Career Coach | Sydney
Careershifters & Firework Advanced Certified Coach
Am I the career coach you need? Absolutely yes, if…
You're desperate. You're at the end of your tether.
You need help to change everything.
You're unmotivated. Your role has lost its lustre.
You need to spark up your current career.
You're driven. You want to make more of a difference.
You need help transitioning to work protecting people and the planet.
You're overwhelmed. You've lost your job.
You need a nudge to find focus and direction.
You're curious. You'd love to be your own boss.
You need support to go out on your own.
You're worried about frying pans and fires.
You need help to stop history repeating.
“Jo is a fantastic coach. She strikes a perfect balance between pushing you outside of your comfort zone whilst helping you tackle personal barriers to move forward. The process Jo uses is not only fun but gives you the confidence to explore ideas for a career that you may not have even thought possible beforehand.”
Hi I’m Jo
4-time career changer
En route to the career that fits me like a glove, I spent plenty of time feeling lost and anxious and stuck in the career change spin cycle.
Intuitive doer
I'm practical. So, expect your coaching to be high on actions and accountability. Career changers often get stuck in their heads. I'll unstick you and get you moving.
Green by name and nature
Living an eco-friendly life has always mattered to me. As the mother of two little boys, it matters more than ever. I'm a laneway gardener and an ocean swimmer (in training).
“I was scared to make another decision about my career that I would regret. After my first phone consultation with Jo, I was instantly impressed with the structure and process that embodies her program. The exercises are designed to make you really think about what you value in life, not just in a career.”
What will we do?
I tailor a robustly researched and tested career change process to suit you. You complete a series of low risk, high reward exercises and missions to:
Get clear about your career 'must haves' and 'maybes' and decide what meaningful work looks like for you.
Get curious - figure out what's possible - spoiler alert. It's more than you may have imagined.
Get cracking – test your assumptions, explore your options in the real world, make an informed, confident transition to an absorbing, energising career.
“I knew I needed a change but was not confident in really knowing the next steps. Reflecting on my professional skills was simply our first step on an incredibly thorough process that gave me a deeper understanding of how I tick, including my values and belief systems.”
Career Change FAQ
+ Will you assess my skills and advise me on my ideal career?
I'm not a Career Counsellor or Career Adviser. As your coach, I will never tell you what to do.
I'll lead you through a practical, dynamic process to get clear about what purposeful, enjoyable work looks like for you. We'll explore your skills, motivations, and values and will look at how they shape your career 'must haves' and 'maybes.' We'll brainstorm career ideas, but I will never advise you.
Why not? Because you're much more likely to be curious and courageous about exploring career options you've generated yourself than ones imposed on you by someone else.
+ How do I know if you are the coach for me?
Excellent question! Let's start with a free 20-minute phone chat to see if we are a good fit. You can tell me what you'd like to achieve through coaching. I tell you how I work and outline what you can expect from coaching sessions with me.
Email me to book your chat.
+ What will I pay?
I charge AUS$195 per hour (including GST). I don't ask you to commit to a set number of sessions. You pay for each session on the day by PayPal, credit/debit card or direct debit.
+ How many sessions will I need?
While 8 to 12 sessions are the average time frame, your programme is tailored to fit you. We work through a structured process at your pace. If something comes up in life or work, we can pause your coaching to chat about it.
We start with weekly sessions. Later in the process, once you start exploring career ideas in the real world, there is the option to meet fortnightly. This time frame gives you more time to crack on between sessions.
Start with a 20 minute chat
Tell me why you want to change careers and why now is the time. I'll tell you how I can make it happen.
