About
Why the name, Careers Alight?
Careers Alight reflects my wish for you – that is, for you to have a career you find fulfilling, that energises you and that you are proud of. It also reflects my style of career coaching, which is to be welcoming, relatable and committed to rejuvenating your professional career.
My story
As a career coach and lawyer my work makes me feel truly alight, but I’ve been on a journey to get to this point…
Early in my career I had a rewarding job as a corporate lawyer in Melbourne yet deep down I felt a longing to pursue my passion for Chinese language and culture. I decided to put my legal career on-hold to pursue this dream overseas.
Moving to Hong Kong I accepted a role as a business development manager for a global law firm. I’ve always had a talent for developing solid and productive relationships with clients, and I knew I could apply this strength of mine to the role.
I worked hard and, fair to say, I didn’t balance my work with the other important aspects of life. My health deteriorated and ultimately, I burned out.
Making a change wasn’t easy but I knew I had to. I took a career break to reflect on what is important to me and to assess my career direction. In the process I discovered my passion for career development and helping others attain career fulfilment. I moved home to Australia and qualified as a career coach in 2021.
Career coach training taught me that career development is a lifelong journey, and that making change is normal. It also taught me to value all my experiences (even the challenging ones) and helped me develop a career that I find enjoyable and sustainable.
My experience has greatly influenced the way I practice career coaching with clients. When I felt lost, I needed people who were willing to listen, not pass judgement and support me in my exploration. I bring these qualities to my practice, as well as practical tools that deepen self-understanding, identify options and build confidence to pursue the path of your choice.
In addition to running my career coaching practice, I love football, coastal rowing, listening to music and spending time with my family. I have brought joy into my life through a mix of career and personal pursuits. I would be privileged to help you do the same.
