FAQs
What will I get out of coaching with Alice?
By teaming up with a coach like me, you’ll be supported by a trained practitioner who can help you gain clarity around your goals, gain skills, and help you design the career and life you really want. You’ll also avoid being held back from mental blocks, overthinking, or whatever unhelpful pattern you may be in the middle of. One thing my clients also enjoy is being supported over time, and being held accountable for their actions; one of the most effective ways to get progress.
Common topics that I work with clients on are:
Identifying career goals: clarifying your short-term and long-term career objectives, considering your skills, interests, and values.
Resume/CV Review and Optimization: review your resume/CV, suggest improvements, and help you tailor it to specific job opportunities.
Job search strategies: including identifying suitable job boards, networking approaches, and leveraging social media platforms.
Interview preparation: learn best practices, experience live coaching via mock interviews, get feedback on your performance refine your interview techniques.
Networking skills: get guidance on how to build and maintain professional networks and understand effective networking.
Personal branding: get help defining and communicating your personal brand, highlighting your unique skills and value proposition to potential employers.
Career change and career transitions: if this is you, I have an entire program designed to get you through this big and exciting phase of your life.
Negotiation techniques: learn negotiation strategies and get help on salary discussions and job offers.
Building confidence and performance: whilst addressing any self-limiting beliefs that may hinder your career progress.
Work-life balance: strategies to improve time management, productivity, and activities that correlate to work-life balance.
Career development planning: be supported to create a professional development plan to enhance your skills and stay competitive in your industry.
Leadership development: For those aspiring to leadership roles, we can work on developing leadership skills and qualities.
Entrepreneurship guidance: If you're considering starting a business or becoming self-employed, we can look at how you’re making your decisions and design an early-stage approach.
Coaching isn't for everyone, but it is for you if:
You’re seeking a meaningful career and work life
You want to grow, be challenged, and be supported in your plans
I'm not sure if it's career or business coaching I need?
Actually, you don’t need to know. Upon starting your first coaching session, you’ll undergo a series of structured steps that will quickly help you gain clarity on which parts of your life to focus on first.
What happens in a coaching session?
Each session focuses on what will deliver the best result for you. All sessions are tailored to provide the most benefit for you to progress in your goals or as nominated by you. If you don’t know what to work on, as a career mentor, I can advise on different approaches that typically create impact.
I’m a fairly happy person, isn’t coaching for people who are in serious trouble?
Not at all. Many people can take the opportunity to build on success. Because we’re wired to resist change and stay within our comfort zone, working solo usually translates to working more slowly. If you’re the type of person who wants to grow and explore your potential in different ways, coaching can will help get you there faster.
Why does coaching work?
Coaching is a very tailored experience that is action-focused. We get to the heart of things quickly, rather than talking at length about the problems of the past. All actions and goals are SMART (specific, measurable, attainable, realistic and timed) so you’ll always know where you’re tracking.
Where do sessions take place?
There is no travel involved. Sessions are held over video conferencing calls. All discussions and processes work effectively over voice calls so there is no real need to meet face-to-face. And the best thing? You don’t use up precious time driving in traffic, parking or taking public transport travelling to and from our sessions.
Can I claim tax-deductibility for my coaching sessions?
If your coaching sessions are related to your career or business, you can potentially claim tax-deductibility for professional development and training. Consult your accountant or tax advisor to make sure you meet the requirements.
Can I get more information?
Absolutely. For any further questions or to discuss your needs further, please get in touch by emailing me directly. I'd love to hear from you. Or feel free to book a free Career Strategy Session where we can discuss your current situation over an in-depth call and you can ask any questions you’d like.