Licensed Firework coaches

I specialise in career change coaching for Teachers looking to leave the classroom.

I offer 1:1 coaching sessions either face to face or using Zoom that will take you through a structured approach, so that you can figure out your life and career goals, your values and your motivations and understand what gives you energy. Alongside your skills and experience, we will look at what that means in terms of career options and we'll develop an action plan to get you from where you are now, to where you want to be.

In addition, I offer Career Change Workshops designed to take you through that structured approach in a one day intensive group session.  These will be face to face in various locations in the Wessex area.  See my website for the latest dates/venues.

I support people to feel good about themselves and to create lives that they actually like.

I help them learn to feel comfortable and confident in their own skin, to expand their self-awareness, self-acceptance, self-belief and self-trust in order to live more bravely and create more joy and satisfaction in their lives, both at work and at home.

I work with individuals who are experiencing self-doubts, over-thinking, over-working, second guessing, worrying about what everyone else thinks, feeling held back, frustrated, stuck and generally dissatisfied in their careers and lives.

My clients have mostly been early and mid-career professionals but have also included students, musicians, sole business owners and returners after a career break.

The focus of my career coaching is working with people (of all ages) who are questioning their career path, perhaps after having made a long-term investment in education, energy, networks and time. People who yearn for something different but aren’t sure what that would look like or where to start.

I have 25 years of corporate leadership experience including 5 years in the role of Vice President Diversity, Equity & Inclusion for a global, multinational company. I have lived and worked across Australia, Asia, and Europe.

My coaching style is practical, holistic, inclusive, evidence-based, compassionate and immediately applicable to your life. I have deep respect and appreciation for different personal identities, circumstances and needs.

I help mid-senior level people in the corporate world get clearer on who they are and what they really want in life, and then coach them as they make it a reality. I also work with forward-thinking organisations who wish to retain their talented employees and harness their renewed energy and ideas to boost the organisation’s social/environmental impact.

I'm firm and supportive. I gained a strong understanding of the corporate world working for Accenture for 18 years in Paris and London. A recent coaching client told me that I have a “serene calm energy”, and am “passionate but not in-your-face gushy!”. There were moments where they felt “uncomfortable but supported”, and the result was that they experienced a number of shifts, concluding “It was way more powerful than I thought it would be. I’ve always said ‘it will all be OK’. Now I believe it”.

Career coaching for high achievers to pursue non-traditional life and career paths without guilt.

You come from a traditional background, which comes with so many gifts, but usually also means that your life path - what you studied, who you dated, what you do for a living - was clearly mapped out from birth. And if you deviated form that path, you were hit with So. Much. Guilt.

So you got high grades. You went to good schools. You embarked on an impressive, steady career - one of those jobs that is always in high-demand (because of security).

But your life, as it stands, doesn't make you happy. You're wondering: 'Is this it? Is this all there is?' And something inside you says 'No. There's got to be more'.

Maybe you know what “more” looks like and you need support to pursue it (because there will be pushback).

Or maybe you don’t quite know what you want to do, what your passions are, what path will make you feel fulfilled - you just know that your current path isn’t working for you.

Hi, I’m Elizabeth Houghton, and I specialise in helping under 35's high-achievers from traditional backgrounds make big career transitions into work they love (without guilt).

All my coaching session take place via Zoom or phone on a 1:1 basis.

My coaching approach is non-judgemental, approachable, I will create a space for you where you can be YOU. Where you do not have to watch what you say or hind your true self.

We will work together to uncover what fulfilling work is for you. I will work in partnership with you to uncover your motivations, your passions, your lifestyle wants.

Together we will remove the barriers and build a simple roadmap that takes you from what you're doing now to what you'd truly love to do.

I specialise in working with women in the financial sector or anyone who has thoughts about changing their career and /or workplace but doesn't really know how to go about it.

I have a positive and forward thinking coaching style. I listen to my clients and gently push them towards their goals.

Liz is a full-time life coach serving the teaching profession, where she loves working with clients asking the big questions such as ‘What should I do with my life?’ The majority of her current work focuses on supporting teachers who are seeking career-change. With forty years of teaching experience across all age sectors (including leadership and teacher training) and having trained with some of the world’s leading coaching organisations, Liz is well-placed to serve her audience. And in addition, she has had her own experience of leaving teaching (twice!).

Liz embraces her spirit of adventure with a playful yet common-sense approach. This serves her clients well as they are often feeling anxious, guilty and lost when it comes to leaving a profession they thought they would spend their working lifetime in. Just as the Firework programme suggests, Liz takes her clients on a journey from them being a passive bystander in their life to becoming an intrepid explorer who seizes the day.

Clients are assured a warm welcome, whether it is working together in person at home or at work; walking and talking on the moors; or video conferencing across the land or the oceans. Liz guarantees each of her clients a safe place to explore, dream and discover who they truly are and what they are inspired to do next.

I provide 1:1 career coaching programmes, predominantly working with individuals who are:

• Just starting out with their career.
• Part way through their career and at a crossroads.

I also provide interview coaching and job application services. (Prior to coaching I was a HR professional for 20 years working with multinational corporations across a range of industry sectors, specialising in recruitment and development.)

When working with me you can be confident that you will have a safe and trusting space where there is complete focus and presence with you.

My clients describe me as a guiding light through the highs and lows, showing both compassion and professionalism, whilst helping you to achieve your goals.

I support frustrated and unfulfilled mid-career professionals who have built a successful career, ticked all the boxes they were supposed to tick, but now wake up wondering "is this it?".
I support them to get clear on who they are and what is important to them, and to stop overthinking, get unstuck, and create a career they love.

On the whole my coaching approach is non-directive; I believe you are the expert in your life, and that you have everything you need within you. I provide the space, support and tools for you to uncover those answers. My clients describe me as patient and supportive, and I also like to provide gentle challenge in our conversations. We may dig into some deeper issues during our conversations, but we will usually share a laugh or two as well.

I'm a Career Transition Coach working with professionals at a crossroads who feel lost to find the work they love to do and create the life they want on their terms. Whether
you are going through a major work or life transition, seeking career inspiration, a change of direction, or just want to be more effective in your current role, I have a career coaching approach to help you do the work you love and fulfil your potential.

I am an intuitive coach who is empathetic, open and compassionate. I create a safe space for you to explore deeper into your beliefs, values and purpose. I really see you, I’ll challenge your blind spots and the things that are holding you back. Without judgement I am your cheerleader and champion, highlighting your strengths and nurturing you through your own transformation

My mission is to help professionals step into the fullness of their potential, whether that means a career change, career development or workplace coaching.   

Using a holistic approach, I help my clients to develop meaningful careers that fit within the wider context of their lives.  I empower them to achieve their goals, honour their priorities and express their values and passions at work. 

I help leaders and executives to facilitate growth and positive change within their organisations with confidence, empathy and resilience. 

My approach is highly supportive and empathetic in nature whilst also very practical. As a former Occupational Therapist, I understand the impact of meaningful occupation on our whole lives and this holistic approach is woven throughout my practice.

My key skills are career coaching, workplace coaching and executive coaching and I specialise in serving neurodiverse clients.

I’m an ICF Professional Certified Coach, qualified Life Coach through The Coaching Academy, a Licensed Firework Career Coach and I’m certified in Executive Coaching & Team Coaching through Full Circle Global.

I also offer mentoring for newly qualified coaches starting out in the industry. I'm a Certified Mentor for The Coaching Academy supporting Coaches in Training. 

If you’re ready to find work you love, develop in your career or unlock the potential within your team – get in touch today.