Career Coaching and CV Writing

“I had reached a career crossroads and was unsure what to do moving forward. Career coaching gave me time to concentrate on me, explore what I would like to do and plan how to get there. As someone who had been out of a mainstream working environment in the UK for over 10 years (as a result of various initiatives in the developing world) and not having practised as a solicitor for over 15 years, having complete clarity about my career moving forward was of paramount importance. I didn’t want to get it wrong.

I met Rachel when she was facilitating a course at a Law Society recharger event and was immediately enthused by her approach. I left the event full of hope for the future and decided to explore and have some coaching with Rachel. Coaching with Rachel helped me to work out what I wanted to do moving forward and how to go about this. The coaching process and various practical exercises helped me to be focused and specific about what I was looking for. Coaching with Rachel increased my confidence and showed me what I had to offer employers and Rachel helped me to see the position and benefits that employers gain from the many initiatives and projects that I have been involved with. As part of the coaching process, Rachel completely revamped my CV to a skills-based model which is both impactful and compelling especially with my ‘don’t fit in one neat box’ career to date. Rachel also helped me to polish my personal statement as part of a job application and we did interview practise to help me prepare for interviews.

The speed of results astounded me. I achieved 2 job offers which met what I was looking for in just 3 months. Rachel’s encouragement and support has been invaluable. Her coaching style is very approachable and down to earth and she always made me feel at ease. As such I have recommended her to many other people.

If anyone is reading this and questioning the value of career coaching and whether it is worth it in the uncertain times in which we live, I would say that my results speak for themselves. Coaching with Rachel has been one of the best investments I have ever made. Further, for any lawyers out there, Rachel really understands lawyers and the quirks of the profession. I would wholeheartedly recommend coaching with Rachel and I intend to continue with coaching to support me as I start my new role. “

Jayne Nicol.

CV writing

“The CV you wrote for me made me realise how marketable I am. Let’s face it, good old British reserve just doesn’t help you to sell yourself! Sometimes you need an outsider’s point of view to realise just how good you are.

Kerry.

As an interviewee

“As soon as I saw your CV, I was really excited about meeting you.”

Lara Keenan about her interviewer meeting her as an interviewee.

Skills based CV

“Rachel’s skill-based approach to my CV was a pivotal factor in securing my new role. She was skilful in marketing and targeting my eclectic career and showcasing what I had to offer the employer. It worked.”

Jayne Nicol.

An amazing CV

“Rachel’s coaching helped me to see how I could translate both my career and life experience into an amazing CV, and gave me confidence in my own skills and my ability to make myself a competitive candidate in a challenging market.” 

Hilary West  

Insightful Coaching

“I found the process of coaching insightful yet practical and it helped me to understand myself in-depth.”

Jane Flaherty.

Career coaching support

“I decided that career coaching support through my transition was a wise decision, chose Rachel as my coach as someone with a lot of experience working with lawyers and specifically specialising in portfolio careers and self-marketing.

I am very glad that I did. Rachel’s support included: guidance on creating a CV and biog which reflects who I am and about which I feel proud, insight into how to market myself including a verbal business card and networking, and invitations to useful networking events.”

Evelyn Davies-Jones.

Different perspectives on challenges

“The sounding board and time and space that the 121 personalised time enables re-energises you, provides different perspectives on challenges, leads to new contacts & networks, and gives shortcuts about the role of social media in business development.”

Caroline Wallis, Partner.

Talent Liberation

“As her title ‘The Talent Liberator’ suggests, you may have it in you but can’t bring it out of yourself because you are too used to one way of ‘being’ – Rachel will help you delve in and help you to help yourself to, well, ‘liberate’.”

Josie McCann.

Coaching helped me on both theoretical and practical levels

“I was, therefore, extraordinarily fortunate to meet Rachel at a London women lawyers networking event. She was warm, enthusiastic and confident – and interested in me and my plans! I absolutely feel that my decision to work with her was pivotal for me. Her coaching helped me on both theoretical and practical levels. She led me to understand more fully why I wanted to move forward and gave me many practical tools to enable me to do so. She was supportive and understanding throughout our relationship.

I would strongly advise anyone who wishes to transition into a different type of career, or to diversify a career, to obtain the help and advice of a professional coach. And I would unreservedly recommend Rachel Brushfield as that coach.”

Jennifer Button, Consultant –
Governance and Justice.

Bringing value and taking charge

“Rachel has helped me understand how the career and life experiences I have tie in with my unique interpersonal qualities, and how I can translate that into bringing value – both to myself in taking charge of my own career development, and to any future employers.” 

Hilary West  

Incredible ideas and a tremendous help

“I thoroughly enjoyed working with Rachel at Energise and would highly recommend her to anyone who is unhappy in their work life and would like a change. Rachel is very knowledgeable and creative. She will give you incredible ideas that you would never have thought of and help you understand your values, motivations and purpose. Thank you – you’ve been a tremendous help!” 

SW. 

In touch with ideas & useful connections.

“Rachel continues to be a support and keeps in touch with ideas and suggestions and is always there to connect me to people she thinks would be of help. This is a valued trait and one which I think really stands Rachel apart from other coaches.”

Claire Shasha

Immerse myself in something new

“A role that aligns totally with the vision you helped me craft. It gives me goosebumps! I am so excited to be given an opportunity to immerse myself into something new.”

Lara Keenan