CAREER COACH FOR UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
Empower Your Students to Step Into Their Future With Confidence and Focus
They’ll discover their zone of genius, fast-track their transition into the workforce, and build a foundation for career success.
Help your graduates navigate college to career Through expert career coaching.
👉🏾 Questioning the traditional career path, wondering if there’s a way to blend their degree with their passions.
👉🏾 Lost without a sense of purpose or direction. Unsure about where their post-graduation journey will take them.
👉🏾 Worried they don’t have what it takes to stand out in such a competitive workforce. Afraid of failing and falling short of expectations.
👉🏾 Feeling overwhelmed as they take their first step out of the classroom and into the real world.
With graduation fast approaching, your students might be…
👉🏾 Stressed, anxious, and confused because they feel they should “have it all together” by now.
Take pride in the high-quality education they received and attribute their success to your university.
Embrace their futures with excitement, armed with the tools to become leaders in their dream career.
Effectively leverage what they learned to succeed and stand out in the hiring pool, increasing your university’s job placement rates.
Excel at navigating workplace dynamics, using their talents and creativity to solve problems.
Master their unique strengths, catapulting them throughout their professional years.
Graduate with clarity and confidence, knowing how to align their academic experience with their professional aspirations.
You want your students to...
Although they’ve excelled throughout their academic years, you want the same success in their careers.
You've nurtured their minds with invaluable knowledge.
Now, it’s time to empower your graduates to apply that wisdom in their professional lives.
Through strengths-based coaching, I help your students identify the unique talents that set them apart and teach them how to effectively leverage them in their careers.
I'm a certified life and career coach. My approach is deeply personal and holistic, factoring in each student's talents, values, and life experiences to unlock their full creative and professional potential.
In today's rapidly changing landscape marked by remote work and ever-changing technologies, young professionals must be not only ready – but also resilient and adaptive.
Having longed for this kind of guidance in my own university days, I'm passionate about empowering your students to excel as professionals and make their mark on the world.
Based in paris & Toulouse. working with students across France and around the world.
Hi,
I’m Rita!
I’ve helped over 200 university students confidently transition from academia to thriving careers
“Rita showed me that my talents can be my greatest advantage if I develop them well.
Now I have more clarity on how to use them in my career and how to work with people who have different strengths. Rita guided me with so much passion and expertise, making the entire process inspiring and useful.”
“I always felt I had talent, but I didn’t know how to make the most of it.Working with Rita has been a transformative experience.
Thanks to this program and Rita's guidance, I now understand my strengths and have learned how to use them strategically in my career and studies. I feel more confident and aligned with my purpose.”
“Discovering my strengths through CliftonStrengths was eye-opening.”
“Rita helped me understand why some tasks came naturally to me while others were more challenging. Now I have concrete tools to work better in teams and stand out in my university. I highly recommend this bootcamp to any student looking to differentiate themselves.”
“I feel more prepared for the future and equipped with the tools I’ll use for life.”
“What impressed me the most about this bootcamp was the positive and practical approach. It’s not just theory – it’s about discovering who you really are and how to shine in what you’re already good at.”
What Students Say About My Coaching
Introducing:
FOCUS Bootcamp
Ready to Set Your Students Up For Success?
What Is It?
A bootcamp designed to help university students find their purpose, flourish in their careers, and secure their future.
This bootcamp is fun, engaging, and energizing, and is held in person at your university. It’s a strengths-based coaching program designed to help students identify their dominant strengths and maximize their potential.
Coaching that sparks transformation so you can start living your dream life now.
Who Is It For?
🎓 Undergraduate students nearing graduation and preparing to enter the workforce.
👨🏼🎓 Graduate students looking to uplevel their leadership skills and career opportunities.
👩🏻🎓 Student leaders engaged in campus organizations who want to strengthen their management skills.
🤓 Aspiring entrepreneurs interested in starting their own businesses and leading their future teams successfully.
🤷🏻♂️ Students considering a shift in their academic or career focus and seeking clarity and direction.
How Does It Work?
Whether you prefer a fully immersive group experience or a more personalized approach, I offer two options:
Group Coaching Experience: Six group coaching sessions, each lasting four hours.
Group Coaching + 1:1 Sessions: Four group coaching sessions, each lasting four hours, plus two 70-minute individual sessions for deeper personalization and impact.
I’m multilingual!
My sessions are available in English, Spanish, French, and Italian.
Why Do My Students Need FOCUS?
As a career coach for university students, I incorporate strategic and scientifically validated tools and techniques for talent and leadership development trusted by leading U.S. universities such as Stanford, UC Berkeley, and the University of Pennsylvania.
At the heart of this bootcamp is the renowned CliftonStrengths® Assessment by Gallup – the world’s leading test for talent identification and development.
FOCUS prepares your students for the highly competitive environments they will encounter after graduation, equipping them with practical skills and strategies to not only succeed, but thrive in adversity and excel in their careers.
How Will FOCUS Benefit Your Students?
A vision beyond just “a job,” cultivating a mission for meaningful impact and personal fulfillment.
Purpose
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Ability to leverage natural strengths to navigate and overcome adversity.
Resilience
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Practical tools and strategies to advance both personally and professionally.
Empowerment
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Innovative techniques to break limiting belief patterns and reach their full potential.
Freedom
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A personalized blueprint on how to achieve their professional goals and aspirations.
Clarity
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A fun, welcoming, and judgment-free environment where they can learn to see themselves in a new light.
Discovery
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Bootcamp Themes
Every student’s journey is unique, which is why I take a holistic approach to career coaching. I help them identify and understand their innate strengths, reshaping their self-perception and transforming how they enter their future careers.
FOCUS is thoughtfully designed to apply to every student’s unique academic, professional, and personal circumstances.
Some common areas we explore include:
Gain a deeper understanding of yourself and your abilities, helping you realize what you're truly capable of and unlocking your full professional potential.
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Strengthen your self-esteem
Showcase your unique strengths and present your ideas confidently and authentically, whether in interviews or among colleagues.
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Present yourself confidently
Learn to work effectively with others by leveraging strengths that complement your own, enhancing teamwork, creativity, and innovation in the workplace.
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Master
collaboration
We use the CliftonStrengths® Assessment to identify your dominant strengths and talents, fostering a strong sense of identity in both your personal and professional life.
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Discover your zone of genius
Apply your identified strengths strategically as you launch your professional career, enhancing your opportunities for success in the fields where you excel most.
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Leverage your strengths
Connect your professional ambitions with your personal values to create a meaningful, purpose-driven career path.
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Align your goals and values
“Your weaknesses will never develop, while your strengths will develop indefinitely.”
– Donald O. Clifton
Father of Strengths-Based Psychology and
Creator of the CliftonStrengths Assessment
Over 90% of Fortune 500 companies have used CliftonStrengths.
- Gallup
“This bootcamp helped me understand my innate talents and how to leverage them. What I loved the most was the practical approach, where we applied what we learned to real-life situations. I’m leaving with clarity, confidence, and a concrete action plan.”
“Not only did I understand my strengths, but I also learned how to communicate better with my classmates and professors. Rita was exceptional – motivating, clear, and always ready to guide us. A program I would recommend without hesitation.”
“What I loved most about FOCUS was how it helped me understand my own way of thinking and working. Now I know how to organize myself better, how to lead a group, and how to make my strengths a key advantage in my career.”
Success Stories
Here’s How It Works:
Ready to Bring FOCUS to Your University?
Book Your Free Consultation
We’ll hop on a 45-minute call to discuss how a career coach can best support your students’ academic and career development.
Customized Bootcamp Plan
I’ll design a personalized coaching plan that aligns with your university’s objectives and the specific needs of your students for maximum impact.
Powerful and Dynamic Coaching
I deliver high-energy group coaching that equips your students with the tools they need to succeed personally and professionally.
Let's do it!
How can we justify the time and resources for this bootcamp with everything else we’re already offering?"
Shouldn’t our internal resources be enough? Why bring in an external coach?
What if we invest in career coaching and it doesn’t lead to meaningful outcomes for our students?
Can this program really address the specific career challenges our students face in today’s job market?
Maybe you're thinking:
Here's the thing
When You Invest In Your Students, They…
Graduate with a deep understanding of their identities and succeed as employees, managers, and leaders.
Become resilient individuals who overcome imposter syndrome and navigate post-college life with confidence.
Strategically leverage their academic knowledge to open a multitude of career opportunities.
Thrive in a career they love, maintaining a healthy work-life balance that safeguards against future burnout.
Recognize the significance of their work, finding both meaning and fulfillment in their careers.
Carve their own paths, rather than conforming to the norm, using their unique gifts to make a difference in the world.
Contribute to your university's legacy and success rates as they become leaders in their field, reflecting the exceptional education they received.
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You've got questions, I've got answers!
frequently asked questions
The CliftonStrengths® Assessment is a globally recognized tool that has helped over 33 million students and professionals identify their core strengths and maximize their potential. Within the FOCUS bootcamp, I use this test to help students align their professional paths with their natural talents, giving them a strategic foundation for future success.
Learn more about how I use CliftonStrengths in my practice here.
While psychologists and psychiatrists play crucial roles in diagnosing and treating mental health conditions, often through therapy and medication, my role as a career coach focuses on fostering personal and professional development.
I combine my business acumen, holistic methods, and evidence-based tools in my coaching. This approach equips your students to identify and leverage their unique strengths, enabling them to achieve their full potential as leaders and professionals.
Absolutely! As a career coach, I help your students uncover their unique strengths and talents, showing them how they can be effectively applied and leveraged within their chosen careers. This process helps them clearly understand where their true potential lies.
By doing so, we clarify their professional ambitions and map out clear, actionable steps toward fulfilling careers that align with both their academic pursuits and personal aspirations. This comprehensive approach ensures your students gain the necessary clarity to confidently step into their careers.
Privacy and confidentiality are fundamental to my coaching practice. As a career coach, I focus on cultivating a safe environment where your students can freely explore and engage without concern. I adhere to strict confidentiality protocols and ensure all discussions remain private, safeguarding your students' privacy.
Your students will emerge with clear direction and concrete, actionable strategies they can implement immediately. My bootcamp transcends traditional, theoretical coaching methods by providing practical tools and hands-on learning experiences.
This approach enables students to effectively tackle personal and professional challenges with newfound confidence and a proactive mindset. They will be well-equipped to navigate their futures, make informed decisions, and take decisive actions that lead to success in all areas of their lives.
I understand your students have busy schedules, which is why I offer flexible scheduling options to accommodate your academic calendar. This includes weekday workshops, weekend sessions, and virtual formats. During our initial consultation, we'll carefully align our sessions with your university's schedule to maximize impact while minimizing disruptions.
No, we focus on collective topics while respecting individual privacy. Personal sharing is encouraged but never mandatory, and students decide how much they wish to disclose. Through guided introspection, students may share insights at their discretion, fostering a supportive and voluntary exchange within the group.
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We’re not just preparing students for the future.
We’re shaping leaders to redefine it.
The time to give them the clarity and confidence they need is now. Together, let’s bring their futures into FOCUS. Learn how I can support your students with the bootcamp and continued 1:1 life and career coaching.
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