About FocusWorks
At FocusWorks, we help Career Development Professionals and education teams sustain their confidence, motivation, and wellbeing through reflective learning, coaching, and professional development that really sticks.
We believe that CPD shouldn’t be a tick-box exercise, it should be a lived experience that strengthens both purpose and performance.
How FocusWorks Helps
Whether you’re an individual professional or an organisation supporting a team, FocusWorks offers:
Personalised Coaching – individual sessions to build clarity, confidence, and momentum.
Interactive Workshops – engaging, reflective sessions for teams and individuals.
CPD Programmes – ongoing development to embed learning and sustain performance.
Every session is designed to be inclusive, practical, and neurodiversity-friendly, encouraging real connection and lasting change.
Our Values
At FocusWorks, our values shape the way we design learning, connect with people, and create lasting change. They reflect what we believe makes professional development meaningful, sustainable, and fair.
Autonomy: Take control and shape your path
We believe professionals thrive when they feel empowered to make choices, reflect honestly, and take ownership of their growth. Our sessions encourage autonomy, helping people find clarity and confidence in the way they work and learn.
Competence: Keep learning, developing, and growing
Learning doesn’t stop once you’re qualified. We support ongoing growth through reflective practice, challenge, and real-world application that helps people move from knowing to doing.
Respect: Listen deeply and ensure every voice matters
We create psychologically safe spaces where everyone’s perspective is valued. Our approach is rooted in empathy, authenticity, and open dialogue.
Fairness: Create spaces that are inclusive and accessible
Inclusion isn’t an afterthought, it’s designed into everything we do. We build learning that works for diverse minds and needs, ensuring equity of access and experience.
Curiosity: Stay open and explore new possibilities
Curiosity fuels innovation. We invite participants to ask questions, challenge assumptions, and experiment with new ideas that keep learning fresh and relevant.
About Me
I’m Jo Wharton, a CDI-registered Career Development Professional and qualified coach with over 20 years’ experience in adult education and the careers sector.
Across my career, I’ve supported learners, educators, and professionals at every stage; from designing and delivering learning programmes, to coaching experienced practitioners to grow in confidence and adapt to change.
I founded FocusWorks to create learning experiences that go beyond information-sharing. My approach combines coaching, reflection, and practical action, helping people not just learn more, but do more with what they learn.
