About Me

The Career Catalyst

I’m Anne Wilson

I’m a freelance career change coach and trainer, specialising in supporting staff working in Higher Education.

I’ve worked in the field of careers for most of my professional life, largely in leadership roles and in Higher Education, most recently as Head of Careers at the University of Warwick.

Career Change Coaching

I specialise in coaching staff working in H.E, who are looking to change careers-whether by design or where at risk of redundancy.

Careers workshops for staff at risk of redundancy

I offer bespoke careers workshops to   institutions.

Women’s Development Trainer

I’m a freelance trainer for ‘Springboard’, the internationally acclaimed women’s personal and professional development programme.

 

 

Credentials

My professional credentials:

I’m a level 7 qualified careers professional, Firework Career Change Coach, Strengths and MBTI practitioner and an Advance HE Senior Fellow. 

Speaker and Writer

I’ve presented at national and international conferences, written articles for professional journals, and reviewed books. My blog, The Career Catalyst, provides articles and resources for staff looking to change or develop their career.

 

 Above all, I’m motivated by understanding what energises people.  I  help remove self-limiting beliefs and encourage people to step out of their comfort zone.

 I provide 1-1 Career Change Coaching and bespoke workshops.

If you’re looking to change or develop your career,  my popular careers blog provides a range of posts you’ll find useful.

‘Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves. ‘Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?’ Actually, who are you not to be?’

Marianne Williamson

Springboard

I deliver the award-winning personal and professional development programme for women

Strengths Team / Leadership Development

I help leaders and teams to maximise their  potential in the workplace.

Bespoke Training

I  design and deliver bespoke career-related training workshops or webinars for staff

Career Coaching

I provide 1-1 career coaching to staff on an individual basis and potentially as an add-on to other programmes

Keynote Speaker and Webinars

An experienced speaker, I  present on the themes of staff development, careers, gender equity and Strengths