Career Change Programme

Have you fallen out of love with your current career?  Are you looking for a career change but don't know what it looks like yet? Feeling stuck can feel demoralising and scary. 

Career change coaching is a process that helps individuals make a transition to a new career, industry, or way of working. It involves identifying skills, values, and lifestyle needs, removing psychological barriers, and developing a plan to achieve the desired outcome. A career change coach provides guidance and support throughout this process.

What my Career Change Coaching Programme involves:

There are several stages to the Career Change Coaching Programme, all designed with you in mind, to build confidence, clarity and motivation to make the change you long for.

Together we will:

●        Set Goals: Identify what you want from a career change and by when

●        Self-Assess: Understand your skills, values and interests

●        Explore: Research different career paths and industries that align with your goals 

●        Plan: Develop a strategic step-by-step plan

●        Support and Motivate: Provide encouragement and accountability

●        Develop: Identify and address any skill gaps that may hinder change 

●        Network: Helping you build a network of contacts in your new field 

 

Step One: 

• In depth look at your personality type, strengths and values
• Understand your motivators and incentives 
• Explore what a change of career looks like for you- sector, hours, location etc
• Agree your goals

Step Two: 

• Create a vision of your successful future
• Explore options to help find your dream job
• Devise a recruitment strategy designed specifically for you
• Provide advice and guidance on retraining if needed 

Step Three:

• Provide you with ways to grow and leverage your network more fully
• Help you network more productively 
• Advice on CV and cover letter to align with new career prospects
• Give you the tools to make speculative approaches to organisations of interest

Also included:

• Worksheets and useful exercises between coaching sessions
• Recommended reading materials
  

Sessions will ideally be held on a weekly basis for the first three sessions, then fortnightly or monthly for the subsequent three sessions. 

Who can benefit from Career Change Coaching?

A career for life is rare these days, so it’s likely that you’ll benefit from career change coaching at some point in your life. Whilst anyone considering a career change can benefit from coaching, the core clients we work with on a regular basis are:

Midlife Professionals 

After having spent a significant amount of your life dedicated to a certain profession or sector, midlife professionals often experience a desire for exploring other avenues to find more fulfilling and meaningful work but might struggle to let go of long-held professional identities.

People at this point in their lives often have a lot of responsibilities both in and out of the workplace and it can be difficult to recognise what is reasonable and achievable.

Working through the Career Change Programme will give you:

●        Clarity in Transition

●        An understanding of your New Identity

●        A Strategic Plan

●        Belief in yourself

●        Market Insights & support with Personal Branding

●        Accountability and Encouragement

Individuals returning to work after a break

Career change coaching empowers returners to bridge the gap between where they were and where they want to be - by turning uncertainty into action and helping them re-enter the workforce with purpose, professionalism, and poise.

We do this through:

●        Rebuilding your Confidence

●        Identifying your Transferable Skills

●        Clarifying Goals and Direction

●        Understanding the Current Job Market

●        Refreshing Job Search Skills

●        Networking and Personal Branding

●        Emotional Support and Accountability

 

Individuals feeling unfulfilled or unsure of job security

Feeling unfulfilled at work can get you down, just as feeling job insecurity can make you feel anxious. In either situation, it is always good to explore options to see what else you might find.

Through career change coaching we can:

●        Clarify the Source of Unfulfillment

●        Explore New Possibilities

●        Align Career with Values and Passions

●        Overcome Fear and Inertia

●        Create a Realistic Transition Plan

●        Improve Work Life—Even Without a Full Change

Why work with Jess at Peak Performance HR?

I’ve changed careers and sectors… more than once or twice! 😊

After completing my degree in TV, Film and Theatre Studies I did my TEFL training and went to sunny Seville, where I ran my own little English Teaching business. Fast forward a few years, and living in London on a TEFL teacher’s salary just wasn’t cutting it, so I embarked on a new career, in recruitment for the Construction Industry. The money was great, the hours were long, and the competition was fierce, but I enjoyed it.

As time went by, I recognised that I was equally interested in learning and development as I was in recruitment and did a Level 7 Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management before working in Human Resources and more recently in 2018, becoming an accredited coach.

Although it might sound like this all happened seamlessly, it didn’t. It took me a long time to work through, identifying what I wanted to do and the path I needed to take but I benefited from the support of a coach,

So, I can relate to how my clients feel when they want to change careers, and what they need from me.

I provide a safe space to feel heard, understood and valued and offer professional advice and expertise where appropriate.

Testimonials

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!

 Global Supply Chain Due Diligence Expert

 Working with you has been an incredible experience. Your coaching has given me the confidence and tools to approach interviews strategically. Your guidance on analysing job descriptions and aligning my answers to exactly what employers are looking for has been invaluable. I particularly appreciated how you helped me articulate my strengths compellingly, which has made a significant difference in how I present myself.

Thank you for your patience, expertise, and support throughout this process. I would highly recommend your services to anyone seeking to advance their career.

 Assistant Manager – Employee Compliance

 Jess is an outstanding recruitment coach. Highly engaging with a personal and flexible approach to her clients individual circumstances. I knew from first contact that Jess would have a positive impact on my journey to securing a new career. Jess shows genuine commitment and determination in helping clients with honest and constructive feedback and brings extensive knowledge and experience in the recruitment sector. Thank you Jess for your support!

 Financial Services Professional

How to get started 

Ready to get started with your career change programme? Book your session above or an initial introductory call to see what career change coaching can do for you, please email me at: jessica.cox@peakperformancehr.co.uk and we can take it from there.