Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes - our Career Transition Coaching programmes are for both organisations and individuals navigating career transitions, whether that's pregnancy, adoption, returning from parental leave etc. Organisations typically offer this as part of their benefits package, or on an ad hoc basis as needs arise.
Individuals can also access our coaching directly, without going through an employer, if they'd like to invest in their own next move.
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that spark is built upon decades of experience at the heart of global financial services, leadership and transformation; and our EMCC-accredited coaching and facilitation skills. Our experience shapes how we coach and advise. Check out our feedback on our website.
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Career Transition Coaching supports individuals moving through change - pregnancy, adoption, return to work and finding what's next.
Leadership Development is coaching, 1:1 or in cohorts, for leaders stepping up into more responsibility, usually organisation-sponsored.
Advisory is senior strategic input for organisations navigating transformation and is offered on a limited basis, subject to requirements.
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We are flexible on approach depending on requirements. Career Transition Coaching takes place both 1:1 - whereby programmes are typically 3 - 4 one hour sessions long, Group coaching sessions are typically 90 minutes long; and can accommodate up to 6 people.
All sessions are delivered remotely to accommodate timezones; and in person meetings are available upon request.
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Clarity on your role, identity and brand, and how to maximise your opportunity
Quick wins and a 90-day plan
Team dynamics and stakeholder engagement
Alignment on what's required of you versus your team and your organisation
Managing your own expectations against the expectations of others
Finding your place in the market and what you bring to clients or targets
Maintaining balance between work and life beyond it
Strategies to thrive and achieve personal and business goals
Professional measures of success, performance and promotion track
Exploring who you are at your best, and how to bring that to your clients
Handling challenging situations with clients and within your organisation
Self-awareness, and how your identity evolves at work
The expectations placed on you within your role, and how they help or hinder
Longer-term career plan, legacy and succession planning
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Integrating the different elements of your life — self, work, family, friends, hobbies
Identity: what drives you and what's important to you in the context of your role
Hopes and fears in the context of becoming a new returner
Stakeholder identification and engagement — keeping in touch and returner plans
Time management, boundary setting, and dealing with challenging situations at work and beyond
The permissions you give yourself as a new returner, and how they help or hinder
Longer-term career vision and career lifeline
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Book a complimentary 15-minute consultation - we'll talk through what you're navigating and whether that spark is the right fit. If you're being sponsored by your organisation, they can get in touch directly by email.