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Comprehensive advisory support at every stage of your VP journey — from application to first-year success.
⸺ ASCEND: The Virtual Institute for Aspiring VPSAs
GETTING YOU READY
Are you ready to become a vice president for student affairs? You are a Dean of Students, Assistant or Associate Vice President, and have more than ten years of experience. You are ready to take the next step in your student affairs career. You have applied for roles but have not received an offer. You need an advantage.
ASCEND: The Institute for Aspiring Vice Presidents(TM) is a virtual, cohort-based experience designed to help aspiring vice presidents gain an advantage in the executive search process. The eight-week virtual cohort is customized to participants' individual needs. Each participant attends 8 cohort-style 90-minute sessions and receives 3 hours of individualized coaching....more.
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FREE CONSULTATION
Preparing for an executive transition is complex work. You are considering how to position your resume, how to align your cover letter, and how to prepare for the interview. Carry Forward Consulting is designed to guide aspiring executives along every step of the journey. Schedule your free consultation now and receive a free Five-Point Resume Review Report Card.
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EXECUTIVE COACHING
EIGHT WEEK PROGRAM
The Executive Coaching Program is a customized executive coaching experience for deans of students, associate vice presidents, assistant vice presidents, and other aspiring executives. The curriculum includes eight sessions over four months. Clients meet with a coach every two weeks for one hour. The curriculum is tailored to your experience, career goals, and needs. The customized curriculum focuses on: (1) values clarification, (2) executive decision matrix, (3) resume review, (4) gap analysis, (5) thought-leadership strategy, and (6) mock interview performance. Get started today.
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Values Clarification Survey
The Values Clarification Survey™ is a reflective assessment designed to help executives identify the factors that most influence their decision-making during professional transition. Unlike traditional career assessments that focus primarily on personality or skills, this instrument examines how executives weigh competing values. The survey uses scenario-based questions that mirror the ambiguity and trade-offs of senior leadership decisions. Rather than asking participants to rank values directly, the instrument uncovers priorities indirectly through patterns of judgment, revealing the considerations executives naturally emphasize when evaluating opportunity, risk, stability, and long-term positioning.
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COVER LETTER ALIGNMENT
You’ve found a position that checks every box—career advancement, good compensation, meaningful scope—but it’s not in a place you ever imagined living. Do you apply? If you do, how do you position your education and experience to align precisely with what the search committee seeks? These are strategic decisions—not just career moves. I help senior leaders think through both the “should I apply?” question and the “how do I compete?” strategy. Schedule a complimentary 30-minute consultation.
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ACE THE INTERVIEW
Congratulations—you’ve been invited to interview. Now the real work begins. What questions should you be prepared to answer? What questions should you ask to demonstrate strategic insight? How can you make the most of your interaction with the search firm? Which examples will position you as the strongest candidate in the pool? Preparation at this stage is what separates the finalist from other applicants. I provide targeted, executive-level interview preparation to help you show up with clarity, confidence, and a compelling narrative. Schedule a complimentary consultation to refine your strategy and maximize your impact.