Next year starts now:
Finish the year with a clear, confident plan to step into consulting.
Consulting, Made Clear
You’ve spent your career building expertise — now it’s time to use it on your terms.
In this brief, yet transformative coaching experience, you’ll walk away knowing exactly how your academic skills translate to consulting and what your next step will be.
Imagine starting the new year already knowing what’s next.
You wake up excited again — doing work that lights you up, helping clients who value your expertise, and having the flexibility to live life your way.
For years, you’ve helped students, colleagues, or organizations succeed. Now, you’ll finally learn how to build a consulting path that does the same for you.
Next Year Starts Now is a warm, encouraging experience that helps you:
✓ See how your skills and passions align with real consulting opportunities
✓ Reignite your confidence and curiosity about what’s possible
✓ End the year proud of the plan you’ve created for yourself
You don’t have to have it all figured out. You just have to start.
We've been where you are.
Successful in academia, but wondering what else there could be.
We made the transition to consulting and built a thriving multi-six-figure consulting business doing work we love.
Now, we’re guiding you through your first steps gently, clearly, and with encouragement.
As current and former academics, we felt just like you - confident in our skills but unsure how they translated to the world of consulting & not knowing how to start.
But we took action
...without guidance
...and it took a long time.
We want to help you start consulting sooner, with less confusion, more confidence, and clear guidance to start you off on the right foot.
The Time is NOW
We’ll help you connect the dots between your experience and your consulting potential so you finish the year with clarity, confidence, and a realistic path forward to make 2026 the year it all changes for you - in the best way possible!
Here's Exactly What's Included
In less than one month, you can be on your way to consulting, knowing exactly what you want to offer, and with a plan for how to be successful!
You’ll leave with:
A clear understanding of what kind of consultant you can be
Mapped-out next steps (leading to part-time or full-time consulting)
Confidence in how to get started
MEET YOUR COACH
Hey, I'm Lauren
I loved my faculty position when I started, but toward the end of my 14 years in academia, I was burnt out, underpaid, and bitter. I loved working with students but higher ed and my institution weren't what they once were. I was proud of my academic career but knew I was ready for a new chapter. And this has been the BEST chapter yet!
Started Grantibly (our consulting business) part-time while I was a faculty member
Built the business to be sustainable
Increased my income immediately after leaving my tenured position and now have more than doubled my income doing work I love
Now I spend my days supporting clients who are doing exciting work that makes a difference - and our works helps them do MORE good in the world
MEET YOUR COACH
Hey, I'm Angelika
I loved my faculty position when I started it and I love it even more now that I am a consultant. I've always had an entrepreneurial spirit and Grantibly gave me an outlet to exercise that. Becoming a consultant made me a better professor. I am more efficient in my work and I have brought that entrepreneurial spirit into my classes - and my students love it!
We started Grantibly as a side business and I continue to operate it that way
I have learned how to avoid overwork, streamline my courses, and focus on what matters most - student learning and success
The mindset shifts I have made as a consultant have helped my students in their own lives through sharing my experiences and lessons
I love the work we do with our consulting clients - we help them do MORE good and I love that mission
Testimonials
What our clients are saying
"I never thought about thinking through the big picture vision... but I’m doing that now through this program."
"This is SO helpful"
"This is making me think in new ways"
"I'm gaining confidence from working with you!"
Frequently asked questions
FAQ
Do I need to know what kind of consultant I want to be before I join?
No. This experience is designed to help you figure that out. We’ll guide you through identifying your best-fit consulting direction based on your skills and interests.
What if I’m still working full-time in academia?
Perfect — most of our participants are. You’ll learn what part-time consulting could look like and how to start small before deciding whether to stick with part-time consulting or make it your full-time gig.
Is this about starting a business?
Not yet. This is about understanding how consulting works and where you fit. You’ll leave with clarity and a plan to move forward confidently. If you want support taking on a first client, we've got you covered. And if you decide to you want to build a business, we have a program for that too.
How long will I have access?
You’ll keep access to the course forever so you can revisit materials anytime. We recommend you finish the course by Thanksgiving (end of November). We will schedule the coaching call at your convenience in the first two weeks of December.
What makes this different from other academic career programs?
We’re not offering generic career advice — we’re academics, just like you, and now thriving consultants who’ve done this ourselves. We help you translate your academic expertise into meaningful, paid consulting work that fits you.
You’ve spent the year helping others succeed. Now it’s your turn.
Don’t wait for the new year to decide what’s next.
Join Next Year Starts Now and finish 2025 with clarity, direction, and confidence in your consulting future, ready to make 2026 the best year ever!
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