Career Coaching for Career Change
At Working Career, I offer a specialist Career Change Coaching Programme designed to help mid-career changers and professionals like you discover your strengths, explore new options, and move confidently into a career that feels meaningful and rewarding.
Why Consider Career Change Coaching?
Changing careers isn’t just a practical decision — it’s an emotional one.
It can stir up uncertainty, self-doubt, and a fear of “starting over.” You might be:
Facing redundancy or organisational change and feeling anxious about what comes next
Stuck in a role that no longer inspires you, yet unsure how to move forward
Questioning your identity or confidence, wondering where your skills truly fit
Frustrated that your strengths and potential are underused, or that work has lost its meaning
Torn between security and fulfilment, worried about making the wrong move
You don’t have to navigate that crossroads alone.
With over 20 years’ experience as an Accredited Master Coach, Coaching Psychologist, and Career Counsellor, I’ve helped hundreds of professionals find clarity, rebuild confidence, and transition into work that aligns with their skills, values, and aspirations — work that feels like a better fit for who they’ve become.
A New Career Change Programme Is Launching This January
A new, expanded and evidence-based career change programme — FULFIL™ — launches on 20th January 2026.
If you’re feeling stuck, restless or quietly unfulfilled at work, you’re invited to a free, private Career Clarity Workshop on 13th January, where I’ll share the framework behind the new programme and help you think clearly about your next step.
This is a confidential session.
You’re welcome to join with your camera off, and participants cannot see who else is on the call. There’s no pressure to speak or share unless you choose to.
🗓 Workshop Date: 13th January
⏱ Duration: Approximately 60–90 minutes
🎧 Private & confidential — cameras can stay off
👉 Reserve Your Free Place at the Career Clarity Workshop
👉 Join the FULFIL™ Programme Waitlist (Launching 20th January)
Designed for mid-career and experienced professionals who want clarity without chaos.
My Original Career Change Programme (Now Evolving Into FULFIL™)
For many years, I supported professionals through career change using my original 7 Steps to Love the Work You Do programme. This structured approach combined private coaching, career counselling, and psychometric insight to help people gain clarity, confidence, and direction in their working lives.
From January 2026, this work is evolving into a new, expanded flagship programme — FULFIL™ — designed specifically for mid-career and experienced professionals who want a clearer framework, deeper insight, and more structured support through change.
FULFIL builds on everything that worked well in the original programme and now includes:
a clear 6-stage career transition framework
professional psychometric insight
AI-supported career tools
and strategically placed 1:1 coaching at key decision points
Some of the content below still reflects the earlier version of my work and will be fully updated over the coming weeks as the new FULFIL™ programme is rolled out.
For now, the best place to begin is:
👉 The Free Career Clarity Workshop
👉 The FULFIL™ Programme Waitlist
The FULFIL™ Programme Structure
FULFIL™ will be available across three levels of support, designed to meet people at different stages of readiness and with different needs for private 1:1 guidance.
Each level will follow the same core FULFIL™ framework, with varying depths of support, tools, and coaching. Full details of each level will be shared ahead of the January launch.
For now, you’re warmly invited to begin with the free Career Clarity Workshop, or to join the FULFIL™ Programme waitlist for early access when enrolment opens.
👉 Join the Free Career Clarity Workshop
👉 Join the FULFIL™ Programme Waitlist
What the Original Programme Included
The original 7 Steps to Love the Work You Do Career Change Programme was designed to give people clarity and confidence to make informed career decisions. It combined:
Over 7 hours of private 1:1 coaching
The Highlands Ability Battery, with two detailed reports and full professional feedback
Career exercises and quizzes to uncover skills, interests, values and personality preferences
A comprehensive 64-page workbook
Access to a personal online learning portal with resources and tools
A clear 7-step career change process
Bonus material to support mindset, resilience and motivation
The Original 7-Step Career Change Process
Step 1: Where You Are Now
Exploring your current situation, your goals, and your reasons for wanting change.
Step 2: What Has Brought You Here
Reflecting on past experiences, successes and challenges to uncover values and motivators.
Step 3: Discover Your Strengths
Using the Highlands Ability Battery to reveal your natural talents, decision-making style and best-fit working environments.
Step 4: Explore What Motivates You
Identifying your skills, values, interests and personality preferences.
Step 5: Create Your Vision
Designing a clear picture of your future career and shortlisting viable options.
Step 6: Take Action
Developing an action plan — including CV updates, LinkedIn optimisation or targeted job applications.
Step 7: Moving Forward
Follow-up support to track progress and build momentum.
The Results Clients Could Expect
By the end of the original programme, clients typically gained:
Clarity about their strengths, values and career direction
Confidence in their skills and decision-making
A personalised career change action plan
Renewed motivation and purpose at work
Practical strategies to manage their career with resilience and focus
Taking Your Next Step Now
If you’re thinking about changing direction and want a calmer, more structured way forward, the next chapter of this work now sits within the FULFIL™ Career Change Programme.
Right now, the best place to begin is:
👉 The Free Career Clarity Workshop
👉 The FULFIL™ Programme Waitlist
About Your Coach – Diana Dawson
I’m Diana Dawson, founder of Working Career. I’m an Accredited Master Coach, Coaching Psychologist, and Career Counsellor, and for over 20 years I’ve specialised in helping professionals find clarity, confidence, and deeper fulfilment in their working lives.
Like many of the people I now support, I’ve been in roles that looked fine on the surface but didn’t feel right on the inside. I know what it’s like to feel stuck, restless, and unsure whether the problem is the job, the organisation, or something deeper. That personal experience — alongside my professional training — is what shaped my approach to career change.
For many years, this work was delivered through my original 7 Steps to Love the Work You Do programme, supporting hundreds of people through private coaching, career counselling, and psychometric assessment.
That work has now evolved into my new flagship programme — FULFIL™ — a more structured, evidence-based, and fully supported career change journey designed specifically for mid-career and experienced professionals who want to change direction with clarity, confidence, and integrity.
I believe career change should be:
thoughtful, not rushed
grounded, not impulsive
and built around who you are now, not who you were years ago
My work blends psychology, coaching, professional psychometrics, and practical tools to help people make career decisions they can genuinely trust.
If you are thinking about a Career Change, start with the What’s Next for Your Career Quiz:
Take the Quiz - What’s Next for Your Career?
Feeling uncertain about your next move? Whether you’re questioning your current role, wondering if it’s time for a change, or simply craving more meaning at work, this quick 10-question quiz will help you find clarity.
You’ll discover whether you’re:
🌟 Ready for a new career direction
🌱 Better suited to enriching your current role or finding a new organisation
💙 Already in the right place and ready to keep growing
This reflective, coaching-led quiz takes just a few minutes and gives you personalised insights — plus practical next steps to help you move forward with confidence.
CAREER CHANGE FAQ
Who is the Career Change Coaching Programme for?
This programme is designed for professional individuals who feel stuck, unfulfilled, or in the wrong career. If you’ve been unhappy at work for a while, want a change of direction, or are unsure what career is right for you, this coaching will guide you through the transition. All you need is an openness to change and a willingness to take action.
How is the coaching delivered?
All coaching is delivered one-to-one via Zoom with me, Diana Dawson. I am an Accredited Master Coach (Association for Coaching), Career Counsellor, Executive Coach, and Business Psychologist with over 20 years of experience helping professionals successfully navigate career transitions.
When does the Career Change Coaching Programme start?
You can enrol at any time. Once registered, you’ll get immediate access to course materials, so that you can begin your career change journey straight away.
Do I have to complete this Career Change Coaching Programme in a certain timeframe?
No — the programme is flexible. You will have 12 months of access to the course from your enrolment date, giving you plenty of time to complete each step at your own pace.
The programme is based on 7 structured steps. The pace depends on your schedule and preferences — some clients choose weekly sessions, while others prefer to spread them out. Completing the Highlands Ability Battery takes around 3 hours online, followed by a 90-minute feedback session. On average, most clients complete the programme within 8–12 weeks, but you can go faster or slower depending on your needs.
How much is the Career Change Programme cost?
Programme fees vary depending on your individual requirements. The best first step is to book a free Discovery Chat, where I can explain the options and recommend the right path for you.
What if I decide this Coaching Programme is not for me?
If you contact us within three business days of purchase and have completed no more than Step 2, you’ll be eligible for a full refund. Please note: refunds are not available once the Highlands Ability Battery has been started, as the assessment cannot be reset or reused.
What results can I expect from the Career Change Coaching Programme?
By the end of the programme, you’ll have:
A clear understanding of your strengths, values, and natural abilities
Renewed confidence and motivation in your career direction
A tailored career change action plan to guide your next steps
Practical tools to make better career decisions in the future
Greater resilience, purpose, and clarity about the work that suits you best
Most clients leave with a stronger sense of identity and direction, along with the confidence to move forward into a career they truly enjoy.
What makes this Career Change Coaching Programme different?
Unlike many generic career courses, this programme is personalised, structured, and evidence-based. It combines:
Over 20 years of coaching and counselling expertise
The Highlands Ability Battery (a world-class psychometric assessment of natural talents)
Practical coaching tools, exercises, and a comprehensive workbook
One-to-one support tailored to your career goals and challenges
This unique blend of coaching, psychology, and career counselling means you won’t just get career ideas — you’ll gain the clarity and confidence to take real action.
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