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CAREER COUNSELLING & COACHING

HIGHLY EXPERIENCED COACH + REGISTERED PSYCHOLOGIST

IS IT TIME FOR A CAREER CHANGE?

Many people, at some point in their working lives, have found themselves questioning their career choices or have been forced to review their chosen careers due to redundancy or unexpected unemployment.

Since the end of the pandemic, there has been a massive spike in workers experiencing what the World Health Organisation (WHO) refer to as Burnout.

Burnout has become a term we use casually. However, WHO refers to Burnout as a syndrome resulting from chronic workplace stress. It results in fatigue that won’t go away after a holiday or time off, negativity and cynicism towards their work and/or workplace, and an increase in ineffectiveness and low self-confidence. 

Burnout is not a diagnosable illness, however if left unaddressed can lead to hypertension, sleep disturbrances, relationship issues, and for some mental health issues. Please see my recent TV interview here regarding Burnout.

However, many people experiencing difficulty with their career may not be experiencing Burnout and instead need professional support to better navigate their workplace, job applications and career goals.

Career Counselling and Coaching offer a pathway for individuals to explore what might be impacting their career aspirations and how to achieve short- and long-term career goals. 

Having a professional coach and registered Psychologist can make an immense difference in the level of support you are able to access. For many, this leads to a faster return to work or a renewed enthusiasm towards their work and career goals. This outcome often has a hugely positive impact on overall well-being. 

WHAT IS CAREER COUNSELLING AND CAREER COACHING?

Career Counselling

Traditional counselling provides the opportunity to look at our 5 key domains in life: family, work, health, community and spirituality.

Career Counselling focuses on our work domain. This means that the focus of sessions is on exploring what challenges, experiences, concerns or worries you have regarding your work.

This can include but is not limited to:

  • Problems in your current work environment

  • Feeling burnout, and not sure what to do next

  • Have recently lost your job and need support on what to do next

  • Support with managing feelings of self-doubt and low confidence in relation to your work and career goals.

  • Feeling it’s time for a big change, and you need a safe environment to explore options.

Career Counselling may be something you can claim under your private health care fund. You will be provided a receipt with my provider number. Please contact your private health fund for the most appropriate advice. Medicare rebates are not available for this service.

 

Career Coaching

Career Coaching focuses on practical strategies that help an individual identify short- and long-term career goals and how to achieve them.

This can include:

  • Professional advice on how to position themselves for a new career or role

  • Time for a complete change, and need help identifying transferrable skills and who/what may value these

  • Setting short- and long-term career and professional development plan

  • Support through a job application process from apply to final offer

  • How to access the hidden job market

  • How to use LinkedIn strategically, and present a professional profile on job applications.

  • Keep you accountable to your short- and long-term professional goals

Career Coaching may be something you can claim as professional development if you are employed while receiving the coaching. Please speak to your accountant to get the best advice on this option.

 

BOTH SERVICES ARE DELIVERED BY ZOOM.

Not sure which is best for you?

Margie offers a complimentary 15-minute consult to discuss what might be the best option for you.

BOOK 15 minute Consult HERE

PROGRAM OPTIONS

INITIAL AND ONE-OFF SESSIONS

1 session

1 x 55-minute session
Via Zoom
  • This session is for new clients or those needing support with one specific issue.
  • Payment is required upon making your booking.
  • You will be provided with the relevant payment receipts following your session.

$295 + GST - PAY & BOOK HERE

3 x SESSION PACK

3 sessions

3 x 50-55 minute sessions
Via Zoom
  • This option is for those who are looking to focus on a number of areas, or following your initial appointment, and it has been agreed this is the best option for you.
  • You are receiving a discount for paying and booking 3 sessions in advance.
  • You are given the option to book all 3 sessions in the link below, however you can also book future sessions with Margie during your session.
  • You have 6 months to use these sessions.
  • You will be provided relevant payment receipts following each session.

$750 + GST - BOOK & PAY HERE

COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM

11 x 50-55 minutes sessions
Via zoom

This program is suitable for someone who is exiting an organisation or looking to invest more time in a career change. This includes:

  • Counselling support due to an expected job exit or suspected Burnout
  • Clarify short- and long-term career goals
  • How to access the Hidden Job Market and find opportunities that are not advertised
  • Position yourself as the best candidate for the role you want
  • Personality assessment to help identify what is a good fit for your next role
  • Or any other support you require that will help you achieve your career goals.
  • 12 months of access to this support

BOOKINGS for this Program will be made directly with Margie following payment. Typically sessions are booked in advance 2-4 weeks apart, depending on your needs. This program may not be covered under Private Health Care.

$2.5K + GST - PAY HERE

CAREER TRANSITION PARTNERS MARGIE HAS DELIVERED FOR:

If you are looking for something different to the above, please reach out to Margie directly on margie@margieireland.com

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WHAT PEOPLE HAVE SAID

Some positive feedback from Happy Healthy clients I've coached.
Click here to book a time to discuss how I may be able to help you.

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Succeeding as a leader has little to do with title and everything to do with mindset. This is where coaching with Margie for all our leaders at BM_ has been beneficial. The coaching process has helped to identify and communicate core values, learn how to approach tough decisions, set performance targets high for ourselves and others in the team, expand self awareness, and pay attention to the self-talk. We’ve even learnt to start our leadership meeting with mindfulness. Margie has helped us as a team navigate that journey. I recommend her to any organisation on a pathway of growth.

Kerri MayGeneral Manager, Bickerton Masters Aug 2023
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From our first session, it was clear that Margie was not just any coach. She has a deep understanding of the intricacies of leadership, from the psychological shifts required to the practical skills needed to lead a diverse team effectively. Through her coaching, I began to reflect on my approach, challenge my pre-existing beliefs, and adjust my mindset to be more aligned with my new role. Today, I lead with more confidence, clarity, and conviction, thanks to Margie.

Brooke MillsHead of E-Commerce, MxStore
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Margie is very experienced in many professional environments. I have found her insight and support to be invaluable and have enjoyed the way Margie has challenged me to strive for more. I highly recommend Margie to anyone looking for executive coaching support.

Vanessa HillGeneral Counsel - Telecommunications at Ventia Pty Ltd
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When coaching one-on-one, Margie creates a safe environment that is fully inclusive. Her coaching style is welcoming and structured. Holding us accountable is key to personal and team success and Margie does this in a very approachable way without compromising expectations.

Anna ChipperfieldHead of People & Culture @ businessDEPOT
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Margie is brilliant at working with individuals to identify their passions and put in a plan in place to maximise their potential in any work situation. Margie is the best senior executive coach, because she gets results for the organisation as well as the individual.

Angela TillmannsPrincipal at RAZ Consulting
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Margie is an exceptional coach who is able to give the right advice that advances your thinking, re-shapes your status quo towards impactful change and provides tools that equip you for the journey ahead. She is genuine and wants the best for you.

Scott DraperHP Coach Development @ Tennis Australia
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Margie's approach is a good mix of pragmatism and innovation which helps deliver successful outcomes for people and business. I am continuously impressed with the long-term relationship approach Margie takes to support achieving the best all round outcomes.

Executive General Manager, HR
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Margie’s program helped me think holistically about what is important. It gave me new insights into the critical things I need to look for in any role to be successful. Margie's commercial experience also showed through in her practical advice.

Jenny PurdieCEO, Resources
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I have been fortunate to build an enduring professional association with Margie over the past 14 years. Margie’s cross-industry knowledge and experience, her considered and practical advice and unique ability to ask the ‘right’ clarifying questions at various change points in my career.

CSO, NFP
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Margie is a wonderful person who provides great support and advice in career development and professional achievement. Her approach is innovative and effective. I highly recommend her.

Anthony QuinManaging Director Somerset International Australia
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“Before I met Margie I lacked focus and did not have a coherent plan to achieve my goals. Following my sessions with Margie I feel that I have a clear pathway to achieve my goals that is flexible enough to respond to new challenges I experience along the way but is still robust enough to help me achieve my short-term and long-term goals. I couldn’t rate her more highly.

Fiona McDougallGeneral Manager – Work Winning, Ventia
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Prior to my program with Margie I had a mindset that manifested into unproductiveness and dissatisfaction. Margie helped me identify what was causing this mindset, reframe my view, and allow me to become productive and satisfied again.

Seth GrantleyChief Operating Officer, Multicap
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I was introduced to Margie by a friend who had recently made a successful corporate career step thanks to Margie. My interaction with Margie from that point on was gaining clarity regarding my values & purpose which resulted in a clear 10-year strategic plan linked to specific 30- and 90-day goals.

Sally CallieTriple Olympian & Educator at Brisbane Girls Grammar School
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Margie is an incredible executive leadership coach who is truly passionate about the work she does. I highly recommend Margie if you are wanting to progress your leadership career and gain valuable skills to add to your professional tool box.

Rebecca BrewsterGeneral Manager Client Services at Rizon
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We worked together increasing emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and confidence to build important professional networks for future opportunities. I was surprised how quickly we achieved the goals set in the strategic plan. What made me a fan of Margie was her remarkable ability to hold you accountable to your values & purpose, but also to ask exactly the right questions to elicit deep self-reflection which ultimately led to positive change. I attribute a lot of my success in gaining clarity & progression in my career to Margie.

Sally CallieTriple Olympian & Educator at Brisbane Girls Grammar School
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Margie has been a great coach over the last 12 months, working with me to identify my strengths, set boundaries, find new thinking and ways of working, set short, medium and longer term goals and motivated me to take the steps necessary to be more successful and aligned. Her style was encouraging, engaging, and honest and she had a wealth of knowledge, expertise and experience to share which was well grounded. I valued our time together and would recommend Margie’s coaching to other managers and leaders looking for both personal and professional growth.

Julia LawrenceExecutive General Manager Service Delivery, St Vincents’ Care Australia
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Margie recently ran a workshop for the Multicap Group where 70% of our middle and senior leaders with agreed that this experience had provided them with clear insights in developing their leadership skills. We receive this type of feedback every time Margie engages with our leaders and is why we would recommend her and the services she offers. We have also engaged Margie for executive coaching on a number of occasions and she adds great value in that area as well.

Joanne JessopCEO, Multicap

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