The Career Catalyst
MOTIVATING PEOPLE TO BELIEVE IN THEIR BRILLIANCE
Welcome.
I’m Anne Wilson, freelance trainer and career coach. I work with staff in Higher Education to help them fulfil their potential.
We will each spend on average 50 years in work. Too long in my view to spend dragging ourselves to work every day, ingratiating ourselves with people we don’t much care for, looking forward only to time off. It’s not enough!
You have a unique range of skills, capabilities and talents which if put to good use could lead to more fulfilling roles. Too many people are in jobs that are not a good fit. This is a huge waste of potential, both for individuals and for organisations. Imagine how much easier and rewarding life would be if you looked forward to work each day and were appreciated for what you enjoy doing and were good at.
New job roles are emerging all the time and creating new opportunities that will need capable people to fill them. Many people are rethinking what they want from both a career and life. Some are looking to reinventing themselves. Some are looking for roles with more meaning. Others for increased flexibility in their working arrangements. Whatever your needs, I can help you!
As a trainer...
I motivate others to achieve their
goals
As a Strengths practitioner...
I work with teams and leaders in Higher Education to unlock potential
As a coach...
I work 1-1 with individuals looking to develop or rethink their career
Are you ready to get started?
I’m Anne Wilson,
I’m an award-winning licensed freelance trainer for ‘Springboard’, the internationally acclaimed women’s personal and professional development programme. I’ve witnessed participants go on to achieve promotion, with many leapfrogging a grade. In 2023 I was presented with The University of Warwick’s individual ‘Excellence Gender Equality’ award for the positive impact of the programme on participants.
I’m a level 7 qualified careers professional, Strengths practitioner, coach and an Advance HE Senior Fellow. In 2024 I was awarded the AGCAS President’s medal for my services to leadership training, for mentoring fellow careers professionals and for my blog.
I’m a speaker and writer who has presented at national conferences and written articles for professional journals and LinkedIn. I have more than 30 years’ experience in management and leadership roles, 18 of which have been in the University sector.
I’m based in Warwickshire.
Excellence in Gender Equality Award 2023
AGCAS President’s Medal 2024
Kind Words
Professor Christina Hughes
Anne will always be my go-to for the most up-to-date and innovative thinking on career development. It is a real privilege to know and work with her.
Adele Browne, Director of Student Experience, University of Warwick
From publishing thought-provoking blogs and articles to designing and leading women’s development programmes, I always see Anne doing something that stands out and has lasting impact.
Shelagh Green, Director for Careers & Employability, The University of Edinburgh
Anne is a skilful and engaging trainer, facilitator and educator. I’ve been fortunate to work with Anne on a range of projects and have learnt a great deal from her – while enjoying every minute of it.
Katie Travers, Experienced Learning and Development Professional, JLR
Anne is an exceptional facilitator, I was lucky enough to be in the first cohort of Springboard at Warwick University back in 2020 and could wholeheartedly recommend Anne’s inclusive, encouraging and empowering approach.
Springboard participant, University of Warwick
My confidence in my own value and abilities (and most importantly, the confidence to shout about them!) increased 10- fold since doing the Springboard course.
Empowering Women to Achieve Career Fulfilment and Progression
Empowering individuals to fulfil their potential is a privilege. Too few people have access to the support of professionally skilled 1-1 careers guidance practitioners, which can be transformational. There is plenty of information and advice out there- if you know where to look. Which sources of information are trustworthy? How do you interpret the information you do find? Without someone to make it relevant and meaningful, means that sometimes you simply don’t know what you don’t know. It can be confusing and complicated!
My posts provide access to relevant and useful information sources, as well as advice and tips on how to succeed in the recruitment and selection process. I help you to jump over the barriers that get in the way of success.
Are you ready to get the most out of your career?