Lina Maria came to coaching not only to find a new job but to discover how to feel comfortable and settled in Australia. She had moved to Australia in 2017 to start an MBA and build a new life. We all know what happened soon after – a pandemic that plunged many of us into […]
Career stories
Playing with perspectives can open up opportunties
After a gruelling few years, Evan needed to decide whether to double down on his current role or step back and re-prioritise. During our work together, Evan made the difficult decision to leave his CEO role, unsure what would come next, but knowing he wanted to spend more time with his young children and support […]
How to harness the power of metaphor
As a Co-Active coach, I work with metaphor to help clients bring their full selves to work and life. Sally came to coaching as she was interested in finding her next role, working on boundaries, and speaking up. And she did all these things during our time together successfully landed a new role better suited […]
Thinking about resigning, but not sure what comes next?
Madi joined the Great Resignation in September last year, leaving a company she had been with for almost a decade. This was the first big pause for Madi since completing her undergraduate degree, so it was important to decompress and reflect before moving to next steps. In our work together the most important shift was […]
What’s the key to interview success? Strong narratives.
After more than a decade out of the paid workforce to raise children and run a home, Penelope was ready to get back into the job market. She had applied for and landed an interview with Yalari, a not-for-profit educating and empowering Indigenous children from rural and remote regions. The role of Student Support Officer […]
Feeling stuck? Life Coaching can help.
Sasha came to coaching as she was finding it difficult to get motivated. She was nearing the end of a diploma but found herself unable to tackle her final assignments. She was also struggling with establishing a routine around her exercise, eating and self-care. She wasn’t sure what the resistance was, she just knew it […]