The New Path to Corporate Success as an Individual Contributor
4 Weeks
·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.
The New Path to Corporate Success as an Individual Contributor
4 Weeks
·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.
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.
The New Path to Corporate Success as an Individual Contributor
Course syllabus
Week 1
Sep
5
Session 1 - It starts with yourself
Learn the rules of the corporate game
Change your mindset, changing your life
Week 2
Sep
12
Session 2 - Your Work
Present your work (aka work loudly)
Own your impact
Work loudly
Week 3
Sep
20
Session 3 - Your Relationships
Take feedback like a pro
Your Co-Workers
Your Manager
Week 4
Sep
26
Session 4 - Your Performance
Performance Reviews Made Easy
Promotions
Key Lessons I've learned
Post-course
Resources and Links for easy access
Bonus
Specific Situations
What students are saying
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Meet your instructor
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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Active hands-on learning
This course builds on live workshops and hands-on projects
Interactive and project-based
You’ll be interacting with other learners through breakout rooms and project teams
Learn with a cohort of peers
Join a community of like-minded people who want to learn and grow alongside you
Frequently Asked Questions
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