The Career Lab: Quiet reinvention in an AI era
Rachel Slater
Senior SWE @ MSFT & Licensed Therapist
Oumaima Talouka
AI Strategist & Leadership Coach
Build career resilience before you're forced to reinvent yourself.
You've felt it. The restlessness. The quiet certainty that your skills could be put to better use. The mismatch between the life you want and the work rhythm you actually have.
Maybe you've watched colleagues get laid off. Maybe you're exhausted by a culture that demands you "use AI or look like you are." Maybe you just know: waiting until you're forced to pivot is not a strategy.
The problem? Most career advice tells you to "find your passion" or "just start a side hustle." But that ignores the real blockers: fear of being seen, financial constraints, the paralysis of not knowing what's next.
This course is different.
Over 4 weeks, you'll run real experiments, build a portfolio identity, and craft a career narrative that opens doors, even if your plan is to stay in your current role. No dramatic leaps. No public announcements. Just strategic, quiet moves that compound over time.
You'll leave with a concrete roadmap, not just inspiration. A tested direction, not just ideas. And the confidence that comes from action, not overthinking.
Because clarity doesn't come before action. It emerges from it.
What you’ll learn
Turn career restlessness into strategic action. Leave with clarity, a professional narrative, and your next 90 days mapped out.
Identify the emotional wake-up calls (burnout, envy, restlessness) that reveal what you actually want before crisis forces the conversation.
Use a framework to evaluate career directions that fit your skills, constraints, and the identity you're growing into.
Design and execute 10-20 micro-moves that test your hypotheses while staying employed, no public announcements required.
Build a professional story that positions you for opportunities, even without legacy credentials or "permission."
Stop trying to fit into one lane. Learn to position the overlap of your skills and identities as your unique competitive advantage.
Walk away with a concrete action plan, not just ideas, covering education, visibility, community, and your next strategic move.
Who this course is for
You're got the classic "perfect on paper" 9-5 job, but something is missing. You feel stuck, stagnant, and like something is missing.
You've watched AI shift the job market and you realize the once "stable" roles and companies are no longer safe bets long-term.
You're navigating a layoff, burnout, or a transition that has given you the space to dream up 'what next?' You're ready to explore.
What's included
Live sessions
Learn directly from Rachel Slater & Oumaima Talouka in a real-time, interactive format.
Lifetime access
Go back to course content and recordings whenever you need to.
Community of peers
Stay accountable and share insights with like-minded professionals.
Certificate of completion
Share your new skills with your employer or on LinkedIn.
Maven Guarantee
Your purchase is backed by the Maven Guarantee.
Course syllabus
Week 1
Free resources
Schedule
Live sessions
2 hrs / week
Mon, Apr 20
4:00 PM—5:30 PM (UTC)
Mon, Apr 27
4:00 PM—5:30 PM (UTC)
Mon, May 4
4:00 PM—5:30 PM (UTC)
Mon, May 11
4:00 PM—5:30 PM (UTC)
Projects
1-3 hrs / week
Async content
1-2 hrs / week
Frequently asked questions
$795
USD