The New Path to Corporate Success as an Individual Contributor

4 Weeks

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Cohort-based Course

Start your career with a head start. Learn the corporate game, make outsized impact, and avoid trial and error with my proven gameplans.

Google
The Wharton School

Course overview

More recognition, more impact, and reaching your career goals, faster

You're a high achiever who's used to success and you landed your dream job, right out of college.


But since starting your corporate job, things have been off. Your hard work isn't paying off, and you're not getting the opportunities you deserve. It's frustrating and you're starting to doubt yourself, wondering "where did I go wrong, where did I go off track?"


Boy, have I heard that before.


You don't know what you don't know, and if this is your first job or you have <3 years of work experience, you're facing topics that school never prepared you for. Such as:


→ Being "manageable"

→ Staying top of mind for your busy Manager

→ How to take negative feedback (constantly)

→ Picking the right projects with outsized impact

→ How to ask for a promotion

→ Not knowing where to start



HAVE YOU EVER...


Been a top performer in school, only to struggle when you entered the corporate world?


Felt stuck because you're working hard but you're not getting the accolades you deserve?


Seen co-workers (less talented than you) get selected for projects that match your skill set?


Prepared hours for a presentation to senior leadership, only for them to zone out?


Struggled with talking about your work in a way that minimizes the ick?


Thought you were aligned with your Manager, only turns out you were both on different pages?


Thought something was wrong with you and wondered if you're cut out for the corporate world?


NEWSFLASH: THE CORPORATE JOB IS A GAME.

And this course will help you learn the rules so you can play the game to win the game.


Look, I've been there and done that. I graduated from an Ivy League school, got an internship and a full-time job at one of the best companies to work for... and thought I was going to be on the CEO path by the age of 25. Boy, was I wrong. When I entered the corporate world, I stumbled. I couldn't figure out why people who were putting in half the amount of effort I was were getting more visibility, better projects, and faster promotions.


And then I started studying the people who were successful and jotting down what they did. And once I started executing that plan, I started to be successful. AND I'LL SHOW YOU HOW TO DO THE SAME.


In this course, I will share everything that I have learned (as well as from others) during my 12+ years in Big Tech, including my approach for handling ambiguity at work, making the work shine, and becoming a go-to expert for your team.

This course is for you if:

01

You're working hard but being passed for opportunities


Your work doesn't feel valued or recognized. You feel stalled and need a boost

02

You're new to working and want to start your career with confidence


You know your first job sets the stage for future career success

03

You're a top performer (and want to stay one)


You want the tribal knowledge to accelerate faster in your career

What you’ll get out of this course

Get the edge in the corporate job so you can succeed and accelerate faster

Differentiate yourself from your peers by learning the corporate game playbook that you didn't learn in school. This gives you the edge from day 1.

Make your Manager your #1 advocate by helping them reach their goals (so you can reach your goals)

You'll learn how to speak to your Manager, build trust, and how to handle feedback so you can make them your #1 advocate who supports your career goals.

Turn your co-workers into your work allies who can provide valuable support and advocacy for you

Discover what it takes to be a good teammate, the types of co-workers you want on your side, and how to leverage them to help you excel in your role.

Learn to write emails, lead meetings, prioritize your time, and be more effective on the job

Adopt the behaviors of busy Execs so you can elevate your brand and go from "beginner" to "high performer"

Increase your impact, visibility, and overall value you provide to the team

Learn how the most important word in the corporate job is "Impact" and how to showcase the value you're bringing (without feeling like you're the teacher's pet)

This course includes

4 interactive live sessions

Lifetime access to course materials

In-depth lessons

Direct access to instructor

Projects to apply learnings

Guided feedback & reflection

Private community of peers

Course certificate upon completion

Maven Satisfaction Guarantee

This course is backed by Maven’s guarantee. You can receive a full refund within 14 days after the course ends, provided you meet the completion criteria in our refund policy.

Course syllabus

Week 1

Sep 5—Sep 8

    Sep

    5

    Session 1 - It starts with yourself

    Thu 9/511:00 PM—12:00 AM (UTC)

    Learn the rules of the corporate game

    1 item

    Change your mindset, changing your life

    1 item

Week 2

Sep 9—Sep 15

    Sep

    12

    Session 2 - Your Work

    Thu 9/1211:00 PM—12:00 AM (UTC)

    Present your work (aka work loudly)

    1 item

    Own your impact

    1 item

    Work loudly

    1 item

Week 3

Sep 16—Sep 22

    Sep

    20

    Session 3 - Your Relationships

    Fri 9/205:00 PM—6:00 PM (UTC)

    Take feedback like a pro

    1 item

    Your Co-Workers

    1 item

    Your Manager

    1 item

Week 4

Sep 23—Sep 26

    Sep

    26

    Session 4 - Your Performance

    Thu 9/2611:00 PM—12:00 AM (UTC)

    Performance Reviews Made Easy

    1 item

    Promotions

    1 item

    Key Lessons I've learned

    1 item

Post-course

    Resources and Links for easy access

    1 item

Bonus

    Specific Situations

    1 item

What students are saying

        THIS IS INCREDIBLE! Going through this content makes me feel more confident. I would 10 out of 10 recommend!
Brittney B.

Brittney B.

Tech
        Sally was so critical to me finding my right path through that crazy summer internship and landing my full-time role (for what became 8 years)
Ajay G.

Ajay G.

>8 years work experience
        I've carried the coaching and support I received from Sally as an intern through the last decade of my career in Big Tech. I recommend Sally to anyone looking for support in navigating the ambiguity of the corporate world with authenticity and confidence.
Danielle B.

Danielle B.

Tech
        One aspect I love about Sally's guidance and feedback is how real and candid she is
Ivy L

Ivy L

Tech

Meet your instructor

Sally Ivester

Sally Ivester

Sally Ivester is a seasoned corporate veteran with over 12 years of experience in Big Tech. After graduating from an Ivy League school, Sally quickly realized that the corporate world is a completely different ballgame. Despite her top-tier education and high ambitions, she struggled to find her footing and achieve the success she envisioned. And, she didn't have anyone to rely on to teach it to her - her parents supported her, but they couldn't advise her.


So, as a self-proclaimed history nerd, she did what any other researcher would - studied the (present day) greats. She analyzed the careers of top performers across various industries, from Tech to Consulting and more. She focused on what they were doing and how they were doing it (including tactical tips that helped them accelerate in their careers, faster). Now, she's dedicated to helping ambitious professionals like you navigate the complexities of corporate life and accelerate your career growth. Sally specializes in equipping early-career individuals with the tools and knowledge needed to thrive in today's competitive workplace.

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This course builds on live workshops and hands-on projects

Interactive and project-based

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Learn with a cohort of peers

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Frequently Asked Questions

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