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Prologue — Frequently Asked Questions

This page covers the Prologue career transition program. For questions about Prologue: Into AI, visit that page.

Can you say more about the fee?

Each cohort of Prologue will likely have a different fee structure. The goal is to eventually create as cost-effective a model as possible, while compensating facilitators and coordination at or near market rates. The current program fee represents a considerable discount from the market cost to provide the program.

That said, another goal is that this program is accessible to mission-driven leaders regardless of their income levels. If this program speaks to you, but you actually can't afford to pay the program fee given your current circumstances, please email Brandon and we can discuss options.

Why should I do this instead of hiring an executive coach?

You may still want a coach! There is much deeper values work, personal exploration, and support that a longer-term coaching engagement can deliver. Engaging with a coach over a longer-term is one of the future pathways that some participants may pursue as a result of the work we do together. I have some really wonderful folks to recommend.

I know how to do informational interviews and update my resume, shouldn't I just do this myself?

Sure! Have you yet? What will help you make that happen?

This program is primarily intended to create space for activities that you could do independently. But isn't it more fun and effective to make that happen with others who will ask you good questions?

I am not sure I want a different job. If I do this program, does that mean I am not committed to my team or organization?

No. Those are two separate issues. If you are no longer as committed as you want to be to your org, you should be able to sort that out through this program. It is also possible to be fully committed to your team, explore your own desired directions through this program, and set them up for the greatest success in the future through a shift in your mindset or role, a thoughtful transition within the organization, or with a succession plan.

I am already doing consulting work and it is going fine. Is this program for me?

Well, that sort of depends. If things are going great and you are working with clients you love, on meaningful projects - you may just want to keep doing what you are doing. If you aren't always sure how to position yourself, or you desire greater focus, you miss being part of a team, or something else just isn't quite right, you may find this a useful step toward a new direction.

What is going to happen in the small groups?

Full transparency: This is evolving. And scheduling is a thing.

The group sessions include:
Amazing people like you, but different.
Progress sharing and self-selected accountability measures.
Networking recommendations and resource sharing.
Fun!

These sessions are structured simply. Set an intention, share it with others, get some ideas or encouragement, follow-up after some time. Repeat.

After you have read all about Prologue, you can introduce yourself here as the next step.

Introduce yourself

What is in the introductory form?

Preview the questions below.

Basic Information:

Email, Name, Timezone, Pronouns

The Questions:

1. Before we get to the career stuff, what are 3-10 bullet points that I should know about you from before you began your career?

2. I am going to see your resume. Which section of it do you think we will spend the most time talking about? Why?

3. Please upload your most recent resume.

NO NEED TO UPDATE IT NOW.

4. Ok, now what are the things that need to be updated?

Spend less than five minutes knocking out some ugly bullets or half sentences. Don't worry about grammar or punctuation, just <5min free write, ready, go!

5. What is your LinkedIn profile?

6. What are three things you like about it?

7. What are three things you don't like about it or wish that it had?

8. Where do I find you?

(the relevant career and life bits)

You can leave this blank if you want to. This is just to get a jump start on our conversation and to give you a chance to think about it before I ask you on a call.

If you feel like doing another big free write (go you!) I recommend drafting this one somewhere else and then pasting it in.

Here are my follow up questions if you aren't sure where to start:

  • How do you feel about your current role?
  • What do you know you want to do at work in the next few years?
  • What are the most significant "out of work" considerations that are important for you?
  • What else should I know to make our conversation most helpful?