Build a Career That’s True to You
You already have the power to re-invent your life and work in a way that lets you thrive.
But it’s harnessing and focusing that power that many people struggle with.
“I valued every aspect of the way Becky guided my through the process. Our meetings were fun, revealing and I always looked forward to them. She gave calm clear guidance and encouragement to delve deeper. ”
I’m Becky, a career coach in Exeter and I work with people just like you - locally and internationally - who want to capture that power and drive within themselves to transform their lives.
With three successful careers on two continents, over the past thirty years I’ve developed the art of being lucky.
How do you get lucky?
Luck is something we create. It means diving into things that excite and enrich. It means learning new skills and growing emotionally, intellectually and socially. It means getting out from under the security blanket, stretching yourself and being ready for the next opportunity.
When I started living like this, I discovered luck everywhere.
Every stage of my life has brought new chances to grow.
If you’re ready to create a working life that really fits the person you are today, I can help you understand what you really need for a fulfilling career - and how to make it happen. I work with clients around the world via video call, so location is no obstacle.
“Having worked with person-centred professionals for over a decade, Becky really stood out with her knowledge, approachability, and her ability to really understand and challenge my thinking. ”
“Becky has been a breath of fresh air for me, she is so positive, supportive and she always smiles. Despite being a coach myself and having access to colleagues who also coach, I needed somebody with a different perspective out of my own business sector and Becky was just the right person.”
A journey of growth
From launching an international teaching career whilst raising three wonderful boys in a strong family unit, to returning to paid work after a career break and living and working in Dubai for 22 years, every step has pushed me forward.
But I didn’t stop there.
I studied for a Masters and discovered poetry before re-training as a career specialist. Alongside this, I jumped into the energising world of an international literary festival – meeting and interviewing authors whose books I loved.
When I moved back to the UK at the end of a long marriage to start a new life, I found the true power of coaching and launched my own business, Freestyle Careers.
It was clear to me that when life throws you curveballs, you don’t have to hide. Instead, you can embrace the change and turn it into an opportunity to thrive, propelling yourself into a life that makes you excited to wake up every day.
“When I first contacted Becky I was undergoing a big life transition and a move to a new continent. The amount of change both personally and professionally felt overwhelming. By working with Becky step by step over the course of a few months, I started to feel more and more clear on where I wanted to focus my energy, and how to envision my future. For the first time in a long time, I feel inspired and ready to tackle what has been a life long dream. ”
“Becky is amazingly empathetic and intuitive. She has helped me gain insights I could never have reached on my own. I cannot recommend working with her highly enough and indeed several friends are now working with her and all are as enthusiastic as I am.”
I’m here to help you
As a fully qualified career consultant with over 15 years’ experience helping clients evolve their careers, I’ve also trained with Co-Active Coaching and I’m licensed by Firework™ to deliver their proven career-change programme.
With an international viewpoint and a belief in clients’ ability to build the life they want, I’ve learnt that by dreaming, exploring and designing, extraordinary things are within everybody’s reach!
You don’t have to sit on the sidelines watching other people get lucky and wishing it were you. You already have the power to create the life and work that makes you shine.
Work is such a huge part of our lives and there’s no reason to be stuck in a job that prevents you from thriving. I help those seeking a complete career change, those returning to work after a break and anybody who just feels lost and directionless in their working life.
I’ve worked with people all over the world to guide them in their search for work that harnesses their strengths, passions and drive. Using Skype, Zoom and the good old telephone, I can help you no matter where you’re located.
Whether you’re looking for a career coach in Exeter, the UK or are in another country altogether, get in touch for a chat and let’s get you on a path that leads to a career you love.
Contact me today and let’s start making a plan.
“After working with Becky I had a clear way forward, felt inspired and empowered, and could leave behind the ‘stuck’ feeling I had been experiencing for nearly 5 years.
The follow-up call I had with Becky was also incredibly insightful - I instantly trusted her expertise and finished the call buzzing.”
“I can’t thank Becky enough for her assistance. I now have a new lease of life and a blueprint for my next steps.”
“Thank you so much for all your help. Your coaching really did have such an impact, and while I continue my professional studies, I’m also taking a course for Impact and Influence for Women in Leadership, and looking at my next steps towards senior leadership roles as I know that’s where I want to go.
THANK YOU! I really don’t think I could have got here without your coaching!”
“Becky was warm, friendly and encouraging. She was empathetic about my situation and helped to motivate me when I went through periods where I lost confidence or hit a ‘block’. I looked forward to our sessions and felt that each one was useful and purposeful. She is a lovely person and is an excellent coach.”
“Encouragement and enthusiasm for my journey was second to none. Becky was never stuck, baffled or confused by my answers, she always knew what to say – this is genuinely reassuring. Becky was warm, full of smiles and as well as being down to earth – clearly knows her stuff!”
“Becky is superb. I would highly recommend both the programme and Becky to anyone”
“Becky has been a warm, friendly and very encouraging coach. I appreciated her optimism at each step and her confidence that I would find my path – something that I myself initially lacked!”
Events
Communicate YOU in your Career Choices
In October 2019 I shared a virtual platform with 5 other speakers, all focusing on how you can communicate your authentic voice in your career, your business and as a leader.
Its title and uniting theme was: Communicate YOU
In my 30-minute session I explored how VALUES can unlock what matters most to you in your career and how you can use this knowledge to align who you are with what you do, whether that involves a complete change of direction or regaining the joy and satisfaction in your current work.
You can listen to the video session below.
Corporate sessions
During the COVID pandemic, I delivered a session for Standard Chartered Bank employees in Dubai on values and how they can channel personal motivation, career development and engagement at work.
When we know and act from our values, we are better prepared to engage with organisational values at a deeper level. When disruption and uncertainty are so prevalent, values offer a compass to build a better future. This is especially important when organisations are actively demonstrating a shift in their leading values to adapt to the requirements of lockdown and the return to a new world of work.
How can values boost motivation, career development and engagement?
Get in touch to arrange a session for your colleagues.
Speaker
& Workshop facilitator
Creating a more purpose-filled and values-led career
Career transitions
Re-designing your life
Values-based decisions
Personal values and employee engagement
Media Coverage
CAREER ARTICLES
I love to share what I know and frequently publish career articles for The Talented Ladies Club and Eight Circles.
During the Covid pandemic, I was asked to write a piece on redundancy by The Group Hug. In this article I explore 10 Tips to help you draw on all your resources to navigate this traumatic time. And it’s definitely not just about polishing up your CV!
My interest in flexible working and findings new ways of working that allow us to use our strengths to express our deeper purpose means I have also contributed to Find Your Flex (The home of flexible working)
I’ve also contributed career commentary to Exeter Living about why 50 is a great time to think about a career change, and have personally stretched my comfort zone to include a fashion shoot for the November 2018 edition of Prima Magazine - evidence below!
EXPAT + CAREER ARTICLES
I was delighted to be interviewed for Expatclic - The Forum for all Expat Women - where I shared my own expat life story, including working in Saudi Arabi, the UAE, and how I’ve now successfully returned the UK.
I shared 6 Ways to Re-invent your career as an expat with British Mums (Dubai) in a 2-part piece: part 1 and part 2
You can also read my 4 tips for re-inventing your overseas career ‘Lost Yourself Overseas?’ on the Expat Women at Work website.
LIFE RE-DESIGN ARTICLES
As a resident career expert for The Group Hug - a community designed to support people who have experienced divorce - I write articles about how I re-invented my life after my own divorce. Once the after-shock have subsided this is actually a good time to think about building a new career and a new life that is completely YOU.
My first article, After the Earthquake - How Can I Create a Better Life? is now live.
COACHING PRACTICE ARTICLES
I was delighted to discuss my career practice with Firework Coaching in an interview on their insights page. I’m licensed to deliver their career change programme and have adapted the firework framework to suit the needs of my career change clients.
I’d love to hear from you if I can contribute to your features about career change, designing a new life, living your values, finding your purpose, or trying new things at any age! You can read more about my life re-design project - The Joy of a Blank Canvas - by following this link.
November 2018
Photoshoot for Prima Magazine.. stretching my comfort zone!
Exeter Living
Why is 50 a good time to re-think your career?
“I met Becky at a workshop and I thoroughly enjoyed working together. Her strong intuition coupled with her creativity and tenderness expanded my horizons. I left with a fresh perspective on things and I’m grateful for the takeaways I got which have stayed with me. Thank you Becky!”