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Your go-to Career Coach helping you pivot into your dream career with clarity & confidence. I want you to feel successful and fulfilled in your career, in whichever way YOU define it. Not by societies, metrics, but in YOUR own way. 

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I have found my voice and the confidence to speak up for myself. I am better at acknowledging the things that are for me and those that are not. I have (finally) noticed my worth and the contributions I make to my employer. Building this inner strength and my voice has helped me deal with so many obstacles, not only in my career but also in my life. I’ve found so much more confidence in myself and have become much more open minded to what the future may hold.
Emily Wragge
Lawyer
Being supported by Marija was so impactful for my life, at a time I was really needing guidance on taking the next right steps for myself and my visions. Her loving accountability motivated me to practically apply what I was discovering about myself in our sessions. I’d highly recommend Marija for ambitious women hoping to more fully align to herself in any area of her life, especially her career.
Rachelle Drummond
Life & Confidence Coach
In our session, Marija helped me shift my mindset as I have started to think about how the next role needs to work for me, not just mould and change myself to fit a role. I have also realised that I will have my own leadership style and not try to force something that doesn't feel natural (e.g. masculine and authoritarian) but also it doesn't mean I can't be a strong leader and have a voice in the room. ​
Vicky Folly
Senior Group Accountant
The session with Marija helped so much. I'm already so much clearer and more confident about the career path I'm on, and I feel crystal clear on the steps I need to take in order to get to where I want to go. So many dots have been joined during our session, and I feel empowered and inspired to make changes. I have never had such a fantastic career chat with anyone, and I would not hesitate to recommend it to everyone I know. Thank you again!
Liz Stuart
Recruitment Advisor
I was able to truly define the boss babe version of me after our first session. I was able to get very clear about how I wanted to show up for my business, and how I was going to set healthy boundaries to cut out noise from my life! Marija helped me realise that I had complete control of my routine and can create the lifestyle I love by adding sparks of joy to my life. I realised that my business and work priorities do not need to compete, and most importantly that these two complement each other. I was grateful to Marija for showing me that I can be my true, authentic self in all aspects of my life and this radiant energy is what would attract more exciting opportunities my way!
Nimha Pathirage
Financial Analyst & Founder of Bully Tribe
After going through the coaching series with Marija, my biggest breakthrough was that I’m not being fussy in terms of what I’m willing to do for work, including, industry, location, business, salary and environment. I now have a clear vision of my interests, motivations, values and morals and a sense of direction in finding the job that gives me the opportunity to be happy personally and professionally.
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casey crapper
Personal trainer
The biggest change would be around my self-belief. Coaching with Marija really showed me that no goal is too big. Everything is achievable if you put your mind to it. The sessions also helped me take a step back and realise that it’s okay. I shouldn’t be so hard on myself and I always find myself asking, “would a friend say that to me”. If the answer is no, then I don’t say that to myself. Marija really coached me around self-talk and kindness to oneself.
Gulinka Shadinuowa
Gulinka Shadinuowa Founder of Know your Style
After completing my coaching series, I’ve noticed it’s easier for me to ask myself the harder questions. I’ve also learned to ask myself, how is this situation a reflection of what’s already going on inside of me? That’s tough, but it’s something Marija always managed to ask me in a loving way.
Jalpa DHADUK
Reiki master & Nutrtional Counselor
Coaching with Marija helped me dig deeper into my personal goal of showing up courageously and authentically everyday. Marija would pull apart my goal and ask me to think about different aspects of it and what it meant to achieve the goal. This was an empowering exercise in really owning my personal goal, as it gave me permission to recognise what I really want, how I want to feel and not let fear or self-doubt stand in the way.
Jo
Jo Carland Founder of Mountain Rest B&B

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Ready to build your personal brand & stand out from the crowd? If it’s a hell yes 🙌🏽 from you, then you’ll love this episode of the Career Confidence Podcast! 

Bec Sands is a Personal Brand and Thought Leader Coach. Bec helps exceptional professionals become the go-to people for their expertise and stand out in a crowded world. 

In this episode we chat about:

✨ What personal branding actually means 
✨ How building your personal brand can amplify your career 
✨ How you can start to move through imposter syndrome and overcome fear around building your personal brand & being seen 

And we cover SO much more! 

🎙 Tune in today - links in bio 👆🏽

#personalbranding #careerconfidence #selfconfidence #beseen
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Ready to build your personal brand & stand out from the crowd? If it’s a hell yes 🙌🏽 from you, then you’ll love this episode of the Career Confidence Podcast! Bec Sands is a Personal Brand and Thought Leader Coach. Bec helps exceptional professionals become the go-to people for their expertise and stand out in a crowded world. In this episode we chat about: ✨ What personal branding actually means ✨ How building your personal brand can amplify your career ✨ How you can start to move through imposter syndrome and overcome fear around building your personal brand & being seen And we cover SO much more! 🎙 Tune in today - links in bio 👆🏽 #personalbranding #careerconfidence #selfconfidence #beseen
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Grab a cup of coffee & sit in a quiet space to reflect on the following question…

“What decisions am I shying away from?” 

✨ What comes up for you? 

✨ Can you feel where you’re holding yourself back? 

✨ What would it look like if you leaned into these “decisions” that you’ve been avoiding? 

 ✨ how would you show up differently if you made these decisions? 

I know it can feel scary to make the big decisions, the decisions that can change the trajectory of our life, the decisions that allow us to honour our sovereignty & truth. 

However, if you lean into these decisions that you’ve been avoiding for a long time - maybe it becomes easier, maybe you no longer have to hide from yourself, maybe you’ll set yourself free and allow yourself to dream big again & just go for “the thing” you’ve been avoiding and maybe just maybe you’ll step into who you’ve always dreamt of being. 

If you’re wanting to lean into these hard decisions, particularly in relation to your career, let’s explore these further and create clear steps to get you moving into your deeply desired direction (the one you’ve been avoiding). 

Click the link in bio 👆🏽 to book in your free Career Assessment Call

#drivenwomen #corporatemillennials #dreambig #careercoach #takeaction #faceyourtruth
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Grab a cup of coffee & sit in a quiet space to reflect on the following question… “What decisions am I shying away from?” ✨ What comes up for you? ✨ Can you feel where you’re holding yourself back? ✨ What would it look like if you leaned into these “decisions” that you’ve been avoiding? ✨ how would you show up differently if you made these decisions? I know it can feel scary to make the big decisions, the decisions that can change the trajectory of our life, the decisions that allow us to honour our sovereignty & truth. However, if you lean into these decisions that you’ve been avoiding for a long time - maybe it becomes easier, maybe you no longer have to hide from yourself, maybe you’ll set yourself free and allow yourself to dream big again & just go for “the thing” you’ve been avoiding and maybe just maybe you’ll step into who you’ve always dreamt of being. If you’re wanting to lean into these hard decisions, particularly in relation to your career, let’s explore these further and create clear steps to get you moving into your deeply desired direction (the one you’ve been avoiding). Click the link in bio 👆🏽 to book in your free Career Assessment Call #drivenwomen #corporatemillennials #dreambig #careercoach #takeaction #faceyourtruth
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I was chatting to my friend over the weekend and she was telling me how she’s not loving her job & is feeling very burnt out 😪 

I said to her, perhaps it’s time for a change? 

I found it interesting though when she said to me I’d rather stay here even though it’s terrible for me because I’m afraid of the uncertainty of a new job and company 😧

That comment blew my mind 🤯 but also it’s a very human response because the reality is that a lot of us would rather be comfortable in a crappy situation then uncomfortable in the uncertainty of change. 

Any change in our lives, especially when it comes to making a career change is going to feel uncomfortable. 

The reason it feels uncomfortable is because, one it’s something new we’re doing so we’re breaking our habitual patterns and two, we’re uncertain of the outcome of this change. 

What I know to be true is that if you don’t take any action and make a change, you will remain in the exact same position, with the same set of circumstances continuing to happen and the same set of excuses stopping you until YOU decide to make a change. 

If you want to step into a career that feels aligned (even if you’re scared), let’s have a chat & map out your next steps so you can move towards making that change in your career with clarity and confidence. 

For the next 2 weeks I’m offering only 5 free Career Assessment Calls - these fill up very quickly so click the link in bio 👆🏽to book today 

#careerpivot #careerchange #nomoreexcuses #careercoach #makeachange
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I was chatting to my friend over the weekend and she was telling me how she’s not loving her job & is feeling very burnt out 😪 I said to her, perhaps it’s time for a change? I found it interesting though when she said to me I’d rather stay here even though it’s terrible for me because I’m afraid of the uncertainty of a new job and company 😧 That comment blew my mind 🤯 but also it’s a very human response because the reality is that a lot of us would rather be comfortable in a crappy situation then uncomfortable in the uncertainty of change. Any change in our lives, especially when it comes to making a career change is going to feel uncomfortable. The reason it feels uncomfortable is because, one it’s something new we’re doing so we’re breaking our habitual patterns and two, we’re uncertain of the outcome of this change. What I know to be true is that if you don’t take any action and make a change, you will remain in the exact same position, with the same set of circumstances continuing to happen and the same set of excuses stopping you until YOU decide to make a change. If you want to step into a career that feels aligned (even if you’re scared), let’s have a chat & map out your next steps so you can move towards making that change in your career with clarity and confidence. For the next 2 weeks I’m offering only 5 free Career Assessment Calls - these fill up very quickly so click the link in bio 👆🏽to book today #careerpivot #careerchange #nomoreexcuses #careercoach #makeachange
2 weeks ago
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You know the old saying “if nothing changes, then nothing changes”. Profound right? 😉

But this is true. If you don’t take a chance on yourself, step outside your comfort zone and try something different, how can you expect to grow and reach new opportunities 🤷🏽‍♀️ Short answer, you can’t! 

Challenging yourself by stepping outside your comfort zone is the exact place you need to be in order to build your self confidence & then from that space attract new opportunities 💫 

So if you’re feeling like you’re in a bit of a career rut, what are you doing about it? How long are you willing to take the same old action or inaction & expect new results? 🤔 

If you’re ready to shake things up in your career, send me a DM saying “I’m ready” and I’ll provide you with info on how we can work together so you can take the uncomfortable action & achieve your career goals. You in? 

#careerpivot #careerchange #dreamcareer #dowhatyoulove
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You know the old saying “if nothing changes, then nothing changes”. Profound right? 😉 But this is true. If you don’t take a chance on yourself, step outside your comfort zone and try something different, how can you expect to grow and reach new opportunities 🤷🏽‍♀️ Short answer, you can’t! Challenging yourself by stepping outside your comfort zone is the exact place you need to be in order to build your self confidence & then from that space attract new opportunities 💫 So if you’re feeling like you’re in a bit of a career rut, what are you doing about it? How long are you willing to take the same old action or inaction & expect new results? 🤔 If you’re ready to shake things up in your career, send me a DM saying “I’m ready” and I’ll provide you with info on how we can work together so you can take the uncomfortable action & achieve your career goals. You in? #careerpivot #careerchange #dreamcareer #dowhatyoulove
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It’s nearly the end of the financial year, which means it’s performance review time. 

I know a lot of you (myself included sometimes) can feel that performance reviews are overwhelming, scary and like we’re being judged 😳

BUT in this weeks episode of The Career Confidence Podcast I want to help change the way you think about performance reviews and 🤭dare I say make them a little bit more exciting for you because they don’t have to be scary or overwhelming. 

👉🏽 If anything, it's a really great opportunity to reflect on all of your achievements and set intentional goals for next year. 

I also have a Goal Setting Freebie for all listeners linked to the shownotes.

Click the link in bio to tune in 👆🏽

#careerconfidence #podcast #performancereview #corporatewomen #drivenwomen #millenials #corporatemillennial #goaldigger #goalsetting #payrise
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It’s nearly the end of the financial year, which means it’s performance review time. I know a lot of you (myself included sometimes) can feel that performance reviews are overwhelming, scary and like we’re being judged 😳 BUT in this weeks episode of The Career Confidence Podcast I want to help change the way you think about performance reviews and 🤭dare I say make them a little bit more exciting for you because they don’t have to be scary or overwhelming. 👉🏽 If anything, it's a really great opportunity to reflect on all of your achievements and set intentional goals for next year. I also have a Goal Setting Freebie for all listeners linked to the shownotes. Click the link in bio to tune in 👆🏽 #careerconfidence #podcast #performancereview #corporatewomen #drivenwomen #millenials #corporatemillennial #goaldigger #goalsetting #payrise
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Your career doesn’t have to fulfil your whole purpose, so you can take a deep sigh of relief 😮‍💨 

HOWEVER to feel fulfilled in your career it does have to provide you with some sort of purpose. Bare with me here…

If you cannot see any purpose in the work you do, then my best guess is that you’ll feel quite drained throughout the day and like your work means nothing - which then leads to a whole bunch of things, one being burnout 😪 

However, if you can pinpoint some aspects of your day to day work that give you a sense of purpose, then you’re more likely to feel fulfilled in your role and want to grow and challenge yourself. 

My point is…👉🏽 your career doesn’t have to drive this big purpose in your life and it’s ok if it doesn’t. You can let go of that pressure. 

But it’s important to find purpose in aspects of your work. I call these Purpose Pillars and these also become important when you’re looking at other roles (I’ll leave that for another post). 

Now tell me, what’s ONE aspect of your career that feels purposeful? 👇🏽

If you want to chat more about how to find purpose in the day to day work you do - slide into my DMs & let’s connect. 

#career #purpose #purposedrivencareer #drivenwomen
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Your career doesn’t have to fulfil your whole purpose, so you can take a deep sigh of relief 😮‍💨 HOWEVER to feel fulfilled in your career it does have to provide you with some sort of purpose. Bare with me here… If you cannot see any purpose in the work you do, then my best guess is that you’ll feel quite drained throughout the day and like your work means nothing - which then leads to a whole bunch of things, one being burnout 😪 However, if you can pinpoint some aspects of your day to day work that give you a sense of purpose, then you’re more likely to feel fulfilled in your role and want to grow and challenge yourself. My point is…👉🏽 your career doesn’t have to drive this big purpose in your life and it’s ok if it doesn’t. You can let go of that pressure. But it’s important to find purpose in aspects of your work. I call these Purpose Pillars and these also become important when you’re looking at other roles (I’ll leave that for another post). Now tell me, what’s ONE aspect of your career that feels purposeful? 👇🏽 If you want to chat more about how to find purpose in the day to day work you do - slide into my DMs & let’s connect. #career #purpose #purposedrivencareer #drivenwomen
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