From grappling with the emotional fallout of redundancy, gaining clarity on your next career move and stepping into the authentic self-belief needed to apply and interview for roles, working with a coach can be enormously valuable at what can often be a very difficult time. A good coach will work with you on a number of levels - from the deep to the practical, and can offer insights into the strategies and tactics that are working well in today’s job market.

In my experience of coaching sustainability leaders to transform their lives and careers, these four elements create the most successful coaching outcomes for sustainability leaders: working holistically across your past, present & future; using therapeutic tools to take the sting out of significant events; working deeply to reconnect with your values and purpose; and creating a practical, future focused plan.

If you’re thinking of investing in executive, leadership, career or transformational coaching, you’ll want to understand the costs involved before you make a decision. I’ve written this article to give you some more information about what coaching costs and the various factors which will affect the price you pay.

9 tips to help you pick the best coach for you. 

If you’re thinking about working with a coach and researching the best coach for you, the choice can feel overwhelming. What’s the difference between a leadership coach, an executive coach, a life coach or a career coach? And what’s a transformational coach? I’ve written this article to help you navigate the landscape of coaching, and to give you some tips as you make your choice. I’m also including some useful questions to ask along the way - both of yourself and the coaches you speak to.