ARE YOU READY FOR THE NEXT STEP?
Hello and welcome! I'm a qualified and experienced coach with a specialism for career change. I help people to discover and move into careers that are more meaningful to them so that life becomes more fun and full of purpose.
Maybe you've become bored and unfulfilled with your existing work and want to find a path that feels more purposeful and exciting, or you might just be ready to mix things up a bit and try something new.
Whatever your situation, career change coaching can help you to:
Bring to the surface new ideas and possibilities for your future
Weigh up your options and make key decisions about your career
Come up with an action plan
Navigate changes in your life with confidence
Build your sense of self-belief and resilience
I COACH...
people who want to make a positive difference in the world and find work that matters.
Some are professionals, some social entrepreneurs or campaigners. Others are feeling stuck in their current role or organisation and want to find a way to break free, change career and create a work life that is more true to their values.
What connects them all is a feeling that there’s more to life and business than paying the bills. That we’re on the earth for a relatively short time and that what we do while we’re here counts.
If you’re interested in career change coaching, the best thing you can do is email me and we can set up a phone call so we can get to know each other a bit better and find out if coaching is right for you. Or check out my LinkedIn to find out more about my experience helping hundreds of people find fulfilling work, both through my private coaching and as a course leader for one of the leading global organisations supporting career changers, Careershifters.
I am an Advanced Certified Careershifters and Firework Coach, qualified as a Co-Active Coach with the Coaches Training Institute (CTI), and hold a postgraduate diploma in Career Coaching with Distinction from the University of East London.
how it works
I use the globally-recognised Careershifters and Firework process for career changers, which will take you on a tried-and-tested journey to a fulfilling new career. The three-stage journey takes you from a place of uncertainty about what fulfilling work might look like for you, to clarity about what you want from your next career and how to get there.
I’ll guide you step-by-step through this three stage process, setting tasks to do in-between sessions and asking you powerful questions within the sessions to illicit new insight and ideas to help you move forward. I’ll also reflect back what I see in you to help you build confidence and self-awareness.
On your part, you’ll throw yourself wholeheartedly into the process, tackling the career change tasks I set you between sessions and using the coaching to explore your thinking and work towards your goals.
coaching with me
My approach as a coach is to keep things light and playful (because I know that when you’re facing career challenges, life can often feel pretty heavy), whilst at the same time challenging you to step beyond your comfort zone and to do whatever is necessary to hold true to your convictions and make the changes you want to see (knowing all the while I’ve got your back!)
I'm a trained Co-Active coach, which means I work holistically - seeing you, the client, as a whole person and recognising that it's not just about working on action and goals, but about exploring identity, self-awareness and who you want to BE (not just what you want to do.)
As a mental fitness trainer, I can help you overcome the internal barriers to making a change - the fears, self-doubt and overwhelm - which are often the biggest things getting in the way.
Testimonials
"Anna gave me great support to help me develop a concrete plan for changing my career from a starting point of me just knowing that I was unhappy in my role. Three years later I've completed a master's degree, started (and been promoted) in a new career that matches not only my skill set but also absorbs me and gives me great satisfaction. Anna had a wonderfully encouraging style, but was also able to challenge me when needed. I'd thoroughly recommend her to all people thinking about making a change in their career, or indeed other parts of life!"
Rebecca, Analyst and Public Health Specialist
"I would strongly recommend Anna's career coaching sessions to anyone that would like to explore and understand better their priorities, values at work and how to translate these into an effective plan. I approached her when I was dissatisfied at work and felt that simply finding another job was not going to help. The method used and exercises she developed and the way she applied them helped me to effectively consider my options and achieve my initial goal of clarifying my next step. She always communicated clearly and effectively, I found her very patient and helpful when answering to my many questions. Overall it was a very effective and positive experience for me."
Raffaella, founder of Revolution of Forms
"Anna is an absolutely fantastic coach. She is so warm, friendly and open which encouraged me to be honest with myself about what I wanted, as opposed to what I thought I should be doing. Her sessions helped me gain clarity on the confusion which was whirling around my head beforehand. I always left with such a warm heart and the feeling I’d really been listened to. I’d highly recommend Anna to everyone!"
Amy, Sustainability Researcher and Consultant
“Anna is an excellent coach to work with. She is pleasant and very understanding, but not afraid to push hard with searching and sometimes uncomfortable questions! Her analyses and insights were spot on, and definitely left me feeling less overwhelmed and more confident.”
Mike, IT
“Anna is so easy to talk to and was really good at asking the right question at the right time to help me unpack my thoughts. The process has built my confidence and I have learnt to embrace my skills and values.”
Beth, NHS (healthcare) improvement
“Working with Anna has been an absolute pleasure. She has played an enormous role in helping me make the career change moves that I had wanted for some time, but needed the right guidance on. Her approachable style and intuitive working methods make her an outstanding coach. I already have, and will continue to recommend her to anyone who is looking for a career coach.”
Harry, Trade and Quality Specialist
Take Action
Planning a career change or starting out in your career can feel overwhelming, so it's best to take things one small step at a time. Are you ready to take the next step?
I offer a free initial 30 minute consultation, where I can find out more about where you're at and where you'd like to be, and to work out if coaching with me will be a good fit for you. Get in touch with me to arrange a call.