Rob has pioneered holistic career coaching and career coach training in the UK and globally. He is the co-author of two previous books: How to Survive Unemployment: Creative Alternatives (with Michel Syrett) and Career Counselling (with Linda Hill).

He is the Founder and CEO of Career Counselling Services, where he combines 1:1 career coaching with supporting employers to build sustainable career development support for their employees. He loves working with diverse groups and continues to work extensively with the United Nations.

Kate is a Career Coach and Programme Director at CCS responsible for designing and delivering career development programmes for CCS clients in the UK and internationally. Kate is also a Lead Tutor on the CCS Accredited Career Coach Training course as well as a qualified Career Coach Supervisor with Oxford Brookes.

She continues to coach clients individually, with a particular interest in the career paths of women. Many of her individual clients are mid to senior level female professionals wishing to construct their careers successfully on their own terms. Typical focus includes how to identify and leverage strengths at work; overcoming issues of impostor syndrome; how to build personal brands in ways more aligned to values and preferred ways of working.

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gilly freedman

Gilly is a Career Coach, Accredited Executive Coach, Course Tutor and qualified Coach Supervisor with a Masters in Psychology. She is Principal Career Coach at Career Counselling Services where she works with a wide range of clients and organisations, as well as specialising in coaching doctors.

She trains HR and line managers in career coaching skills and has wide international experience. Relaxation involves running with her dog, Wilma, and piano accompaniment.