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The August 2 AASCEND Job Club will focus on listening, reflecting, and taking away tools that can help in job conversations, interviews, or day-to-day life.
Career advice often says to “sell yourself” or “build your brand,” but that kind of language can feel confusing, inauthentic, or overwhelming. This session offers a different approach—one that creates space for clear communication, real strengths, and ways of speaking about yourself that don’t rely on overused buzzwords or vague generalities. It can also feel uncomfortable or even embarrassing to talk about what you’re good at, or to acknowledge your accomplishments out loud. You are not alone in that.
Career coach and strategist Kelly Roehm will guide participants through a simple, practical framework for talking about work, skills, and identity in everyday language. Together, we’ll explore how to describe your contributions, how you approach tasks, and why it matters all in a way that feels natural and grounded in who you are.
The Zoom link will be emailed to AASCEND subscribers in the days before the event. There is no need to register.
Kelly Roehm is a career coach, resume strategist, and founder of gumption, a coaching practice that helps people show up with confidence, stand out with purpose, and step into what’s next. She supports individuals, organizations, and communities by helping people find clarity, advocate for themselves, and communicate their value with confidence. Her approach is practical, encouraging, and always people-centered
As usual at AASCEND meetings, attendees on the autism spectrum will offer their experience and perspectives throughout the program.
Who: Autistic adults, family members and professional who work with them are all welcome.
When: Sat Aug 2, 10 – 11am Pacific Time
Where: Online via Zoom, link will be emailed.
Contact info@aascend.org with any questions.
