Career · Confidence · Wellbeing

Change direction without losing yourself along the way

Warm, one-to-one coaching for people growing, changing, or rebuilding their career, their confidence, and their sense of balance. I listen closely, ask questions with curiosity, and give you the space to think clearly, work out what you want, and take the next step with confidence.

Kirsty Askew, career and wellbeing coach, in conversation with a client

“Helping people change direction with confidence, without losing themselves along the way.”

Kirsty Askew, career, confidence and wellbeing coach
About me

I've made a few big turns myself

I spent 25 years working across engineering, service management, and operations in the UK and Australia, before leaving it all behind to do what I'm passionate about: helping people grow into who they want to be. Since then, I've started two businesses of my own.

My passion has always been people. I truly love supporting and helping others, with openness, energy, and a positive approach. There's nothing quite like watching someone reach a goal they weren't sure they could, or become more of who they actually want to be.

I'm authentic and act with integrity in everything I do. I take an active approach, giving you the tools to keep moving forward on your own, with as many or as few sessions as you need and the door always open to revisit. You're welcome to email me between sessions for quick questions or updates.

25+ yrsacross UK & Australian companies
2businesses founded
ICF Level 2completed an accredited programme, working towards my ICF credential (ACC)
How I can help

Three kinds of support, one connected plan

I start by listening, really listening, to what matters to you, before we decide where to focus. Most clients come for one of these and find the others matter just as much.

Career Transition

We'll get clear on what's driving the change, explore what's possible, and build a practical, step-by-step plan to get you there.

Confidence Coaching

Work through the self-doubt and limiting beliefs getting in your way, so you can show up for interviews, promotions and everyday decisions with confidence.

Wellbeing & Balance

Look at how you spend your time and energy, and build a healthier balance that supports the changes you want to make.

The process

What working together actually looks like

A simple three-step start, then sessions shaped around you. I'm listening from the very first call.

01

Free intro call

A relaxed, honest conversation online to talk through where you are, where you want to get to, and whether we're a good fit.

02

A plan built around you

We map out your priorities across career, confidence, and wellbeing, agree whether sessions work best online or in person, and settle what the first few sessions will focus on. It won't be an off-the-shelf programme.

03

Sessions on your terms

As many or as few sessions as you need, adjusted as things shift. You're welcome to email between calls for quick questions or updates, and the door stays open to revisit at any point in the future.

I'm based in North Wiltshire. Online sessions are available wherever you are, and in-person sessions can be arranged locally.

Investment

Pricing that respects your choice

Coaching only works if you actually want to be here. So there are no lock-in contracts, no hidden extras, and no pressure to keep going once you've got what you came for. Everything is set out in one short, plain-English agreement.

You're never tied in. Pause, stop, or come back whenever suits you. Sessions can be rescheduled or cancelled free of charge with 48 hours' notice.

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Intro Call

Free

20–30 minutes, no pitch

  • A relaxed, honest conversation
  • Talk through where you are and where you'd like to get to
  • Find out if we're a good fit, both ways
  • No obligation to book anything afterwards
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Best value

6-Session Package

£570

£95 per session · save £90

  • For steady, sustained progress across career, confidence & wellbeing
  • Sessions used at your own pace, with plenty of time to use them
  • Email check-ins between sessions
  • Use them within 12 months, with extensions available on request
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Why work with me

What you can expect from our sessions

Real listening, not a script

Every plan starts from where you are right now, not a generic framework.

Calm, practical thinking

25+ years in complex, fast-moving organisations means I stay calm and practical when things feel tangled.

Warmth, every session

Sessions that feel like a conversation, not an interrogation: warm, open, and supportive.

Ready when you are

Let's figure out your next step

Fill in a few details and I'll get back to you personally. Or email me directly if you'd rather.

Prefer email? Reach me directly at hello@withkirsty.com