Anna C. Career Glow

14/07/2026

What actually happens inside a career coaching session has very little to do with your CV.

One of the biggest surprises clients tell me after our first session is:

"I thought you'd like to see my CV right away."

Instead, we're talking about:

💭Why every option might feel wrong
💭Why they've outgrown a career that once suited them
💭Why they keep changing their mind
💭Why they can't explain what they really want

Because until those questions are answered, updating a CV is just putting better packaging around uncertainty.

The first part of a sustainable and fulfilling change isn't about finding opportunities.

It's about understanding yourself at the level where good career decisions become obvious.

That's where we uncover things like:

• The strengths you've stopped noticing because they come so naturally.

• The type of work that gives you energy rather than drains it.

• The environments where you'll thrive instead of constantly feeling like you're pushing uphill.

• The values and non-negotiables that explain why certain roles never felt right, even when they looked perfect on paper.

✔️ Only then do we start talking about roles, positioning, networking, your CV and interviews.

Because job search strategy works far better when it's built on clarity rather than guesswork.

So, as a career coach, I don't tell you what career to choose.

I help you understand yourself well enough that the right direction becomes much easier to recognise.

That's the work most people never see.

And it's the reason the practical steps become so much more effective afterwards.
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👋 Hi, I'm Anna, a Career Transition Coach & Mentor. I help professionals stop making reactive career moves and build careers that genuinely fit who they are and how they want to live.

📌 If you're thinking about making a change but aren't sure what the right next step looks like, you're welcome to join my waiting list for career support here: https://lnkd.in/d-Wjqh2i.

23/06/2026

Most of my clients are not stuck because they lack options. In fact, the opposite is usually true...

They can see multiple possible paths.

They can imagine themselves in several different roles.

They have enough skills to make more than one career move work.

The problem is that they're trying to answer every question about every option at the same time.

For each role, they're asking:

• Would I actually enjoy this?
• Am I qualified enough?
• Could I tell a convincing story in interviews?
• What's the salary?
• What's the progression?
• Is it future-proof?
• Would it fit my lifestyle?

And they're trying to evaluate all of those factors simultaneously.

No wonder it feels overwhelming.

What we do together is separate the decision-making process into stages.

First, we assess whether an option is genuinely worth exploring based on interests, strengths, values and career goals.

Only then do we look at market realities, salary expectations, opportunities and so called "feasibility".

Only after that do we assess skill gaps,  transferable experience and whether upskilling would make sense.

And only once a direction is chosen do we focus on positioning, CVs, LinkedIn and job search strategy.

Trying to solve all of those problems at once creates paralysis and overwhelm.

Separating them creates clarity.

So my today's ask is this:

Let's stop demanding certainty from every option before we've even given ourselves permission to explore it. 🤝

01/06/2026

One of my favourite things about career events like the Career Connect Ireland in Dublin last week?

The conversations that happen in the margins.

Not just on stage (though that was a joy), but the ones afterwards.

👉 The person who waited quietly to the side to ask one question.
👉 The one who said "I've never told anyone this, but..." at the CV clinic.
👉 The one who just needed someone to say: you're not starting from scratch, you're starting from experience.

I spoke on the panel about career transitions and personal branding, but really, we were talking about PEOPLE.

• People who've built careers that look great on paper but feel like someone else's life.

• People navigating redundancy and trying to figure out what's next.

• People who are ready for more but don't know how to articulate it yet.

If that's you right now... you're not lost, even if it feels like it.

You're just at the beginning of a very important conversation with yourself.

And those conversations? They change everything.

If you're at one of those crossroads, my DMs are open for real conversations and honest reflections.

29/05/2026

29/05/2026

Yesterday, I had the privilege of being a panelist, review CVs and hold real career conversations at the Career Connect Ireland event in Dublin.

Alongside Tony, Yemi and Funmito, we explored some of the biggest questions professionals are facing right now around career direction, career change, confidence, and standing out in a competitive market.

One of the highlights for me was reviewing dozens of CVs throughout the day and having 1:1 conversations with the attendees.

But what struck me most wasn't the CVs themselves.

It was how many talented & experienced people struggle to recognise and communicate the value they bring.

The same themes came up again and again:

• "I'm not sure how to position my experience"
• "I don't know what makes me stand out"
• "I've done so much, but I don't know how to put it on paper"
• "I want a change, but I don't know where to start"

These conversations reminded me that a CV is rarely the real challenge. It's a byproduct.

More often, it's clarity, confidence, and being able to see your own strengths (AND DIRECTION) objectively.

I was incredibly impressed by everyone who queued patiently for feedback, asked thoughtful questions, and put themselves out there.

That takes courage. 👏

If you attended yesterday, be proud of yourself. Investing time in your career, seeking feedback, and exploring what's possible are all steps that many people never take.

A huge thank you to Career Connect Ireland and special thanks to Vivian for organising the event and creating a space where meaningful career conversations could happen. And P.S. - Thank you very much for such a thoughtful gift!

It was also fantastic to meet Ed, Conor and Kamal for the first time! It's always fantastic to share perspectives and support and learn from each other! 👏

I left feeling absolutely inspired by the ambition, openness and determination of the people I met throughout the day.

And as I always say, you don't need to hit the rock bottom or be completely burned out to seek support!

Support exists and is there for a reason 🫂
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👋 Hi, I'm Anna and I am a Career Transition Coach & Mentor, helping professionals navigate their next career chapter, redundancy, career plateau or job search without second-guessing your next steps.

🤝 You can get in touch with me by clicking on the link under my name above.

20/05/2026

There's a particular kind of exhaustion that comes from doing work that doesn't feel like you anymore:

You're competent, people rely on you and on paper, everything looks fine.

But something has quietly shifted... and you know it.

👉 Maybe you've been diagnosed recently and suddenly a lot of your past makes sense.
👉 Maybe redundancy has cracked open a door you weren't expecting.
👉 Maybe you've just grown, and the role you're in hasn't grown with you.

That feeling ISN'T a midlife crisis.

And it's not ingratitude or you being difficult.

It's you being ready.

Ready for work that actually reflects who you've become: your values, strengths, the things that light you up rather than drain you.

You don't have to have it all figured out.

Actually, the best thing that you can do for yourself is to stop pretending the discomfort isn't there.

💬 And if this landed, save it for the day you need to hear it again.🫂

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👋 Hi, I'm Anna and I'm a Career Transition Coach helping professionals navigate their next career steps whether due to burnout, career plateau or dissatisfaction, facing redundancy or simply looking for more fulfillment.

If you're in this space and would benefit of some support, feel free to send me a message. We can take it step by step.

14/05/2026

Have you ever asked yourself: “Do I actually enjoy my work… or have I just learned how to survive it?”

So many neurodivergent adults only recognise themselves later in life, often through their child’s diagnosis.

Suddenly, years of exhaustion, masking and feeling “different” at work finally make sense.

And the hardest part? Many are successful on paper. But internally, they’re burnt out from forcing themselves to fit careers that don’t fit them.

Just because you can do the job… doesn’t mean it’s right for you anymore.

Career fulfilment starts when you stop building around survival and start building around who you actually are.

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