A guided workbook for young adults navigating what's next, whether you're just starting out, feeling stuck, or ready to make a bold move. Perfect for those in or between these stages of life:
Congratulations on taking the first step towards getting clarity on your professional life!
This workbook is yours. You don't have to share it with anyone else unless you want to. It's also meant to be a living document — something you come back to and update when you need to.
I only have two tips for you as you fill this out:
1. Be fully honest with yourself. If you want to build a path that actually fits you, don't focus only on what looks good on paper.
2. If this is your first time working through the workbook, I recommend giving yourself 1–2 hours to get through it in one sitting.
Other than that…have fun and uncover something you don't yet know about yourself.
| Section | What You'll Explore |
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| 01 | Where I Am Now | Your current reality — honest and unfiltered |
| 02 | Who I Am | Your values, strengths, and what lights you up |
| 03 | What I Want | Your vision for work, life, and what success means to you |
| 04 | What's in the Way | Fears, gaps, and the stories holding you back |
| 05 | The Path Forward | Concrete steps across near-term, mid-term, and long-term horizons |
Before you can figure out where you're going, you need to get honest about where you are. This section is about your current reality — no filter, no performance.
Rate your current satisfaction in each area from 1 (very unsatisfied) to 10 (thriving).
| Area | Rating (1–10) | One Word That Captures It |
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Day-to-day work tasks To what extent do you enjoy what you do most days? |
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Sense of purpose/meaning How much does your work feel like it matters? |
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Compensation & security How fairly are you compensated, and how financially stable do you feel? |
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Growth & learning To what degree are you being challenged and developing new skills? |
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Work relationships How connected do you feel to the people you work with? |
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Autonomy & flexibility To what extent can you work in a way that suits you? |
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Alignment with values How well does this role reflect what you actually care about? |
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Energy & wellbeing How much does your work energize rather than drain you? |
Career clarity starts with self-clarity. This section helps you identify your core values, natural strengths, and the kinds of environments where you do your best work.
Click to select values that resonate with you, then write your top 5 below.
| Prompt | Your Answer |
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I do my best thinking... e.g. alone / with others / writing / talking / moving |
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I'm energized by... e.g. variety / routine / deep focus / fast pace / people |
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I feel most purposeful when... e.g. helping / building / leading / learning / creating |
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My ideal work environment is... e.g. structured / flexible / collaborative / independent |
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I need... e.g. clear direction / open space / autonomy / mentorship |
This section is permission to dream a little. You don't need certainty. You just need to start noticing what pulls you forward.
Imagine you're living a life and career you're proud of. Walk through your ideal day in detail.
| Morning | You wake up at ___ and feel ___... | |
| The Work | Your work involves... | |
| People | You're working with / for... | |
| Impact | By the end of the day, you've contributed... | |
| End of Day | You finish work feeling... |
The "crazy" career idea you keep dismissing? Write it here. We'll come back to it.
Your career doesn't exist in isolation. These questions help you see how work fits into the life you actually want.
This is the section most people skip. Don't. Understanding what's holding you back is often more useful than any action plan.
Clarity exercise: Imagine a trusted friend tells you the fear you just wrote is completely unfounded. What would they say? What would they tell you to do?
Now it gets concrete. Based on everything you've uncovered in this workbook, what does your roadmap actually look like?
Tip: Come back to this often. Post it somewhere visible. It's the filter for every decision in this plan.
Quick wins, experiments, and foundations
Testing your assumptions and gaining traction
The career and life you're building toward
Translate your answers into concrete commitments. List 5–8 actions across different time horizons.
| Action / Next Step | Timeframe | Who / What Can Help | Done? |
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You don't need to have everything figured out. You just need your next step. What is it?
Book a free introductory call with Amy to talk through your results and what comes next.