Talk about yourself with clarity and conviction
Rusty to Ready is the program that takes you from unsure how to talk about your professional story to clear, confident, and prepared to discuss your unique journey and work experience with anyone, any time. This self-paced video and workbook program is designed to guide your preparation for your career change.
Across four focused modules, you’ll define your direction, shape your story, and practice talking about yourself and your accomplishments in ways that feel authentic and strong. You’ll be able to talk about what value you bring to the table and show interviewers the impact you’ll have in your new role.
Interviewing doesn’t have to be uncomfortable or scary
Losing a job can shake your confidence, but it doesn’t erase your experience.
You’ve spent years developing the skills, judgment, and relationships that make you good at what you do. Rusty to Ready helps you reconnect with that experience and learn how to talk about it with clarity and ease.
The
Rusty to Ready
Program
You already have the experience. We help you find the words.
With almost 10 hours of video instruction and over 200 pages of focused, fillable PDF workbook pages, Rusty to Ready is the comprehensive program designed to help you map your story, equip yourself for interviews, and build the confidence to show up strong in every conversation.
Module 1
Map Your Narrative
Arriving November 2025
Find your bearings and connect the story of where you’ve been to where you want to go.
Every journey starts with a sense of direction. In this first module, you’ll look back on your career and identify the patterns, strengths, and values that define your path.
You’ll create a clear map of your story so you can talk about your experience with confidence and purpose.
Module 2
Equip For Interviews
Arriving December 2025
Gather the skills, stories, and tools that help you show up prepared and confident.
Now that you know where you’re headed, it’s time to equip for the journey. In this module, you’ll collect examples that highlight your impact and practice turning them into natural, memorable talking points.
You’ll leave knowing how to bring your best work forward in every conversation.
Module 3
Navigate The Conversation
Arriving January 2026
Stay steady and confident, no matter which way the interview turns.
Even with a clear plan, the road can take unexpected turns. This module helps you handle interview moments with calm and clarity.
You’ll learn how to respond to tough questions, read the room, and guide the conversation back to your strengths so you stay in control of your story.
Module 4
Build Your Crew
Arriving February 2026
Help people make your journey easier and get connected to the right opportunities.
No one travels this path alone. Good jobs often come through good people. This module helps you reconnect, reach out, and talk about what you’re looking for without feeling awkward or “salesy.”
You’ll learn how to start real conversations, follow up with purpose, and build the kind of relationships that help you move forward.
Module 1
Map Your Narrative
If you’re ready to move forward but aren’t sure how to explain who you are and what you do, Module 1 helps you stop spinning and start moving.
You’ll turn years of experience into a story that makes sense and sets your direction. Instead of listing what you’ve done, you’ll discover how to translate your skills into language that lands. By the end, you’ll know how to tell people who you are and what you’re looking for, connect your background to the jobs you want, and talk about yourself with confidence. You’ll leave with a clear map for what comes next and the words to share it.
Start here, and you won’t just sound ready. You’ll be ready.
Module 1 Lesson Goals & Reasons
Lesson 1
Clarifying Your Needs & Goals
Goal Be able to articulate your personal values and beliefs
Reason Understanding the kind of environment you will perform well in and enjoy
Goal Understand the type of work, role, & company you need to be successful
Reason You know which roles and companies you should apply to
Goal Set both short and long term goals and objectives
Reason Structure your job search and build a decision matrix to make choices quickly
Lesson 2
Understanding Your Strengths
Goal Create a focused inventory of the capabilities you’ve acquired throughout your career
Reason Understand the depth and breadth of your capacity and what you want to use moving forward
Goal Catalogue and rate the skills you’ve developed
Reason Determine which skills you want to utilize in future roles
Goal Evaluate which skills you want to highlight during interviews
Reason Identify the foundational talking points for interview questions quickly
Lesson 3
Crafting Your Narrative
Goal Create concise answers that capture your career arc, values, and strengths
Reason Clearly convey who you are in networking conversations
Goal Clarify what you’re seeking in a role and work environment
Reason Help others connect you to opportunities that fit
Goal Build core skill stories that BRIDGE your past experience to your next role
Reason Demonstrate how your background equips you to add value right away
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