The lessons most people learn at 40, taught at 20.
You're working hard but not seeing results. Comparing yourself to peers. Confused about positioning. Getting advice that doesn't address your real concerns. You don't need more effort—you need better frameworks. These are the decision-making systems I've built over a decade across investment banking, startups and competitive environments.
"It took me over a decade of trial and error to figure this out. You can learn it now."
See What You'll Build
Universities don't teach this.
Career services can't teach this.
Career services tell you to network, but don't teach you how. You attend the workshops, update your CV, scroll LinkedIn, but you still don't know what you're doing wrong. The panic sets in when you see others landing internships, making progress and you're still stuck.
You're putting in effort, but it's misdirected so you're not seeing the desired results.
Your judgement is distorted by peer pressure. You start comparing instead of positioning. Panic mode sets in.
You're confused about how to position yourself uniquely. Generic applications. Generic networking. Generic approaches.
You're getting advice, but it's not enough. It doesn't address your real concerns.
These gaps aren't new. They've been around for a long time.
Most students address them through years of trial and error. Some only figure it out when they hit breaking point—after irreversible consequences.
Why wait?
Here's what happens when you stop waiting
These individuals aren't unique. You can probably see parts of yourself in them. It doesn't need to be this way. When you build career positioning, networking architecture and decision-making frameworks, opportunities compound. You get a full upgrade—the best version of yourself you didn't know existed.
The FOMO Overcommitter
The problem: Overcommitted and underdelivered. Academic performance suffered. That 2:1 didn't look in reach. Busy but directionless. Felt like everyone else had it figured out.
The process: We built frameworks for priority evaluation. Not every opportunity is equal. He learned to evaluate opportunity cost and positioning value.
The outcome: Cut commitments by 60%. Grades recovered. Secured summer internship at top investment bank. Focus beats busyness.
Frameworks used: The Compass™, Long-Range Positioning Curve™, Decision-Making Under Uncertainty™
The Isolated Networker
The problem: Stayed insular. Avoided networking because it felt uncomfortable. LinkedIn empty, no professional connections. Graduation approaching with no opportunities lined up. Watched others build networks while she stayed stuck.
The process: We built networking architecture from scratch. Structured systems for reaching out, adding value first, maintaining relationships without being transactional.
The outcome: Built 10 genuine professional relationships in 3 months. One led to an internship. Another to a mentor in her target industry. She became strategic.
Frameworks used: The Compass™, Identity-to-Outcome Loop™
The Spray-and-Pray Applicant
The problem: Getting rejected from every interview. Applied to every job out of desperation. No strategy, no positioning. Graduation 6 months away with nothing lined up. Started questioning if he was good enough.
The process: We stopped the spray-and-pray. Built career positioning strategy. Focused on 3 target firms instead of 50 random applications. Developed interview frameworks and contingency plans.
The outcome: Secured offers from 2 of 3 target firms. Chose strategically, not desperately. Built capability to navigate career decisions independently.
Frameworks used: Long-Range Positioning Curve™, Decision-Making Under Uncertainty™, Curriculum of Self-Sufficiency™
"I was panicking every time I saw someone post about their internship. I'd applied to 50+ roles and got nowhere. Working with Nova, I realised I wasn't failing. I just didn't have systems. Within 8 weeks I had a clear strategy, genuine connections, and traction with two opportunities. The relief was unreal."
University Student, Top London University
What working with Nova looks like
Working with Nova Scholars begins with a consultation to assess fit. This isn't career coaching or CV editing. It's capability development—frameworks for career positioning, networking architecture and professional decision-making.
Admission is selective. I work with a limited number of students to ensure depth of engagement and meaningful results.
Strategic Assessment
We diagnose where you are in terms of career positioning, networking capability and professional decision-making. This isn't personality testing—it's structural evaluation of how you navigate competitive systems.
Framework Development
You learn the core positioning models and decision frameworks. These become your tools for evaluating career paths, building networks and making high-stakes professional decisions.
Application to Real Decisions
We apply the frameworks to your actual decisions—internship applications, industry selection, networking approaches. You practise positioning logic on real stakes, not hypotheticals.
Strategic Autonomy
Over time, you internalise the frameworks. You stop needing external direction. You become someone who can navigate professional systems independently.
Engagement Options
1-on-1 Sessions
Direct work with Teresa on your specific positioning challenges—career decisions, personal branding, networking strategy or institutional navigation.
- Tailored to your trajectory
- Intensive positioning work
- Flexible scheduling
- Immediate application to real decisions
Group Cohorts
Small groups (6-8 students) working through career strategy frameworks together. Peer learning combined with expert facilitation.
- 6-week intensive programmes
- Personal branding, networking, positioning
- Cohort accountability and peer feedback
Ready to take control of your direction?
You've seen the gaps. You've recognised yourself in the case studies. You know you're putting in effort without the right frameworks.
The question is: how long are you willing to wait?
Admission is selective. I work with a limited number of students each term. Book your consultation while spots are available.
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