karen blake coaching
Welcome to Karen Blake Coaching, your dedicated partner in conquering personal
and professional challenges. Located in the vibrant city of Merthyr Tydfil,
South Wales, we specialise in empowering individuals through expert career
coaching and training. Our tailored solutions are designed to supercharge your
career development, whether you're returning to work or striving to progress
further in your chosen career. Ready to unlock your full potential? Let's embark
on this journey together.
Our Journey: Conquering Challenges
Like many, we've encountered significant personal, career, and health
challenges. Yet, instead of surrendering, we triumphed over these obstacles
through unwavering self-motivation and determination. Fuelled by optimism and a
laser-focused mindset, we achieved the work-life balance we yearned for. We
recognise that you may also encounter similar hurdles, which can sometimes erode
motivation and obscure the valuable lessons they hold. When challenges persist
without resolution, they can evolve into persistent issues, causing
disillusionment and discontent.
Our Commitment: Sharing Our Story
We now have the good fortune of being able to discuss our struggles and how we
overcame them in a way that satisfies our requirements both personally and
professionally while maintaining our independence. Our hope is that by sharing
our story, we will encourage people to seek help when they need it and to
recognise their worth, regardless of how little their first steps may have been.
Karen Blake, MCDI, MIEP, and MInstLM
Director, Karen Blake Coaching
Why We Do What We Do
At Karen Blake Coaching, our mission is driven by a profound understanding of
the roadblocks that hinder career progression and their profound impact on
confidence, motivation, and performance. We are passionate about assisting those
who aspire to succeed but feel hindered by these challenges. We firmly believe
that everyone deserves the opportunity to achieve their goals, and this belief
led to the creation of Karen Blake Coaching.
Our extensive range of services is designed to empower learners from diverse
backgrounds and personal circumstances. Our clients come from various walks of
life, including:
* Lone Parents: Juggling home and childcare responsibilities while striving to
maintain and advance their skills.
* Redundant Employees: Facing uncertainty about finding support and lacking
essential skills such as CV writing, job interview preparation, and
re-entering the workforce after an extended absence.
* School Leavers/NEETs: Seeking guidance and support in choosing the right
career path and transitioning into the world of employment.
* Individuals with Concerns: Who may have reservations about traditional
classroom environments that may be hindering their personal and professional
development.
* Employees Aspiring to Advance: Those who are eager to progress in their
careers but may lack confidence in their skills and abilities
* Individuals with Long-term Health Conditions: Who are uncertain about how to
fit into work environments while accessing ongoing professional development.
* First-line Managers: Hesitant to seek help from senior line managers in
advancing their careers.
* Veterans and Early Service Leavers: Looking to apply their military skills
and experiences to civilian jobs and self-employment
Whether you're currently in an unhappy job or facing challenges in your career,
we're here to work alongside you to find solutions. Our dedicated career coaches
are committed to helping you overcome these obstacles, no matter what stage of
your career journey you're in. We provide powerful and effective career advice,
guidance, and coaching to propel you forward.
Services We Offer:
Career Coaching: Personalised coaching to help individuals excel in their
careers, from guidance on job search strategies to career advancement.
Mentoring: Expert mentoring to support personal and professional development,
providing guidance and insight for growth.
Accredited and Non-Accredited Qualifications
Access our diverse range of courses in Coaching and Mentoring, Life Coaching,
Education and Training, as well as qualifications in Assessing and Advice and
Guidance. Choose from accredited and non-accredited options to suit your needs.
Registered Centres for WJEC and iCQ
As proud registered centres for WJEC (Welsh Joint Education Committee) and iCQ
(iCan Qualify - Regulated Awarding Organisation), we ensure the highest
standards in delivering and assessing qualifications. This recognition speaks to
our commitment to quality education and training.
