Unseasoned Coaching & Community

Leaving outdoor seasonal work can feel opaque and isolating. I’m here to make it easier.

I help you transition from outdoor employment to a year-round career without losing your adventurous identity.

Together, we’ll map your journey from roles like river guiding, ski instruction or patrol, trail crew, wildland firefighting, or outdoor education into your next chapter.

Sarah Mallory, Outdoor Guide

“Emerald is personable, approachable, and clear with her services. She didn’t leave me questioning or wondering if I was doing it right.

Her coaching is a great resource for making that step away from full-time guiding and into the next career. The process of receiving feedback on my resume, cover letter, and application prompts was extremely easy, quick, and effective. ”

Application SOS

Apply to your next role with clarity and confidence.

Cover letter and resume due next week? Unsure if your materials are up to industry standards?

Hourly, flexible support options help you put your best foot (or boot…or chaco…or climbing shoe…) forward.

  • I work with you to refine your resume, showcasing your experience, skills, achievements, and unique value clearly and effectively. Includes tried-and-true techniques for communicating multifaceted outdoor seasonal backgrounds.

  • I help you craft a compelling cover letter to highlight your strengths and align with the role you’re applying for. Together, we’ll ensure your letter is clear, professional, and keyword driven.

  • We will discuss and practice interview strategies, building a system relevant to any role you apply for.

  • LinkedIn is my #1 recommended tool for both identifying open job roles and networking. Steal my template for how to show up professionally and effectively on this career-focused social site.

  • Just need someone to talk to who gets it? Let’s spend your 1:1 hour discussing whatever best serves you in this career moment.

Hi, I’m Emerald!

I moved from seasonal outdoor guiding and trail crew to work as a non-profit leader, writer, and project manager. It all started with learning how to talk about my professional experiences in a way that made sense to others.

My personal website, LinkedIn, and digital presence have generated tens of thousands of dollars in freelance income and opened the door to numerous career opportunities.

Now, I’m excited to help you achieve the same success.

No idea where to begin?

Build a rock solid career foundation.

The Career Narrative Coaching Package guides you through a clear, three-step process to transform from feeling overwhelmed and uncertain to confidently embracing your first non-outdoor-seasonal career move.

Step One - Your Past

Outdoor seasonal work = valuable professional experience.

We begin by gathering and organizing your comprehensive work background. Let’s build a timeline of your professional experience to date.

Includes:

  • PDF instruction worksheet and timeline template.

  • 45-minute kick-off and brainstorming meeting with Emerald.

Step Two - Your Present

Chart your path forward into a meaningful career.

Then, we categorize your experiences into headlines, moving toward a concise and powerful narrative of your past experience and future direction.

Includes:

  • PDF instruction worksheet and categorization template.

  • 45-minute collaborative meeting with Emerald

Step Three - To The Future

Into your new chapter.

In the final step, I help you populate a LinkedIn or personal website with your new career narrative.

Includes:

  • PDF instruction worksheet and LinkedIn / Website wireframe.

  • Copy edit of your final product.

Your next career is waiting for you.

Let’s Chat

$0

Inquiry Call

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Let’s Troubleshoot

$75/hr

Application SOS and Flexible Support

Let’s Start at the Beginning

$250

Career Narrative Package

Jake Hochberger, River Guide and Outdoor Educator

“I would recommend Emerald’s coaching to anyone looking to develop more purpose and reward in their outdoor ‘dream job’ or for any seasonal worker who is nervous to take the leap but knows it’s time to move on.” 

FAQs

  • Let’s pretend we only have five minutes together, at a trailhead or on a chairlift. I say, “Tell me about yourself and your work!” How do you reply?

    Drawing a blank? That’s okay, I’m here to help! Especially if you hold a significant seasonal outdoor background, it can be very difficult to determine how to promote your skillset, share your wins, and position yourself for the career you desire.

    Let’s return to the trailhead, where you’ve just been asked about your career.

    Imagine instead of rambling or changing the subject, you reply with an impressive work history, a clear vision of where you’re headed, and an easy web link where your new friend can learn more. Sounds pretty great, right?

    This is a career narrative.

  • I loved my time as an outdoor seasonal too! I always advise: If it’s under your control, don’t leave outdoor seasonal work until you’re ready. You will know when it is time.

    If you sense you want to make a career shift in the next few years, now can be a great time to dig in. It is often much easier to prepare your career narrative and materials while you are still happily employed, rather than when you are burned out or feeling pressured to secure your next step.

  • Absolutely! I offer a variety of flexible support options including resume refinement, cover letter drafting support, interview preparation, and mentoring. Reach out and we can dig into what would be most helpful.

  • I'd love to discuss with you! Reach out for a no-cost consultation call, and we'll determine if my coaching support is a good fit for your current chapter.

  • Absolutely! Check out the Free Resource Library, sign up for the Unseasoned Weekly Newsletter on Substack, and don’t miss our 4k strong community on Instagram.

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