well lived” means to them. Her expert advice on negotiation and self-advocacy has been featured on HuffPost, The Cru, The Ladders, UpJourney, Trello, and YourTango. When she's not working, she's gardening, building something with power tools, or getting pulled along on trails by her Aussiedoodles Remy and Enzo.

Connect with Lindsey at lindseylathrop.com/blog | @coach_lins | Connect on LinkedIn

Amy Knott Parrish (she/her)

Amy Knott Parrish is a professionally certified coach with a PCC credential from the International Coaching Federation (ICF). She is a graduate of iPEC, one of the top coaching programs, and brings an impressive seven years of experience to her practice. Initially starting her career in life coaching, Amy has helped her clients improve their self-trust, discover their purpose, and find meaning in their lives. In recent years, she has shifted her focus to business coaching, specifically working with mid-level and senior managers. Amy specializes in helping her clients overcome common challenges such as overfunctioning, perfectionism, imposter syndrome, and burnout.

More than just a coach, Amy is on a mission to make the world a better place by transforming the workplace into an environment where mid-level and senior managers truly thrive.

Based in Durham, NC, Amy is not only passionate about coaching, but also enjoys trail running, immersing herself in a good book, and spending quality time with her two teenage sons.

Connect with Amy at [email protected] | Connect on LinkedIn