Federal service taught you everything except how to leave it
Springboard is the step-by-step program that closes that gap, taking you from mindset through offer, on your timeline
Springboard is the step-by-step program that closes that gap, taking you from mindset through offer, on your timeline
If you've spent years building a career in federal service or supporting it as a contractor, you already have what private and nonprofit sector employers are looking for. The problem isn't your experience. It's that nobody taught you how to translate it.
Springboard is a six-module, self-paced program designed specifically for federal professionals making the move to the private or nonprofit sector. Each module combines video lessons with hands-on worksheets, walking you step by step through every stage of your transition. It's designed to be completed in six weeks, on your own schedule.

Own your value before you walk into any room. This is the mindset work that separates the candidates who get hired from the ones who almost do.
5 lessons.

Build a clear, compelling career narrative that works in any situation: interviews, networking conversations, cold outreach, social media. Know what to say and how to say it, anywhere.
5 lessons.

Translate your federal experience into language that private sector hiring managers actually understand. Get past the AI screeners and onto the short list.
6 lessons.

Turn your LinkedIn profile from a static resume into an active tool that works for you around the clock. Learn what federal professionals consistently get wrong - and then fix it.
4 lessons.

Prepare for interviews the way elite athletes prepare for competition. Show up ready, not just hoping for the best.
4 lessons.

Evaluate offers with a clear head, communicate and negotiate confidently, and finish the transition on your terms. Includes bonus materials to help you hit the ground running at your new job.
5 lessons.
Springboard is not a magic potion. You have to put in the work. But when you do, you won't be disappearing into the void anymore. You'll be someone hiring managers remember.
I'm Wendy Mihm, founder of Springboard. I've spent 30+ years building my career and navigating transitions across the private, public, and nonprofit sectors at NASA, Nestlé USA, NBC Universal, EPA, and beyond.
I built Springboard to serve as a clear roadmap - like an SOP - for federal professionals making the jump to the private or nonprofit sector.
"Wendy and I met in business school and have been friends ever since, so I've watched her career up close for 20+ years. She's moved seamlessly between the private, federal and nonprofit worlds, and every time, she lands meaningful, substantial positions. These weren't accidental pivots. They were deliberate moves, executed well. She knows how to do this."
"Wendy and I worked together on multiple high-pressure, high-visibility events -- the kind where everything has to go right and there's no margin for error. She was the client and I was the vendor, and I can tell you from that vantage point: Wendy is the real deal. She shows up prepared, holds high standards, and delivers. When she builds something, it's built right."
What's included:
The check-ins and direct email access are offered to founding members while Springboard is in its early enrollment phase
Find out why your applications are disappearing into the void
Springboard is designed for federal employees and contractors who are ready to make a move to the private or nonprofit sector, whether that move is imminent or still in the planning stages. If you have federal experience, a sense of where you want to go, and you're willing to do the work, this program was built for you.
Springboard is probably not the right fit if you're looking for a recruiter to place you, 1:1 coaching, a service that does the work for you, or a quick fix. This is a structured program that requires your active participation.
Springboard is designed to be completed in about six weeks, but it's fully self-paced. You move on your own schedule. Some members work through it faster. Others take longer. Your access doesn't expire.
That's actually a great time to go through Springboard. Doing this work before you're under pressure gives you the best results. Many of the strongest candidates are the ones who prepared before they needed to.
As a Springboard founding member you have access to two optional 30-minute check-ins with Wendy, which are available to you any time during the program. Use them however you'd like: to talk through where you are, get feedback on your resume or LinkedIn profile, or just think out loud with someone who's been on both sides of this transition. They're optional but useful. NOTE: The check-ins are offered to founding members while Springboard is in its early enrollment phase.
Founding members can reach Wendy directly by email at wendy@springboard-app.com any time during your program. NOTE: Direct email access is offered to founding members while Springboard is in its early enrollment phase.
Not the right fit? Email me within 10 days of purchase for a full refund -- no questions asked.
Please email wendy@springboard-app.com if you're interested in breaking the payment into 2 installments of $248.
Springboard was designed with federal professionals in mind, and the content reflects that context throughout. That said, if your background shares the core challenge -- translating institutional experience into private and nonprofit sector language -- you may find significant value in the program. If you're unsure, book a free discovery call and we'll figure it out together.
Book a free 30-minute discovery call with me, Wendy. I won't spend thirty minutes trying to talk you into something that isn't the right fit. But I will ask you a few questions and tell you honestly whether Springboard is right for your situation.
Contact us at wendy@springboard-app.com
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