Make Waves: A Career Pathing Guide to Stand Out, Stay Employable, and Sail Ahead

Imagine having a career coach in your back pocket—without paying hundreds or even thousands of dollars in fees. That’s exactly what Make Waves: A Career Pathing Guide to Stand Out, Stay Employable, and Sail Ahead delivers.Drawing on two decades of curating the best tools, assessments, and resources (many of them free or low-cost), workplace expert and HR/OD leader Theresa Hummel-Krallinger gives you a step-by-step playbook for managing your career with confidence.Through her proven, boat-inspired model, you’ll learn how to:Set your direction (rudder): define purpose-driven goals that guide your journey.Strengthen your foundation (hull): continually build skills and experience that make you market-ready.Raise your visibility (sails): develop your personal brand and credibility so opportunities find you.Build momentum (motor): grow and leverage the right relationships and networks.Packed with practical strategies, exercises, and curated resources, Make Waves is more than a book—it’s a career insurance policy. If you apply the principles inside, you’ll never feel stuck or unprepared in your work life again.Here's what people are saying:“Practical. Powerful. Personal. Theresa Hummel-Krallinger has created the ultimate career guide for anyone who wants to stop drifting and start driving their career boat with confidence. ‘Make Waves’ is your career insurance policy for the future of work.”—David Newman, Author of “Do It! Marketing” and “Do It! Selling”“If you’re ready to move from being tolerated to being celebrated, don’t miss Theresa Hummel-Krallinger’s book ‘Make Waves.’ She doesn’t give you answers — she asks the right questions that help YOU chart your course. A must-read!”—Bob Tiede, Author of seven books, including "Now That’s a Great Question" and "Success Unlocked."“Theresa’s ‘Make Waves’ comes from the heart. Her sailing metaphor sets you on a course for both employment success and successful employment.”—Grover Silcox, Emmy Award Winning Producer and Show Host, WLVT PBS39, Lehigh Valley Public Media“As you read ‘Make Waves,’ you have this phenomenal and experienced coach (full of heart) whispering in your ear and guiding you step by step so that by the end of the book you are strong in all four areas needed to own your career now, handle challenges and own it for the long term.’”—Michael LeBlanc MSW, LCSW, International Best-Selling Author“Make Waves” is the book we all wish we'd had in our careers when we were uncertain, adrift, or curious about our professional paths. We've all been there.”—Mary McCorvey, Author, “Experience Over Expectation Let Go of the Plan, Live on Your Terms”“I am certain 'Make Waves' will become a must read, lifelong career-management resource for anyone seeking or contemplating a change in employment.”—Stan Guy, Retired Managing Director, MidAtlantic District, DBM“There’s no one better suited to help you navigate your path in the professional world than Theresa Hummel-Krallinger! With her expert guidance, Theresa helps you find your way to the career you not only want but truly deserve.”—Rob Delaney, People Manager, Mentee, Fan“Whether you’re just starting out or charting a new course, this guide is the smart, steady hand you need to navigate your career with purpose.”—Annmarie Kelly, Bestselling Author, “The Five-Year Marriage,” “Victorious Woman!”“‘Make Waves’ is the rare book that not only tells you the best ways to conduct a job search, but it gives you the tools you need to do it. As a Career Coach, I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a new opportunity or just looking to manage their career more effectively.”—Ken Sher, Executive Coach Read more