Ms Sarah McKinna

Sarah McKinna Consulting Pty Ltd

Croydon, VIC

I've helped hundreds of people facing career dilemmas including redundancy, redeployment, outplacement, and simply being in jobs that just weren't right for them. I've noticed that when people focus on their strengths and on finding work that allows them to use these strengths, their outlook improves, their confidence increases, they feel happier and they gain satisfaction from their work. My insights come from over 25 years' experience in corporate and government HR roles. I've worked with individuals on their career strategies and helped organisations to improve systems, identify and retain talent, and build their workforce capability. I've always been fascinated by the world of work... all the different jobs that exist, why some workplaces work well and others don't, and how success means something different to everyone. I also have a special interest in leadership, teams, innovation and getting things done through effective collaboration. My work is based on the idea that workplaces are changing rapidly and many people are not aware of their options, especially if they've worked within one organisation or sector for a long time. Or, they've spent time out of the workplace raising a family. Exploring options is often about identifying transferable skills and knowledge that will be of value to different kinds of organisations. In having first-hand knowledge of government and corporate sectors, I can help clients to think beyond what they know. This includes conversations around new ways of working, consultancy work, virtual workplaces, and freelancing.