Career & vocational counselling
for adults in the Perth Hills
Work doesn’t look the way it used to, and career advice shouldn’t either
People are stitching together part-time jobs and a side business, going freelance after a redundancy, or wondering whether employment suits them at all.
I’m a qualified career counsellor and an Associate Member of the Career Development Association of Australia, and I help you work out what kind of work you’re suited to in the first place - employment, self-employment or a mix of both - and why some work environments will energise you and others will erode your very soul.
I’ve worked in small business and corporate, and for the last twenty years I’ve been self-employed, so I can help you see what’s really wearing you down in your current situation. It’s rarely just one person or one part of your role. A difficult manager might feel like the problem, but it's usually just the visible bit, and the underlying issue is more often something like needing more autonomy than the job allows.
I don’t write resumes, and I’m not the person for selection criteria, job levels or the C-suite. But a resume is much easier to write once you know what you really have to offer (beyond the qualifications and experience), and getting you to that point is what I do.
Most people start with a single session and there’s no program to sign up to.
The Complete Picture framework
Every session I run is built around The Complete Picture - a framework I spent more than a decade developing, based on eight factors from established psychology that explain why some work suits certain people and some work slowly kills them.
Working through the eight factors together produces an honest, evidence-based picture of who you actually are and what that means for what comes next.
The Complete Picture is also a book, available now on Amazon. Every first session includes a copy.
Ways to work with me
Career direction session
$150 | 60 minutes ($120 for return sessions)
Not sure what kind of work would suit you, or whether it should be a job at all?
This is an outside view on a decision you’re weighing or a next step you can’t quite see. We’ll look at what you’re good at, what wears you down, and what that means for your options, employed or self-employed. It’s a conversation about direction, not a resume review.
Self-employment session
$150 | 60 minutes
Thinking about freelancing, consulting or going out on your own? This is a career decision before it’s a business one. We’ll test the idea against your skills, your tolerance for uncertainty and what a realistic first year looks like, before you register an ABN or buy a domain. If you decide to go ahead, marketing strategy is where I can help you find your first clients.
The Complete Picture 1-on-1 Session
$240 | up to 2 hours
A two-hour, one-on-one session for adults who are at a crossroads or considering a change. We work through eight factors from psychology, including how you think, what interests you, your personality, your habits and your family context. By the end you'll have three directions worth exploring, and a way to keep exploring them.
Includes a copy of the book.
Cancellation: If you need to change the time, please let me know at least 48 hours before. Sessions cancelled with less notice than that may be charged in full/ rescheduled once only. If I need to reschedule, I’ll offer you a new time at no cost.
"Sandy helped me identify what it was that I was actually good at and express it clearly and confidently. She truly sees you - your strengths, your potential, and the unique story you bring."
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Got questions?
Send me an email at coaching@sandytaylor.com.au and we can have a quick conversation about your situation before you book anything.