Questions you may be asking
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I’m doing well in my career, but is this the direction I want to keep pursuing?
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Should I stay where I am, pursue a promotion or explore something different?
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I want a change, but how do I work out which roles would suit me?
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I’m applying for jobs but getting little traction. What needs to change?
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How do I communicate the value of my experience more confidently?
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What do I want from work as my personal priorities change?
Career coaching provides space, structure and an independent perspective to work through these questions and decide what to do next.
Why work with me
Business and hiring experience
More than 25 years in consulting and senior leadership, including as a CEO. First-hand understanding of how employers assess experience, potential and contribution.
Rigorous strategic thinking
Six years at BCG. An ability to structure complex questions, explore options and focus effort where it can make the most difference.
Professional coaching capability
An ICF Associate Certified Coach, with career coaching experience through AGSM and private practice, and executive coaching for Korn Ferry. Focused questions, constructive challenge and support that lead to practical action.
Experience of career change
Career moves across roles, industries and countries. Personal understanding of changing direction, positioning your value and building new professional relationships.
How it works
​We’ll use a structured approach tailored to your priorities, combining focused conversations, practical tools and activities between sessions.
These three stages guide our work, with flexibility to revisit them as your thinking develops.
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1. Clarify
Identify what matters most in your work and life, your strengths and priorities, and what you want from your next chapter.
2. Explore and Test
Explore possible directions, consider what each could offer and test the assumptions influencing your choices.
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3. Choose and Act
Develop a clear basis for choosing your direction and a practical action plan, with room to adapt as your circumstances change.
Career Coaching FAQs
Can career coaching help if I enjoy my job but keep wondering what else is out there?
Yes. We can explore what is prompting that question, what your current path offers and what alternatives could look like. Choosing to stay can be just as valuable as deciding to move.
Do I need to know what I want before starting?
No. Identifying what matters to you and exploring possible directions can be the starting point of our work.
Can you help if my job search isn’t getting results?
Yes. We can examine where your search is getting stuck, including the roles you’re targeting, how you communicate your value, your networking approach and interviews.
What if I’ve already spent a lot of time thinking about my career?
We build on that thinking. Focused questions, an independent perspective and practical activities can help you test assumptions, address what remains unresolved and move towards action.
What does working together involve?
Individual online sessions tailored to your priorities, supported by relevant tools and activities. We agree practical next steps and review what you learn as you put them into practice.