​​Career engagement is defined as the emotional and cognitive connection to one’s career; it is a state where one is focused, energized, and able to derive pleasure from life’s activities.  

​(Roberta Neault, lifestrategies.ca)

I offer a range of career and life planning consulting services aimed at supporting career engagement for both individuals and organisations.

Career Planning

One-to-one sessions to help you clarify career hopes, options and direction.  I use a range of career related resources, to help you decide on jobs and industries of choice as well as what matters most to you in your work life.  I also have resources to help you to understand your strengths and the skills you most wish to use.  A guided process of research and reality testing will support you to make a sound decision for your next step.  More details

Job Search Support

Job search is now predominantly on line, and many jobs are hidden or never advertised, so you need constantly updated skills and tools to help you identify and apply for jobs.  After many years of experience in HR roles I can give you feedback on your CV and interview style from the recruiter's point of view.  I use a strengths and achievements approach on CVs and show you how that can be adapted for a LinkedIn profile. Interview practice increases confidence and enables you to have some power in the application process. More details

Redundancy Support

Change is difficult, for both organisations and employees, when a restructure happens in a business.  It often cannot be avoided but it is how you deal with it that matters.  I have supported many employees through transition following redundancy.  The aim is to understand your skills and options and to go out on the job search with confidence.  An individualised programme, sponsored by an employer, may include career planning, CV, job search strategies and interview skills.  I can also support managers and HR specialists through the restructure process. More details

Work Life Balance

Seeking more pleasure, meaning or engagement alongside work? Uncertain how to maintain purpose and challenge while adjusting work-life blend? Has life got out of balance? My process uses an easy, hands-on way of remembering what is important and triggering new possibilities.  I offer individual (or group programmes within organisations) for those who are seeking better work-life blending and for those considering reducing work load. More details

Planning a Fulfilling Retirement

I actually think the term "retirement" is outdated. I like to think of it as "the next phase" which may include some work, giving back in some way, renewed learning opportunities, more time for family and friends, some pure pleasure, travel maybe, and time to re-engage in old favourite or new hobbies. I offer aneasy, hands-on way of remembering what is important and triggering new possibilities for a fulfilling life with less work.  Individual, couples (and group programmes within organisations) are available. More details

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Career Consulting / Coaching - Auckland