Client love from contented career changers
'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.'
Sascha
Read Sascha's career change story of how she went from Not for Profit Program Manager to End of Life Doula.
'Jo helped me so much in working through the next steps in my career.
She listened, challenged, and took me through lots of exercises and scenarios which I find myself going back to time and time again as a reference for the type of career and life I want to have, and for when I need to make decisions about new roles and jobs to potentially take on.
Her approach is very holistic and caring, and she has a skill for building up your confidence and ultimately being your cheerleader!'
Rhonda
Read Rhonda's career change story of why and how she moved to combine permanent part-time work with freelancing and volunteering.
‘I absolutely loved my coaching experience. It is something which really opened my mind to the possibilities out there.
I really enjoyed working with Jo and really looked forward to our coaching sessions. She was very encouraging but also challenged me when I needed it.
I felt actively listened to and supported but while constantly moving forward towards my goal. I absolutely loved my coaching experience, it is something which really opened my mind to the possibilities out there as well as allowed me to really reflect on myself, including my skills and motivations.
Not only did it help me in the lead up to changing career, but it's something which I think about a lot to help me guide my choices in life.'
Natalie
Read Natalie's career change story of why she changed from being a secondary teacher to helping disadvantaged young people find pathways to Higher Education.
‘I was drawn to Jo's focus on supporting people to transition into careers that help others or the environment.
Jo was the biggest help and guide throughout my career change. The exploratory exercises helped me identify my skills and what I most enjoy doing. The specific shift projects and networking exercises helped me test new paths to find out what could work for me and what wouldn't.
She helped me stay open to possibility and opportunity and to follow what I wanted, not what I thought I 'should 'want. Jo made sure I was pursuing happiness + realism and not the other way around.
She also pushed me. And as a result, I made a successful career change in a relatively short time.’
Maddie
Read Maddie’s career change story of how she changed from managing events to championing the environment.
"I started the career change process with Jo in a dark place. I was deeply unhappy, scared about making a poor decision and had no clue what direction I wanted to take my professional life. During the program, I was reinvigorated and positively challenged to put myself first and make time for my passions.
The tasks and exercises you work on with Jo are often eye-opening, put you out of your comfort zone and ultimately uncover what really motivates you and brings you joy.
It sounds cliché but I have turned a new leaf, and I am genuinely happier having gone through the program. I now know exactly what I want out of my career and am empowered to make choices that will serve me in the long run. I could not have gotten to this place without Jo and the program."
Madelaine
‘You will end up with a clear view for your future career, who you are as a person and who you are as a professional.
Jo's ability to motivate and hold space for exploration made the whole process really enjoyable and valuable.
Through some introspection, guidance from Jo and the exercises, it became really clear to me what my ideal work would look like and I ended up finding a job that fit my vision perfectly!
You will end up with a clear view for your future career, who you are as a person and who you are as a professional. I would definitely (and have) recommend Jo!'
Ashley
'The process Jo uses not only is fun but gives you the confidence to explore ideas for a career that you may not have even thought possible beforehand.
After years of trying to change careers myself without much luck, I found Jo. 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 not only is fun but gives you the confidence to explore ideas for a career that you may not have even thought possible beforehand.
Jo helped me uncover insights that were really important in choosing my new career path, that I couldn't have done on my own.'
Hilary
'Through Jo’s step-by-step framework I was able to unpack my values and motivations, and find the clues that had been hidden in plain sight.
I always had a feeling that my career wasn’t the right fit for me, but I had zero idea about what the right path could be and how I would figure it out. Through Jo’s step-by-step framework I was able to unpack my values and motivations, and find the clues that had been hidden in plain sight all along.
Jo has an encouraging, affable nature, and challenges you to test those boundaries of your comfort zone, even when it feels impossible. I’m grateful to Jo for not only helping me find a direction for my career journey, but for giving me the clarity about the inner workings of myself that I can anchor to as I tackle life.'
Nick
'Knowing I needed a change was one thing, but Jo enabled me with the tools to really figure out what direction I should take.
Undertaking coaching with Jo has helped me realise what I enjoy, what I am naturally good at and has assisted me in tweaking the direction going forward in my career. I undertook my coaching before having a baby so am currently able to have a period of reflection and planning for my future career.
Knowing I needed a change was one thing, but Jo enabled me with the tools to really figure out what direction I should take. The sessions were challenging, sometimes eye opening and the process was one that I wouldn't have been able to do on my own.'
Kristin
'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.
After letting my career take a back seat whilst raising my children, I found myself feeling dissatisfied, lost and depressed. 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. I thoroughly enjoyed my catch-ups with Jo - she challenged my misconceptions about myself and gently helped me to get out of my comfort zone.
I have recently started a job that ticks all the boxes for me, but I also recognise the importance of including everything you value in your life, including things that aren't satisfied by your career.'
Michelle
‘For me, the biggest thing was learning clarity comes from action and engagement with the outside world, not from overthinking things in your head.
I'd been thinking about getting help with my career for many years and finally took the leap with Jo.
I'd highly recommend giving it a go, not only because she's great to talk to and challenges you on your thinking process, but the activities you need to do along the way help you to move outside your comfort zone. For me, the biggest thing was learning clarity comes from action and engagement with the outside world, not from overthinking things in your head.
Although I'm still on my career journey I feel like the last 6 months have put me on a path than I never would've discovered on my own.'
Jo
'I was constantly surprised by the revelations I got from the different exercises that Jo took me through.
I wasn't sure what to expect from career coaching. I went into it wanting to make sure that I had some options for later on in my career that I could start to work towards now.
I was constantly surprised by the revelations I got from the different exercises that Jo took me through and at the end of the process, it all made sense to what earlier exercises had been building towards. Although it was sometimes difficult for me to let go of things, I also valued the way that Jo challenged my thinking.
For me, the process gave me more confidence in myself and my abilities, enabled me to take some time out for myself to view some of the things I had done and helped me uncover some possible options and a safe, low-risk method for exploring them.'
Penny