Career Coaching
For individuals & businesses
Career Coaching
Career coaching helps you to explore and navigate your career path more effectively.
The primary goal of career coaching is to provide you with guidance, support, and encouragement at whatever stage of your career you're at, whether you are just starting out, looking to make a career change, or seeking advancement and growth within your current profession.
This typically involves using a range of strategies and tools to assist you in understanding your strengths, values, interests, and goals. This may involve self-assessment exercises, skills evaluation, and discussions about your aspirations and work-related challenges.
How can Career Coaching help me?
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Career exploration: Identify potential career paths and industries that align with your skills, interests, and values.
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CV and interview preparation: Assistance with CV writing, cover letter development, and interview skills to improve the chances of landing desired job opportunities.
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Skill development: Identify and enhance relevant skills and competencies required for your chosen career path.
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Job search strategies: Guidance on effective job search techniques, networking, and leveraging online platforms to find suitable job opportunities.
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Career transitions: Support as you go through a career change, whether within the same industry, moving to a different one or starting your own business.
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Professional development: Create a plan to improve performance and achieve career growth within your current job or organisation.
How do I know if I need Career Coaching?
Here are some signs that indicate you might benefit from my career coaching:
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Lack of clarity or direction
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Dissatisfaction with your current job
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Difficulty with job search or advancement
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Need for skill development
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Low self-confidence or self-awareness
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Desire for work-life balance
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Transitioning from education to the workforce
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Facing workplace challenges
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Long-term career planning
Together in partnership, we will work collaboratively to understand your true career aspirations and potential and develop a robust action plan to achieve your career goals.
Course Leader / Academia
"I would highly recommend Gemma’s coaching services. I went to Gemma at a crossroads, seeking a workalike balance, coupled with a career boast as my son was on the cusp of leaving home. Gemma’s unique insights helped to unlock my potential and she supported my growth. I am currently studying an Executive MBA at a world leading business school, not something I would have considered or envisaged before. I have rebalanced my life, even finding time for the gym! I feel ready and able to meet the next chapter of my life head on and the challenges it may bring. Thank you, Gemma."
Public Health Trainee
"Gemma's coaching was enjoyable and highly beneficial to my career decision making and my understanding of my strengths. The sessions helped me to better identify the types of roles that I am well suited for and the areas and topic for which it would be useful to seek further experience and training.
Gemma is supportive, encouraging and an excellent listener. She is very knowledgeable about organisational, management and leadership theory and I benefited from our discussions relating to these. I would highly recommend career coaching with Gemma to anyone."
L&D Specialist
“I reached out to Gemma when my husband accepted a job in the USA, so my family and I had to relocate from Italy to the USA. I saw this change as an opportunity for a new career, however changing job and continent was too big a challenge to face.
Gemma was sincerely supportive in helping me identify my strengths and competencies from my past employment that would be of benefit to my new prospective employers. She also inspired me that I could have the career I wanted and coached me on how to position myself in the American job market. Gemma is an intuitive and sincere listener who distilled my uncertainties and fears into clear, actionable goals. Gemma asked the right questions, provided the right level of feedback, and yet she was able to put me in the driver seat, supporting me on my life’s journey with motivation and empowerment.
I highly recommend Gemma as a coach for anyone who is thinking about changing careers, entering a new profession or for anyone seeking to develop new paths in their own lives.”
Education Specialist
"Gemma has a fantastic and honest approach, this was what helped with focusing on my career goals."
Executive Assistant
“I wholeheartedly recommend Gemma as a career coach. Her approach was exactly what I needed—gently challenging my negative thought patterns with a perfect balance of kindness and understanding. I came to her with a specific goal and struggled with imposter syndrome and a lack of self-belief. Gemma guided me through these challenges step by step, and by the end of our sessions, my confidence had grown significantly. I found myself stepping out of my comfort zone and tackling things I initially thought impossible. I truly believe that, without Gemma's support, I wouldn't have progressed in my role as quickly as I did. I later returned to Gemma for additional sessions to navigate major changes in my work situation, including the redundancy of a role I loved. Her guidance was invaluable in helping me manage the emotional challenges that came with this transition. While I've had coaching before and found it helpful, the experience with Gemma was by far the most impactful. Thanks to her, I now carry a newfound confidence into a new role at a new company, and I’m certain the lessons I’ve learned with her will continue to serve me throughout my career.”