One important key to success is self-confidence. An important key to self-confidence is preparation. - Arthur Ashe
Our Background
The St. Catherine’s Support Circle is one of the faith-based missions of The Parish of St. Catherine of Siena and St. Agnes. We were founded to help parishioners navigate the employment challenges of the 2009 recession. We’ve evolved over the years and currently provide support programs for job seekers and encourage participation by both job seekers and those interested in providing their advice and support.
The SCSC steering committee includes professionals who have experience in diverse areas including human resources, executive search, career coaching, clinical career counseling, general management, education, marketing, public relations, finance, accounting and IT. If you have similar experience, and would be interested in joining your fellow professionals on the committee, we welcome you to attend one of our monthly SCSC meetings to speak to one of our steering committee members.
Upcoming Meetings
REMEMBERING HOW TO COMMUNICATE WITHOUT AI
(and How to Stand Out When It Counts)
Zoom Presentation Thursday, October 22, 2026 – 7 to 8:15PM
These days, most job seekers hear the same advice: Use AI to get past the ATS.
Many candidates now use AI to get their résumés through the Applicant Tracking Systems that screen applicants for each job. The problem starts after the screening. Executive coach Celeste Robledo hears from the hiring leaders she works with that candidates who shine on paper often struggle to connect once real conversations begin. So how do you stand out? How do you communicate in real time, without AI?
Join Celeste Robledo, MCC, founder of Essora (linkedin.com/in/celesterobledo), and SCSC meeting Chair Kathleen Martin Janssen for this interactive session. We will revisit the human basics that make candidates memorable, so that interviewers and networking contacts see the real you, not just a polished résumé. Target topics in this interactive session include:
- How to show up for interviews, meetings, and networking events: five things to remember
- How to break the ice with genuine curiosity
- How to listen for meaning, not just for your turn to speak
- How to use the PSP formula (problem, solution, path forward) to sell your skills
- How to stay succinct and on track when sharing your stories
- How to follow up after interviews and networking conversations
RSVP required. Please respond by Monday, October 19, 2026 to meeting co-chair Kathleen Martin Janssen at
Participants are encouraged to join with cameras on and come ready to practice their own PSP story.
