WELCOME

Welcome to Calabash Careers Coaching.

Are you aged 35-55, with extensive work experience, yet find yourself feeling unfulfilled and unsure about your next steps?

You may be thinking of transitioning to a leadership role or even a new sector but need some direction to make it happen.

This is where I come in.

I am Pamela Odukoya, a Careers Coach. I help professionals like you to clarify career goals, explore new career options and regain career fullfillment.

Through coaching, I will renergise you to get back that Lovely Monday Morning feeling.

Whatever stage you are at, together we can work out a tailored roadmap to help you advance your career.

Why choose me? I have:

Over thirty years experience in the careers guidance sector.
First-hand experience of the challenges faced by mid-career professionals.
Varied experience of mentoring a diverse range of professionals.
A passion for personal development and I enjoy seeing others realise their full potential.

About Pamela Odukoya

My passion for growth and career development as well as the frustration of navigating the job market as a mid-career professional inspired me to set up Calabash Careers Coaching.

My journey was difficult and the support available was limited at the time. My mission now is to help others have a smoother mid-career journey.

The name “Calabash” is significant. The fruit of a calabash tree can be "transformed" into a range of valuable items such as cooking vessels and artifacts, This "transformation" of the Calabash fruit represents the transformational growth you can experience when you engage with one of my services – Careers Coaching, Job Interview Coaching, or Personal Development workshop.

My monthly online newsletter, ARISE, is where I share insights and tools about career planning and leadership. Readers can expect insightful content that addresses the unique challenges and opportunities faced by mid-career professionals. Curating and researching topics for ARISE fuels my passion for writing, allowing me to explore, learn, and create with purpose.

Beyond ARISE, I have contributed leadership-focused articles to notable magazines like Indezine, Startacus, and NetworkShe, each boasting a readership of over 14,000.

As an active member of Toastmasters International, I regularly write and deliver engaging speeches, honing my communication skills. Serving as Division K Director, I have led twenty clubs across five areas, gaining firsthand experience in servant leadership within the voluntary sector. This role has deepened my understanding of leadership through service, reinforcing the value of empowerment and collaboration

My Career Planning Framework

Drawing on my wealth of experience in private, public, and voluntary organisations, I have developed a career planning framework that highlights seven key areas that impacts on career developement. These aspects are encapsulated in the acronym BALANCE. Using this framework with clients helps them to achieve postitive outcomes.

What does the “BALANCE” framework entail? Let us examine its key aspects in detail.

B- Be Self Aware

A - Align your goals with your values

L- Leverage your network

A - Adapt to new situations

N - Nurture your passion

C - Communicate with confidence

E - Embrace a growth mindset

Achievements

Facilitated a workshop on Career planning and confidence for members of the Sickle Cell Cause CIC in Tottenham, London.
Completed the A1 for career guidance professionals.
Chartered Manager status awarded by the CMI.
MSC in Education, Training, and Development of Adults.

I would be delighted to support you with your career plans. Let us start the conversation!