Why career conversations matter
Career development consistently shows up in engagement surveys as both a priority and a gap. Employees want clarity and support, while leaders want to help but need the language or structure to do it confidently.
My workshops help bridge this gap. Staff clarify their purpose and gain agency to manage their careers, while managers learn how to ask great questions and thoughtfully support next steps.
Meaningful career conversations benefit everyone
Research consistently reinforces what I see every day: people stay, grow, and do their best work when they can see a future for themselves.
Organisations that genuinely support career development report higher engagement, stronger internal mobility, and better retention of critical skills.
Career progression is also the biggest driver of learning — and it often depends on one thing many managers and employees struggle with: meaningful career conversations.
My workshops help both managers and employees have career conversations that count — strengthening purpose, performance, and trust, especially when career paths aren’t linear.
How this helps your organisation
When employees take ownership of their career growth, they thrive — and when leaders know how to support them, teams do too. Better career conversations mean:
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The right people stay longer and for the right reasons.
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Leaders build coaching skills and avoid overpromising.
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Clearer expectations and trust on both sides.
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More engaged, purposeful, and effective teams.
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Fewer stalled careers and unexpected exits.
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Less pressure on promotion as the only signal of growth.
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Stronger relationships.
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A culture of professional growth.
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Who it's for
Organisations of all sizes — from corporate to public sector and beyond — that want to lift engagement, strengthen performance processes, and keep the right people in the right roles. The workshops may be especially useful for organisations looking to:
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Help employees grow within a flat structure
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Empower employees to own their career development
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Empower managers to coach rather than instruct
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Strengthen trust and connection between leaders and teams
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Make performance and career conversations more focused and effective
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Retain motivated people who are eager to learn and contribute.
How it works
Two aligned workshops
One for team members. One for managers. Together, they strengthen career conversations from both sides. Delivered virtually or in person.
Actionable takeaways
Participants leave with practical tools and clear next steps. Team members develop a focused action plan to share with their manager.
Team Members — 3 hours
Build career ownership, literacy, and confidence. Learn how to partner with managers and take charge of your development.
Embedding the shift
Optional follow-up sessions or tailored support to embed growth-focused career conversations and active career management.
People Managers — 1 hour
Guide career conversations with curiosity and confidence. Learn how to prompt reflection and self-direction in team members.
What organisations say
I could see the opportunity to think on a more granular level to support my team members to see their opportunities for growth, development and progression. Focus on what they can do now while keeping an eye on future possibilities — Alex, Client Partner, Learning and Development
The experience was elevated by the brilliant Jill Livesey, whose facilitation was nothing short of masterful — Lauren, Leader, Professional Services
Explore Career Conversations for Growth workshops
If you’d like to see whether my workshops are a good fit for your people, I offer a complimentary 30-minute discovery call. It’s a no-obligation conversation where you can ask questions, discuss your priorities and challenges, and explore what support would be most helpful for your organisation.