Once upon a time, you began a career in your chosen profession and it felt so right. But now there's a plot twist.

Your sense of fulfillment and accomplishment isn't what it used to be.

Maybe you're feeling a bit jaded, demotivated, or exhausted.

Perhaps you're not getting as much joy out of your work as you did before.

You're not alone in feeling these emotions.

• They're a natural part of the human experience.
• They're not a reflection of your capabilities and potential.
• And they're often a signal that you're ready to make some changes.

Introducing Your Next Work Chapter, an AI-powered personal journey to find clarity and turn the page.

In just three self-paced online sessions, you'll apply a methodology rooted in behavioral science to recapture and further develop your:

Satisfaction

• You want to do work that's meaningful to you beyond your paycheck.
• In your first session, you'll brainstorm and define a purpose for your next work chapter that aligns with your most deeply held values.

Strength

• You want to be able to stay motivated and confident at work, even when you face obstacles.
• Any purpose worth pursuing has its challenges. In your second session, you'll learn and practice a life-changing technique to face barriers with resilience.

Success

• You want to grow and make progress - in ways that matter to you and not just the people you report to.
• In your final session, you'll learn powerful habits to start moving in the direction you want to go. You'll immediately be able to use them in everyday situations, and we'll provide two weeks of daily support.

Based on a popular Stanford Continuing Studies course. Backed by the National Science Foundation.

I'm Raj Bhargava, the instructor of Your Next Life Chapter at Stanford Continuing Studies. In my 5-week evening course, I teach evidence-based behavioral science research and how to apply it to make meaningful life changes.

Many of my students enroll in this class because they’re seeking more joy in their professional lives. It’s not surprising given that most of us need to spend a significant portion of our waking hours working to support ourselves and our loved ones. Sadly, U.S. employee engagement has been on the decline for some time — and in 2024, it dropped to its lowest level in more than a decade.*

While I’m disheartened by this trend, I’m very encouraged by the impact my class has had on hundreds of students seeking change at all stages of life. It’s been gratifying to witness how they come away with more insight into what matters to them, as well as a plan and mindset to pursue it.

As both a teacher and tech industry veteran, I see tremendous potential in the role AI can play in online learning and personal growth. Several of my graduates and teaching colleagues share my excitement. We've each gone through the process of reexamining and reshaping our professional lives, and want to help others do the same. Together, with a grant from America's Seed Fund powered by the NSF, we're introducing Your Next Work Chapter to bring the approach used in my class to anyone who wants more out of work, and by extension, life.