Section 1 · Your Profile
1. What is your age range?
18–24
25–34
35–44
45–54
55–64
65+
2. Gender
Woman
Man
Non-binary
Prefer not to say
3. Current economic status (select all that apply)
Full-time employee
Part-time employee
Independent contractor
Entrepreneur
Unemployed
Student
Retired
Caregiver
Multiple income sources
4. How do you currently see yourself?
Employee
Entrepreneur
Freelancer
Creative
Caregiver
Executive
Job seeker
Student
Portfolio worker
Retiree
Skilled trades
Other
Section 2 · Your Transition
5. Which transition are you currently navigating? (select all that apply)
Career change
Job search
Starting a business
Growing a business
Layoff / job loss
Returning to work
Retirement planning
AI disruption
Relocation
Income instability
Skill building
Life reinvention
Not sure / figuring it out
6. Tell us about the transition you’re navigating. What happened, and where are you now?
7. What is the single biggest challenge you’re facing right now?
Section 3 · Navigation & Guidance
8. When you need guidance, where do you go? (select all that apply)
Google / search
LinkedIn
ChatGPT / AI tools
Friends / family
Workforce agency
Career coach
YouTube / social media
Faith community
Professional network
Nobody / I go it alone
Other
9. How confident are you that you’re making the right decisions right now?
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Not at all confidentCompletely confident
10. What information do you wish existed that would help you move forward?
11. Have you received conflicting advice during this transition?
Yes, a lot
Some
Not really
No
12. What are you most afraid of getting wrong?
Section 4 · Outcomes & Vision
13. What outcome are you trying to achieve? (select all that apply)
More income
Flexibility
Stability
Purpose / meaning
Freedom
Business growth
Recognition / advancement
Work-life balance
New skills
Geographic freedom
14. If you had a trusted guide helping you navigate this transition, what would they do for you?
15. What does success look like for you one year from now?
Optional · Stay Connected
I’m open to being contacted for a follow-up conversation
Email
Phone / text
LinkedIn
Video call
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