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.

That's 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 create your road map to advance your career.

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.
Extensive experience of mentoring a diverse range of professionals.
A passion for personal development and I enjoy seeing others realise thier full potential.

My name is Pamela Odukoya

I am passionate about career development and would love to support you.

Drawing on my wealth of experience in private, public, and voluntary organisations, I will guide you to make a informed career decision.

I founded Calabash Careers Coaching to empower mid-career professionals to Reflect, Reset, and Recharge their career. The main driver was the challenges I experienced as a mid-career professional navigating a career plateau. 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, artifacts, and medicine. 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 career planning and leadership tools tailored to mid-career professionals, nurturing my passion for writing.

Beyond ARISE, I have contributed leadership-focused articles to notable magazines like Indezine, Startacus, and NetworkShe, each boasting a readership of over 14,000. Readers can expect insightful content that addresses the unique challenges and opportunities faced by mid-career professionals.

As an active member of Toastmasters International, I have sharpened my communication and facilitation skills, allowing me to deliver engaging and interactive keynote speeches and presentations. Through this experience, I have honed specific skills such as public speaking, leadership, and effective communication.

My Career Planning Framework

My experience and passion for career development motivated me to develop a career planning framework. This framework highlights seven key aspects that can contribute to effective career planning. These aspects are encapsulated in the acronym BALANCE. I have used this framework successfully with my clients and would like to share it with you.

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- Accept challenges

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.
Division K Director for Toastmasters District 91.
Winner of a Speech Contest at Woodford Green Toastmasters club.
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 planning. Let us start the conversation!