Rich Feller, PhD
NCDA Past President, Professor & University Distinguished Teach Scholar, Keynoter, Author, Entrepreneur, Consultant
Teaches:
What’s Next and Preferred Futures
Rich Feller, PhD is Professor Emeritus at Colorado State University and a university distinguished teaching scholar. A past president of the National Career Development Association, he has worked as a counselor and program coordinator in education and student affairs. Rich has consulted with global organizations including NASA, the UN, HP, and AARP, and has contributed to initiatives across all 50 states and six continents. He has authored over 125 publications, including books and film series, and co-founded OneLifeTools, creator of the Who You Are Matters! board game and OnlineStoryteller. He advises YouScience, serves as Executive Director of CareerDevelopmentNetwork.org, and is faculty with both the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute and Modern Elder Academy.

masterclass highlights
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Rethink Career Readiness: Challenge outdated career narratives and explore more human, dynamic definitions of success.
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From Tape Measures to Slinkies: Discover how adaptive, non-linear career paths foster resilience and personal growth.
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Career Design in Action: Craft a personal design statement that connects your strengths, values, and purpose.
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The 3I’s UA Formula: Unpack the universal drive to feel seen, understood, and future-focused in the workplace.
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Bridging the Exposure Gap: Learn how increasing exposure transforms career outcomes—especially for underserved learners.
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Be a STAR Worker: Elevate your impact by adding value, building networks, and navigating organizations with insight.
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Program
Career Readiness
For years you have forged partnerships, created pathways, and developed programs…yet we still have empty seats in our classes. While we balance preparing students for both higher education completion and the workforce, it is time to shift our messaging. If you seek broader institutional engagement in your outreach, enrollment management, student recruitment, and marketing efforts, then this masterclass is for you. It’s time to become their first choice.
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