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Matthew G.

Somerset West, South Africa

$40/hr
5.0
19 jobs

If you are looking to make the next move in your career but you are unsure what that looks like, finding yourself a career coach is a great starting point. Together, we will work through your key strengths and skills and we will use those to identify potential careers you might want to find out more about and apply to. I hold certifications in career, leadership and strengths coaching and have a real passion for helping others discover what they are really passionate about. My career coaching services consists of the following services: 1. Building your brand: Strengths-based coaching sessions During these sessions, we will go through your core strengths and build your personal and professional brand so that you can easily start to promote yourself to other people and organizations. By the end of these sessions, you will have a clear idea as to your unique selling points and how you can use those effectively in future interviews etc. 2. LinkedIn and Resume Design - This service is focused purely on helping you get the next job. You may know what you are looking for already and you just need a bit of help designing an eye-catching CV. The process I use is one focused on: a. A comprehensive strengths analysis b. An understanding of who you are as a person and what makes you tick c. Rewriting the resume and LinkedIn profile in a way that showcases your unique strengths and qualities 3. Job Search and Application During this process I will: - Help you craft tailored applications for each job that you apply for. - Identify relevant jobs suited to your goals and interests - Craft responses when feedback is received from these applications. Bonus module: During this process we will also focus on building connections through LinkedIn and growing your professional network. 4. Interview Preparation - Helping you to prepare for upcoming interviews. These will be tailored based on the nature of the interviews that you need to prepare for. Please do contact me for more information as well as your requirements so I can design the best package for your needs. Regards Matthew

  • Career Coaching
  • Resume
  • Resume Development
  • Resume Writing
  • Mock Interview
  • Computer Skills
  • Accuracy Verification
  • Constant Contact
  • Online Writing
  • English
  • Business Writing
  • Microsoft Word
  • Customer Service
  • Leadership Coaching
Gerhard L.

Cape Town, South Africa

$29/hr
5.0
1 jobs

I am a trained Industrial Psychologist with a strong focus on human behaviour, systems, and processes. I work alongside business owners to help them analyse and understand the systems that drive their results, as well as the psychodynamics that shape how people interact within those systems. Every business is a system that produces exactly the results it is designed to produce. When outcomes are disappointing, the issue is often not a single person or event but the way the system itself functions. My work helps uncover those underlying patterns so they can be improved in a way that supports both performance and wellbeing. I have worked with both businesses and individuals, guiding them through organisational analysis, role clarification, and process improvement. My approach combines clear, structured thinking with a deep understanding of behaviour and motivation. I am particularly interested in how structure, culture, and leadership interact to create either alignment or tension within a business. Alongside my consulting work, I am an accredited coach. I support leaders and teams in building self-awareness, improving communication, and developing resilience. My coaching style is reflective and practical, helping clients see how their actions and assumptions influence the broader system around them. I enjoy partnering with people who are curious, open, and ready to look beneath the surface of their challenges. Whether you are refining internal processes, strengthening leadership capability, or seeking to create a more effective team culture, I bring a thoughtful and analytical approach to help you move forward with clarity and confidence. Let us work together to strengthen your systems and create an environment where both people and processes can thrive.

  • Career Coaching
  • HR & Business Services
  • Management Consulting
  • Coaching
  • Business Coaching
  • Continuing Professional Development
  • System Analysis
Laila K.

Cape Town, South Africa

$40/hr
5.0
1 jobs

HR Leader, Talent Consultant and Coach, bringing over 15 years of progressive experience in Human Resources, People Operations and Talent Management. My unique strength lies in a holistic approach to people operations, where I integrate strategic HR expertise with transformative coaching to build high-performing cultures and empower individuals. I excel at partnering with leadership to design and implement HR strategies that drive organisational effectiveness, talent acquisition, employee engagement and HR process optimisation. My skills encompass the full employee lifecycle, from strategic talent acquisition and robust onboarding to performance management and employee relations. Beyond traditional HR, my passion lies in unlocking human potential through dedicated coaching. As an ICF-accredited coach, I provide leadership coaching, career transition support and facilitate team development, drawing on my background in Industrial & Organisational Psychology and Strategic HR Management. This allows me to offer a powerful blend of strategic insight, empathetic listening, and actionable guidance, helping both individuals and teams achieve their goals and navigate complex professional landscapes. I am adept at delivering impactful solutions in diverse international settings (Switzerland, South Africa, USA, Nigeria).

  • Career Coaching
  • HR & Business Services
  • Coaching
  • Recruiting
  • Life Coaching
  • Business Coaching
  • Human Resource Management
  • IT Recruiting
  • Employee Onboarding
  • Counseling
  • Human Resources Consulting
  • Human Resources Strategy
  • LinkedIn Recruiting
  • Executive Search

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