Career Sparks
A free, monthly group coaching & Q&A for international professionals in social impact.
Whether it’s a live, concrete issue or the inkling of a thought for a career transition ..
What if one brief conversation could provide a valuable independent (but expert) perspective, give you fresh new ideas or help you shift your thinking towards alternatives that light you up?
This call is best for people in the social impact, international development and humanitarian space.
Maybe ..
You feel burned out and unfulfilled in your current role but can’t see an alternative; or
You’ve been thinking of a career transition, pivot or change in direction but can’t get started; or
You have ideas or a dream, but stand in your way of making it happen.
Join me for a conversation ..
… where I’ll listen to your challenge in an informal, but confidential space.
… that gets to the heart of the matter - in a solution-oriented way.
… that will also give you the perspective, wisdom and connection of others on the call.
… that (without promising a solution) can help you make progress in a short time. Whether that is a change in perspective, a question to ponder, a resource or a motivation boost.
Prepare to be pleasantly surprised. People tell me these conversations really work.
The call will take place (mostly) on the first Thursday of the month.
Check my Calendly page for dates & times.
Register to get the dial-in link. Make sure to check your spam folder for the invite.
How will it work?
Sign up to get your dial-in link to join the call.
Calls won't be recorded to protect confidentiality.
First come, first serve. I’ll do my best to get to everyone (depends on how many show up).
No obligation to attend all calls. Attend one call or more. You choose.
No obligation to stay for the full hour. Call off after your question is answered, or stay and learn from others.
Turn video on or leave audio only - both are fine.
This will not be a sales conversation to sell you my services.
Before you sign up, three important things:
Calls won't be recorded. Attend live to ask your questions.
I might anonymously use ideas from the call in my content. By signing up, you're ok with that.
I'll add you to my bi-monthly "Fresh Trails" email list. Unsubscribe anytime.
Frequently Asked Questions about Career Sparks
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My sweet spot is supporting global professionals in designing a work-life they love. Whether that involves a pivot or a new orientation, be courageous to step into freelance or build the self-leadership skills to thrive in a (new) role.
And with that, my calls cover many topics, which I love! In past sessions, people came to ask:
Being global consultant based in the global south - is it possible?
How to identify bad behaviour/ethics/ during interview stage?
Finding roles/ jobs more aligned with what you want to do vs. need to pay the bills .. what is the role of patience?
How to get into the right mindset for being a freelance consultant.
Moving from fighting fires to staying in charge of your agenda.
Keep motivated during a career transition and navigate the lows.
Where to show up to build thought leadership and visibility.
Reprofiling from freelance to full-time roles.
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You might come on the call to ask me a question, but what you get is not only my experience coaching impact professionals across the world, but perspectives from others on the call (impact professionals like yourself).
Group coaching is not 1:1 coaching. It’s the idea that you learn from others' questions and insights. Since I started to host these calls, every call so far was a form of group coaching for participants.
Why?
As you ask your question, someone else in the room has a thought, perspective, or experience to share. And diversity in questions and in thought gives you new perspectives on your topic.
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Besides keeping you informed about new dates for the monthly Q&A, I also host workshops and webinars. Join my e-mail list to be in the know.