The Quickstep Career Change Programme
You know you need to do something to change direction, but you don’t know what.
Circumstances might have forced a career change, or perhaps your dissatisfaction at work has grown too strong to ignore. You’re ready to take action but how exactly can you take the first steps to a more fulfilling working life?
Most of my career change clients are looking for answers to these questions:
What else can I do?
What am I really looking for?
Have I left it too late?
How can I actually make a new career pay?
And however can I make this change happen?
If this frustration is sapping your energy and your optimism, read on!
The Quickstep Career Change Programme is a structured 3-stage course designed to enable you to:
gain crystal clarity about what a fulfilling career means to you
generate and evaluate new options that suit you and your life today
create a workable plan to make this new career a reality
develop greater self-belief and resilience for your transition
This is what two of my recent clients had to say when they’d completed the programme:
“The programme is clear, engaging and fun to do - and really delivers the results I was hoping for when I first embarked on this journey all those months ago. I now have a set of tools and resources that I can apply to my career, which feels wonderful. A huge and heartfelt thank you!”
“I have all I need – by implementing the skills and attitudes I gained on the programme, I have the chance to realise my ideal life.”
“I am extremely grateful to Becky for expertly supporting and guiding me through this transformational journey. Through our sessions, using thought-provoking tools, structured exercises and targeted questioning, Becky has helped me to redefine my purpose, believe in myself again and to recognise my strengths, valuable experiences and knowledge gained. I am excited to move forwards, towards the career that truly matches my values and career ambitions.”
“I completed Becky’s career change programme at a time when I was stuck in a job that was draining me. The programme brought me much greater self-awareness, clarity and confidence and my life soon took a magical turn.
I was offered a job I love with a company I have always admired. I was even able to negotiate a higher grade and salary.
It is priceless to have had my career back on track: I am so grateful for this journey!”
“Becky’s professionalism, ability to provide constructive feedback and keen perception of what I felt and needed at different stages in the process helped me enormously.
Moreover, in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis, the warmth and upbeat attitude she ALWAYS conveyed in an entirely authentic manner soothed my whole being. I am now well prepared to move on to the next phase of my life and career.”
“The Quickstep Career Change Programme was invaluable in helping me to take control of the next stage of my life and career. I had been in the same job for 15 years and on the same career path for even longer. I had lots of ideas but no plan. Working with Becky gave me clarity over what I want to do and most importantly why, and the confidence to commit to a clear plan.”
“If you feel deeply that a change in your working life is needed, then I would recommend, without a shadow of doubt, this freestyle journey with Becky. Her positive, structured and considered guidance and encouragement made every session both enjoyable and revealing. I now have a clear plan and pathway to achieve the next stage in my (portfolio) career. ”
“I’ve heard back from the employer and I’ve been offered the role that I really wanted. I can only presume that it had in no small part to do with your help, especially the later sessions where we concentrated on the upcoming interviews. It helped a lot.
The earlier sessions really helped in formulating a story in my head about where I want to go in the future and as a result I’ve become more articulate and also bolder about stating my goals to future employers.
The job turned out even better than expected. I’ve joined a great team and have been assigned to 2 super interesting projects. The new projects really do tick all the boxes we identified as my priorities in terms of ethical and career values. Super excited!
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“Midway through the programme with Becky, and with a renewed sense of confidence, I had a breakthrough moment - a great job opportunity came my way. The role is in line with my beliefs and values and perfect for me.
I can’t thank Becky enough for her assistance. I now have a new lease of life and a blueprint for my next steps.”
“After years of feeling stuck and being unsure of the next step to take in my career I reached out to Becky for help. She skilfully guided me through her career change programme and I was able to carefully consider what would be a good fit for me when searching for a new role.
I am happy to say that I will soon be starting an amazing new job, which will start me on the way to a more fulfilling career and life! The clarity I gained from Becky’s coaching will help keep me on track for the future and her guidance has been invaluable.”
“The programme was so valuable, it helped me to put some time aside to think about my career and what I really want from work. I gained much clarity on what makes a fulfilling job and life for me.
It was really good to work together and I can feel how it helps me today to make clearer decisions and move forward well. ”
At the end of the programme you’ll have regained your confidence that change is possible, achieved clarity on your new direction, why your new career is perfect for you, and how you will get yourself there.
You’ll have fuel for the journey and belief that it can happen!
What's Included in the Career Change Programme?
A proven career-change process and materials adapted from the Firework™ framework
6 coaching sessions in person or by video call
Reflective tasks and exercises between sessions to help you build the future you want
Email contact throughout the programme
A clear plan to move into a fulfilling new direction
Techniques to combat your inner critic and reconnect with your empowered self
Bespoke tasks and materials to help you overcome your personal sticking points
Follow up email and coaching call to maintain momentum after completion of the programme
How Does It Work?
The Quickstep Career Change Programme is designed to get your career change moving in the right direction for you. From Clarity to Direction to Action, you can move at your own pace through each of the 2-session stages.
FLEXIBILITY to suit you: You can sign up for each phase separately or get a discount if you reserve the whole 6-session programme in advance.
The pace is completely in your hands. Most of my clients find one session every fortnight works well, but if you have more time to devote to the reflective work between sessions, it's possible to opt for once a week. If life throws you a curve ball during the programme, it's absolutely fine to have a couple of weeks off and then pick it up again when you're ready.
The 3 Phases
1. CLARITY: This is all about YOU. Over 2 coaching sessions, we'll explore your strengths, values, achievements, purpose and what drives you. Using the Freestyle profile sheet, you'll record everything you discover about yourself to use in the next phase.
2. DIRECTION: This is dream time! Over 2 coaching sessions, you'll generate a wide range of career ideas to explore against your CLARITY findings. Using a Spectrum of Possibilities, you'll explore what it could look like to have each of your top two options in your future working life. You'll then be ready to choose one of them.
3. ACTION: In this final 2 hours of coaching, you'll work on your new idea and create a career-change plan that is both ambitious and practical. By creating a compelling vision of your new direction, focusing on reasons your idea is likely to succeed, you'll then be in the right frame of mind to identify gaps, problems and other aspects of your context that will need some work. This is the bridge-building phase when we get thoroughly grounded in your reality and create a plan to tackle each potential barrier so that you can move you into an inspiring future.
The Final step is called Claiming My Future - your final commitment to making this reality.
What's in it for me?
This career change programme is a winner when it comes to diving deep AND getting into effective action.
At the start of the programme most of my clients are feeling:
STUCK - some have been thinking about changing direction for some time but have got stuck inside their heads. Others have actually completed online or face to face career change courses or done tried self-awareness exercises during their career or by downloading assessments. BUT! for one reason or another this process has stalled and they need help getting back into focused action
UNHAPPY - either with themselves (Why can't I get going? If I'm finding this so hard perhaps I don't deserve to be fulfilled) or with a career that's sucking them dry, leaving them so exhausted and despondent that the prospect of finding the energy to make a change is really daunting
CONFUSED - what else can I possibly do? I've got these three great ideas but how do I choose between them? How do I make my real passion earn me enough money to live on?
LOST - for ideas, support, professional guidance or where to turn next
DESPERATE - if I don't do this now, it'll be too late!
Do any of these sound familiar?
I really do understand because I've been there myself. And this is why I created this particular career change programme - I know it works and I understand how awful it is to feel trapped and frustrated with what was once a successful career.
“Before beginning the programme I felt a little lost, not without energy, just like a car with a full tank of fuel, but no tyres.
I engaged with a career coach to throw a spanner in the works … to stop going around in circles in trying to figure out my motivations and where I should put my energy. I knew it was time to invest in someone with the skills and know how to see through the cycles.”
“Before the Quickstep Career Change Programme I felt confused, scared and overwhelmed about my future. Now I have clarity about my values and strengths and I’m ready to build a career in digital marketing for a cause that I believe in.”
“Becky, you helped me separate the wood from the trees and provided just the right level of coaching and advice. Understanding my values, my drivers, motivations, and recognising my strengths all helped me to see where I want to go in my career and how to get there. With your coaching, I am now back on track and excited about what the future holds!”
“Before we began, I felt lost and uncertain about what direction I should follow, and stuck in my current job situation. I really liked the one-to-one focus of my sessions with Becky – getting to know each other better made me more comfortable working together and committing to the tasks at hand.
I now plan to pursue a career in production design, ideally in film and I’m ready to really get stuck in to reaching out to people, involving family and friends, and applying to opportunities.
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 lacked!”
How does this sound instead?
By the end of the Quickstep Career Change Programme, you'll be feeling:
CLEAR about your future path
EXCITED to get your plan into action and claim this purpose-filled future
HAPPY that you have invested in your life, that you have taken yourself and your own right to fulfilment seriously
MOTIVATED to overcome the challenges ahead - it won't all be plain sailing but now you know exactly WHY this new direction is a perfect fit for you. This will fuel your planning and inspire your creativity
EMPOWERED - you will have a process that works, the self-awareness to make it happen and the ability to re-design if you need to
CONFIDENT in yourself and your choice. It all makes sense and you're ready to fly!
“Working with you, I gained clarity on my new direction - a role to help social change. I really enjoyed the fact that it was a structured approach that gradually built towards clarifying what I wanted to do long term and how I would get there.
Becky – this was a wonderful experience and I wouldn’t be where I am without you. I feel extremely lucky to have had you as my coach.”
“After 14 years in one sector I knew that it was time to change and re-evaluate where I wanted to be. Becky’s Quickstep Career Change Programme allowed me to concentrate on what was most important to me at work and home. It helped me explore my attitudes, professional and personal attributes and the values I hold closest. This led me to the path I am now loving – and the future looks good.
I can’t thank Becky enough for the help and guidance she provided; she is the light at the end of the employment tunnel.”
“From the Quickstep Career Change Programme I gained an understanding of what I need to feel fulfilled at work and what I value most.
It is the most ground-breaking career coaching I have experienced to date. Since the beginnning of my professional life, I have spent time, effort and funds on various career courses and career counselling, but none gave me the confidence I have achieved though Becky’s programme.”
Catherine’s Story
What does it cost?
This 6-session coaching programme, complete with all materials and email contact throughout and after completion, is priced at £550.
You can also opt to pay in 3 instalments of £190. Just get in touch if you have any questions or would like to request the programme brochure: becky@freestyle-careers.com
But don't take my word for it
Here's what some of my previous clients have said about the Quickstep Career Change Programme:
“Thank you from the bottom of my heart for being the most amazing career coach, for opening up my mind to looking at life and career as a whole, and for showing me how to start aligning my ambitions and goals to my values in life. I couldn’t be happier to be starting this exciting new role and I am so grateful for your inspiration and so glad I signed up to The Quickstep Career Change programme. Best decision I have made in years!”
“I really liked the progression – I could see where we were headed. I loved the support Becky gave but the real skill was her ability to fully understand what I was communicating (even if I didn’t myself!).”
“I loved the Quickstep process and found it useful to break it into manageable chunks. I loved the build up and progression that it gave me without being too daunting! I need to ensure that I now revisit everything (as there was a great deal of information) and make sure I have absorbed everything and can keep it fresh in my mind. There was so much great information, templates and exercises provided and it was great value for money. ”
“Before starting the Quickstep Career Change Programme I felt lost, frustrated and scared of change, but by the end I was much more understanding of myself, my motivations and my strengths. What’s more, now I’m taking action to do things that are exciting and fulfilling without feeling like I need to wait for the perfect circumstances before starting.”
And about me as a coach:
“Becky is superb. She has a natural ability to build a trusting relationship with you very quickly which helps you feel at ease. She immediately felt like a friend, made me feel at ease, built my confidence, listened and guided – all of the attributes that you would want from a coach. ”
“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.”
“Becky’s welcoming and open manner instantly put me at my ease and I felt extremely comfortable talking with her. Without me realizing, she was able to identify the things that were important to me and help me focus on achievable actions with confidence. I always left our conversations with a bounce in my step and a smile. Thank you!”
“Becky helped me to explore various career options and opportunities enabling me to gradually focus and refine my targeted career segment. This well- structured journey, allowed me to exploit and focus on my strengths, resulting in a job offer from a global company much earlier than I’d expected.
Becky always makes time, and even more importantly, engages with you at a personal level, with personalized material. Her ‘soft nudges’ kept me on track and I have no doubt that her grace and patience can carry anyone along.”
So what next?
Get in touch for a free 30-minute discovery call
I'm sure you'll have lots of questions!
Let's arrange a Discovery Call where we can get to know more about each other and whether the Quickstep Career Change programme is right for you.
Coaching is personal and we also need to know if we connect well and can work effectively together.
In a Discovery session you’ll uncover what’s really holding you back - and how to move forward.
It's time to claim your future - what have you got to lose?
Testimonials
“I felt that all parts of the process built on each other to create a complete programme that helped me move forward.”
“Becky has a talent for personally connecting with each of her clients to help them spark ideas for their career path and then put these into action! Through sessions with Becky, I have grown more confident about effectively marketing myself in the industry of my choice. My experience in the UK would not have been the same without her.”
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“I decided to sign up for the Quickstep Careers Change Programme as I’d been dabbling with lots of career change projects, each of which had fallen flat.
I finished the course with a clear way forward, feeling inspired and empowered, leaving behind the ‘stuck’ feeling I had been experiencing for nearly 5 years.
I can honestly say this was not only worth the investment but was easily worth five times as much. Clarity about the future in the midst of such difficult times is priceless!”