Exiting Consulting with Intention (5 Session Package)
Exiting Consulting with Intention (Five Session Package) This five-session package is designed for consultants who are considering a transition out of consulting or rethinking their current path and want clarity, conviction, and momentum. Sessions are one hour each and structured, while remaining flexible based on where you want to focus. Session 1: Setting the Direction We begin by grounding the work in your current reality. This session is about articulating the moment you are in, why now, and what decisions are actually on the table. We align on goals for our work together and define what progress will look like over the course of the package. You will leave with a clear framing of the transition you are navigating, clarity on the questions you need to answer, and a shared direction for the work ahead. Session 2: Strengths and Interests This session focuses on identifying patterns across your experience. We look closely at past roles, projects, and moments of energy or frustration to understand what you are good at, what you enjoy, and the environments where you thrive. You will leave with a stronger understanding of your strengths, clarity on what energizes you versus what drains you, and the beginnings of conviction around what you want to optimize for next. Session 3: Evaluation Options Here, we translate self-understanding into real options. We evaluate potential next steps based on what we have uncovered so far, including staying in consulting longer with intention, transitioning into industry, considering school, or pursuing less obvious paths. The goal is not to choose quickly, but to choose thoughtfully. You will leave with a short list of paths worth exploring, clear criteria for evaluating opportunities, and focus around where to spend your time and energy. Session 4: Telling Your Story Clearly This session is execution-focused. We work on resumes, messaging, and interview preparation to ensure you are presenting your experience in a way that aligns with the direction you are pursuing. You will leave with stronger materials, clearer language for conversations and interviews, and increased confidence in how you communicate your background and interests. Session 5: Building Momentum The final session is about turning decisions into action. We outline concrete next steps, outreach priorities, and a plan to maintain momentum after our formal sessions end. You will leave with a 30- to 90-day action plan, a clear approach to networking and outreach, and confidence in how to move forward. How I Support You Between Sessions Between sessions, I provide resume and messaging feedback as needed, share relevant opportunities when I see strong alignment, and make introductions when there is a good mutual fit. Once we are working together, I stay attentive to roles, industries, and people that may support your next step.
What's included
- An interview-ready resume updated with your consulting experience
- Strong conviction around your strengths, interests, and what you want to build next
- A defined set of career paths or roles that align with your goals
- Concrete criteria for evaluating opportunities and avoiding default or reactive decisions
- A 30- to 90-day action plan to maintain momentum
- Introductions and exposure to relevant roles, industries, or people when aligned
- Increased confidence in both the direction you choose and your ability to execute it
Meet your expert
Sam L.
Ex-McKinsey Coach Helping Consultants Design Their Next Chapter
Hi, I’m Sam. I work with consultants at moments of transition who want clarity around what comes next. I’ve always been interested in how people make big career decisions, especially in fast-paced environments like consulting where the options can feel endless and it’s hard to slow down long enough to really check in with yourself. I began my career at McKinsey, where I learned to regularly check in with myself while moving across different teams and industries. Over my three years in consulting and beyond, I saw colleagues, friends, and now clients struggle with a lack of direction that often comes from having too many options. Over time, the fatigue of constant change made defaulting to familiar paths feel easier than doing the harder work of introspection and building conviction. Yet this is a pivotal moment, particularly earlier in a consulting career, when many people have built a toolkit companies actively seek but haven’t spent much time thinking about what actually energizes them, where their strengths show up most, or how they want to apply those skills. During my job search, I kept my breadth of search wide, but always intentional. I landed roles across industries, including big tech, AI, and marketplaces. Finding the right role for me took patience, self-awareness, and a willingness to explore thoughtfully rather than rush into the next expected move. This now shapes how I work with clients. Today, I support consultants who want a practical way to build conviction around their interests and create momentum toward meaningful career changes. That work includes evaluating options, positioning experience, reviewing resumes, preparing for interviews, and making connections when there’s strong alignment. Once we work together, I also keep an eye out for opportunities that may be a good fit and share them as they come up. Whether you’re trying to make consulting feel more sustainable or figuring out when and how to move on, I aim to be a steady thought partner as you navigate what comes next.
