Forge Your Path With Confidence
Post-Grad Success Coaching for First-Generation Graduates and Women of Color
Are you a recent graduate feeling
overwhelmed
trying to navigate your career, relationships, finances, and health without a road map?
The first few years after graduation are crucial. They set the foundation for your career, finances, and personal development. However, these years can also be confusing and daunting without the right guidance and tools—especially if you 're pioneering this path in your family.
I’m Sydney Montgomery, your dedicated Post-Grad Success Coach and I 'm here to guide you through this exciting, yet challenging transition. I help first-generation women of color navigate the complex landscape of the early years post-graduation. Whether you 're tackling financial planning, seeking effective networking strategies, striving for professional growth, or trying to balance your spiritual and personal life, I will be there for you every step of the way.
Realigning my passions and my calling
saved
my life.
Four years ago, I was working at a law firm shortly after graduating from Harvard Law School. I was struggling with anxiety, depression, unexplained weight gain from medicines to control my out-of-control autoimmune condition , and the deep realization that I was not where I felt I was supposed to be.
I was where everyone else thought I should be —
The up-and-coming attorney who went to all the networking events and social functions.
But on the inside, I was deeply unhappy and struggling to figure out how I could have followed all the directions and still ended up in a place that was far from the feelings of happiness and success I was promised.
However, once I realigned my faith to my passion and calling, I found new confidence, hope, and direction. I aligned my advocacy and career journey and grew my support network and relationships to create a national non-profit organization impacting over 7,000+ students. I was featured on several news outlets, named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 List in the Social Impact Category, and selected to give a TEDx talk on my journey.
And now, with training from Princeton Theological Seminary, a heart for first-generation graduates and young women of color, and a passion for personal growth, I provide compassionate, faith-centered coaching to help you navigate life 's challenges and opportunities.
What Does Post-Grad Coaching Focus On?
Career advancement
- Pathfinding &Decision Making: Guidance on choosing the right career path, including deciding on whether to pursue further education like graduate school, and integrating personal passions with professional choices.
- Mentorship &Networking: Assistance in building strong professional networks and finding mentors who can provide career guidance, support thought-leadership opportunities, and facilitate career advancement.
- Combatting Imposter Syndrome &Building Confidence: Strategies to overcome imposter syndrome and build confidence, crucial for stepping into new roles and responsibilities with assurance.
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Goal Setting &Professional Development:
Tailored goal-setting strategies to achieve career milestones, including developing skills for upward mobility and leadership roles.
relationship building
- Making &Sustaining Friendships: Advice on making new friendships and sustaining old ones, especially when moving to new cities or entering new work environments.
- Professional Networking: Strategies to expand professional relationships that can lead to career opportunities and personal growth.
- Navigating Personal &Professional Boundaries: Tips on managing relationships in professional settings, including how to maintain healthy boundaries.
- Community Engagement: Encouraging involvement in community groups or professional organizations that align with personal values and career goals.
financial CONFIDENCE
- Understanding Your Relationship with Money: Explore your personal attitudes towards money, including identifying and overcoming limiting beliefs that may hinder financial well-being.
- Budgeting Basics: Provide foundational advice on how to effectively manage your finances through budgeting, helping to track expenses and plan for future goals.
- Referrals to Financial Experts: Guidance on when and how to seek advice from financial planners for more complex financial needs, ensuring you receive expert support for decisions like investments and wealth building.
- Navigating Financial Stress: Strategies to cope with and overcome financial stress, offering practical tips for first-generation graduates who might be experiencing these challenges for the first time.
wellness and personal growth
- Daily Faith &Spiritual Practices: Support in integrating faith and daily spiritual practices into routines, helping to ground and guide personal and professional decisions.
- Developing Healthy Habits &Routines: Coaching on creating and maintaining healthy habits that support physical, emotional, and mental well-being.
- Self-Discovery &Building Faith Foundations: Guided self-discovery processes and strengthening faith foundations to foster a deeper understanding of personal identity and beliefs.
- Personal Resilience &Mindfulness: Techniques to increase resilience, mindfulness, and overall well-being to manage stress and the challenges of post-grad life effectively.
I take wellness
seriously.
Physical Wellness
Encouraging healthy habits and providing behavioral suggestions and resources to support your journey towards a physically well-balanced lifestyle
Mental Health Wellness
Providing tools and techniques to foster mental resilience, manage stress, and enhance your overall emotional well-being in the face of life’s challenges.
Spiritual Wellness
Guiding you in deepening your spiritual connections and integrating meaningful practices into your daily life to enrich your sense of purpose and peace
choose the option that works best for you
We will start with an in-depth consultation to understand your unique situation, challenges, and aspirations. Based on the consultation, we develop a personalized coaching plan that addresses your specific needs and goals.
In our bi-weekly regular one-on-one sessions, we will delve into topics such as faith, personal growth, decision-making, career trajectory, and life transitions.
You will receive continuous support and encouragement each month to stay on track with your goals.
Not ready to commit?
Start with a one-hour coaching call or a free 20-minute information session.
Working with Sydney was both an intellectual and emotional journey. She was able to help me think about my goals and passions and bring out the best version of myself.
- Jordan S.
Email: coaching@sydneyamontgomery.com
