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About Me

My career counseling services offer personalized, expert coaching tailored to individuals at every stage of their journey. Whether you’re exploring career paths, transitioning to a new role, building leadership skills, or seeking to enhance your overall well-being, I am here to guide you.
I specialize in creating meaningful pathways aligned with your passions, values, and aspirations, providing tailored support to help you overcome professional and personal challenges. This includes employment-related assessments and counseling, with dedicated services for NDIS participants, empowering you to achieve your goals with clarity and confidence.
I am dedicated to helping clients overcome barriers that may be holding them back from finding or maintaining meaningful work. By understanding each individual’s unique circumstances, we can address both professional challenges and personal or emotional hurdles, including limiting beliefs, to ensure holistic growth.

Together, we’ll set clear goals and develop practical strategies to empower you to move forward with confidence and purpose—unlocking your full potential for a fulfilling and successful life.
I also provide tailored employment-related assessments and counseling support to NDIS participants, offering guidance that addresses individual needs and goals. For those who identify as neurodivergent, I offer neuro-affirming career support designed to celebrate your unique strengths, interests, and aspirations. Together, we’ll create a career path that aligns with your true self, empowering you to thrive in a role that feels both fulfilling and authentic.

Melinda John

Coach

Redefining Work: Exploring Possibilities After Injury, Disability, Illness or a long career break

Work may look different following the onset of an injury, disability, illness, or a long break. Together, we’ll explore tailored possibilities for work, study, or volunteering that align with your unique circumstances, strengths, and aspirations.

My support is designed to empower you to navigate this transition with confidence, and may include:

  • Understanding Your Strengths: Exploring your interests, skills, values, and abilities to identify meaningful opportunities.
  • Navigating Challenges: Considering the impact of your disability, illness, or injury while exploring viable options.
  • Gaining Insights: Visiting workplaces and connecting with professionals to learn more about careers of interest.
  • Making Informed Decisions: Clarifying study pathways, workplace adjustments, scholarships, apprenticeships, and other resources.
  • Clarifying Goals: Helping you widen or narrow down your options to focus on what truly resonates with you.
  • Taking the Next Step: Enrolling in courses and linking you with relevant support services.
  • Building Experience: Participating in volunteering or work experience opportunities.
  • Confident Disclosure: Weighing the pros and cons of disclosing an injury, disability, or health condition during your job search.
  • Presenting Your Best Self: Updating your resume, cover letter, and LinkedIn profile to reflect your strengths and achievements.
  • Interview Success: Preparing for interviews with tailored coaching to build your confidence and skills.
  • Workplace Readiness: Partnering with employers, disability employment services, and Job Access to ensure workplace equipment and modifications are in place for both recruitment and employment.
  • Expanding Your Support Network: Registering with disability service employment providers to access additional resources.
  • Maintaining Success: Offering support to maintain employment or onward referrals to post-placement services.

Every journey is unique, and I’m here to guide and support you in creating a fulfilling path forward that suits your goals and abilities. Let’s work together to design a future that aligns with your strengths and aspirations.

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