Career Crossroads – Career Change Coaching

Supporting individuals who feel stuck and want clarity on next steps in their work and life.

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Wondering if you’re ready to make a change? If you’re unsure or hesitating, take my 2 minute career change quiz to help you decide.

You’ve been in the system for years, often in leadership or management roles, and are beginning to question if this is how you want to spend the rest of your working life.

Maybe you feel like you’re on a treadmill – constantly busy but rarely stretched. You’re doing work you could do with your eyes closed, stuck in a cycle of meetings, crises and pressure. It’s all become a bit institutionalised. You’re juggling responsibilities at work and home, with little space to breathe or think.

Perhaps you’ve started wondering about a complete career change, going self-employed, or just shifting direction within your sector. You might be craving more freedom and autonomy, looking for a better work-life balance, or wanting to feel more purpose in your day-to-day.

I have re-invented my career 3 times over 35 years. I am on my 3rd career, and definitely my last – but I am exactly where I want to be.

Choose the right coaching for you

One-off clarity or deeper exploration – you decide

Whether you want a single focused session to tackle a specific question or a full programme to explore your career in depth, you can pick the approach that works best for you.

Single Session

A one-hour coaching call to get clarity, make a decision or work through a specific challenge.

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Coaching Programme

An 8-week coaching programme for people ready to explore what’s next, step off the treadmill and take their career in a new direction.

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Career Crossroads Programme

Welcome to an 8-week immersive journey that will help you define your career path.

The Career Crossroads programme is designed to guide you through this crucial decision-making process.

Whether you’re seeking career progression within your sector, contemplating a complete career change, or striving for greater satisfaction in your current role, my programme is dedicated to helping you unlock your true potential and achieve professional fulfilment.

  • Get confidence in your career direction
  • Feel excited for the future
  • Fall in love with your career again
  • Manage your time and reclaim your weekends and evenings and switch off during holidays
  • Feel upbeat, energised and happier at work and in your life

Ready to get started?

Book your free discovery call today.

The programme has been designed in three phases:

EMBARK

UNCOVER

FOCUS

Discover your path

Embark on an immersive 8-week journey that helps you define your career direction.

My programme provides the clarity, confidence, and control you 2need to make an informed decision about your future.

With expert guidance, you’ll embark on a transformational experience that goes beyond mere success—it’s about discovering your true purpose and aligning it with your career.

EMBARK

Begin a profound self-discovery journey that uncovers the core of who you are. With personalised coaching and creative exercises, you’ll explore your values, strengths, and behavioural styles.

We’ll also harness the insights from the DISC personality profile assessment tool to reveal your unique attributes. Reflect on your past achievements and current successes, extracting lessons from both.

The result

Re-discover your authentic self, your values, strengths, interests, as well as the fears and beliefs that shape you. This newfound self-awareness will be your compass on your career path.

UNCOVER

Dive deep into identifying the skills that ignite your passion. Pinpoint your key work motivators and professional accomplishments. Craft a vision of your ideal working environment, encompassing the ‘who,’ ‘what,’ and ‘where.’

The result

Gain unparalleled clarity on what your career needs to satisfy and motivate you.

FOCUS

In the Focus phase, we’ll blend the discoveries from the Embark and Uncover stages to distil your true career desires. Clarify your career direction and create a concrete action plan to guide you forward.

The result

Attain a crystal-clear career direction and a focused action plan, paving the way to your career goals.

Reflection and action

By the end of the programme, you’ll have had space to reflect, explore options and consider what you want from your career. You might come away with a clearer vision, renewed confidence, or the first steps towards a shift; whether that’s moving into a new role, changing direction within your sector, or starting something of your own.

This isn’t about quick fixes or guaranteed answers. Everyone’s outcome will be different. What you will get is the time, structure and support to figure out what feels right for you, and the encouragement to act on it.

Transformation

Join me for this transformative 8-week journey, as you transition from career dissatisfaction to career fulfilment. It’s time to rekindle your joy and take meaningful steps toward a career that authentically aligns with who you are.

Make the decision that’s right for you – whether to stay or go.

What’s included

  • Personalised 1:1 coaching sessions every fortnight with me.
  • A comprehensive array of creative exercises, checklists, tools, and resources to work on between each 1:1 session.
  • The DISC personality profile assessment and a detailed report.
  • Unlimited support from me via Whatsapp/email between sessions.
  • Valuable introductions to my extensive network of connections.
  • Benefit from a highly experienced, trained, accredited, and supervised coach who has an extensive background in career change and leadership and management.
  • You’ll receive a blend of coaching and mentoring from an expert who will challenge you and hold you accountable.

To embark on this transformative 8 week journey, the investment is £648

For your convenience, I also offer the option of paying in 3 instalments of £216.

Book your free discovery call today and speak to me about the career coaching programme.

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What my clients say

During my time working with Joanna, I secured my role with Amnesty International as Human Rights Education Manager. My conversations with Joanna prepared me really well for interview, not just because I got used to articulating my skills and experience but also because I knew what I was looking for in a role and why.

Dan Shercliffe

I decided to find a Career Coach to help me move with my career when feeling burnout. I chose Joanna because her experience and skills are relevant to my situation. I was right, since our very first consultation I felt understood and supported.

Barbara Muller

Sometimes the first step is just a conversation.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the duration of the Career Crossroads programme?

The programme spans 8 weeks with 1:1 coaching sessions every fortnight. However, this is flexible and can be designed around your availability and needs.

If you would prefer to have a single session of career coaching, click here.

How is the programme delivered and can I choose between in person and virtual sessions?

Depending on your location and preferences, you can participate either in person or via virtual sessions.

What can I expect from the 1:1 coaching sessions with you?

During the personalised coaching sessions, we will address your specific needs, challenges, and goals, providing guidance, support, and actionable strategies to help you achieve career fulfilment.

You can expect me to challenge your beliefs, fears and thinking allowing you to look at things from a different perspective and try new ways of working.

What if I need to re-schedule a coaching session?

I understand that life can be unpredictable. If you need to reschedule a session, simply let me know in advance, and we will work to find a suitable alternative time.

How will I know if this is right for me?

The free Discovery Call is an opportunity for me to find out information about your goals and for you to ask any questions you may have. It is also a good way for us to find out if we will work well together. If, after this call you decide this is not for you, then you are under no obligation to do so and you can walk away.

What resources will be provided to support my journey during the programme?

Throughout the programme, you’ll have access to a variety of creative exercises, checklists, tools, and resources that will help you progress between coaching sessions. I will also introduce you to tools and techniques during the coaching sessions to help you develop your confidence, flexibility and resilience.

Is this programme suitable for those looking to make a major career change, even if I don’t know what I want to do?

Yes – especially if you’re not sure what you want to do next.
Career Crossroads is designed to help you get clear on what matters most to you in a job and explore what else might be possible. By the end of the programme, you’ll have decided on your next steps. If you want to keep going, the DREAM and DISCOVER extension builds on this work. It’s a creative and practical process where we explore fresh ideas, think outside the box, and narrow things down to one to three realistic options you can begin to act on. We can discuss this further in our Discovery Call or when you reach the end of the Career Crossroads programme.

About Joanna Stokes

Ready to explore your next career move?

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