The Last Mile
I help graduates launch in an AI-powered world. In addition to a structured 10-week program that gets at the heart of a job search, I help build confidence, independence, employability, and a bridge to adulthood.
I think you would agree that your graduate is stepping into an AI-disrupted job market that looks nothing like the one you entered.
They’re motivated and eager, yet they lack clarity on how to approach a job search and how to brand themselves.
Research shows that at this stage, emerging adults need a trusted professional third party to help them transition from "student" to "professional." LaunchU provides that bridge through high-touch, human-centered coaching, combined with using AI to assist in self discovery and marketplace fit.
As a strategic, neutral third party, I support your graduate through the “last mile”, the final leg of the journey translating their degree into skills the market can hear, while taking the career pressure off your dinner table so you can simply be the parent again.
LaunchU is for your graduate if they’re Navigating:
Finding their direction/or finding their first post-grad job
AI in new ways and uncertain of where they fit in
Talking about themselves and what they have to offer
Networking or asking for help
Talking with you about their job search
Disappointment with the limited feedback they receive after submitting resumes
Overwhelm and a seeming lack of stamina in their day-to-day job search
The LaunchU investment
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I’ve been told that I offer the warmth of Brené Brown, the curiosity of Martha Beck, and the rigor of a management consultant.
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Ensure that we position their skills and relevant experience in a marketplace increasingly shaped by AI.
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A professional partnership that respects the pedigree of their education while preparing them for the realities of the modern workforce.
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The House of Launch Career Operating System™
A 10-week guided framework that helps graduates build clarity, confidence, and momentum—through structured exercises, personalized coaching, AI-powered research, and strategic action.
By the end of 10 weeks and seven 1:1 coaching sessions graduates can expect:
2-3 Validated Career Paths: Clear directions to either "rule in" or "rule out."
A Professional Composite: A master reference for networking and interviewing.
A Professional Story: A clear narrative that helps the receiver understand how they can help.
An AI “Proof of Work” Portfolio: Using existing outcomes from college or mock outcomes from relevant assignments
A Maximized LinkedIn Profile: Professional branding that follows the algorithm and attracts the right eyes.
A Strategic Contact List: A vetted list of networking targets and strategies for outreach.
A 90-Day Plan: A structured Go to Market Plan including weekly goals.
A Network: New connections to early and seasoned professionals willing to provide insights and additional resources
A Board of Advisors: 3-5 go-to contacts as a career support team, sounding boards, and work etiquette guides.
Renewed Confidence: The ability to articulate their story, interests and value when speaking to a peer, "friend’s father," or hiring manager with equal poise.
Momentum: The move from costly idling to forward motion with a fully mapped out plan of action.
Are You Ready to Partner in Their Launch?
The transition from student to professional is the most critical "rebranding" your child will ever undergo. Let’s provide them with an accelerated roadmap to build their unique identity—equipping them with the evidence, the narrative, and the agency required to capture meaningful opportunities in an uncertain market.
The Parent Experience
“There’s an assumption that when your children graduate from college and are 22 years old, they are educated, independent, and ready to ‘conquer the world.’ However, for my children, it took them a beat.
After Sheilah had so beautifully guided me in my ‘post-child-rearing chapter’ (her NextLaunch program) to start a new career, I decided she was the right person to help guide my daughter, Madeline. And she did just that.
She helped Madeline understand who she was, her strengths, and what she had to offer any job. She helped Madeline cast a wide net in a few targeted professional areas. With the confidence that Sheilah gave her, she ended up taking a job that was not at all what she had majored in or what she was originally applying for. However, three years and three promotions later, she is soaring.”
—Holly B.
“Sheilah was a godsend when my 23-year-old son was looking for a job. We weren’t familiar with the corporate or nonprofit landscape, so we couldn’t help. Sheilah, with her extensive experience and vast network, knew exactly how to coach him. It was such a relief to have my son in such good hands! Sheilah expertly guided him through interview prep and resume writing, knowing exactly which qualities and experiences to amplify. She was also able to connect him with people in different fields while he was exploring what exactly he wanted to do. He had been looking for work for 8 months with no luck; with Sheilah’s help, he found his dream job in two months.”
—Lisa R.
