Proven Method. Lasting Impact.
Different organizations. Different goals. Different starting points. The same outcome: people who finish Next Move know themselves better, move with more confidence, feel more connected, and carry what they learned forward.
"The experience of connection I had with my pod — originally all strangers — made me more open to others in general. I noticed a real shift in all my relationships."
— Linda Quan, Next Move Professional Leadership Program.
"Instead of avoiding the real questions, Next Move created the space for important conversations that helped me figure out what matters to me."
— Rodrigo Loera, Early to mid-career professional
"The one thing I keep coming back to, fifteen months later, is the idea of breaking my steps down into micro-moves. "
— Jessica Burgos, Next Move participant
"As an executive coach who uses my own frameworks, I found the Next Move Method a refreshing approach."
— Eby S., online program participant
"The weekly rhythm of reflecting, sharing, and checking in helped me slow down enough to figure out what actually matters to me. Once I did, I knew how to move forward."
— Denise B., Next Move participant
"The thing I liked best about Next Move was the feeling of camaraderie in my pod meet-ups — and the real value I found in implementing micro-moves toward my goal. I'm already looking forward to coming back for a second session."
— Ellen Beans, Next Move participant
What the data shows
Across Next Move programs, participants consistently report increased self-awareness, a sense of being supported throughout, and new practices they can continue to use long after the program ends. For more than eight in ten, that includes real momentum toward a goal that mattered to them.
What organizations report
92% of Waymo participants reported an increased sense of social connection.
"Next Move gave me something I didn't know I was missing — a small group of people who knew what I was working toward and showed up for me every week."
— Pamela Jones, Next Move Professional Leadership Program
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A post-program assessment of a pilot with more than 85 first-year Honors participants found measurable improvement across every dimension studied. Participants built stronger supportive relationships, broke goals into manageable steps, and navigated challenges with greater confidence.
"By the end of the program, our first-year Honors students were more connected to each other — and the self-awareness they built gave them a foundation I'd expect to see carry forward throughout their time here."
— Claudia Garcia-Des Lauriers, Director of the Kellogg Honors College, Cal Poly Pomona
The pattern holds
Participants also report something less expected: the openness and trust they practice within their pod tends to extend beyond it. People often find themselves more present and more connected in their relationships outside the program — with friends, family, and people they've just met.