Licensed Firework coaches

I work with intelligent, experienced professionals from IT, Finance, Utilities, Telecoms, Engineering, Law and Higher Education who feel stuck and want to change how they feel about work and its place in their lives.

My clients describe me as intuitive, insightful and warm as well as gently challenging and thought-provoking. My focus is to offer an environment where clients can develop their understanding and appreciation of themselves and have the confidence to make decisions either in or outside work.

I specialise in career coaching for women, helping those in their 30s, 40s and 50s navigate career change, find meaningful work and build a more fulfilling working life. As a career coach based in Brighton, East Sussex, I support women who feel stuck, unfulfilled or ready for a new direction, whether they're considering a midlife career change, exploring alternative career paths or looking for work that better fits their strengths, values and priorities.

I also specialise in supporting women returning to work after a career break, particularly after maternity leave, and working mothers who want to balance their career ambitions with family life. Whether you're questioning your current role, considering a complete career change or struggling with confidence at work, I'll help you explore your options, recognise your strengths and create a practical plan for moving forward.

My coaching combines the Firework career coaching framework with positive psychology and counselling skills. My style is warm, supportive and gently challenging. I'll give you space to explore what matters to you, while asking thoughtful questions that help you recognise your strengths, question unhelpful assumptions and move past self-doubt. Together, we'll explore your options and identify practical steps towards a more meaningful and rewarding career.

Languages: English, French

I coach women in their 30's and 40's who are either going back into the workplace after maternity leave or women who are concerned they're not on the right track

I'm optimistic, creative and practical and help women to get off the hamster wheel of "I must do this" to allow them to take time to really consider what they want and not what others want from them. In short, I get women to think about themselves and really find out what they want from life and their career.

Many encourage people to step out of their comfort zone. I rather believe that people should make unknown situations more pleasant and interesting by expanding the boundaries of their present world.

It is indeed a matter of point of view: a career coach helps you find different perspectives on your work life that allow you to transform your initial conundrum into new inspiring beginnings, choose concrete actions amidst an overwhelming range of possibilities, and let your initial fear of the unknown turn into curiosity about what you will soon discover.

My coaching style has developed through the interaction between professional academic education and working in predominantly creative environments.

As a coach, I can be more supportive of those who see work as self-fulfilment and a strong part of their personal identity than just a way of earning a living.

My personal career experience also helps me to be a more sensitive supporter to people who are moving towards a career change, no matter whether it is deliberately planned or due to external factors and often unexpected.

I coach people who are at a career turning point and looking for what to do next. I will help you find what type of work lights you up, and help you plan to get the rights skills and confidence to get there. To really love your life, and the work that you do.

I help individuals who want a successful and fulfilling career whilst having time for their family and friends (Professionals looking for a meaningful career or for their next step, Professionals looking for a better work life balance, Trailing spouse looking for a career change or looking for a job).

I am an empathetic & open-minded coach, and I can sometimes be confronting. My coachees say they came out with practical lifetime tools to help them move forward, they also feel that their focus has increased and that their self-awareness has grown tremendously. This has often resulted in a promotion or a visible impact on their peers’ interactions.

I believe everyone deserves to find their 'why' in life. I work with passionate, young professionals predominantly in their 20's and 30's to help them find fulfilling, meaningful work. This can mean helping you navigate a career change, developing your existing role, starting your own business or anything in between.

I offer a structured and comprehensive approach, enabling clients to understand what they want from their careers, what they're capable of, and an explorative process to discover new career pathways. We would typically work together over three to six months depending on the pace you feel comfortable with. I also offer bespoke programmes starting from six weeks.

Sessions typically take place online, but I also work face to face in the London & Surrey area.

I specialise in career transition, using the Firework programme to help individuals figure out what their dream job is and how to get there. With 20 years experience in coaching, I am passionate about helping people achieve career satisfaction and success, enabling them to discover their natural strengths, and be in harmony with their talents, values, visions and goals.

My bespoke coaching is designed to overcome self-limiting beliefs, help people perform at a higher level and achieve their goals faster. I challenge my clients to help them understand what they really want from a career, and to help them follow through with the changes they commit to.

I also work with individuals who want to improve their performance at work, achieve a promotion, increase their confidence or get back on their feet after redundancy.

My coaching style is warm, positive and pragmatic. So wherever you are in your career right now, I can help you develop the strength, strategies and self-belief to succeed.

Previous testimonials include:

“I would not hesitate to recommend Anna as a careers coach. She worked hard with me to understand my key drivers and gave me the space and support to create a plan of action for my future career. I am now in a new role which Anna gave me the courage to go for. Anna was both patient and challenging which was just what I needed. A great experience.”

“Today has been just fabulous for me. I know it will make a lifetime difference. Thank you so much.”

I coach people who are mid career and looking for a change. I specialise in coaching people who work in an international environment or have moved internationally in their career.

I am an empathetic and friendly coach who supports, motivates, and helps my clients gain confidence. I coach in English, Swedish and Finnish.

Typically I coach Graduates entering the workplace and clients who are 1-5 years into a job and may be looking for change. I have a track record of defining clients career paths, bringing focus, achievable goals and tips and tricks of how to navigate the job market.

My coaching style is:
- Very hands on working in collaboration with clients.
- Educational - the sessions are full 'knowledge sharing' this helps to build clients' knowledge and ultimately stand them in excellent stead for the rest of their career.
- The sessions are fun and informal, I level with my clients and it produces the best results.
- I go above and beyond for my clients.
- I strive to inspire my clients.
- My clients would say, I am direct and honest.