Cutting Through the Noise
Stand Out. Stay Real.
About Thrive! 2026
In a world overflowing with generic events, hype, and superficial solutions, Thrive! 2026 was created with a clear purpose: to help you rise above the noise and build a career business that matters – virtually, affordably, and with meaningful impact.
Thrive! is not about hustle culture. It’s not about flash. It’s about clarity, expertise, and practical value. We bring together thought leaders from across the career services profession to share deep insights, proven strategies, and real tools you can use now to elevate your work.
Whether you’re a professional résumé writer, career coach, workforce leader, or career services practitioner, you deserve professional development that respects your time and budget without sacrificing quality.
Why THRIVE Is Different
Cutting Through the Noise
So much content feels repetitive or vague. Thrive! delivers focused sessions with clear, actionable takeaways grounded in real practice and industry expertise.
Stay Real
We’re committed to honest, ethical approaches that reflect your values and meet your clients where they are – whether you’re helping career changers, executives, students, or leaders.
Stand Out
In a crowded career services landscape, differentiation isn’t optional – it’s essential. Thrive! equips you with frameworks and insights to sharpen your positioning and elevate your services.
Serve with Impact
This isn’t just professional development for its own sake. It’s development designed to help you serve your clients better, achieve measurable outcomes, and grow your influence.
A Virtual Experience, Built for You
We intentionally chose a virtual format so you can:
Save on travel and accommodation costs
Learn from anywhere at any time
Balance learning with your work and life
Revisit content on demand
Thrive! is professional development that fits your reality – lean, deeply valuable, and results-oriented.
What You’ll Gain
Who Should Attend
Thrive! is for all career services professionals who want to elevate their craft and impact, including:
Career coaches, interview coaches, and transition specialists
Career services professionals in higher ed and workforce development
HR and talent professionals
Résumé writers and résumé strategists
Entrepreneurs and consultants in the career space
No matter where you are in your journey, THRIVE helps you sharpen your edge and serve your clients with confidence.
At Thrive!, you’ll engage with sessions led by trusted industry experts on topics such as:
Authentic client engagement and coaching frameworks
Modern hiring trends and tools (including AI integration)
Strategic résumé and branding practices
Business strategy, pricing, and growth
Leadership in career services
Each session is crafted to deliver practical tools you can apply immediately, not just inspiration.
Our Commitment to Value
We believe in development that works for your life and business. That’s why:
We prioritize value over volume
We design sessions for application, not just theory
We keep costs accessible without compromising quality
Thrive! is rooted in the belief that you can stand out and stay real without burning out.
Join the Movement
If you’re done with noise, gimmicks, and generic programming – and ready for content that moves your work forward – Thrive! is where you belong.
Stand Out. Stay Real.
Join us virtually and make this your best year yet.