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Catherine’s story

Catherine was an excellent student. She worked hard and achieved outstanding academic results at school and university. She was quickly recruited into an entry level position in a fast-paced, high-achieving work environment. After 6 months she realised there was a problem. She hated her job. What should she do about it?

Jane’s story

Jane had her share of ups and downs in her education but was always determined to do the best she could. She secured a role in a very prestigious and very traditional firm, a world-renowned leader in the industry. She was appointed as the firm’s first female director. She left her role to start a family and, after having two young children, decided to return to the world of work. But there was no way she’d go back to her old career. Where should she turn?

Phil’s story

Phil had been very successful in his career. He had worked for several companies and had been promoted rapidly. His talent was in demand and he decided to move firms with some other senior colleagues to start up a new business. He soon found that his career trajectory flattened as the partners tripped over each other to win new business. He tried working abroad, but the strain on his personal life was too much. How could he get his career back on track?

Kate’s story

Since leaving college, Kate had always worked. She had held a wide variety of different jobs , often being recruited into a new role by people in her extensive personal network. She had been at her current firm for many years taking on more responsibility while, she felt, being valued less. She put up with it because her salary had always supported her family, but the children had grown up and were leaving home. Would now be a good time to find a career she really loved?