Navigating change can be confusing. As a master’s-level qualified career coach, I help 15 to 18 year olds think about their future, from the choices in front of them now to where they might want to be in the longer term. I also coach midlife adults who are in the middle of a transition, often after a period of caring, and wondering “What next?”. My research, on people returning to work after a break, showed me that midlife is a pivotal moment, when we consider questions around who we are, what our purpose is and what matters most.

I believe people deserve time to think about their future but this is too often overlooked as not important or useful. By making space for people to reflect on their future goals, and providing support and encouragement, as well as a degree of challenge, I help people gain clarity about where they want to go next and the steps they need to take to get there. Sessions can be indoors or outside on a walk, whichever suits them.

Coaching is collaborative - the relationship between coach and client is key to making progress, so it matters that each person feels they’re working with the right coach. I always offer a free 30-minute session so we can find out whether we’ll work well together.