Frequently Asked Questions:
How much does career coaching cost in Sydney?
Our programs range from $800 for the 4-week Career Orientation package (1 hour/week) to $5,000 for the more intensive Career Acceleration and Career Redirection programs (5 hours/week). Every package is four weeks long and tailored to your specific goals.
What’s the difference between career coaching and career counselling?
Career counselling generally focuses on helping you figure out the right direction — exploring options when you’re not yet sure what you want. Career coaching focuses on execution — helping you land a specific role, promotion, or pivot once you have a goal. At Career Coaching Sydney, we work with clients across both stages, from early direction- setting through to interview and negotiation strategy.
How long does a career pivot take?
Our Career Redirection program runs for 4 focused weeks, working through transferable skills, industry research, and a transition plan. Most clients see meaningful movement — interviews, informational calls, or an offer — within a few months of completing the program, though timelines vary depending on the industry and role you’re targeting.
Do you work with graduates or only executives?
Both. Our Career Orientation program is designed for graduates and early-career professionals figuring out direction, while Career Acceleration is built for professionals moving into senior leadership. We work with clients across tech, finance, data, and AI sectors in Sydney.
Do you offer online or in-person coaching?
We offer both. I generally prefer to run the first session face-to-face, since meeting in person builds trust faster and gives me a genuine feel for what your real roadblocks are. From there, sessions can continue in person or online depending on what works best for you.
What happens in the first session?
We start with introductions and define the success criteria you’re targeting over the four-week program. Next, we review your onboarding form together to check for misalignment and identify roadblocks. Toward the end of the session, we talk through the key lessons and takeaways you need to remember, and turn those into specific habits and homework we both agree on, which we’ll review the following week. We close with you giving me feedback on the session, what worked and what didn’t, so every program stays responsive to you.
What makes your coaching approach different from other career coaches in Sydney?
My approach is holistic — I look at every part of the person: identity, values, beliefs, feelings, thoughts, actions, and habits, not just their resume or interview skills. Rather than giving quick fixes, I teach clients how to create lasting change themselves, working through what I call the 5 S’s: State of Mind, Story, Strategy, Standards, and Systems Thinking. I’m also trauma-informed, with experience helping clients recover from workplace bullying and abuse, something most career coaches aren’t trained to address.
Do you guarantee results?
We set mutually agreed targets at the start of your program. If those targets haven’t been met by the end of week four, you can request a full refund. Sometimes, along the way, we discover that your original goal isn’t actually what you needed for a fulfilling career, and that realisation is valuable in itself. Many clients choose to continue working with us on a direction they truly believe in.
What industries or roles do you specialise in?
I spent 20 years working in AI, Business Intelligence, and Finance, so I bring real domain knowledge to clients in those sectors. That said, the core of what I do — helping someone clarify what they actually want, mapping the milestones to get there, and closing the knowledge and confidence gaps in between — applies to any industry or role.
How is Career Acceleration different from Career Redirection?
The difference comes down to what kind of gap analysis we need. Career Acceleration is for clients who already have clarity on their direction — we focus on milestones and action. Career Redirection is for clients who need to build that clarity first, which involves deeper exploration of who they are and what’s actually available to them.
What results have past clients achieved?
Results vary, but some examples include clients receiving job offers after a single coaching session. In the Career Acceleration program, one client went from earning $100,000 to $400,000 within a year. For clients who have been placed on a performance notice and are dealing with self-doubt and anxiety, breakthroughs typically happen around the third session, such as overcoming a limiting belief or starting to see the homework and habits paying off. The final week focuses on reinforcing the attitude and actions that got them there.