Empower Your Next Move
A Career Transition Networking Event
April 21, 2026 from 3pm to 5pm
Bridgewater Bank | 4450 Excelsior Boulevard | St. Louis Park
Back by popular demand, TeamWomen is excited to host our third Career Transition Professional Development and Networking Event!
This unique experience will feature some of the Twin Cities’ most influential Career and Executive Coaches from our Affiliate Partner Program and community. These experts will provide personalized guidance and actionable strategies to help propel your career forward.
Designed for employed or actively job-seeking professionals, this program is perfect for anyone looking to advance their career or transition into a new opportunity within the next six months.
The event format includes rounds of small group discussions and Q&A with career transition experts, offering a dynamic opportunity to gain valuable strategies and forge meaningful connections.
Join us for an empowering experience in a safe, supportive environment. You’ll leave feeling inspired, equipped with new insights, and reassured that you’re not alone on your career journey
Online Registration Closes at 3PM on 4/19.
Agenda
3:00pm Attendee Arrival
3:15pm Welcome & Announcements
3:30pm Facilitated Networking
5:00pm Program Ends
Key Areas of Focus
These are some of the most frequently asked questions we hear about career transitions. We shared them with our coaches, and they’ve highlighted the areas where they excel in providing support. Scroll down to explore their expertise and find the guidance you need to move forward.
Where do I start? How do I know and/or find what I’m looking for?
How does understanding my values help guide me in my search for clarity?
What are my strengths (superpowers)?
What assessments should I consider?
2. What tools do I need?
Defining my narrative – executive bio and personal branding for career transitions
Job search project management system
Resume and LinkedIn optimization
How do I work with a recruiter?
How can I use AI to help?
3. How do I prepare?
How do I network?
Interview preparation and practice
4. How do I change lanes?
Exploring new industries or starting your own business
MEET OUR CAREER & EXECUTIVE COACHES
Click on the pictures below to learn more about each coach’s company and expertise.
Laura Boyd
CEO/Founder | Leadership Delta
Affiliate Partner
‣ Identifying where to start in your job search: Understanding your values, discovering your strengths, exploring helpful assessments
‣ Preparation: Networking tips
‣ Changing lanes: Exploring new industries or starting a new business
Mary Jayne Crocker
Executive Vice President & Chief Strategy Officer | Bridgewater Bank
Board of Directors
‣ Identifying where to start in your job search: Understanding your values, discovering your strengths, exploring helpful assessments
‣ Preparation: Networking tips, interview prep and practice
Dr. Caroline Cochran, PCC
Founder & CEO | TransformAble Coaching and Consulting LLC
Affiliate Partner
‣ Identifying where to start in your job search: Understanding your values, discovering your strengths, identifying limiting beliefs and replacing them with positive beliefs, exploring helpful assessments
‣ Preparation: Setting intentions and personal vision statement, networking tips, interview prep and practice
Tricia Dege
Founder & CEO | Dege Coaching & Consulting
Affiliate Partner
‣ Identifying where to start in your job search: Understanding your values, discovering your strengths
‣ Preparation: Networking tips, interview prep and practice
‣ Changing lanes: Exploring new industries or starting a new business
JoAnne Funch
Founder, LinkedIn Marketing Strategist, Trainer & Coach | Linked In For Business
Affiliate Partner
‣ Identifying the tools you need: Resume and LinkedIn optimization (will share resources)
‣ Changing lanes: Exploring new industries or starting a new business
Ali Swegarden
Director of Recruiting | Grey Search + Strategy
Affiliate Partner
‣ Preparation: Networking tips, interview prep and practice
Kim Keprios
Certified Executive, Life & Wellbeing Coach | Kim Keprios LLC
Affiliate Partner
‣ Identifying where to start in your job search: Identifying your values, strengths, key interest areas, networking strategies, and navigating transitions
Margot McManus
Navigate Forward
Board of Directors
‣ Identifying where to start in your job search: Understanding your values, discovering your strengths, exploring helpful assessments
‣ Identifying the tools you need: Optimizing your resume and LinkedIn profile, navigating recruiter relationships, leveraging AI
‣ Preparation: Networking tips, interview prep and practice
‣ Changing lanes: Exploring new industries or starting a new business
Cathy Paper, M.A.
President | RockPaperStar
Affiliate Partner
‣ Identifying the tools you need: Define your narrative, executive bio and personal branding
‣ Preparation: Networking tips (will provide worksheets)
Julieta Piox
Leadership Coach & Speaker | Julieta Piox Coaching and Consulting
Affiliate Partner
‣ Identifying where to start in your job search: Understanding your values, discovering your strengths, exploring helpful assessments
‣ Changing lanes: Exploring new industries or starting a new business
Paula Skoviera
CEO | Princess Paula Consulting
Empowerment Exchange Program
‣ Identifying the tools you need: Leveraging AI
‣ Preparation: Networking tips
Kelli Williams
Founder & CEO | Legacy Rising
Affiliate Partner
‣ Identifying the tools you need: Defining your narrative, executive bio and personal branding for career transitions
‣ Preparation: Networking tips
‣ Changing lanes: Exploring new industries or starting a new business
Heidi Zimmer
Founder | Wild Rice Retreat
Affiliate Partner
‣ Identifying where to start in your job search: Understanding your values, discovering your strengths, exploring helpful assessments
‣ Preparation: Setting intentions and personal vision statement, networking tips
‣ Changing lanes: Exploring new industries or starting a new business
Paula Skoviera
CEO | Princess Paula Consulting
Empowerment Exchange Program
‣ Identifying the tools you need: Leveraging AI
‣ Preparation: Networking tips
Lauren Furth
Recruiting Manager | Premier Financial Search
Young Professionals Advisory Board
‣ Identifying the tools you need: Optimizing your resume and LinkedIn profile, navigating recruiter relationships, leveraging AI
‣ Preparation: Interview prep and practice
Kelly Lucente
CEO, Brand Strategy & Differentiation Expert | RE-TOOL®
Empowerment Exchange Program
‣ Identifying where to start in your job search:Understanding your values, discovering your strengths
‣ Identifying the tools you need: Optimizing your resume and LinkedIn profile
‣ Preparation: Setting intentions and personal vision statement, interview prep
‣ Changing lanes: Exploring new industries or starting a new business
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