Ms Debra Close

Flourishing Works Coaching

2092, NSW

• As a career and executive coach, I specialise in helping people (often mums) change careers, transition back into work and position themselves for promotion. My clients tell me I help them gain clarity, direction and confidence for their next career move. • When we work together I can help you: o Recognise what you're capable of achieving in your career o Rediscover the best of who you are and what you have to offer. o I help you develop your “personal brand" to promote yourself authentically, network and secure your dream job o Prepare for conversations and interviews to stand out and be the obvious choice! o Design a killer plan for your 2-5 year career horizon • I’m an experienced executive, with a longstanding corporate career, leading and coaching teams across a range of industries. I have the highest-level Coaching qualification in Australia - the Masters in Coaching Psychology. All frameworks and tools I use are proven to be effective in scientific studies. I'm accredited in essential career coaching and leadership tools. I'm a professional member of relevant professional bodies, and hold relevant insurances. I'm grateful to do this inspiring work helping other women fulfil their career dreams. Outside work I'm a mum, coffee lover and devoted yogi. TESTIMONIALS: • “Having Debra’s help as a career coach was like having a personal career confidence-booster. She has a knack for allowing you to feel at ease, while challenging your thought patterns and helping you see career situations in new and empowering ways. She is so friendly and positive, and makes the daunting process of career change feel achievable and manageable" Claire • "The most valuable outcome of this coaching has been clarity around my value proposition; what makes me unique and how I highlight my strengths. I have clarity around what drives me and what types of organisations I want to work for. I got out of it what I had hoped and will be using Debra again when I need to in the future" Erin • “By far the most valuable outcome for me was the gaining in confidence and the understanding of my own value proposition to potential employers; something which had been lost during my career break. I have also gained an insight into my strengths, including some I didn't know I had. I also left Debra with a clear sense on how to progress my job search” Terry • The most valuable outcome has been to trust in myself and my abilities, use my identified strengths to help me in my current role and in future roles. I found I am now having bolder conversations with my manager that I usually would not have, these conversations are leading to outcomes. I also learnt that it's ok to have a career and a family too! Alyce • “Debra was my coach and she was outstanding. In a very friendly and approachable way guided me through well thought out activities and asked lots of questions to help me define what I wanted. She was always well prepared, available and flexible to tailor the coaching journey to my specific needs” Maria • “Debra is very warm, engaging and is easy to build a rapport with, immediately making you feel comfortable. Drawing on her experience gained in a variety of sectors, Debra was able to really draw out some of the issues I had been stuck on and helped me hone in on what mattered to me. I walked away from my sessions feeling empowered, aware of my strengths and armed with a real sense of purpose and direction for my next step. I couldn’t recommend Debra highly enough! Leanne