Can I really build a fulfilling career?
With the right support, we believe so.
We help professionals gain clarity
and make confident career choices.
It’s worked for others.
It could work for you, too.
Welcome to Next Step Clarity career coaching – we’re so glad you’re here
We know it takes courage to face your career challenges. Right now you may be feeling like you’ve tried everything and run out of options – or that you have no options and don’t know what to do. Perhaps you’ve looked at the market and feel overwhelmed with information. Or you fear making a wrong move.
Wherever you’re at, we’re here to help.
In our coaching, we walk alongside you every step of the way through a highly-personalized career plan that’s suited just to you. We cheer you on and provde expert guidance to get you where you want to go. And if you’re not sure where you want your career to go, we help you gain the clarity you need to find direction.
It takes work but we’re with you all the way.
Would you like to talk things through?
We find a free 60-minute coaching call is enough to help you make a shift and get a feel for coaching
Given how tough things are, we offer a free coaching call to help you take a small step forward. This might be all you need to get some clarity and move on. Or it may open up an exciting career development process. There’s no pressure either way.
Whatever’s on your mind, that’s where we’ll start. And by the end of our time together our goal is that you feel encouraged and a little bit more equipped to face your biggest career challenge.
In addition to the clarity we hope you gain, we provide you with a written summary of the call and key takeaways to refer back to. You should also get a good idea of whether we might be a good fit for you if you would like further coaching.
Does that sound like a plan?
If so, you can book your call right here. In the section below, we aim to answer any remaining questions or concerns you may have.
What can I expect on a free call?
What can I realistically expect from coaching?
FAQs
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Consider it our first step together – perhaps our only step.
Its aim is to give you:
Clarity to move forward in your current situation
Practical ideas to experiment with and explore
A sense of whether we’re a good fit for you
Written notes on our session to refer back to
A way we might work together on your career
“I got more in a 30 minute session than I've ever received in several career events I've attended.” – Becca
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Anything. We can talk through your challenges and hopes, or we can talk through a specific, practical aspect of a job application to give you the best possible chance. Either way, we’ll provide insights to help you get moving.
It’s a power-packed 30-minute call. The more specific you can be, the more we can help. For example, can you relate to any of these:
Feeling Lost & Directionless?
Stuck in the wrong career?
Overwhelmed by choices?
Confused about your next steps?
Wasting your potential?
Overthinking everything?
Doubting Yourself?
Lacking belief in your abilities?
Not seeing your true value?
Afraid to make the wrong move?
Feeling held back by self-doubt?
Struggling with Career Change?
Facing a big, scary transition?
Unsure how to even start?
Overwhelmed by the process?
Intimidated by the job market?
Frustrated by Time-Wasting Efforts?
Feeling like you've tried everything?
Tired of endless online searching?
Finding that generic career advice isn't helping?
Dealing with Tough Emotions?
Feeling stressed and anxious?
Worried about your future?
Feeling alone in this struggle?
Just plain discouraged?
Needing an Outside Perspective?
Missing your own blind spots?
Not sure what makes you stand out?
Craving objective feedback?
If so, you can tell us. Or if it’s something else, we’re ready to talk about that too.
...met me exactly where I was at..." - Sion
"...created a space where I felt truly understood..." - Matthew
"Susanne understood everything I needed..." - MaryAnn
"...tremendously supportive coach to speak with..." - Malcolm
"...listened to me, validated my concerns and worries..." - Maritha
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It’s possible and it does happen.
The free call is primarily a safe space to talk openly about your concerns – with someone who “gets” what you’re going through.
We listen and provide feedback. Sometimes that’s enough for people to get started. For others, it kickstarts an exciting career development process where we partner with you, form a plan to get you where you want to go, and follow it to completion.
Whichever solution works best for you, we help you gain the clarity to confidently move forward.
...offering clear steps forward for me..." - Matthew"...unwavering support and guidance..." - Kathleen
"...thoughtful, generous, and insightful coaching support..." - Sion
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You’ll be surprised! By sharing your most pressing career challenges and questions with us, we can help you clarify what to do about them.
So what’s on your mind? We can help you:
Take a small step to get moving again
Find a resource that will help if you’re not ready for coaching
Explore how to expand your career options
Get advice on a job search that feels stalled
Work out how to build a network that can open doors for you
Review why your resume doesn’t seem to be landing any interviews
Talk through a forthcoming interview so that you shine
Prepare for a new role at work that seems a bit overwhelming
Work out how to get better work-life balance
…or something else.
Before the call, make a note of what you want to discuss. The clearer your questions, the better we can help.
"...sounding board to point you in the right direction!" - James
"...taking my thoughts/questions and distilling them into concise insights and concrete action points..." - Jude
"...actionable advice tailored to my specific situation..." - Gem
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Absolutely. The call may provide the clarity you currently need. We’ll point you to relevant resources and help you clarify next steps. We'd love to help further if you want, but there's no pressure at all!
...helped me regain excitement and direction..." - Isaac
"...valuable insights..." - Kathleen
"...thoughtful problem-solver..." - Becca
"...displayed a genuine commitment to my growth..." - Anna
"...wealth of expertise are of incalculable value..." - Jeff
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Great! If you decide coaching is the way forward, we get to work on a personalized plan within a specified timeframe that aims to bring clarity and confidence to your career decisions. It’s tailored to your unique needs and challenges, provides practical steps to follow, and uses proven tools. We walk alongside you every step of the way.
And please note, it can be quite a long way! Change doesn’t happen overnight. It takes courage and commitment to see it through. So you’ll need those in addition to the support and encouragement we offer.
To learn more about this and what’s involved, click ‘Let’s Talk!’ below.
"...tailored to my specific situation..." - Gem"...truly seek a pathway to clarity every step of the way..." - Sydney
"...clear recap of our conversation, highlighting key themes, potential obstacles, and actionable steps..." - Anna
"...helped me regain ... direction for my future!" - Isaac
