Career Changing
If you’ve decided on a change of career either within the industry (e.g. transferring from rights to editorial, editorial to marketing, bookselling to publishing) or from outside the industry (e.g. from other areas of the media, teaching, law), I can help you identify your transferable skills, help you fill the gaps in your knowledge, steer you with your job hunting, and guide you in marketing your skills to relevant employers.
Workplace Bullying
If you have been bullied at work I can offer counselling, advice and guidance as to how to deal with the issues and challenges you are facing. I can balance your personal needs with the demands of your job, and then coach you through the ongoing situation. If you have been accused of bullying, I can give basic counselling and coaching, assisting you with modifying your behaviour.
My advice page on workplace bullying can be found here.
Work-related Stress
If you are suffering from work-related stress, I can offer counselling, advice and guidance as to how to deal with the issues and challenges you are facing. I can set you up with stress beating strategies and coach you through the whole process of returning to work. My fees for this service are sometimes paid for by your employer.
Mis-sold a Job?
It’s not unusual to start a new job and find that it’s very different to the job description, or that the office culture is far removed from what you are familiar with. You obviously can’t confide in your colleagues – old or new – without it being detrimental to your situation, so confide in me. I will help you deal with the difficulties you are facing in communicating with your new colleagues, or assist you in realigning your career.
Long-term Unemployed/Returners to Work
It’s never easy looking for a job from a period of unemployment; it’s even harder when it’s been months or even years since you were last in employment. I can help you overcome some of the difficulties you might be experiencing, help you identify your skill gaps and coach you through the whole process of getting back to work, in the best job for you.
Long-term Sick Leave
If you have been off work for an extended period of time it can be a daunting experience going back to the same job or company and you may find it extremely difficult to assimilate back into the workplace. I can act as your coach, supporting you throughout your return and allowing you to remain focused on continuing your employment.

Employers - I can tailor any of my coaching and development services to your company. I can also help with outplacement or inplacement schemes, supporting your Employee Assistance Programme. Please contact me for details of my Employers Package.
For further information or to book an appointment please contact suzanne at bookcareers.com or use my online enquiry form