resilience and career development coaching

“Developing employability skills with design thinking and positive psychology”

Feeling stuck in your career or unsure about your next move? Midlife can bring unexpected challenges, and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by setbacks or uncertain about your future path.

If you’re feeling lost in an ever-evolving job market or struggling to showcase your true strengths, you’re not alone. Many people in midlife feel this way, especially when faced with the pressure to adapt, evolve, and keep up with the demands of a constantly changing job market. It’s not just about building skills or updating your resume – it’s about regaining the confidence and clarity to present yourself authentically and navigate your journey with confidence.

I specialize in resilience and career coaching, using proven methods like design thinking and positive psychology to help you break free from feeling stuck. Together, we’ll clarify your goals, tackle challenges, and create a clear, actionable plan to take your career to the next level. Whether you want to pivot, progress, or reignite your passion, we’ll craft a strategy that works for you.

types of support

I specialise in helping people who feel stuck in their career journeys or a relationship. My work is useful for people who:
–   feel overwhelmed with career options
–   are looking to make a career transition
–   wish to have a better work / life balance
–  need to showcase skills (on CVs or Linkedin)
–  need support with an important relationship

16 years of teaching​,​ training and recruitment has honed my expertise in developing confidence​,​ effective communication and motivation. I’ve won awards for having a positive impact and been a keynote speaker at international conferences for my work on flourishing.

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Training & Workshops

Relationship Coaching

Being an accredited practitioner of the European Mentoring and Coaching Council means my coaching is ethical, professional and under regular supervision.

 

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Previous client testomonials

Tue Trieu (Web Developer / Project Manager)

“A good coach is different from a good teacher. A good teacher answers your questions. A good coach, on the other hand, guides you towards your own answers. James doesn’t have all the answers but what he does have are things far more important – patience and compassion. He’s a gifted listener, able to quickly pinpoint individual needs and goals. He’s a master at asking pertinent questions – questions that you should be asking yourself but could never find the right words. Above all, he is positive and supportive, giving encouragement throughout the discovery process. He might not have the answers to your questions, but he can and will guide you towards the path to answering your own. In that sense, James is a brilliant coach and I highly recommend him.”

Calle Andersson (Co Founder & COO at Cturtle)

“I had a great experience overall being coached by James. He opened me up to new concepts of self-reflection and, more importantly, how to put these strategies into practice in my daily life and work. It was very interesting to reflect on the different Character Strengths to determine which concepts are the most important and true to me and how they define me as a person. It allowed me to think more objectively about myself, how I make decisions, and how all of it impacts my daily life and social situations. I highly encourage anyone reading this to work with James as your coach! It was a very rewarding experience that opened my eyes to many new aspects of both myself and the world around me. Thanks a lot for your hard work and passion for coaching and guiding other humans; I’m sure you will continue to make a significant difference in the lives of your coachees.”

Jane Le (Founder of RMIT Vietnam Mind Club)

“Thank you for being my mentor for 3 months through the Career Mentoring program. Before meeting you, I was still hesitant about taking the first step in working on an interview. But thanks to your advice, I became more confident to do my best, not only to ace my interview but also to find out my strengths which I can work on for the future. Our discussions helped me learnt a lot and expand my knowledge and perspectives. And you are always very patient and supportive as a mentor, and I was really grateful to receive your help.”

Nguyen Pham (Junior Technical Support Engineer)

“I have had the pleasure of knowing James for the past five months, and I have been consistently impressed with his dedication. James is an excellent mentor being able to provide both practical advice and emotional support. He has a deep understanding of the challenges that young professionals face, and he is always willing to offer guidance and encouragement. James is also a great listener, and he is always willing to take the time to understand my individual needs and goals”

Eric Asato (Career Consulting Manager)

“I highly recommend James as a proactive life-long learner and empathetic listener. James has volunteered as a Career Mentor since 2021, sharing his expertise in Positive Psychology, Education, and Career Development Learning in workshops, panels, career consultations, and mentoring over 20 university students. We ran Thriving Online Workshops to support colleagues’ wellbeing during Covid19.”

Mary Perez (new initiatives program manager)

I got to experience James’ coaching first-hand and as it was my first experience I quickly felt comfortable, guided, and paid attention to. James’ sessions varied with different activities, reflection and discussion points. There were no feelings of judgment rather opportunities to relate to each other and go deeper into the significance of what we discovered through the exercises and exchanges in the sessions. James helped me to discover and align values I had and was a great sounding board for the changes and goals I wanted to make, helping me to be more mindful and accountable with my actions.

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