Media Kit & Press Room

Introduction
I help individuals navigate the changing landscape of work by shifting the focus from job-seeking to career-designing. Through a unique process of identifying their skills, values, and interests, I provide my clients with the autonomy and unique positioning they need to get exactly where they want to go.
The Books: The Career Transition Roadmap & Workbook
Release Date: April 28, 2026

Genre: Business, Job Hunting, Career

Pricing
  • Hardback (6x9): 27.99
  • Paperback (6x9): 17.99
  • E-Book: 7.99
  • Workbook Paperback (8x10): 14.99

ISBN: 979-8-9951742-0-2 (Hardback)
ISBN: 979-8-9951742-1-9 (Paperback)
ISBN: 979-8-9951742-2-6 (E-book) Kindle Pre-Order
Workbook ISBN: 979-8-9951742-4-0 (Paperback)
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Availability: Amazon.com and Denver Book Society

​Your Career is a Strategic Project. Treat it Like One.
The bridge between who you are and who you want to become can be strategic and you can be the driver. In The Career Transition Roadmap, Dr. Haley R. Harbaugh provides a proven framework to help you close the gap between your current role and your true potential. Using the SVI Analysis and the Career Experience Inventory, you’ll stop applying blindly and start navigating with the precision of a strategist. It’s time to step into your next role with clarity, confidence, and a verified record of accomplishment.

Check out the companion workbook to make the most out of the activities in this book. 

Upcoming Events & Appearances

The Career Transition Roadmap Launch Series 

Official Private Book Launch (Media Invite Only)
  • When: Friday, May 1 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM MDT
  • Where: Denver, CO (Location available upon request)
  • The Story: An exclusive, invitation-only evening celebrating the official release. Limited press passes are available for a "First Look" interview with the author.

Virtual Global Launch Workshop
  • When: Monday, May 12 | 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM MDT
  • Where: Hosted via Microsoft Teams (Open to the public)
  • The Story: In this high-impact, 30-minute session, Haley will officially debut the digital companion to the book: The Career Transition Roadmap Workbook. Designed for the professional who is ready to move from "job-seeking" to "career-designing," this session provides a first look at the tools needed to build a resilient internal foundation.

  • Event Highlights:
  • The Workbook Reveal: A walk-through of the career audit tools for identifying unique skills, values, and interests.
  • The Autonomy Giveaway: One attendee will be selected for a live giveaway including a private 1-hour coaching strategy session and a signed copy of the book.
  • The Virtual Toast: The session concludes with a celebratory toast to the community of professionals reclaiming their professional agency. (Participants are encouraged to bring their favorite bubbles!)
  • Calendar Link to join

Public Book Signing & Community Building
  • When: Wednesday, May 21 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM MDT
  • Where: Denver Book Society (Open to the public)
    • ​1700 Humboldt Street, Denver, CO 80218
  • The Story: A community-focused event featuring a live reading, a review of the book and workbook, mingling/community building, and a Q&A session on navigating the modern career landscape with agency.
  • Event Details: https://www.denverbooksociety.co/events-calendar

LinkedIn Bootcamp
  • When: Saturday, May 30 } `10:30 AM - 12:30 PM MDT
  • Where: Southglenn Library
    • 6972 S. Vine St., Centennial, CO 80122​ 
  • The Story: A free LinkedIn bootcamp featuring high-intensity, tactical strategies to help job seekers bypass digital gatekeepers and master the active hunt in today's competitive career landscape.
  • Event Details: Forthcoming

About the Author

Dr. Haley R. Harbaugh, EdD, SHRM-SCP Author, Career Strategist, and L&D/Talent Leader
Dr. Haley R. Harbaugh is an award-winning talent expert and career coach who believes that a professional transition should be a masterclass in persistence, not a walk in the dark. As a corporate talent and L&D leader and author, she has helped hundreds of professionals and companies navigate the “what’s next?” of career growth and talent development.

With a Doctor of Education from Johns Hopkins University specializing in Mind, Brain, and Teaching, Haley bridges the gap between scientific insight and practical career strategy. She developed the SVI Analysis (Skills, Values, Interests) and the Cowrie Skills Assessment to move career transitions away from guesswork and toward a data-driven “Career Lab” approach.
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She is committed to empowering individuals to navigate their professional paths with clarity, confidence, and strategy. When she isn’t architecting career strategies, she is cruising the seas with her son, baking or cooking up fresh recipes, or walking her dog around the neighborhood.

For information about previous speaking engagements, awards, and/or publications, visit the Media & Events page.
Media Inquiries
Suggested Interview Questions
  • What is the difference between job-seeking and career-designing?
  • Why is career autonomy the most important asset a professional can own in 2026?
  • How does a foundational knowledge of skills, values, and interests protect someone from a shifting workforce?
  • What is the first step someone should take when they feel like their career is happening to them instead of because of them?
  • Why do so many people feel stuck in a market reactive cycle, and how does your Roadmap break it?
  • Can you explain the unique positioning that happens when we align our durable skills with our hard skills?
  • What inspired you to write The Career Transition Roadmap now?
  • How can people maintain resilience when they don't know what the job market will look like in six months?