Career Change Coaching in Norwich & Norfolk Peak Performance HR

You Know Something Needs to Change, but You Are Not Sure What

Perhaps you have fallen out of love with your career, feel under-challenged or can no longer see yourself doing the same work for years to come.

You may have several ideas but struggle to choose between them. Or you may know what you no longer want without having a clear picture of what would suit you better.

Career change can feel exciting, but it can also bring uncertainty, self-doubt and worries about money, identity, responsibilities and whether you are making the right decision.

We offer a calm, practical space to help you understand what matters now, recognise the experience and strengths you already have and explore realistic ways forward.

Together, we will turn uncertainty into a clear, achievable plan for your next chapter.

Based in Norwich, we support clients across Norfolk and online throughout the UK.

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You May Be Ready for a Change If…

Your career may look fine from the outside, but no longer feel right for you.

You might be craving more purpose, flexibility or fulfilment, yet feel unsure what a realistic next step could be.

Perhaps you are:

  • No longer excited by the work you do
  • Feeling disconnected from your current role or industry
  • Curious about a different direction but unsure where to begin
  • Struggling to recognise how your experience could transfer
  • Worried about making the wrong decision
  • Balancing career change with financial or family responsibilities
  • Returning to work and questioning what fits your life now
  • Facing redundancy or uncertainty at work
  • Considering self-employment or a portfolio career
  • Ready to move forward but finding it difficult to take action

You do not need to know exactly what you want before starting.

Career change coaching gives you the time, structure and support to explore what could come next and turn your ideas into a realistic plan.

A Structured Journey From Uncertainty to Action

Career change is rarely one single decision.

It is a process of understanding yourself, exploring possibilities and creating a realistic route from where you are now to where you want to be.

Your coaching programme will be personalised around your experience, circumstances and goals.

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1. Rediscover What Matters to You

We begin by looking beneath job titles and expectations to understand what you want from your working life now.

Together, we may explore:

  • Your strengths and natural abilities
  • Your values and priorities
  • What motivates and energises you
  • What has felt missing from previous roles
  • Your lifestyle and working preferences
  • The responsibilities and constraints that need to be considered
  • Your definition of meaningful and sustainable work

This stage gives you a stronger foundation for making decisions that feel right for you.

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2. Explore Your Skills and Possibilities

You may have more options than you realise.

We will look at the experience, knowledge and transferable skills you have built throughout your career and explore where else they could take you.

This may include:

  • Identifying transferable skills
  • Reviewing your career history and patterns
  • Exploring new roles and sectors
  • Considering self-employment or portfolio work
  • Researching realistic opportunities
  • Identifying skills or experience you may need to develop
  • Challenging assumptions that may be limiting your options

The aim is to create informed possibilities rather than jump towards the first available solution.

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3. Choose a Clear Direction

Once you have explored your options, we will help you assess them against your priorities, circumstances and long-term goals.

You will gain support to:

  • Compare different career routes
  • Consider risk and practical implications
  • Make confident decisions
  • Define what success looks like
  • Set realistic goals
  • Choose a direction you can genuinely commit to

You will not be told which career to choose.

Instead, you will be supported to make a decision that feels considered, informed and aligned.

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4. Create Your Career Change Plan

Clarity becomes valuable when it leads to action.

Together, we will create a manageable step-by-step plan for moving towards your chosen direction.

Your plan may include:

  • Research and information gathering
  • Training or professional development
  • CV and LinkedIn updates
  • Networking
  • Building relevant experience
  • Approaching employers or professional contacts
  • Preparing for applications and interviews
  • Managing the transition alongside your existing commitments

The pace will reflect your circumstances rather than forcing you into a rushed decision.

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5. Build Confidence and Maintain Momentum

Changing direction can bring moments of uncertainty, even when you know you are making the right choice.

Coaching provides encouragement, accountability and a confidential space to work through setbacks, fears and changing circumstances.

You will develop practical tools to:

  • Manage self-doubt
  • Challenge limiting beliefs
  • Take action despite uncertainty
  • Build professional confidence
  • Stay focused on your goals
  • Recognise progress
  • Adjust your plan when needed
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Career Change Coaching in Norwich & Norfolk Peak Performance HR

What Is Included?

Your programme may include:

  • One-to-one coaching sessions
  • A detailed exploration of your strengths, values and motivations
  • Career and skills reflection exercises
  • Exploration of suitable roles, sectors and working patterns
  • A personalised career transition plan
  • Practical actions between sessions
  • Support with networking and professional positioning
  • CV and cover-letter guidance where relevant
  • Advice around training or development
  • Accountability and encouragement
  • Recommended exercises and resources
  • A review of your progress and next steps

Sessions are usually held more regularly at the beginning, then spaced out as your clarity and momentum develop.

Why Work With Peak Performance HR?

Career Coaching Grounded in Lived and Professional Experience

Peak Performance HR understands career change from both a personal and professional perspective.

Jess has moved between teaching, recruitment and HR, and understands how unsettling it can feel to question your professional identity and direction.

She is an accredited coach, CIPD Level 7 qualified HR consultant and experienced recruiter, bringing together reflective coaching with practical knowledge of careers, hiring and the workplace.

This means your coaching considers both who you are and how your next move can work in the real world.

Our approach is:

Personal

Your programme is shaped around your experience, circumstances and goals.

Practical

Insight is turned into manageable actions and a realistic plan.

Calm

You will have space to explore ideas without being rushed or judged.

Honest

You will receive thoughtful challenge, constructive feedback and a grounded perspective.

Wellbeing-Led

Your next career step should support your life and wellbeing rather than recreate the pressures you are trying to leave behind.
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Career Change Coaching in Norwich & Norfolk Peak Performance HR

Beginning Your Career Change Journey

1. Book a Free Introductory Call

Tell me what is happening in your career, what feels difficult and what you would like to change.

2. Understand Your Options

We will discuss your goals, answer your questions and decide whether career change coaching is the right fit.

3. Put Clear Steps in Place

Your coaching sessions will help you understand yourself, explore options and build a practical plan for change.

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Testimonials- "Jess is an outstanding career coach bringing considerable experience and expertise”

  • "I undertook coaching with Jess as I was growing my own freelance business and would highly recommend her services. The sessions helped me with some of the more practical elements I needed to think about in my business plan and timelines as well as providing an opportunity to talk through ideas, offerings etc. with someone knowledgeable. They definitely helped me keep the momentum going and I always left feeling positive and motivated."

    - R Fox

  • "I am delighted to have worked with Jessica @Peak Performance. Her thoughtful coaching approach, kindness and exceptional listening skills were invaluable. The CV review and interview rehearsal were particularly beneficial, helping me secure the job I wanted. Thank you, Jessica, for your support during a crucial time!"

    - A Henry-Greard

  • "Jess is an outstanding career coach bringing considerable experience and expertise in the recruitment sector to her successful business. Enthusiastic and engaging Jess provides invaluable advice and constructive feedback tailored to her individual clients circumstances. Jess helped me to create profiles, perfect my CV versions and provided interview coaching to help me reach my career goals. Thank you Jess for all your support."

    - A Moore

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Career Change Coaching in Norwich and Across Norfolk

Peak Performance HR is based in Norwich and provides personalised career change coaching to professionals across Norfolk.

Whether you are looking to change industries, return to work or find a more fulfilling direction, your coaching will be shaped around your experience, priorities and circumstances.

Sessions may be available in person or online, with online career coaching also available throughout the UK.

What is career change coaching?

Career change coaching helps you understand what you want from your working life, explore realistic options and create a practical plan for moving into a new role, sector or way of working.

Do I need to know what career I want before I start?

No. Many clients begin because they know something needs to change but do not yet know what the right alternative looks like.

Can you help me change industries?

Yes. Coaching can help you identify transferable skills, research suitable sectors and understand how to position your experience for a different type of role.

Is this suitable for a midlife career change?

Yes. The programme is particularly useful for experienced professionals who want to make a meaningful change while considering financial responsibilities, lifestyle and their existing professional identity.

Can you help me return to work after a career break?

Yes. Coaching can help you rebuild confidence, identify transferable skills and explore options that fit your life and priorities now.

Do you offer career change coaching in Norwich?

Yes. Peak Performance HR is based in Norwich and supports clients across Norfolk, with online coaching also available throughout the UK.

Does the programme include CV and LinkedIn support?

Guidance may be included where it supports your career transition. More focused CV, LinkedIn or interview coaching may also be recommended where appropriate.

What happens during the free Clarity Call?

You can explain what is happening in your career, ask questions and explore whether the programme is the right fit.

There is no pressure to make an immediate decision.

Career Change Coaching in Norwich & Norfolk Peak Performance HR

Your Next Career Move Does Not Have to Begin With All the Answers

You may only know that something needs to change.

That is enough to begin.

Book a free Clarity Call and take the first step towards greater clarity, confidence and a career direction that feels right for you.

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