Thrive Together: Cutting Through the Noise in Career Services

Dear Friends, 

Let’s have some real talk.  

This has been a challenging time.  

The job market is tough, it’s the wild west out there with frauds and fakes diminishing the reputation of ethical providers, and knowing who and what to trust has become like a game of “whack-a-mole.”  

And that’s why I decided this was the year NOT to ask the membership to invest in travel expense, lodging expense, and dining expense. I decided this was the year for a virtual conference.

I know that when we meet in person that’s fun. But when we meet virtually, it’s more approachable. It’s easier for you to get there. It’s easier for us to expand our reach for speakers and bring more value to every hour we spend together virtually.  

That’s also why we called this conference, “Thrive! Cutting Through the Noise.” Because our speakers and the content created isn’t about the chaos. It’s about the solutions to the shifting challenges we’re experiencing. No hand-wringing, no bs, no fear mongering.  

This industry has survived technological changes, recruitment strategies that appear overnight and client expectations that are stratospherical. But in all of these changes, there is a constant: our strength is our ability to adapt and connect so that we can lead together.  

There won’t be a more affordable opportunity for you to receive this kind of learning and connection. No one is doing what we’re doing. This isn’t a zoom call. It’s an elevated online learning and connection opportunity.   Do you want to talk in real time to Lili Foggle about interviewing in the now? (I DO!) Do you want to chat with Diane Hudson about your coaching thoughts? (I DO!) 

Thrive is the time.

Thrive is not just another industry conference; it is our collective launching pad for the future of career services. Whether you are an established veteran running a bustling practice or an emerging resume writer and coach building your client base, this event was designed with your growth in mind.

Here is why your presence at Thrive matters—and why you cannot afford to miss it:

• Cutting-Edge Professional Development: Our field is moving fast, particularly with the integration of AI, shifting market dynamics, and evolving personal branding strategies. Thrive brings together the brightest minds in the industry to deliver actionable sessions that you can immediately apply to your practice.
• Unrivaled Networking & Collaboration: Solopreneurs and organization leaders alike know how isolating this work can feel. Thrive creates a space to exchange ideas, share best practices, build strategic partnerships, and rediscover the energy that comes from being surrounded by peers who understand your daily triumphs and challenges.
• Elevating Your Value Proposition: The insights, tools, and frameworks you will gain at Thrive directly translate into higher value for your clients. When you invest in your own expertise, your clients reap the benefits—and your business grows as a result.

As professionals, we spend our days empowering others to take bold steps, invest in their futures, and unlock their full potential. It is time to apply that same dedication to ourselves.

Clear your calendar, make the commitment, and prepare to elevate your practice. I look forward to greeting each of you in person as we learn, innovate, and thrive together.

Visit Thrive.show and find out what you could be missing.  

We got this. Let’s do it together and thrive.

Margaret Phares