Licensed Firework coaches

Sarah Gonzalez

London, England

http://www.sarahgonzalez.com

I work primarily with clients who are in a career transition. I tackle each stage of the career transition process, from creating professional goals; to working toward a promotion or into a new position; to completing a 180 degree career shift. I am also a mum of twins and work directly with Mums who are struggling with both career transition and embracing their newfound identities.

I take a practical and grounded approach during my coaching sessions and believe that we are ultimately one of our own best resources in deciding our next steps. Through support in identifying our unique values and resources we are able to work through both professional and personal issues, which are often closely linked.

Sarah Acton

Greater Manchester, UK

https://www.sarahacton.com/

I am a career and leadership coach, working with clients across a range of sectors, but particularly those in the charity/not-for-profit and public sectors. I love working with people during their defining career moments, whether that's deciding whether to step into (senior) leadership, switching sectors, or considering a completely new career direction.

I am warm, friendly, and down-to-earth. In my coaching sessions, I'll use just enough challenge to help you overcome any thoughts or behaviours which may be holding you back. I'll help you to step outside your comfort zone, in a safe, supportive way.

Siobhan Fitzpatrick

Dublin, Ireland & London, UK

http://www.catseyecoaching.com

Catseye Coaching provides the following coaching principles:

Business coaching for small businesses, entrepreneurs and sole traders in B2B.
Career transition coaching for clients between 35-55yrs who are stuck in a career they've fallen out of love with or been forced into change and they're not sure where to go next.
Personal empowerment for those looking to take control of their own personal development and future.

My coaching will give you the clarity, certainty and confidence to make changes that are right for you and your business.

I will help you love Mondays again.

My signature strength is my ability to connect with clients at a heart level, working with the whole person in order to help them find clarity and a deep sense of meaning.

Geraldine Locke

London and Global via Zoom or Skype

http://www.freshbeginningscoaching.com

I specialise in mature career changers looking to make end of career decisions, and moving to a portfolio approach to life, pre-retirement. I coach both one-to-one, with couples and in groups.

I have a down-to-earth, common sense approach to coaching. I use a strengths based approach to helping clients facilitate their journey of self discovery, and help clients to be open minded and practical when facing the choices in front of them.

Ruth Starsmeare

Wiltshire, Hampshire, Berkshire, Dorset

http://www.squarepegcareercoaching.co.uk

I specialise in career change coaching for Teachers looking to leave the classroom.

I offer 1:1 coaching sessions either face to face or using Zoom that will take you through a structured approach, so that you can figure out your life and career goals, your values and your motivations and understand what gives you energy. Alongside your skills and experience, we will look at what that means in terms of career options and we'll develop an action plan to get you from where you are now, to where you want to be.

In addition, I offer Career Change Workshops designed to take you through that structured approach in a one day intensive group session. These will be face to face in various locations in the Wessex area. See my website for the latest dates/venues.

Elizabeth Houghton

Australia (Coach via zoom for UK)

https://suttonfullpotential.com/

Career coaching for high achievers to pursue non-traditional life and career paths without guilt.

You come from a traditional background, which comes with so many gifts, but usually also means that your life path - what you studied, who you dated, what you do for a living - was clearly mapped out from birth. And if you deviated form that path, you were hit with So. Much. Guilt.

So you got high grades. You went to good schools. You embarked on an impressive, steady career - one of those jobs that is always in high-demand (because of security).

But your life, as it stands, doesn't make you happy. You're wondering: 'Is this it? Is this all there is?' And something inside you says 'No. There's got to be more'.

Maybe you know what “more” looks like and you need support to pursue it (because there will be pushback).

Or maybe you don’t quite know what you want to do, what your passions are, what path will make you feel fulfilled - you just know that your current path isn’t working for you.

Kate Cusack

Brighton, East Sussex, UK

http://www.katecusackcoaching.com

I am a Life and Career Coach, based in Brighton, UK. I work 1:1 with clients locally, or with clients from all over the world using telephone or Skype.

I work with anyone who feels they would like more meaning and fulfilment from their career, but isn’t exactly sure what that career is, or how to get there. I get huge satisfaction from helping clients go from confusion to clarity on which direction to take in their career, to achieve true happiness and satisfaction from their work.

I love working with the Firework Programme because it uses unique and varied exercises to uncover who you are and what really makes you tick, so you can address the question of what career is really right for you, based on an in-depth awareness of what you need to be truly happy, both in your life and your career.

Paulo Alves

Strasbourg, Bas-Rhin, France

https://www.pandacoachingproject.com

I've got a knack for working with passionate individuals who've lost that career spark. I get it—when your work loses its charm, it's easy to feel adrift and unsure of your next move. Having myself experienced career changes across countries, I'll support you in navigating these uncharted waters.

My coaching style? Picture it as a structured journey, but with a sprinkle of lightness and fun. I carve out a safe, non-judgmental space where we can casually dive into reflections about your career desires, capabilities, and what truly motivates you. I'm here to listen, and because I'm deeply curious, together we'll unravel the puzzle through discussions. I'll bring my unique perspective, shedding light on aspects you might miss, and nudging you to look in different directions.

Sessions mostly happen online, but if you're around Strasbourg, we can meet in person. I can do the sessions in English, French or Portuguese.

Claire Bolsover

Kent, UK

https://clairebolsover.com/

As a career transition & life coach and hypnotherapist I work with individuals who
• feel stuck in their job/career, are no longer finding it fulfilling and don’t know how to change it; or
• are facing the possibility of redundancy or changes at work are meaning that they are moving on but are not sure they want to jump into the same job again; or
• have had their “is this really it” moment realising they don’t want to continue on the same career path for another 20 years but don’t know how to step onto a different path.

This may be about making a total career change or it could be about tweaking what you currently do - where you work, who you work with etc - to make a meaningful change.

Often my clients notice a change in their wellbeing either at home/ work or both and know they want to change something.

Joanna Stokes

North Yorkshire

https://mycoachjoanna.co.uk

I'm a leadership and career coach that helps Further Education professionals to break free of a job they don’t enjoy, that’s not aligned with their values, and that’s making them unhappy so they can feel motivated, energised, and excited about their career again.

I have successfully reinvented my career three times and know firsthand what it is like to be unhappy at work. I am now in my third and final career as a coach and exactly where I am meant to be. My extensive experience as a career changer and my coaching expertise, training, and knowledge add huge value to the quality of the programme.