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Most Career Development Professionals will recognise this moment in practice. A client says, “I don’t know what to do,” or “I just feel stuck,” or “There are too many options.” In these moments, the challenge is rarely a lack of ability or opportunity. More often, it is a mix of uncertainty, emotion, and information overload that makes decision making feel overwhelming. As practitioners, we know that offering more information or more options does not always move people forw

After more than twenty years working across adult education, employability, apprenticeships and careers development, I’ve seen first-hand just how demanding and meaningful this work is. Career Development Professionals hold space, guide people through uncertainty and support change every single day. But the pace and pressure of the job often mean there’s very little room for your own reflection, growth and wellbeing. That’s why I created FocusWorks . This space brings togethe

The end of the year can sneak up on all of us, especially when you spend most of your time supporting others. If you work in the careers sector or you are a Registered Career Development Professional, you will know exactly what I mean. We are brilliant at asking powerful questions, creating space for reflection, and helping people navigate complexity, but how often do we offer that same care and curiosity to ourselves? By December, the combination of constant delivery, heavy