MASTER THE UNWRITTEN RULES, ONE CHALLENGE AT A TIME.
Stop feeling like an outsider in rooms you’ve already earned the right to be in. Get the precise career coaching you need without the fluff, and without committing to a full-year program upfront.
PROGRAM
You’re smart. You work harder than anyone else. So why does it feel like everyone else has a copy of the playbook except you?
If you’ve hit a ceiling you can’t quite explain, the problem isn’t your talent, it’s the unspoken dynamics of the workplace. This program was built specifically for achievers who recognize themselves in these challenges:
CHOOSE YOUR STARTING POINT
Unlike most coaching programs that require you to commit to everything upfront, the Unwritten Rules Bootcamp lets you start with the challenge you’re facing right now. Each module includes:
- 2 private 50-minute coaching sessions with Dr. Kallschmidt
- Video lessons explaining key concepts (12-18 minutes)
Complete toolkit of worksheets and templates - 4 weeks of community access for peer support
Lifetime access to all module materials
Discover all modules
MODULE 1
Climbing the Ladder Without Leaving Yourself Behind
The Challenge: You’re exhausted from constantly performing at work. You have a work personality that’s draining to maintain. You’re not sure which parts of yourself you can bring to work without sacrificing success.
What You’ll Learn:
• Managing the exhaustion of constant workplace performance
• The Red/Yellow/Green Zones framework for authenticity
• Which parts of yourself you can bring to work (and which to protect)
• Setting boundaries around your authenticity
• Reducing the mental energy drain of acting professional
What’s Included:
• 2 coaching sessions (50 minutes each)
• 2 video lessons
• 9 comprehensive worksheets including: The Exhaustion Audit, Code-Switching Journal, Red/Yellow/Green Zone Frameworks, 30-Second Authenticity Guide, Integration Checkpoint
• 4 weeks of Skool community access
MODULE 2
Building Influence Without Being Manipulative
The Challenge: You want to be strategic and show leadership, but you’re not sure how to persuade people without feeling manipulative. Every interaction feels like a calculation, and you’re wondering if you’re losing your integrity.
What You’ll Learn:
• The difference between influence and manipulation
• How to persuade and inspire change without feeling fake
• Reading what different stakeholders actually need from you
• Building genuine influence while showing leadership
• Navigating workplace politics without losing integrity
What’s Included:
• 2 coaching sessions (50 minutes each)
• 2 video lessons
• 6 comprehensive worksheets including: Influence vs. Manipulation Audit, Stakeholder Mapping, Relationship Currency Map, Conversation Scripts, Personal Boundaries
• 4 weeks of Skool community access
MODULE 3
Navigating Being Assertive but not "Too Aggressive"
The Challenge: You try to be direct and clear, but you keep getting labeled aggressive, difficult, or not a team player. You’re tired of walking on eggshells while less qualified people speak up confidently without consequences.
What You’ll Learn:
• Understanding the assertiveness double bind (especially for women, POC, working-class professionals)
• Tone policing and the aggressive label
• How to be clear without being labeled difficult
• Setting boundaries without backlash
• Saying no without being seen as uncooperative
• Advocating for yourself without seeming pushy
• Giving accountability feedback across identity differences
What’s Included:
• 2 coaching sessions (50 minutes each)
• 2 video lessons
• 6 comprehensive worksheets including: Assertiveness Audit, Communication Style Mapping, Boundary Scripts, Self-Advocacy Scripts, The Calibration Guide
• 4 weeks of Skool community access
MODULE 4
Getting Back What You Give - Avoiding Exploitation
The Challenge: You’re the reliable one who says yes to everything. You work harder than everyone else, but you’re not getting rewarded. You’re starting to wonder if you’re being generous or just building resentment.
What You’ll Learn:
• Why work is transactional (and why that’s not cynical)
• How to tell when you’re being exploited vs. when you have leverage
• Making transactions explicit without feeling like you’re selling out
• The difference between generosity and being a doormat
• Understanding the real rules of workplace reciprocity
What’s Included:
• 2 coaching sessions (50 minutes each)
• 2 video lessons
• 6 comprehensive worksheets including: Generosity vs. Leverage Audit, Reciprocity Map, Situations Where You Feel Exploited, Leverage Conversation Scripts, Boundary Setting Plan
• 4 weeks of Skool community access
MODULE 5
"Nobody Can Do this But Me!" - Getting Your Time Back while Giving Back
The Challenge: You’re doing everything yourself because delegation feels like you’re being lazy or above the work. Meanwhile, you’re burning out and stuck doing tasks that don’t advance your career.
What You’ll Learn:
• Why delegation feels like snobbery (and what to do about it)
• How refusing to delegate limits others’ mobility
• Making delegation feel like leadership, not laziness
• The difference between delegation and dumping
• Getting past martyrdom and the mental blocks keeping you stuck
What’s Included:
• 2 coaching sessions (50 minutes each)
• 2 video lessons
• 7 comprehensive worksheets including: Delegation Guilt Audit, The Martyr Check, Task Inventory Tracker (Excel), Delegation Planning Template, Delegation Scripts & Handoffs
• 4 weeks of Skool community access
MODULE 6 (LAUNCHING Q1 2026)
Clapbacks That Work: Conflict Resolution that Won't Get You Fired
The Challenge: People are pushing back on your new boundaries. You’re dealing with passive-aggressive colleagues, microaggressions, or outright undermining. You need professional scripts to handle difficult people without burning bridges.
What You’ll Learn:
• Dealing with passive-aggressive colleagues
• Responding to microaggressions professionally
• Handling undermining and sabotage
• When to escalate vs. handle directly
• Protecting yourself from retaliation
• Professional confrontation without burning bridges
• Building allies when dealing with difficult people
What’s Included:
• 2 coaching sessions (50 minutes each)
• 2 video lessons
• 6 comprehensive worksheets including: Difficult People Inventory, Microaggression Response Scripts, Confrontation Decision Tree, Building Your Support Network
• 4 weeks of Skool community access
INVESTMENT & BUNDLES:
Choose Your Transformation
Complete Program
Get all 6 modules and the complete toolkit for navigating workplace challenges from authenticity to conflict resolution.-
All 6 modules (12 private coaching sessions total)
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All video lessons and worksheets (39 worksheets total)
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Pre/post Unwritten Rules Scale™ Assessment
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12 weeks of continuous community support
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Lifetime access to all materials
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Priority booking for coaching sessions
BUILD YOUR OWN BUNDLE
3-MODULE BUNDLES: Choose any 3 modules that address your specific challenges:-
Popular Combinations:
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Modules 1, 2, 3 Foundation + Influence + Assertiveness
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Modules 3, 4, 5 Assertiveness + Leverage + Delegation
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Modules 2, 4, 6 Strategic Communication + Leverage + Conflict
À LA CARTE COACHING SESSIONS
Sometimes you just need focused support on a specific challenge.-
Single Session: $247 One 50-minute coaching session
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3-Session Package: $697 ($232/session) Three 50-minute sessions
HOW IT WORKS
Step 1: Choose Your Starting Point Select the module (or package) that addresses your most pressing challenge. Not sure? Book a free 20-minute consultation.
Step 2: Complete Your Assessment Before your first session, you’ll take The Unwritten Rules Scale™ assessment that identifies exactly which unwritten rules you struggle with most.
Step 3: Begin Coaching Schedule your first coaching session. We’ll work on YOUR specific workplace challenges—your boss, your projects, your goals.
Step 4: Implement & Track Progress Between sessions: complete worksheets, watch videos, engage with the community, and implement what we discuss.
Step 5: Continue Your Journey After completing a module, you can: Add another module, Continue month-to-month, Take a break and return anytim
WHY THIS WORKS?
I explicitly teach the unwritten rules that nobody tells you—the invisible expectations that determine who gets promoted and who stays stuck.
You’ll learn:
• How to navigate workplace dynamics without losing yourself
• How to be strategic without feeling manipulative
• How to advocate for yourself without being labeled difficult
• How to adapt to corporate culture without erasing your identity
This is for people from working-class backgrounds, first-generation professionals, and anyone who feels like they’re constantly translating between who they are and who work expects them to be.
What past paticipants say?
ABOUT ME
Dr. Anna Kallschmidt
I’m an industrial-organizational psychologist with 9 years of experience researching the unwritten rules of work—especially how social class, race, gender, and neurodivergence affect career mobility.
I’m the author of The Unwritten Rules of Work, and my mission is to help capable people from working-class backgrounds advance into leadership.
Because the people in power shouldn’t just be the people who were born knowing the rules.
With 50,000+ followers across TikTok and YouTube, I share research-backed strategies for navigating workplace culturewithout losing yourself.
My approach:
• Research-backed (I actually study this stuff)
• Class-conscious (I don’t pretend the playing field is level)
• Practical (Real strategies, not corporate platitudes)
• Anti-assimilation (Strategic navigation, not cultural erasure)
Have Questions? We’ve Got Answers!
How do I know which module to start with?
Most people start with Module 3 (Navigating Being Assertive but not Too Aggressive) because boundary-setting challenges show up everywhere. But if you have a specific urgent challenge:
- Feeling burned out from code-switching? → Module 1
- Feeling manipulative when being strategic? → Module 2
- Getting labeled aggressive or difficult? → Module 3
- Being exploited or undervalued? → Module 4
- Doing everything yourself and burning out? → Module 5
Can I buy modules out of order?
Yes. Each module provides standalone value. However, some natural progressions work well:
- Modules 1 → 2 → 3 (building foundation)
- Modules 3 → 4 → 5 (building power)
- Modules 2 → 4 → 6 (leadership preparation)
Do I need to buy all 6 modules?
No. Many clients start with 1-2 modules and see such good results they continue. Others get exactly what they need from a single module. Your choice entirely.
What's the difference between buying a single module vs. the complete program?
Single module: $597 for 2 sessions + materials Complete program: $3,282 for all 6 modules (save $300) The complete program also includes the pre/post assessment and 12 weeks of continuous community access. But you can absolutely start with one module and add more later.
What if I start with one module and want to upgrade to the complete program later?
You can upgrade at any time and receive credit for modules already purchased. For example, if you bought 2 modules ($1,194) and want the complete program, you'd pay $2,088 ($3,282 - $1,194).
How much time does this take per week?
About 2-3 hours per module: • 50-minute coaching session (every other week) • 30-45 minutes for module video and workbook • 30-60 minutes for homework • Optional community engagement (15-30 minutes)
What if I need to reschedule a session?
You can reschedule with 24 hours' notice. We'll find a new time that works for both of us.
What happens after I complete my modules?
No. This is YOUR program. Everything we discuss is confidential. I don't report to your employer. I sign a contract to keep your information private unless you are going to harm yourself or others.
Will you tell my employer about my progress?
Add another module ($597 each) Continue customized month-to-month ($597/month) Keep your materials and access them anytime
Is this only for people from working-class backgrounds?
No. While the program was designed with working-class professionals in mind (because we're the ones most likely to be missing these unwritten rules), anyone who feels like an outsider at work can benefit.
Is this only for people from working-class backgrounds?
No. While the program was designed with working-class professionals in mind (because we're the ones most likely to be missing these unwritten rules), anyone who feels like an outsider at work can benefit.
Do you offer payment plans?
Currently, payment plans are only available for the complete program (3 × $850 = $2,550 total).
What's your refund policy?
No refunds after your first coaching session (you've received value). Before your first session: full refund within 7 days of purchase.
What if I'm not sure this is right for me?
Schedule a free 20-minute consultation. We'll talk about your specific challenges and whether this program is a good fit. No pressure.
READY TO STOP FEELING LIKE AN OUTSIDER AT WORK?
You’re smart enough. You work hard enough.
You just need someone to explain the rules.
The question isn’t whether you’re capable of advancing.
The question is: How much longer will you let the unwritten rules hold you back?
Start with the challenge you’re facing right now. Add more modules as you grow. No long-term commitment required.