Success Stories
“I highly recommend Annette to anyone looking to gain a deeper understanding of their career potential and seeking to make impactful changes. Her expertise and personalised coaching methods provide invaluable insights and a structured roadmap to professional success “
Working with Annette as my career coach was a transformative experience that reshaped my professional journey. At the onset, I was searching for direction—unsure about the next steps in my career. Annette not only helped clarify my path but also equipped me with the tools & confidence necessary to advance
Throughout our sessions, Annette’s guidance was pivotal in helping me understand my (transferable skills) strengths & how to leverage them while addressing the treble transition (Country, Industry & Role). Her approach was personalised, always focusing on aligning my broad aspirations with meaningful practical steps to achieve them
Omar Qazi, Buying Director Asia + MENA, THG Beauty ( LookFantastic)
“As a coach, Annette is genuine, caring, supportive, insightful and she pushes you to achieve what she knows you can”
I started working with Annette at a stage in my career where I was trying to pivot. I had 19 years work experience at that stage, I knew what I didn’t want to do but was still unsure about where I wanted to go. Annette’s approachable and honest coaching style helped me to reflect on my core strengths and values, providing me with clarity on the paths to explore and move forward.
"Annette has become a trusted member of my personal ‘Board of Advisors’, always willing to listen and help me openly reflect on and refine my action plan. Coaching with Annette is not a walk in the park. You have to put in the work — and sometimes, growth is uncomfortable. But you get so much out of it."
Chief Operating Officer, Clean-tech start up
“ Working with Annette as my career coach was pivotal in helping me with my professional journey when I decided to move into a new industry last year “
Working with Annette as my career coach was pivotal in helping me with my professional journey when I decided to move into a new industry last year.
It was a big decision and Annette not only helped clarify my path, understand my strengths but also equipped me with the tools & confidence necessary to advance.
Her approach was personalised, always focusing on aligning my broad aspirations with meaningful practical steps to achieve them. I couldn’t have done it without her.
Agile and Programme Leadership, Healthcare Plc
“Annette is a genuine caring person, patient and dedicated. She takes you on a journey to reach your potential and escape your comfort zone. The journey can be bumpy, but Annette reassuring hand is always available”.
Prior to starting coaching with Careers Unpacked. I had lost sight of what was important in my life and professionally. After the coaching sessions with Annette, I regain confidence in myself and took ownership of my career.
I had reached a roadblock which was stopping me moving forward or sideways. With Annette, I was able to determine what I wanted my career to be like, focusing on my values and my strengths, which would make the difference in my next professional step. The result was that I took the decision to accept a role with a new employer. Since then, I have been working for the same firm, progressing, working to my full capacity, and remembering what is important to me and how to reach my goals.
Would I recommend Annette to any of my friends or colleagues? Absolutely!
Anne Cathala - Financial Crime Risk and Controls – Assessment & Operations
“Annette’s mentoring and coaching helped me focus on the factors of my career that I could control and how to build my personal brand into something I could leverage at various stages of career progression”
I was fortunate to meet and work with Annette from a young age at the beginning of my career. She asked me the type of questions I needed to hear, to help me understand what I wanted to do both in terms of career aspirations but also finding a career where I can wake up every morning knowing I enjoy what I do.
Through our regular catch ups, Annette allowed me to share about where I am and where I want to be and guide me to identify the pathways of how to get there. All of our sessions were so relaxed but always felt productive. I left every session reflecting on the work and feeling reenergized.
I’ve no doubt that this career support was instrumental in me growing and earning promotions, however there was one career defining moment that I attribute solely to Annette’s coaching. She gave me the confidence after years in financial services to go back to square 1 and jump into a brand new industry in Aviation. I don’t know if I would have taken that risk without having Annette in my corner. The confidence she instilled in me and the focus on my soft skills considering my role, allowed me to make a seamless transition, accelerating my career progress.
Annette’s coaching style is rooted in helping you find what we like, what you’re good at but most importantly, understanding your principles and integrity. By keeping these so central to your approach, she helps you focus on what’s important to you about your career. With that as your focus, you never drift far off course.
PJ McGrane, Business Change & Transformation (Aviation)