About Waterville Partners
Our Origin Story
Another call from a friend whose child graduated from college and landed on their parent’s couch sparked the creation of Waterville Partners. As a business leader in operations, supply chain, innovation, strategy, and as director of college relations, parents trusted me. Hiring and mentoring entry-level talent was my jam. I crafted a robust protocol with assessments to help clients understand their “internal compass”, supplied tools to navigate their search and launch processes, and developed metrics to track outcomes.
Ironically, as I was about to give birth to our first child, I gave birth to Waterville Partners. My new roles blended seamlessly with the help of my husband. For two decades, my humble business steadily grew through word of mouth. It wasn’t until both our kids were in college that I took time to update my website, launch a podcast, write my books, and think BIGGER. Progress, not perfection. Think, “The Little Engine that Could”.
The Internal Compass Model
Waterville Partners utilizes a proven framework to help clients maximize their potential and attain career fulfillment. Successful navigation of any career map can only be done after understanding their unique “internal compass.” It is this purposeful action that helps provide clarity and direction.
When facing any career transition, it is common for individuals to first focus on updating their resume, actively networking, improving interviewing skills and refining their elevator pitch. However, these actions can only be successfully accomplished after critical reflection and understanding of one’s internal compass.
The internal compass provides the invaluable framework for self reflection:
True North - Values & Beliefs
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By examining their internal compass, using assessment tools, clients are better equipped to navigate their career options with purpose and passion. They are able to evaluate and pursue career options that are in alignment with their values, strengths, skills and interests. Their resume, networking, interview preparation and elevator pitch all support the direction of their internal compass, ultimately pointing to career fit and fulfillment. Clients are equipped to bring their authentic selves to the search process and present themselves with confidence.
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Everything Exciting to you - Experience & Expectations
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Strengths & Skills
Wiring - Who you are at your core
