Your Next Chapter — An Encore Career

 

Are you thinking about a career change in your later years? Do you feel unfulfilled or burned out in your current role? Are you eager to make a difference and leave a meaningful legacy? If so, you might be ready for an encore career.

An encore career is your opportunity to pursue a new chapter—often after retirement or a major transition—where your skills, experience, and passion create tangible impact in a field that inspires you. Whether you dream of launching a business, joining a non-profit, or changing industries, an encore career brings renewed purpose and fulfillment.

 

Starting this journey can feel daunting. That’s where coaching comes in. As an encore career coach, I empower individuals to navigate this transition with confidence, clarity, and support. Together, we will:

  • Discover and Assess: Uncover your unique skills, values, interests, and the experiences that shape your next steps. We’ll identify strengths and address any obstacles.

  • Plan Your Career: Co-create a step-by-step plan—including networking, career exploration, skill-building, and education—to reach your goals.

  • Update Your Resume and Cover Letter: Highlight your transferable strengths, making your materials relevant and compelling to a new industry.

  • Prepare for Interviews: Build confidence in interviews by practicing questions and refining your personal narrative.

  • Stay Accountable & Supported: Receive ongoing guidance and motivation to move forward, even if uncertainty arises.

 

Don’t let fear or doubt stop you from pursuing the meaningful career you deserve. With professional guidance, you can create a purposeful new chapter. Let’s connect and explore how I can help you succeed in your encore career.

 

 

HOW WE WORK:

Our initial 30-minute Clarity Call, an online meeting to understand your needs and prepare a tailored-made offer; A discovery or a exploratory coaching session typically refers to an initial meeting between the coach and you, as a client. This session is designed to explore your goals, challenges, and expectations for coaching. The primary purpose is to establish a foundation for the coaching relationship and determine whether there is a good fit between the coach’s expertise and your needs.

Key aspects of a discovery coaching session may include:

​Goal Setting:  You and the coach work together to clarify and articulate your goals. This involves discussing what you wants to achieve through coaching and identifying areas of focus.

​Requirements Assessment: The coach seeks to understand your current situation, challenges, and any obstacles they you may be facing. This helps in tailoring the coaching approach and the needed tools and personality assessments to your specific needs.

​Expectations: Both the coach and the client share their expectations for the coaching relationship. This includes discussing the coaching process, frequency of sessions, and any other relevant logistics.

​Coaching Style: The coach may provide an overview of their coaching style, approach, and the tools they use. This helps the client assess whether the coach’s style aligns with their preferences and learning style.

​Mutual Agreement: The discovery session often concludes with a discussion about whether both the coach and the client feel comfortable and confident moving forward. It’s an opportunity for the client to decide if they want to commit to a coaching relationship with that particular coach or they may need more time to think and find out additional information.

 

 

STANDARDS:

My work is subject to regular supervision and follows ICF ethical standards (ICF Code of Ethics).

Once we align and agree with the terms and conditions we will start our 3 to 6 months journey, (once every 2 to 3 weeks);

Each session takes up to 60 minutes and we meet online (Zoom, Teams) or Face to Face (in Cape Town); and the whole process takes a maximum of a year (10-12 meetings) or shorter depending on your needs.