Before you can move forward with confidence, it helps to look back. This first phase of the Career GROOVE Method is all about reflection.

Together, we’ll explore:

- Your career story so far, including the highs, the challenges and the lessons learned along the way

- What matters most to you now, your values and how you want to feel at work

- Influences and expectations, those external voices or internal scripts that have shaped your choices

You’ll build the self-awareness needed to make career decisions that feel aligned, not driven by 'shoulds' or outdated definitions of success.

Now that you’ve reflected on where you’ve been, it’s time to anchor into what you need next.

This phase of the Career GROOVE Method is all about defining the core conditions that support your wellbeing, motivation and growth at work.

Together, we’ll explore:

- What energises you and what drains you in your day-to-day work

- The environments, cultures and ways of working that bring out your best

- Your personal non-negotiables and the boundaries you need to maintain your wellbeing

This process helps you move beyond job titles and skills, so you can evaluate opportunities through the lens of what truly works for you.

Now it’s time to get curious.

This phase of the Career GROOVE Method is about expanding your thinking and exploring new possibilities and career directions.

Together, we’ll explore:

- Career ideas and themes based on what’s surfaced so far

- Pathways that spark interest, the obvious ones and the "if money were no object" ones too

- How to test and explore possibilities through small, low-risk experiments

This phase is about generating a shortlist of options and creating a plan to test them out, to see if they fit.

It’s time to get clear on what you bring to the table.

This phase of the Career GROOVE Method is about defining your value proposition and what sets you apart.

Together we’ll define:

- Your spiky skills and how they apply to your target roles

- What you bring that no one else can and why it’s uniquely valuable to employers

- Your personal “so what?” and the reason someone should hire you

You’ll develop the language and confidence to update your resume, refresh your LinkedIn and share your story in a way that feels clear and compelling.

Bring your career story to life - on paper, online and in conversation.

This phase of the Career GROOVE Method is about shaping how you show up, so your message is clear, compelling and aligned with where you’re headed.

You'll get comfortable:

- Tailoring your resume and LinkedIn to reflect your strengths and goals

- Talking about your experience with authenticity and confidence, especially in networking and interviews

- Sharing the career story that connects your past to the future you're aiming for

You’ll leave this phase with tools, language and messaging that make it easier to be seen for the work you actually want to do.

Now it’s time to bring it all together.

This phase of the Career GROOVE Method is about taking focused action and building a targeted, sustainable job search strategy that helps you get seen in the right places.

Together we’ll create:

- Your action plan including what steps to take next and when

- A job search strategy that balances visibility, connection and energy

- How to build momentum and stay on track, even when you’re feeling a bit wobbly

You’ll walk away with a plan that feels practical and personal, so your next move feels intentional and within reach.