TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR FUTURE
RACHEL KOURAKOS
So, you want to figure out what to do next with your life & career....
YOU ARE THE NORTH STAR
A program dedicated to help you figure out what you ACTUALLY want to do with your life & career via group coaching, self-reflection, weekly actions & a networking-focused community.
Proactively learn about yourself - what you want, what’s important, and what your priorities are while uncovering the mindsets, frameworks, and tools to understand how to figure out what you want to do, now, and in the future.
Before I tell you about the program, let’s figure out if you are the right fit.
RACHEL KOURAKOS
YOU ARE RIGHT FOR YOU ARE THE NORTH STAR
if you want to stop aimlessly trying to figure out what’s next as you toggle between feeling unmotivated - you have a lot on your plate already - and feeling overwhelmed - because narrowing down the endless options and possibilities is daunting.
YOU ARE THE NORTH STAR IS RIGHT FOR YOU
if you want to really understand yourself, the real you, and start to make decisions about your life and career that honor that. You are a multi-passionate person who has a ton of skills, experiences and knowledge, and you want to make sure you get the most out of how you spend your days.
IF YOU...
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know that you are not as fulfilled or satisfied as you could be
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are actively unhappy in your job but don’t know what you want
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are comfortable where you are but know it’s not your long-term plan
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feel underwhelmed, unenthused or apathetic by your path ahead
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have analysis paralysis and are not sure how to take the steps to break down what you want to do
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you seek purpose
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are procrastinating or putting off taking action
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know that you are made for bigger or greater things
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are actively job hunting or just kicking off your process
Maybe you already know that without making a change, you run the risk of…
👎 Staying in a job where you are unfulfilled and seeing that impact other parts of your life
👎 Wasting your time and not getting the most out of your life/career
👎 Regretting not making a change sooner
👎 Feeling more and more stuck each year
👎 Not creating the impact or legacy that you know you are capable of
👎 Continuing to make excuses to not be as happy as you could be
YOU ARE NOT ALONE...
MEET YOUR COACH | RACHEL KOURAKOS
HI, I'M RACHEL!
I am a leadership and transition coach dedicated to helping people create change, internally in their beliefs and mindsets and externally, in their lives and careers.
I know what it feels like to seek something different or greater. I, too, have wondered how to figure out what you want to do with your life at that big, existential level. And…I approached these thoughts differently than most people.
Over the course of my career, I intentionally switched jobs 7 times because I was unwilling to accept “good enough” when it came to feeling fulfilled and excited by how I spent my days. I worked my way through different roles at Morgan Stanley and Google, while getting my certification & starting my coaching business and eventually resigning to run it full-time.
I broke the “rules” that people explicitly and inadvertently told me to follow.
I collected experiences and formed new beliefs that allowed each change to bring me closer to my purpose(s)...
And now, I help other people do the same.
I am an expert in coaching people who seek to know themselves (their real selves) and empowering them to use that understanding to make choices to proactively create their lives and careers.
I have spent over 200 hours coaching people to figure out what they want to do, and I know what makes it hard and how to address it.
I know which frameworks, tools, and mental and emotional shifts will unlock clarity and a sense of control in making changes. I have identified the concepts and exercises that almost everyone needs to experience to connect with who they are, what they are made of and where they want to go. I have helped people learn how to talk about themselves to share who they are (rather than what they do) and create opportunities that light them up 🔥.
AND THAT IS WHAT THIS PROGRAM IS ABOUT.
"SHE IS A MASTER AT COACHING...
“Prior to connecting with Rachel I had never worked with a coach, however I had participated in various forms of therapy, peer mentoring, self-directed goal setting, etc. To say my work with Rachel was in a different universe does not begin to do it justice. Rachel is incredibly intelligent, had a successful corporate career, is super well-networked, is a very talented reader of people, is kind and empathetic beyond words, and most importantly she is a master at coaching… she was instrumental in helping me adjust to a new county, new marriage, job search after a few year hiatus, and I have never felt happier or more balanced than I do today.”
CLAY JAMESON
...I HAVE NEVER FELT HAPPIER OR MORE BALANCED"
IMAGINE IF YOU...
💡 Knew how to figure out what you want to do with your life
💡 Had clarity about who you are and understood how your past connects to your future
💡 Had the confidence to talk to others about yourself and what you seek, without actually knowing what you want
💡 Were accountable to carve out the time to focus on yourself and on your future
💡 Built a community and network of people dedicated to learning and reflecting together
💡 Had peace of mind that you could create opportunities that make you feel fulfilled
💡 Understood how your story comes together and felt excited about sharing it
BY THE END OF THIS PROGRAM, YOU WILL HAVE...
WHATS THE PLAN?
KICKOFF
Upcoming timing TBC. There will be different cohorts across multiple timezones. You will share preferences on timing and every effort will be made to place you in a cohort that accommodates your timezone.
12 VIRTUAL GROUP COACHING SESSIONS
Small cohort sizes, weekly 60-minute sessions with a mix of teaching, discussion & coaching. I will be facilitating & coaching in each session with your cohort. Calls will be during the week. Exact times TBC (depending on time zones & preferences). Includes one all-hands kickoff call & one all-hands wrap call.
WEEKLY ACTION ITEMS
Tactical exercises & workbooks each week to guide reflections and take action (on your own time).
ACCOUNTABILITY & CONNECTION PODS
Curated accountability & connection pods with prompts and regular check-ins (over messaging or virtual meet-ups - you will decide with your pod).
NEW, ACTIVE NETWORK & COMMUNITY
Community is critical in this program. Build a network that is committed to supporting and helping you (including using their network & resources to support you).
ETHOS & TIMING
The program will have flexibility (i.e. we will ask you about times of day that work for you, how much time you have to dedicate each week, where you are on the journey etc. to pair you with matching cohorts & pods). You can expect to dedicate 1-2 hours to this each week (1 hour with the group, the other reflecting, taking action & connecting with your accountability pod).
WHAT WILL WE BE DOING EACH WEEK?
TAKING INVENTORY
(~4 WEEKS)
Here is where it pays to learn from someone who has helped dozens of people figure out their next move in a way that is authentic to them. In this section we are going to systematically take stock who you are, what you have done, who you have become and how all of this plays into where you want to go next. We will go through your past to uncover what is relevant today and flirt with your vision for the future while building clarity and momentum for this process. We will go deep to mindfully understand this, as this will form the basis of our narrative going forward. HIGHLIGHTS - Understand your values and the role they play in your life - Reflect on your past experiences & learnings in a new way that will highlight what is important and relevant in moving forward - Figure out who you are today and commit to that version of yourself (biggie!!) - Learn the difference between your talents, strengths and skills and why that matters - Draft a vision for future you
RULES, BELIEFS & FEARS
(~3 WEEKS)
In this section, we will identify how you feel about different priorities, “rules” and beliefs that you hold. We will dive into sticky subjects like money, success, and your mental and emotional fears that are limiting your clarity and vision. You will be challenged to ask yourself hard questions and solidify your honest answers to them. HIGHLIGHTS - Determine your priorities and how they interplay with each other. Know when they changed for you and how they may need to change in the future. - Identify the “rules” that you are following and decide if you want to keep following them - Redefine your relationship with the fears that are stopping you from having clarity and making moves. - Engage in a REAL conversation about money. Figure out how you feel about it. Head on. Nothing held back. Gosh - the world needs this one. - Learn critical mindset shifts to help you change your perception of yourself and the idea of figuring out what’s next.
NARRATIVE & NETWORK
(~3 WEEKS)
Finally, we will take everything that we have done to this point and weave it all together to form a dynamic narrative that will help you start talking and sharing with others to create opportunities for connection and inspiration. We will take your reflections and enhanced self awareness and learn how to showcase them in discussions with others. You will build a strategy to take action and engage with your existing network and/or expand it to help you figure out what you want to do next. HIGHLIGHTS - Bring your narrative & story together flexibly. Ditch the elevator pitch and learn how to talk about yourself and authentically change that story depending on whom you are connecting with and what you are trying to accomplish. - Build confidence and excitement in approaching people even when you don’t know what you want to do. - Create a strategic plan for outreach and networking. - Learn what you are ACTUALLY asking of your community and network when you are exploring what's next. - Change how you let other people’s opinions influence you. - Identify what makes people want to help you and inspire them to take action. - Fearlessly field questions from others even when you “aren't sure”.
WANT 1 on 1 time? Join you are the north star+
You Are The North Star+ participants have three 1x1 coaching sessions with me throughout or after the program as well as a personal line of communication for 1x1 voice-note and text coaching throughout the group program.
This is for you if you know that you want a more personalized experience due to the nuance of your situation or if you want additional access to coaching ($1,299 in value). For reference, I do not offer 1x1 coaching packages smaller than 6 months at the moment - so this is a pretty sweet deal.
"RACHEL IS AN AMPLIFIER - WHATEVER YOU PUT IN, SHE WILL RETURN 2X"
- SALVADOR V.
THE INVESTMENT
PAY IN FULL
PAYMENT PLAN
OVER 3 INSTALLMENTS
YOU ARE THE
NORTH STAR+
SEE ABOVE FOR DETAILS
💸 Please reach out if you have financial circumstances that limit your ability to participate in the program at its existing price. I have access to sponsors & have a scholarship program to create accessible options for select circumstances (rachel@rachelkcoach.com).
👯♀️ Bring a friend & get a discount. Reach out to me for more details (rachel@rachelkcoach.com).
WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING
“You will feel supported and understood, you will be challenged in all the right ways, you will discover new and wonderful things about yourself, and with a new perspective you will evolve into a more confident and self-accepting you.”
- AMY WILSON
MY GUARANTEE TO YOU
I whole heartedly believe that what I am offering will 👏change👏your👏life. I believe it so much that if after the first four weeks, you feel that this program is not for you, I will issue a full refund. In order to be eligible for this, you will have had to completed and shown proof of all three of the following:
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attended and participated in the first 4 group coaching programs
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actively engaged in your accountability pod (via text and/or meet ups) each week
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completed all of the exercise, workbooks and actions between sessions
If it is still not for you after that - you’ve got an out. But I don’t think you’ll need it!
FAQ
Will I know what I want to do next by the end of this course?
Maybe! I cannot guarantee that result because everyone is different. You will have a game plan of how to figure this out beyond the program if you do not uncover the answers during the program.
How much time should I plan to commit to this work?
You should plan for ~2 hours each week. This includes the group sessions, doing the individual work and connecting with your accountability pods (via video or group chat).
What if I can’t join some of the group sessions?
It happens! The sessions will be recorded (and only shared with your cohort). However, we ask that people commit to attending a minimum of 6 sessions live in order to participate given the community dynamic of the program.
What if I have done some of this kind of work or have worked with a coach before?
Great! You will be able to leverage that work by using it as a baseline. AND you are different today than you were when you initially did it. We will reconcile what has changed (if anything) and allow the depth of the discussions to add to your understanding. Also…you’ve never done this with me 😉
Will I have access to Rachel throughout the course?
Yes, there will be a community page that I will be monitoring and responding to. If you are in the VIP program, you will have access to me directly throughout the full program.
Why are you doing this as a group coaching program?
We are each other’s best resources. When trying to figure out what we want to do with our lives, there is a huge element of personal reflection and soul searching that is non-negotiable (hello work between sessions). Personal reflection, paired with real life examples from others of different vantage points, paths and goals will help you solidify your understanding of yourself and what you want. There is not formula that will help you figure out what you want to do with your life. But there are reference points all around you. This group will hold up that mirror and help you create clarity.
Is there an option for in-person?
I am based in Williamsburg, Brooklyn (NYC) and can offer 1x1 coaching sessions for You Are The North Star+ participants in person. Depending on participant locations, we can definitely create an in-person cohort. Please let me know if that would be of interest to you!
Tell me about your career moves, Rachel!
I started my career at Morgan Stanley in New York and London. During my time there, I worked in Leveraged Finance origination, Leveraged Finance syndicate, in the COO office of Global Capital Markets and Real Estate M&A IBD. At Google (in London), I was the Lead of the EMEA Strategic Real Estate Portfolio Planning team where I started and built a team that helped build strategies for Google's real estate portfolio. During that time, I trained to become a coach at iPEC for 10 months and got my PCP and ELI-MP certifications. I then started my coaching practice while working at Google & took on a 40% role (two days a week) with Google Cloud to help them with their culture & DEI initiatives. Finally, in 2021, I resigned to run my coaching business full-time - and here I am!
I am worried about the time commitment each week and am not sure I have time.
Figuring out what you want to do with your life/career takes time and effort. You ALWAYS have the time, you just may not be prioritizing it. I have distilled the program down to be bite-sized and easily integrated into your day-to-day. My clients are busy, high-performing people who always have a lot going on and I will honor that dynamic. I will also push you to question what you are prioritizing over this right now and what that may be costing you. Reach out if you want help thinking through this together.
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