I’m Kelly, a Career & Fulfilment Coach
I’m here to be your guide through 'what next?'
Changing careers, beginning to look for a new job or figuring out how to advance in your current role can often feel stressful, overwhelming and (hopefully!) exciting. It can also be a messy mix of several conflicting emotions that all seem to arrive at once and manifest themselves in different ways but I promise you, you are not alone in feeling all or any of this.
I’ve been there! I changed my career during a recession and moved from an assured path I thought I would be on forever to something else entirely.
At the time, I felt defined by my career, working for a national broadcaster on their Breakfast Show but then, after three years in that industry, I moved from Dublin to London to start everything from scratch moving to the Talent & Recruitment industry.
I understand what it’s like to land your dream job on paper, after years of striving towards that goal, only to realise that there is a lot more to feeling fulfilled at work than the work itself. In my case, in my early 30s I was head of a department, leading a team at a global brand that I loved but soon realised that something was ‘missing’.
Throughout all of this, I discovered ways to reinvent my career, how to live an authentic life to who I am and step off the ladder onto my unique path. Not to mention the wonderful sense of relief that came from choosing what work means for me.
How I can help you reach your goals
For over a decade I have been supporting people at career crossroads figure out 'what next?'
My career began as an enthusiastic Researcher in radio however, after three years at the station, a recession unfortunately hit and I ended up facing a new role where I’d essentially be back to square one. After some careful consideration (and mild panic) I found myself simultaneously handing in my notice and packing a suitcase as I set off to a new country for a new career.
I’ve now spent over 14 years working on opposite sides of the world (from London to Sydney!) in HR, recruitment and as a talent specialist whilst also making sure I continue my passion of teaching yoga.
My experience extends to both agency and internal HR & Talent teams where I worked my way up to Group Talent Partner at a global advertising agency network before moving in-house to become Head of Talent & Inclusion at a leading eCommerce company.
I am a qualified Transformational Life Coach with Animas Centre for Coaching, a highly respected and ICF accredited coaching course. As a Career & Fulfilment Coach, I believe it’s essential to have first-hand experience in the industry helping people find the right job for them and supporting companies to hire talent and build teams.
All of this has helped me grow to understand the hiring process inside out from a manager’s and recruiter’s perspective as well as the tools candidates need to stand out. It’s allowed me to become versatile across many different sectors – hiring talent for companies such as Adidas, Accenture and the NSPCC, as well as exciting hyper growth tech start-ups, leading eCommerce brands and global advertising agencies.
My belief is that everybody should be fulfilled and happy in work, however that looks and feels for them. Trying to figure out ‘what next?’ can be a lonely and stressful process - my role is to be your guide through this process, and together we will work towards the next steps to reach your goals.
