
Get Involved and Learn from our Experts
Collaborating for the future of work at Thrive! 2025, where industry leaders gather for three days of inspiration, education, and professional development.
Immerse yourself in the dynamic ambiance of Thrive! 2025 as our speakers unveil the keys to advancing your career. Get prepared for a journey that transcends boundaries and propels your professional growth to new heights.
Attending Members will earn 17 CEUs by participating on Monday and Tuesday, or 21 CEUs by including the Bootcamp options on Sunday along with Monday and Tuesday sessions.
2025 Speakers
Kris Kelso
Keynote Speaker and Author | Coach and Mentor to Entrepreneurs
Overcoming The Impostor: Silence Your Inner Critic and Lead With Confidence
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At my core, I'm a teacher and a coach. I love helping people learn, understand, and apply new ideas that will help them grow. I do that in multiple ways: as a keynote speaker, as an author, and as a coach and consultant to entrepreneurs and their leadership teams.
My first book, “Overcoming The Impostor: Silence Your Inner Critic and Lead with Confidence”, was published in January 2021 (get a free sample chapter at https://www.overcomingtheimpostor.com), and has been expanded as an online course and several live group coaching and training programs.
I'm a professional speaker, unraveling the keys to leading with Humble Confidence and building healthy communities for audiences around the world. https://www.kriskelso.com/
I'm certified as a leadership coach, and I've worked with hundreds of entrepreneurs, business owners, and leadership teams. https://www.kriskelso.com/coaching/
I'm the Dean of Entrepreneurship at the Professional Christian Coaching Institute, a Business Mastery Coach at Heroic Public Speaking, an advisor and instructor at the Nashville Entrepreneur Center, and a contributing writer for publications including Fast Company, Authority Magazine, Yahoo Finance, and The Nashville Business Journal.
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Overcoming the Impostor offers entrepreneurs and leaders a practical look at impostor syndrome, and explores that inner voice that downplays our own accomplishments while amplifying those of others. The book provides the powerful tools needed to expose The Impostor's methods and emerge as more effective and confident leaders.
Veronica Boreland
CPCC | CRC | CPRW | CDCS | MBTI Certified
From Cap and Gown to Career Bound: Coaching New Grads for Today’s Job Market
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With over 25 years of experience in corporate, academic, workforce development, and rehabilitation settings, Veronica is a dedicated professional passionate about empowering job seekers through innovative career counseling.
Before retiring in 2023, Veronica played a key role at Anne Arundel Community College (AACC), where she managed job search services. Her expertise encompassed career readiness skills, labor market analysis, job search strategies, résumé writing, and interview preparation, equipping students/job seekers with the tools and confidence to thrive in an ever-changing job market.
Veronica earned a Master of Arts in Rehabilitation Counseling with a specialization in Employment Services from New York University. She is a highly credentialed career development expert, holding certifications as an MBTI® Practitioner, Digital Career Strategist, Professional Career Coach, Professional Résumé Writer, and Rehabilitation Counselor.
Beyond her career, Veronica provides compassionate support to individuals in crisis at Grassroots Crisis Intervention in Howard County, Maryland.
Outside of her career, Veronica finds joy in connecting with family and friends and cherishes her love for cooking, using recipes passed down through generations.
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The ever-evolving job market—shaped by technology, shifting work trends, and changing employer expectations—presents unique challenges for recent graduates. This workshop provides attendees with insights and strategies to guide new graduates as they transition from traditional or non-traditional paths to the workforce. We will discuss current job market trends, challenges, and strengths new graduates bring to the table. Attendees will also gain insight on how to help graduates present the skills and develop the resilience needed to thrive in today’s dynamic professional landscape. By the end of this session, you will be prepared to empower new graduates to approach their job search with confidence, adaptability, and a focus on maximizing opportunities.
John Suarez
Leader of PARWCC’s Fundamentals of Writing Program | CPRW
Turning Points: Leveraging the Conference Experience
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John Suarez is a long-time member and contributor to PARW/CC. He is currently the Director of the Fundamentals program, which started in 2019 and is now reaching students in 46 states and 31 countries. As both a student and teacher of writing in general and résumé writing in particular, John has maintained an active role in the industry by sharing knowledge and best practices in many published forms.
His 37-year career has been the by-product of navigating major and minor turning points along the way. None was more pivotal than the path that led him away from, and then back to, the industry from 1999 to 2005. This is the story of that path…and how it can help you turn your conference experience into a meaningful stepping stone for your career.
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A 37-year career in this industry has been the by-product of navigating major and minor turning points along the way. None was more pivotal than the path that led me away from, and then back to, the industry from 1999 to 2005. This is the story of that path…and how it can help you turn your conference experience into a meaningful stepping stone for your career. I will challenge the audience members to think about:
Where have you been?
Where are you going?
What does success look like to you?
What are you willing to lose or gain to get there?
Tammy Wyllie
ResumeSmith Services, LLC | MPA | CPRW
Résumé Revolution: Updated Strategies for Success
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Tammy ignites career transformations and inspires other professionals to pursue greater career possibilities through her role as a workforce development leader, resume writer, and industry thought leader. Her contributions to resume writing are distinguished by her unique blend of experience in advertisement, recruitment and career services.
This experience has enabled her to offer the industry and her clients a valuable trifecta of expertise that translates into compelling, cutting-edge, and dynamic career strategies.
As a creative and strategic leader, Tammy is credited with designing and implementing innovative learning experiences as a workforce development leader; empowering women of all backgrounds to achieve employment and economic self-sufficiency through professional upskilling.
She is also the owner of ResumeSmith, a boutique resume-writing service. Here, she has crafted resumes for clients spanning diverse industries, demonstrating her versatility and expertise in the field. This showcases her ability to cater to a wide range of professional needs, instilling confidence in her potential clients.
Beyond her professional endeavors, Tammy remains a passionate advocate for the arts. She regularly explores art exhibits and participates in weekend art crawls throughout Charlotte and New York City. She also captures whimsical abstract strokes on terracotta plant pots, rekindling her love for creativity and inspiration.
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This session covers the latest trends and best practices for resume writing. Discover how to craft modern resumes that resonate with today's recruiters and hiring managers. We’ll explore strategies for writing concise yet impactful resumes, navigating the evolving landscape of buzzwords and clichés, and effectively documenting remote, hybrid, and relocation experiences. Learn how to strategically integrate soft skills to enhance your professional brand without overshadowing hard skills. Discover the latest design trends and techniques to create visually appealing resumes that capture your client's unique personal brand and align with their industry. We'll also delve into tips for ensuring file integrity and maintaining sound file management practices to deliver malleable files to clients.
Lili Foggle
Founder of Impressive Interviewing | CIC
It’s All About Fit: Interview Strategies to Align with Company Culture
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Lili Foggle (CIC) is a passionate advocate for the power of interview skills to transform careers and lives. Lili is the Founder of Impressive Interviewing and a leading educator on interview preparation and communication skills. She holds interview coaching certifications from Career Thought Leaders as well as the Professional Association of Resume Writers and Career Coaches.
She has taught hundreds of her one-on-one clients—as well as many of her 73,000 TikTok followers— to deliver powerful, confident and authentic interview answers. Her proven, data-driven communication techniques help candidates stand out in a competitive field and secure an offer. Lili has conducted interview skills training for the US Navy’s Transition Assistance Program, Topcoder’s 1.5 million IT professionals, and Fulbright post-doctoral researchers competing for coveted academic positions.
A PARW-CC member and Certified Interview Coach since 2017, Lili loves connecting with and learning from fellow PARW-CC coaches. At Thrive 2025, she is committed to supporting coaches in equipping their clients with the communication skills necessary to confidently deliver authentic interview answers that get the job. -
Your clients know that they need to demonstrate fit – it’s a critical component to getting the job offer. But rarely do your clients know how to effectively prepare a tailored fit proposition. In this session, we will look at what exactly “fit” means in a hiring context and why fit is so important in a potential hire. We will examine how fit is assessed during the interview process and how candidates commonly fail that assessment. We will deep dive into a strategy you can use with every client, in every field, to successfully communicate the candidate’s alignment with the company’s culture. Learn how to guide your clients to create a unique, powerful, and authentic fit proposition that lands the job.
Tali Shlafer
Job Interview Coach | CIC
How to Help Clients Build Confidence in the Job Search
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Tali is an Interview Coach whose sole focus is helping corporate professionals ace their job interviews. She helps clients dramatically improve their interview performance by teaching them how to nail their messaging AND giving them the tools to get into the right confident mindset.
Within about one year of starting her business, she had worked with over 100 clients, addressing issues like interview anxiety and self-doubt that often lead to rambling. Her interview tips have garnered over 12 million views on social media.
With a deep interest in psychology, communication, and motivation, Tali specializes in helping clients build confidence, manage nerves, and overcome self-doubt, so they can perform at their best. The results speak for themselves: 97% of clients surveyed have reported feeling more confident going into their interviews after working together. She’s excited to share her learnings at Thrive.
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We all know confidence is critical to maintaining a successful job search, performing well in interviews, and landing an offer… but how do you actually coach your clients to feel confident? In this session, we’ll break down tactics and perspective shifts you can use to support your client in developing helpful mindsets and building lasting confidence, so they can have a successful job search. We’ll cover:
· The difference between short-term confidence hacks and lasting strategies
· Helping clients deal with rejection, imposter syndrome, or long job searches
· Coaching perspective shifts that are actually believable
· How to empower your clients to motivate themselves
Get ready, we’re going beyond basics like “Take 3 deep breaths and tell yourself you can do it,” and addressing the REAL mental blocks that cause even top performers to flounder.
Robin Reshwan
Vice President of Talent | CPRW | CDCS
Decoding the Hiring Process: Real-World Insights to Guide Job Seekers
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Robin Reshwan is an executive career strategist and recruiting leader with over 20 years of experience in connecting talent with career opportunities. She has held key leadership roles in global recruiting companies, founded her own boutique career coaching and recruiting firm, and now serves as the VP of Talent for Enable, an award-winning technology company. Her recruiting and career development strategies have led to thousands of hires and promotions, informing her expertise in career coaching, corporate recruiting, and professional development. She has been a contributor to U.S. News & World Report since 2016 and is a sought-after speaker on hiring, career transitions, job search strategies, and the use of LinkedIn for career development. Robin also directs the Certified Digital Career Strategist program for the Professional Association of Resume Writers and Career Coaches (PARWCC).
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Robin Reshwan, a VP of Talent with over 2 decades experience in leading internal recruiting processes, will delve into the inner workings of the hiring process within companies. From uncovering the roles of various stakeholders to understanding the unwritten rules of recruitment, she will provide a comprehensive overview of what really happens behind the scenes. Career services professionals will gain valuable insights into the key stages of hiring, the importance of networking, and the influence of company culture on hiring decisions. Armed with this knowledge, you will be better equipped to provide actionable advice to clients navigating the job market, helping them tailor their strategies to align with industry practices and improve their chances of securing their desired roles. Join us to unlock the secrets of effective job search guidance and support your clients in achieving their career aspirations. Your questions are welcome throughout the presentation.
Kris Drobocky Baitoo
CPRW | CPCC | CIC | CDCS
Results-Driven Coaching: Effective Transformation Frameworks
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Kris Drobocky Baitoo, founder of KDB Coaching & Consulting, brings over 25 years of experience in recruiting, workforce solutions, and career coaching to her work. Kris has navigated the ever-changing job market through economic booms, massive downturns, and technological shifts. She is a trusted guide for senior professionals navigating job market complexities.
With a background that spans from recruiting for start-ups in San Francisco to leading Kelly Services' finance and accounting staffing strategy for the Americas, Kris has a broad perspective on the hiring landscape. She specializes in crafting job search strategies, résumé writing, interview preparation, and career branding that resonate with dynamic employers. Her approach is not just about navigating change but thriving in it, ensuring her clients are well-positioned for the future of work. This diverse background forms the cornerstone of her approach to career coaching, blending hands-on experience with strategic vision.
Certified as a Professional Résumé Writer (CPRW), Career Coach (CPCC), Interview Coach (CIC), and Digital Career Strategist (CDCS), her expertise is recognized through her active participation in the Professional Association of Résumé Writers and Career Coaches (PARWCC) and her contributions to the CPRW Certification Committee.
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Clients want coaching, but what they are actually seeking is a transformation. They want to move from uncertain to confident, from stuck to unstuck, and from jobseeker to job-secured. We all know that guiding coaching clients through their milestones and across the finish line can be challenging if you don’t have a plan.
In this session, I will share several effective coaching frameworks that you can use to develop or elevate your coaching techniques. Whether your goal is to guide your client through pre-search clarity coaching, identify career and lifestyle goals, develop résumé achievements, or get their mindset clear for interviews, having a portfolio of coaching techniques will transform your approach, set your clients up for success, and, most importantly, ensure they get the transformation they purchased.
Kimiko Ebata
Founder of Ki Coaching LLC | Career Coach & Change Expert
How to Network Without “Networking”
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Kimiko Ebata is a career coach and transition expert who empowers impact-driven individuals to leave the grind behind and find a career that matters. As the Founder of Ki Coaching LLC, she has coached hundreds of mission-driven individuals across four continents and consults with organizations—including federal agencies, Fortune 500 companies, universities, and nonprofits—to drive positive change and maximize impact. Her mission is to inspire professionals to feel engaged, valued, and fulfilled in making a meaningful difference through their work. Featured in Forbes and Fox Business, Kimiko champions diversity and inclusion, having advocated for positive change in UN conference rooms, Wall Street boardrooms, and Ivy League classrooms. With an MA from Brandeis University and a BA from the University of Mary Washington, her expertise in career development and purposeful networking drives her mission to empower the next generation of leaders.
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When you think of networking, it might bring to mind crowded rooms, business card swaps, and small talk that feels anything but natural. But when approached with authenticity and intention, networking becomes a powerful way to expand your reach, build relationships with fellow coaches and thought leaders, and attract new clients.This seminar will help you see networking as a way to build genuine connections—no forced conversations or awkwardness required. With insights from a career expert, you’ll develop a strategy that fits your unique strengths, goals, and style. By the end, you’ll leave with an action plan for turning brief encounters into lasting, impactful relationships.
Franklin Buchanan
Career coach, Résumé Writer and Corporate Facilitator | CPCC | CVCS
Careers and Beers
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Franklin Buchanan is a Career Coach, Resume Writer, and Corporate Facilitator with more than 15 years of experience in talent acquisition. He offers clients a unique advantage, having spent his career working with candidates as a recruiter and with the people who make hiring decisions selling recruiting services. Franklin leverages his understanding of employers’ hiring needs to deliver results for his clients.
Franklin specializes in building the personal brand and competitive advantage of his clients – helping today’s jobseekers realize their career aspirations through customized solutions.
Franklin has grown Post Up Careers from freelance resume writing to a comprehensive suite of services for individuals seeking to grow their careers and for businesses offering career transition services. Using his industry experience, he helps people at every stage of their career navigate the complex and overwhelming hiring process – creating personalized solutions for each client. Franklin’s services support clients in all facets of the job search process and proven results for clients as they revamp their resume, develop a personal brand, navigate the job market, prepare for interviews, and negotiate their salary.
Franklin is frequently sought out by the media for his insight into career advice and how candidates can secure the jobs they want. He has been featured in several national career advice blogs including Forbes, The Confident Career by Nexxt, several local South Carolina magazines including LocalBiz Magazine and Palmetto Bella, and appeared in a monthly career advice segment on The Donna Drake Show, a weekly national television and digital series.
Franklin began his career in politics before taking an opportunity to join the recruiting industry, spending more than a decade working in recruiting and sales with industry leaders including Kelly Services, FGP International and Aerotek. In those roles, he worked with candidates and hiring managers throughout all industries, with clients ranging from Fortune 50 companies to mom-and-pop shops. He has made thousands of successful placements. He founded Post Up Careers in 2014.
Franklin holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of South Carolina and is a Certified Professional Career Coach, a Certified Veteran Career Strategist, a Member of the Forbes Coaches Council, and is recognized as a “Top Voice” on LinkedIn for resume writing. Outside of work, Franklin and his wife have 2 wonderful daughters. He is a former youth basketball coach and a fan of everything Carolina Gamecocks.
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Denise Bitler
Founder of Resume-Interview Success, LLC. | MRW | CPRW | CDBS | CICNC | CIC
Repurposing Client Content
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Denise Bitler is the founder and owner of Resume-Interview Success, LLC, and has been helping people reach their career goals for 9+ years. Having worked in numerous industries, with everyone from hourly employees to C-Suite executives and board members, and having conducted thousands of corporate interviews during her 30+ years in HR, she brings a unique perspective to her client’s job hunt.
For executives and board members, Denise is a best-in-class service provider that champions her client's unique value while crafting a message to Differentiate, Validate, and Communicate their uniqueness so they can stand out from the crowd! She specializes in providing impactful, targeted, and branded executive and board member collateral that is visually appealing and written with strategies that position her clients for their next influential role. Additionally, Denise delivers transformative interview and salary negotiation coaching to help her clients master the art of self-presentation and value articulation, maximizing their chances of not only landing the job but also securing the salary and benefits they deserve.
She is a recognized national speaker and an expert in AI applications within career services, acclaimed for her role as a webinar designer and presenter. Her sessions provide unique strategies and expert advice on career collateral, digital branding, and interview and salary negotiation coaching. As one webinar attendee stated “I recently had the pleasure of attending Denise Bitler’s series of career service educational webinars, and I cannot recommend her expertise highly enough. Denise's webinars are not only informative but also incredibly practical. Her advice is actionable and tailored to the real-world challenges individuals face in today's competitive job market.”
Denise is one of only 34 certified Master Resume Writers (MRW) in the world and holds multiple additional certifications including Certified Executive Resume Writer (CERW), Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW), Certified Digital Branding Strategist (CDBS), Certified Interview and Compensation Negotiation Coach (CICNC), and Certified Interview Coach (CIC).
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Empower your clients with a unified personal brand using smart content repurposing strategies. This hands-on session for career service providers focuses on maximizing the impact of client narratives across various career documents, Learn how to efficiently adapt key elements like value propositions, success stories, and core competencies across key strategic client collateral including resumes, cover letters, Linkedin profiles, networking/executive bios, and interview prep materials,
Main points:
Identifying core content building blocks
Techniques for adapting.content to different formats
Maintaining message and brand consistency across platforms
Key takeaways:
Time-saving strategies for content repurposing
Techniques to tailor content for maximum impact in each format
Tips for differentiating clients through versatile, reusable, consistent, and compelling career narratives
Ed Lawrence
CPRW | CIC | CSCC | NCOPE |Certified in DISC, MBTI, Strong Interest Inventory and Skillscan
Dealing with Ageism - Tactics to Assist Your Mature Clients
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Ed Lawrence is the founder and principal of Getstart-ed (www.getstart-ed.com), through which he offers practical job-search advice, résumé-writing services, and skills assessments to help people gain meaningful employment or transition to a new career.
In addition, Ed is the official resume-writer for the Framingham, MA Public Library; and an outplacement counselor for The White Hawk Group. From 2019 to December 2024, Ed was a Group Leader for the Massachusetts Councils on Aging 50+ Job Seeker Networking Program. -
Ageism is a big issue for many job seekers in America. It’s also a big problem for the country, because the country’s overall population is aging. In spite of there being over 9 million open jobs and a shortage of about 4 million workers, many mature (aged 50+) workers can’t get interviews, let alone land a job.
How can we help them? How can we account for ageism as we write resumes?
We will start by checking your perception of older workers, review relevant statistics, and briefly discuss legal protections. Then we will discuss the common mistakes made by mature workers, and finally lay out a strategy---with specific steps—for helping your mature clients overcome the ageist bias.
Dustin Beasley
Award-Winning Certified Resume Writer | Career Consultant | Transforming Careers with Compelling Resumes | Expert in Personal Branding & Career Development
Side Hustle to Solopreneur: Tactics to Take Your Business Full Time
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Dustin Beasley is a certified professional resume writer and career coach dedicated to empowering job seekers and career service professionals alike. With years of experience helping mid-career professionals and executives land roles that align with their goals and lifestyles, Dustin has become a trusted resource in the industry. He founded Career Renovators to provide customized coaching services and impactful career documents, transforming resumes and career strategies into tools for success. As a former operations manager for a Fortune 500 company, he brings a unique perspective to career development, blending corporate insights with a passion for personal growth.
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Ready to turn your side hustle into a full-time, successful business? Join Dustin Beasley, an accomplished career coach and resume writer, to discover actionable strategies for making the leap from part-time gig to full-time entrepreneurship. In this session, you’ll learn to assess your readiness, set up sustainable business systems, and attract clients consistently—all essential steps for creating a lasting, fulfilling career. Tailored for resume writers and career coaches, this presentation will provide insights on building a strong personal brand, managing client relationships, and overcoming common solopreneur challenges. Perfect for anyone ready to go all-in, this session offers the practical tactics and confidence needed to take your business to the next level.
Ashley Watkins Thomas
Resume Writing Coach | Job Search Strategist | Interview Consultant | Former Recruiter | LinkedIn Top Voice ★ Positioning emerging leaders for 6-figure salaries at Fortune 500 brands.
Keyword Clarity: Creating Clarity for Your Clients Around Keyword Optimization
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Ashley Watkins Thomas is a Job Search Coach with Write Step Resumes and currently holds Nationally Certified Resume Writer (NCRW) and Nationally Certified Online Profile Expert (NCOPE) designations. She is a former corporate recruiter of 20 years, hiring for companies across banking, education, healthcare, nonprofit, and manufacturing industries. She has won multiple resume-writing awards and was named Jobscan's Top 15 Job Search Experts to Follow and LinkedIn's Top Voice (2019, 2023). Her job search advice has been featured in major publications, including HuffPost, New York Times, and the Wall Street Journal. Ashley is best known for positioning emerging and experienced leaders to land more interviews and 6-figure salary offers at top-tier brands. For 2 years, she served as a board member of the National Resume Writers' Association.
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To stand out in a saturated Job market, our clients' resumes need to align closely with job descriptions. Understanding resume keyword optimization Is crucial as It signiflcantly enhances a client's chances of appearing In recruiter searches and landing an Interview.
Social media platforms are riddled with job seekers, coaches, and writers who don't understand how ATS software works to scan resumes for keywords and filter candidates. This makes it difficult for clients to update or tailor a keyword-rick resume that will “make it past" the initial screening phase.
By mastering this fool-proof process, you can help your clients keyword optimize their resumes that land interviews and secure job offers in today's competitive landscape.
This session is perfect for newbie resume writers, writers without recruiting backgrounds, and those interested in adding an additional service to their portfolios.
In this presentation, you'll learn how to:• Use Al to teach your clients to identify (and qualify) job posting keywords without the guesswork, earning you extra cash with a new service offering.
• Infuse dd into client resumes to showcase sought-after experience and qualifications while avoiding “kitchen sink" tactics.
• Increase your client's findability in an ATS without obsessing about scoring, tricks, and gimmicks.
Susan M. Barber
Speaker | Author | Podcast Host | Former Fortune 500 IT Director
Build Your Brand: Three Pillars of Visibility for You and Your Clients
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Susan M. Barber is a Speaker, Author, Podcast Host, Former Fortune 500 IT Director, turned Visibility Coach and Leadership Consultant who helps high-achieving business leaders elevate their visibility and unlock their full potential. With over 25 years of leadership and business experience at Kraft Heinz, she specializes in transforming quiet, under-the-radar leaders into visible, influential leaders who confidently break through their barriers, amplify their influence, and drive meaningful change.
As the author of The Visibility Factor and host of The Visibility Factor Podcast, Susan is leading a movement that empowers leaders to showcase their true talent, demonstrate their value, and make a lasting impact.
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In today’s market, visibility is the key to success—for you and your clients. This workshop will encourage you to identify and embrace unique brand pillars that help you stand out. Not only will the insights and resources elevate your personal brand, but you'll also walk away with strategies to help your clients uncover and showcase what they want to be known for. Start acting like the leader you aspire to be and inspire your clients to do the same.
Damien Monel
Career Coach | Recruitment Lead | CPCC
Energizing Your Coaching Practice: The Power of Hobbies
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Damien is a Certified Professional Career Coach (CPCC) with over seven years of global talent acquisition experience at leading companies like Apple, Amazon, and Revolut. Originally from France and now based in Madrid, he founded Career Protagonists two years ago, supporting mid-to-senior tech professionals in securing roles at top-tier firms. Passionate about creativity and well-being, Damien finds inspiration through dance, swimming, and marathon training. At Thrive! 2025 Chicago, he’ll demonstrate how hobbies can energize coaching practices, enhance mental well-being, and unlock fresh perspectives.
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Discover how bringing physical movement and creative hobbies into your routine can recharge your mind, boost creativity, and help you show up better for yourself and your clients. Through personal stories, interactive exercises, and actionable takeaways, I’ll show you how even small changes can make a big difference in boosting energy and avoiding burnout.
Learning Outcomes:
• Learn why hobbies aren’t just for fun; they’re essential for mental well-being and creative problem-solving.
• Walk away with simple, practical ideas to incorporate physical and creative activities into your daily life.
• Build a personal action plan to prioritize your well-being and sustain energy in your coaching practice.
Diane Hudson
Director of the CPCC program | Career Management Coach | Speaker | Trainer | Author | Award-winning Résumé Writer
Pro-Active Coaching for Executives
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Diane Hudson is one of the world’s top trainers of career coaches and job seekers. She developed and leads the Certified Professional Career Coach Certification (CPCC) program at PARWCC. As an inspiration to new career coaches and leaders in the career management industry, Diane has trained 2,700 CPCCs from 40+ countries. Diane provides tools (including her beloved GearBox with customizable templates), career coaching strategies, including Diane’s Whole-Person Theory, and confidence. We change our client’s careers and lives!
Diane has trained thousands of job seekers in résumé writing, federal applications, Senior Executive Service, interviewing, salary negotiations, onboarding, and career management in the USA, Korea, Japan, Europe, and Puerto Rico. She is also the co-author of “The New Senior Executive Service Application,” and her other résumés, book chapters, and case studies have been published in more than 60 books and periodicals.
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If you coach executives, you know that executives require career coaching different from earlier-career personnel. Their résumés must “speak executive” and express stories of executive-level accomplishments. Their focus is upward progression to the top of the career ladder – and the career coach’s objective is to coach the executive client to obtain their goals.
The learning outcomes for this session include:
Understanding why coaching executives is different. Career coaching for executives is akin to developing a customized professional development program for the executive – to enhance behaviors and expand leadership skill sets. It is executive leadership development
Identifying the differences between leadership and management
The importance of Confidentiality when coaching executives
A discussion of core leadership competencies and identifying leadership gaps to improve career performance and upward career progression, bolster résumés / LI profiles, and lead executive clients to reach their full leadership potential
Enhancing and leveraging leadership strengths to navigate complex workplaces
Identifying our clients’ key pain points – to guide the coaching sessions
Pro-Actively coaching executives through career management, including identifying and seeking new opportunities, relationship building, brand-building, interviewing, salary negotiations, and onboarding
And… preparing for the next executive role
If you find coaching executives intimidating, Diane will dispel the myths and build your
confidence in coaching the senior-level workforce.
Tangible takeaways include the PowerPoint slides and a career coaching handout with coaching
techniques, questions, a sample executive coaching program, and a sample executive résumé.
Angie Callen
Executive and Business Coach for High-Performing Leaders and Coaches | CPRW | CERW | CPCC
PARWCC Business Academy: Business Bootcamp
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Angie is an award-winning coach, international speaker, and obsessive entrepreneur who loves empowering others to lead amazing lives with thriving careers, all while embracing authenticity.
She’s a Carnegie Mellon graduate and former engineer known for her strategic, analytical, yet creative approach to personal and professional development, career planning, and - well, life! A fun, engaging, and energetic speaker, Angie is unapologetically one thing: herself!
She’s passionate about helping executives, leaders, and entrepreneurs embrace their natural gifts and strengths to work smarter, not harder, while maximizing their performance and impact. Angie’s thought leadership has appeared in Forbes, NASDAQ, USA Today, Business Insider, Yahoo! Finance, and more.
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PART 1 – Secrets of a Six-Figure Coach: Ask Me Anything
Have you been dying to know how to brand and market yourself for maximum exposure? Do you have burning questions about lead generation and LinkedIn? Is selling your Achilles heel? This is your chance to learn from the best in the business when it comes to sales, marketing, and the business of coaching.PART 2 – Career Economy: Market Analytics Every Career Coach Should Know
Know your numbers goes beyond sales metrics! In our industry, knowing THE numbers is a differentiator. Having insight into market intelligence, hiring trends, and economic impacts on labor is one thing, but being able to speak intelligently to them will take you to a whole new level of marketability. If calling this session Macroeconomic 101 scares you, remember you've got engineer-turned-coach, Angie here to break it all down and simplify!PART 3 – Salary Negotiations as a Service: Supporting the Client's End Game
Have you ever thought about adding salary negotiations as a service or including it in a coaching package only to be intimated by RSUs, vesting schedules, bonuses, equity, lions, tigers, and bears? Oh, my! Supporting clients through the end game is one of the most rewarding aspects of coaching, and it's an area that most candidates (even executives!) find scary. Translation? Opportunity for you! This session will help you understand the ins-and-outs of compensation structures, salary research, and job offers with practical tools - and scripts! - on how to negotiate them. You'll walk away not only equipped to negotiate any job offer, but you'll also leave with ideas on how to incorporate this as a service!