Career change programs
Explore intriguing careers and find the one that fits
‘Jo's approach is very holistic and caring, and she has a skill for building up your confidence and ultimately being your cheerleader!
Jo listened, challenged and took me through lots of exercises and scenarios which I go 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 potential new roles and jobs.’
Rhonda transitioned from a full-time Comms role to her ideal mix of part-time, freelance and volunteer work.
The Career Change Deep Dive Program
Choose a robustly researched and globally tested career change program renowned for helping curious, motivated people find satisfying work.
This isn’t a personality test that spits out five job ideas. It’s creative, conversation-led and action-based. The exercises are a bit different from what most people expect from career coaching. I choose each one for a reason, and I’ll always tell you why we’re doing it.
How it works
I’m based on the Northern Beaches of Sydney, Australia, but I coach people everywhere via Zoom.
We work one-to-one across four stages (see below).
We start with six weekly one-hour sessions, at the same time each week so you stay on track, then move to 2 x 30-minute check-ins once you’re out exploring ideas in the real world. You have six months to use your sessions.
Be prepared to spend 2-3 hours a week between sessions, completing exercises and working on your missions.
Cost: 3 x monthly payments of $665 AUD (incl. GST). Total of $1,995.
This includes all coaching sessions, exercises and career exploration missions, and email support between sessions.
Reflective exercises, real-world missions
Evidence-backed exercises to get you thinking deeply and differently about:
● What moves and motivates you at work and in life
● Which skills and strengths you value most and how to put them to satisfying, purposeful use in a career you'll love
Real-world missions that get you off Google, support you in stretching your comfort zone and show you what will (and won't) work for you by:
Meeting new people, stepping into intriguing environments and having career change conversations.
Checking out the day-to-day reality of likely-looking careers you've uncovered in your coaching sessions
Satisfying your curiosity and testing your expectations and skills in safe, fun ways that help you see what's possible and desirable for you
Change careers in 4 stages
Most career changes stall for the same four reasons - not knowing what you want or what energises you, not having the conversations that open doors, not taking action, and a head full of worries and assumptions. Each stage is built to get you past them.
Stage 1. Discover
Get clear on who you are and what you want in your new career
Understand your strengths, motivations and what matters most in your work
Broaden what you see is possible for you, and explore what sparks your interest
Move to stage two with a clear, confident sense of what you want and what you do well.
Stage 2. Focus
Identify 3–5 career themes worth exploring
Explore what's holding you back from making a career change
Stage two's exercises and 'out and about' activities refine your direction. They prepare you to dive deeper into uncharted waters in stage three.
Stage 3. Test and validate
Come up with some career ideas you're up for exploring - which might include some (seemingly) weird and wonderful ones you once considered or never knew existed, until now.
Explore these possibilities in the real world through conversations and experiments to get a glimpse and a feel for how they work in practice.
Tease out and test actual career options in a structured, measurable way that gives you the clarity and confidence to make informed decisions as you narrow down your best-fit options.
What you’ll leave with
Clarity on who you are and what you want in your next career, with a summary of your skills, values and motivators to keep and come back to
A clear sense of the work you’re drawn to and why, not just a job title
Confidence in yourself, and a way past the fears, assumptions and doubts that have been holding you back
Real career conversations behind you, and the confidence to keep having them
A plan for your next steps, and for the worries that might come up along the way
Some clients leave knowing exactly what they want to do next and how to get there. Others leave with a clear direction and one or two promising paths to explore further. Either way, you’ll know where you’re heading and what to do next.
Stage 4. Map and shift
Now you know 'what' you want to do next, this last stage is about 'how' to make the career change.
Map out the steps you'll take to get there
Anticipate risks (and worries) that might come up, and work out how you'll mitigate them
Best of all, because you've invested time and effort in coaching and exploring new careers, you'll feel confident and excited about your future.
Not sure it's time for coaching yet?
Every career changer gets stuck somewhere. Fear, overthinking, not knowing what else is out there: these are the sticking points I see again and again.
My free guide, 6 ways career changers get stuck (and what helps), shows you how to spot yours and gives you practical ways to get moving again. There’s a quick tick-box check on each page, plus encouraging words from people I’ve coached.
You’ll also get my monthly newsletter, full of career tips. (Unsubscribe any time).
Career transitions that I support
My clients' goal isn't simply to change jobs. It's to create a career that matches who they are and what matters most to them.
I support career changers to move into:
● More purpose-driven organisations or roles that make a direct and tangible difference for people, planet or communities
● Portfolio careers, perfect for people who never settle for doing one thing at one time
● Flexible or part-time careers so they have time for absorbing activities outside of work and time with their loved ones
● Roles within their current sector or organisation that bring more meaning to the work they already do
Let’s talk about your transition.
‘I absolutely loved my coaching experience.
It opened my mind to the possibilities out there. It allowed me to reflect on myself, including my skills and motivations. It was practical and fun and did much more than set me up to change careers successfully.
I now use the strategies Jo taught me to help make all kinds of choices.’
— Natalie transitioned from Secondary Teaching to supporting disadvantaged young people into higher education.
How do I start?
Book a free 20-minute phone call to find out if we're a good fit.
Career coaching with me tends to work best for people who:
• are thoughtful and reflective
• want work that aligns with their values
• are willing to explore possibilities rather than rush towards answers
are ready to do the work between sessions (2–3 hours a week) and get out and talk to real people.
It’s probably not right for you if you're looking for someone:
• to tell you what job to do
• to help you update your CV or give you interview coaching
to find you a new job quickly. This is a considered career change, not an urgent job hunt.