Most of my clients leave their first session with a clear understanding of what's blocking them, and have made their next career move within three months.
I'm glad you're here.
Whatever brings you to coaching, you already understand the importance of investing in yourself.
Maybe you want to accelerate your career or secure an international move. Maybe you're asking yourself, “Is this still what I want to do?” as the reality of expat life sets in.
Perhaps you feel stuck professionally while everyone else seems to be racing ahead. Or work that was once motivating has started to feel meaningless and boring, and you dread Monday mornings more than you care to admit.
Underneath all that may be a lingering fear that if you don't change things soon, you'll be in exactly the same place a year from now, but more frustrated, exhausted, and stuck.
I can help.
After all, if nothing changes… nothing changes.
I'm a career coach and a life coach. For many clients, I wear both hats. That's because life and work are so deeply connected.
There are three areas I focus on in coaching: career development, career change and job satisfaction.
We'll explore ways to help you feel more comfortable about your current career path, or figure out what's missing. Our sessions will help you:
I'll help you get a little more creative in identifying new career directions that are much more aligned with your interests, values, and life vision. I'll also help you:
We'll do a proper deep dive to find out what's driving your dissatisfaction and what to do about it. Through coaching, we can:
Not sure which one fits?
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Most coaches will tell you they help people get unstuck, and I really enjoy that part too. But what I find most satisfying is watching someone go from feeling trapped to realising they have real options, and then acting on them.
Having started my coaching practice more than thirteen years ago, I've since accumulated 5,000+ coaching hours. In aviation terms, that's enough flight time to captain an aeroplane.
I've coached people in law, big tech, PR, politics, and the creative industries, as well as artists and founders. Coaching globally, I often work with expats and the LGBTQ+ community. I'm also fully credentialled by the International Coaching Federation.
I'm pretty warm and easygoing, but I'll definitely tell you straight if I think you're trying to outsmart yourself (or me). Humour always helps, and I welcome half-finished thinking and confusion. That's where coaching is at its most useful.
I won't fly the plane for you. But I can sit next to you as your co-pilot, to push you on the deeper questions about identity and direction that shape your career, without letting us drift into the clouds. I'll make sure every coaching call lands with clear takeaways and action points so you can create that all-important forward movement.
And yes, I do love a good metaphor.
As a career coach, clients usually come to me because they are experiencing one of three versions of career paralysis.
You're not necessarily unhappy in any obvious way, because your role looks fine on paper and the money's decent. You just feel increasingly disengaged from what you do, yet can't put your finger on why.
You've already done a lot of thinking and researching, but nothing really sticks out as to what you'd like to do instead. Every option either feels too risky, too vague, or like an escape.
You know the direction you want to take your career, side-hustle or business. But something keeps stopping you from moving forward: timing, money, other people's expectations, or having no idea where to start.
If you read one of those three and thought 'that's me', then that's your sign. I'd book a consultation now while you're still feeling that sense of momentum.
Just a chat. You decide what's next.
If you feel you don't have things figured out enough yet to have that consultation, don't worry. That's exactly what this call is for.
I'll ask you focused questions about where you're stuck. You'll leave with an honest assessment on whether coaching is the right approach, and some initial clarity on where you're at.
Before we start, we'll agree what success looks like in concrete terms. That keeps every session aimed at a serious return on your investment, not just an interesting conversation. I'll make sure we don't drift.
We start each session by reviewing the actions and learnings from the previous session, and setting a clear focus for the next one. We go deep on one or two topics, and end strong by deciding clear next steps and actions before our next call.
I'll give you personalised homework between sessions and check in to help you avoid analysis paralysis. If an action we agreed didn't happen, no drama. We'll look at what got in the way.
Take the first step.
Book a free 45-minute consultationMost of my clients are after consistent and visible movement toward a professional life that fits them much better. Sometimes, a dramatic career pivot is the answer, but often it isn't.
Here's what you can expect from coaching:
You've had the conversations that needed to happen but kept putting off. With your manager, headhunters, your partner. You now have the clarity and internal permission to move forward, or to pull out.
You've tested a few options in practice. Maybe you've spoken to people already doing what you're considering, or taken on a project to see whether you'd like it. Either way, you collected some hard data to act on.
You've taken some serious steps forward. You finally applied for the roles you've been talking yourself out of, or handed in your notice. Maybe you started your business or negotiated that promotion. Either way, you've visibly moved forward.
Clear on your strengths, skills, and what fulfilment looks like. When someone asks what you're after, you can answer in two sentences, in plain language, instead of five paragraphs of hedging.
After a few sessions my confidence was on another level. I came in going in circles. I left with a plan, a direction, and enough clarity to actually act on it. I'm now on the cusp of setting up my own business.
Will R — LondonA career coach is a trained professional who helps you make and act on career decisions. That means asking the questions you've been avoiding, helping you see patterns you can't see yourself, holding you to what you said you'd do, and making sure sessions end with something concrete to act on. It's not advice, not therapy, and not mentoring. It's structured thinking with someone who has no stake in what you decide, only in whether you decide.
Career coaching is worth it for professionals who are stuck on a decision they can't make alone. The value comes from getting unstuck faster, making the decision with better information, and following through on it. It's less useful for people who only want validation, want to be told what to do, or aren't ready to act. The free consultation call will be helpful to decide whether it's worth it for you specifically.
AI tools like ChatGPT are useful for generating ideas, reflecting on patterns, and exploring options. I use them and many of my clients do too. Where people get stuck is deciding what to do with those insights and following through, especially when doubt, fear, or avoidance shows up. A coach works with you over time, notices patterns in how you avoid certain decisions, and holds you accountable in a way a chatbot can't. The work is less about generating more ideas, and more about making decisions, committing to them, and acting on them consistently.
If you're looking for tactical, sector-specific help, such as CV reviews, LinkedIn rewrites, interview preparation, or job-market strategy, a career advisor is a better fit. My coaching focuses on direction, decision-making, and follow-through. It's most useful when you're unsure what you want to move toward, or when you know but aren't acting on it yet.
Career coaching is for professionals who know something in their career needs to change but haven't yet made it happen. Often they've already done well in their careers by most measures, and are asking bigger questions about what comes next. They don't need someone to tell them what to do. They need someone to help them think it through properly, then hold them to it.
You probably need a career coach if you're stuck in one of three versions of career paralysis: you've done well but feel you're in the wrong place, you know your role no longer suits you but can't picture the alternative, or you already know what you want but keep finding reasons to wait. If any of these sound familiar, coaching can help. If you just need information or job-search help, you don't need a coach.
Career coaching costs £625 to £1,125+ per pathway, depending on duration and depth. I offer two pathways: a 3-month Focus pathway from £625, or a 6-month Integrate pathway from £1,125. Both include all sessions, email accountability between sessions, and take-home exercises. Full breakdown on the pricing page.
Career coaching engagements typically run 3 to 6 months. Two pathways: Focus is 5 sessions over 3 months, Integrate is 10 sessions over 6 months. We agree which fits during the consultation call. Either way, you know what you're committing to before we start.
A career coach should be credentialled by a recognised body such as the International Coaching Federation (ICF). The ICF has three credential levels: Associate Certified Coach (ACC), Professional Certified Coach (PCC), and Master Certified Coach (MCC). I hold the PCC credential, with 5,000+ coaching hours over 12+ years of practice. Credentialling matters because anyone can call themselves a coach, but only credentialled coaches have demonstrated training and experience to defined standards.
The free consultation call is a 45-minute conversation about what you're trying to figure out and what you've already tried. I'll give you an honest read on whether coaching is the right fit and what we'd focus on. No commitment to working together afterwards. You'll leave with clearer thinking either way.
Career paralysis shows up in three distinct guises, each with a different cause and a different way out. Misdiagnose it and you'll waste months trying to solve the wrong problem.
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