Coaching & Training

Training underpinned by psychology and coaching

CareerSpace is a West Midlands–based coaching and training provider specialising in helping technically‑brilliant people become confident, capable leaders.

Our courses and events include 6-month training programmes, including coaching to ensure learning is embedded – through to powerful 1-2-1 coaching, delivered in a constructive, friendly and non-egotistical way.

GROUP CAREER COACHING & SUPPORT

CareerSpace started life as an innovative way of enabling professionals to explore their career options. Since then, we have helped a range of experienced managers and directors to find their direction and further their careers – whether in our out of their current industry and role.  

We do this by bringing people together in a friendly supportive environment where you can

meet like-minded professionals and explore your career search in a safe space underpinned by a guided framework

share experiences and best practice in career searching

enhance and maintain your personal wellbeing during times of demoralisation

benefit from a support network and expand your contacts base

explore your skills and motivations with our carefully curated, structured career development approach

understand your personal profile using selected psychometric testing

1-2-1 EXECUTIVE & CAREER COACHING & IKIGAI

If you are looking for a safe space to:

 streamline your career progression

enhance your management credentials

build confidence or

 explore your career direction and life purpose, 

…our friendly, down-to-earth coaching offering gives you the opportunity to unlock your own potential.

From traditional Executive Coaching (underpinned by our qualifications and accreditations with the Association for Coaching) – to us holding certification in the Japanese concept of Ikigai (a powerful approach to helping uncover purpose in your life and career), we make the process of personal development empowering and enjoyable.

A gym membership for your career

Our scheduled events are listed above, and more information is available on our FAQ page.

Please feel free to get in touch with any specific requests – or click on an event below to express an interest in a particular CareerSpace session. 
 

We will then get in touch with you to verify your suitability for the programme and arrange a one-hour ‘induction’ session over video call in advance of your first session.

Please note that regularity of sessions may vary during Christmas and August.

The Accidental Manager (Training course with coaching)

A practical leadership development programme for people who were brilliant at their job… and now lead people.

The problem

Talented people are promoted into leadership roles without the knowledge, tools or confidence to lead. We fix that .

The Solution

A combination of training, neuroscience, and 1:1 coaching to help managers understand why leadership feels hard, why their brain gets in their way, and how to integrate this into the day-to-day.

This allows them to lead with clarity, confidence and impact.

How is this different?

Between workshops, each delegate receives a tailored 1:1 coaching session.

This is where the real behaviour change happens, applying learning to live situations, exploring perceived barriers, and building confidence in a confidential, supportive, safe space.

Programme Structure

6 Core Modules (4 hours each)
Delivered in person or online, focused on real‑world application.

Module 1

You’re used to being the expert, now you’re the leader

Module 2

Managing a team you did not create

Module 3

How do you manage performance and create accountability?

Module 4

Bringing the principles to life

Module 5

Asking the right questions, not giving the right instructions

Module 6

Stop being your own worst enemy

Outcomes

Increased engagement
Improved culture and psychological safety
Stronger sense of belonging
Prevention of issues before they escalate
Confident handling of difficult conversations
Supercharged performance
Reinforced positive habits
Time saved is money saved
Higher staff retention
Enhanced perception of the business

Course Delivery

Frequency: Monthly

Time: Daytime (online/remote)

Duration: 4 hours (during one day per month)

Please feel free to get in touch with any specific requests – or email us on the link below to express an interest in this particular CareerSpace session.

Email: info@careerspace.uk

Grassroots Management (6 month programme with coaching)

Details to follow

Email: info@careerspace.uk

1-to-1 Coaching

Details to follow

Email: info@careerspace.uk

Presentation skills & neuroscience of public speaking (4 hour course)

Details to follow

Email: info@careerspace.uk

Ikigai (Life Purpose) 1-to-1 coaching

Details to follow

Email: info@careerspace.uk

Menopause Action Plan (Support and training)

Details to follow

Email: info@careerspace.uk

London/South East

Frequency: Fortnightly

Time: Evening

Duration: 1.5 – 2 hours

Location: Online

Venue: Zoom Details to be provided upon acceptance

This is a bespoke series of online meetings being held for a group of clients in London and the South East.

Please email us on the address below if you would like to join this group.  If demand is sufficient, these sessions may be held weekly.

Email: info@careerspace.uk

Typical workspace for career coaching

Birmingham/ worcestershire/ warwickshire

Frequency: Weekly

Time: Evening

Duration: 1.5 – 2 hours

Location: Within 10 miles of M42 J2

Venue: To be advised upon acceptance

Please feel free to get in touch with any specific requests – or email us on the link below to express an interest in this particular CareerSpace session.

We will then get in touch with you to verify your suitability for the programme and arrange a one-hour ‘induction’ session over video call in advance of your first session.

Email: info@careerspace.uk

Minimalist office for professional careers

Rest of the UK - Online

Frequency: Dependent on demand

Time: Dependent on demand

Duration: 1.5 – 2 hours

Location: Online (targeted regionally if possible)

Venue: Zoom Details to be provided upon acceptance

Our core geography is in the West Midlands where sessions are held in-person, but we also hold online meetings for clients in other parts of the country.

Please express your interest by emailing us below, and we will be in touch with details of sessions that may suit you.

Email: info@careerspace.uk