Emily Worden 👋

#1 Career Coach on LinkedIn Worldwide and US (Favikon) | Keynote speaker | Award-winning teacher | Impossible optimist | Rooting for the Green Banner Gang

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

About

"𝗦𝗛𝗘'𝗦 𝗔 𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗖𝗘 𝗢𝗙 𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘" - the best thing anyone has ever said about me. I have an unstoppable energy and determination to help other people succeed, which is why I love coaching oh so much. 👋 Hi! I’m Emily. I’m a certified career coach, a mental fitness advocate, and I'm on a mission to help AMBITIOUS MID-CAREER PROFESSIONALS GET HIRED, GET PAID, AND GET OUT OF THEIR OWN WAY. My clients are ready for their “next act” career - they want a new job that pays more and provides purpose. And they don’t want to be on the job market for 8-12 months to find it. Does this sound familiar? Perhaps you are: • Ready for a new job but not sure what type of role, companies, or industries interest you • Switching roles and struggling to talk about your background in a relevant way • Returning to work after a career break and can't overcome the resume gap • Looking for a new job and you’re not getting interviews or offers • Feeling imposter syndrome, self-doubt, and/or depression about the job search YOU ARE NOT ALONE, especially in today’s competitive job market. I have helped thousands of job seekers and I know the struggle is real. I’ve developed a five-step SMART job search process to pivot careers and land a fulfilling new job: ✔️ SEEK: What do you want? Clarify your mission, vision, and non-negotiables. ✔️ MATCH: Who are your target employers and what do they want? ✔️ ALIGN: Now that you know what you and your target employers want, align your personal brand, resume, and LinkedIn profile. ✔️ RELATIONSHIPS: Now that your personal brand, resume, and LinkedIn are tight, move on to referrals and recruiters. Here’s where most of my clients land jobs. ✔️ THRIVE: Streamline the job search, nail the interview, and negotiate your salary and pay bumps. Are you ready for your next act? Let’s chat. Make an appointment: emilyworden.com/let-s-meet (Here’s what to expect during the call: https://bit.ly/LetsMeetEmily). 🙋‍♀️ Before we meet, a few fun facts about me: • My favorite weather is 60ºF and cloudy, especially on a Fall day. • I’m wild about tea, addicted to music, and amazed by my kid. • I used to DJ for a reggae radio show and was lucky to meet some of my favorite artists, including Buju Banton and Toots & the Maytals. • I once jumped out of an airplane because I was afraid of heights. I’m still afraid of heights. 👉 Check out my website, sign up for the newsletter, and make an appointment: https://bit.ly/m/Emily-Worden. 🔗 www.emilyworden.com ✉️ [email protected]

Experience

  • Certified Professional Career Coach (CPCC) at Next Act Career • Emily Worden
    Oct 2016 - Present · 9 yrs 9 mos

    I help people who hate the job search gain confidence in themselves, tell their stories, command higher salaries, and ultimately find jobs that are personally and professionally fulfilling. I help early- and mid-career professionals make big changes in their careers, whether that's finding a new job, moving into a new industry, or coming back to work after a career break. My proven five-step process has helped clients double their salaries, find high-paying jobs despite a resume gap, and create opportunities for themselves they didn't think were possible. • I’m on a mission to help people discover want they want, make a plan, and find the confidence to make it happen. • I'm an energetic and empathetic coach who challenges you to do more than you think you can • I use 1:1 coaching, digital courses, and mental fitness techniques for long-term sustainability and career planning to continue empowering you long after we've worked together. Are you ready to find a job you love? Let's make it happen. Book a discovery session and we'll talk about your big, beautiful dreams: https://emilyworden.com/let-s-meet. Do you have career or job search questions and you want answers now? Book an ASK ME ANYTHING 30-minute appointment for $125. Bring questions about your resume, LinkedIn profile, the job search, and job interviews. I'll bring answers and some hot tea. I don't mess around in these sessions - be ready to take notes. Learn more here: https://emilyworden.com/let-s-meet.

  • Adjunct Professor at Boston University
    Apr 2016 - Present · 10 yrs 3 mos

    Professor in the CFA program teaching Career Development in the Arts, a class that encourages students to "think like entrepreneurs" about their careers. Emphasis on building personal brands and creating "business plans" to launch their careers through practical business skills and network building.

  • Author at Make. Sell. Repeat. The Ultimate Business Guide for Artists, Crafters, and Makers
    Nov 2014 - Present · 11 yrs 8 mos

    If you’re an Artist, Crafter, or Maker who wants to grow a creative business, this book is for you. It’s packed with jargon-free business advice that’s tailored to creative entrepreneurs. Learn Pro Tips and secret tricks for branding, pricing, marketing, sales, and getting press. An easy-to-use reference book, Make. Sell. Repeat. is the ultimate business guide you’ll revisit again and again. See the book here: http://amzn.to/1AgqNrp

  • Public Speaker at Emily Worden
    Mar 2014 - Present · 12 yrs 4 mos

    Guest lecturer and panelist to various groups including Boston University, Emerson College, Massachusetts College of Art and Design (MassArt), Wentworth Institute of Technology, Artisan's Asylum, and Somerville Skillshare. Topics include entrepreneurialism, business advice, leadership, influence, and customer psychology.

  • Business Mentor at MassChallenge
    Jul 2015 - Mar 2021 · 5 yrs 9 mos

    General/Retail mentor advising startups on marketing, branding, sales, operations, strategy, eCommerce, UX/UI, product design, copywriting, and perfecting pitches. Several mentees have won MassChallenge and appeared on ABC's Shark Tank.