How James and HiR has helped members of our community and allies

"Working with James is like having the best of your CEO's ear as well as the most incredible therapist in the world.
His encouragement must be industry agnostic but felt absolutely catered to my exact job and work circumstances.
His enthusiasm got me back to the gym for the first time in a decade and to create a work environment I could thrive in."

Josh, Media & Communications,

Canberra, 🇦🇺

Josh's Story
Josh signed up for the Ultimate Transformation Program to address some challenging times in the workplace and take back responsibility for his fitness, social life, and personal life.

Working through his Strengths Profile report, we identified the ways of showing up in the world that would give him the power and energy to make the changes he wanted to see sustainably and authentically.

With more than 12 hours of online coaching sessions, various exercises, and co-created commitments that he could be held accountable for, Josh achieved significant and lasting change.

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"James is incredibly insightful and a pleasure to work with! Using the strengths profile as a starting point was thought-provoking for me.
James very quickly understood me and my needs in a way that felt natural and unobtrusive.
His guidance and practical tips, plus the resources shared, have been invaluable in helping me find greater success both personally and in my business.
Highly recommended!"

Natalka, Business Owner,

Brisbane, 🇦🇺

Natalka's Story
Taking over a family-run business and not feeling like a natural Leader, seeking more confidence in their communication style, time management and generally managing oneself.

Natalka jumped straight into three 90-minute sessions over a period of two months to take action and start feeling and acting like BOSS!

Start your journey with the Introductory Program in the same way ally Natalka did.

"As soon as I saw my strength's profile I was nodding at the insights it delivered - things I always knew about myself but didn't have the language to talk about.

Then what really created a light-bulb moment for me was meeting with James to debrief to understand how I could turn these strengths into real next steps to consider what I really wanted to do with my future!"

Kaine, Marketing Leader,

New York, 🇺🇸

Kaine's Story
After leaving behind a tenured and distinguished career at a Fortune 100 company, and juggling the tension of starting their own marketing business or heading back into the job search, Kaine met with James at HiR to understand their strengths and the opportunities they presented more comprehensively - after their initial consultation Kaine felt much more confident in the direction they were taking and the next steps they needed to take to take control of their future

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"Since working with James, I have seen improvement in many aspects of my career.
James is very approachable, knowledgeable, and committed to his clients.
I recommend James to anyone who seeks guidance and improvement."

Jack, Customer Service Specialist,

Sydney, 🇦🇺

Jack's Story
With Humour as his number one realised strength, Jack had been getting in his own way and relying too much on his extremely personable and 'fun to be around' character as his way of showing up in the world.

Becoming aware of other strengths like Compassion, Rapport Builder and Resolver and then bringing these into the spotlight have allowed Jack to show up as a more mature and rounded professional in the workplace, securing a pay rise and a deeper relationship with the leadership team.

With Legacy as his number one Unrealised strength, Jack's coaching continues with on-demand sessions and is focused on supporting the development of his start-up alongside full-time work.

Step into your true self and start working on your dreams with the Introductory Program like community ally Jack.

Victor Supercharge Program Client Headshot Smiling
Victor Supercharge Program Client Headshot Smiling
Thanks to James's guidance and support, I landed my dream job in less than four weeks!
I highly recommend James as a career coach to anyone seeking guidance and support in their job search journey. Following a layoff, I experienced over 12 months of challenges in the job market, and I was fortunate to connect with James through the LGBTQ+ Professional Network group on LinkedIn.

James deeply understood my situation from our initial conversation and provided invaluable insights. Together, we decided that the Supercharge program was the best fit for me, and it turned out to be a game-changer.

James's expertise and encouragement played a crucial role in rebuilding my confidence after facing numerous rejections. He meticulously upgraded my resume and LinkedIn profile, highlighting my strengths and achievements in a way that truly resonated with potential employers.

It felt like a dream come true, and I am immensely grateful to James for his dedication and expertise. Thank you, James, for helping me navigate a challenging time, believing in me, and empowering me to succeed.

I look forward to continuing our collaboration and achieving even greater milestones together.

Victor, Customer Success
Toronto, 🇨🇦

Victor's Story
There were two parts to working with Victor.

Firstly, the practical support, changes to his resume and LinkedIn to ensure that the best story was being told about his professional life and positioned him in the best possible light for the jobs he was applying for. Additionally, HiR provided interview preparation support through coaching, homework exercises, learning materials and real-time on-the-day help via WhatsApp.

The second part of the work was on strategy and mindset.

Using deep coaching conversations and supported by between-session homework, Victor redefined his job search strategy, focused on the opportunities that mattered to him, and proactively opened up relationships with potential future employers.

Victor's biggest shift was definitely the clarity he now has for his career and professional value and the shift from the mindset "I'm trying so hard and getting nowhere" to "this is all going perfectly."

Supercharge YOUR Career like Victor.

Hannah, Owner Han Made Arts
Hannah, Owner Han Made Arts

"James is such a kind and supportive coach. It was really useful to connect with him and get his perspective on my strengths profile. I’ve had invaluable bespoke direction, tasks and experiments to conduct. I learned so much from these and he helped me to reflect and build on the outcomes. James’ advice and expertise have been the motivational and practical help I was looking for when I signed up with HiR. Thanks to James the key to developing my business and my self have been unlocked! James is very knowledgeable, reliable, and hardworking. I would definitely recommend working with him. You won’t regret it!"

Hannah, Owner
Han Made Arts
Chertsey, 🇬🇧

Hannah's Story
Community ally Hannah chose to sign up for the Ultimate Transformation after being out of the workforce for several years.

She returned to work as a Mum and was determined to turn her passion, Art, into a business that would mean she didn’t have to get a job working for someone else.

During the 12-week program, Hannah worked through specific personal challenges with the help of her Strengths Profile insights, achieving a number of practical outcomes for her growing business around brand, pricing, and marketing activities.

Dave one of HiR's clients shares his experience
Dave one of HiR's clients shares his experience
”I spent time working with James to really understand what seen and unseen strengths I have and to realise how I could really utilise all of my strengths to help supercharge not just my career but my life in general. James was a brilliant guide who helped me tune into the positive with simple, clear steps and actions so that I could take ownership of my goals.
Was it uncomfortable at times for me? Yes.
Did I feel supported the whole way through the process? Yes. Can I utilise more of my strengths in a better way? 100% yes. James' approach really works with a focus on positivity and ensuring that I got the maximum benefit from the program.”

Dave, Supply Chain
Newbury, 🇬🇧

Dave's Story
The real Dave had been hiding away for a long time. Having had the courage to come out in the workplace before meeting with HiR, Dave was aware that he had more to offer and more to do in the world—he couldn’t quite articulate what that looked like and was unsure of the first action steps.

The Strengths Profile assessment and Expert report explained where there was untapped potential, in this case, the unseen parts of the person. Over three intense coaching sessions and some challenging homework, Dave could identify the areas of life where he wanted to see change, strategise about what that change meant, and then take action with his Coach's support.

Rafi, Software Engineer from Melbourne, Australia
Rafi, Software Engineer from Melbourne, Australia
HiR's principal coach, James with Rafi, one of HiR's customers
HiR's principal coach, James with Rafi, one of HiR's customers
”I would strongly recommend James to anyone trying to advance their career. James has been a huge help in refining my CV and offering excellent interview advice. He is a great listener and motivator who is always eager to go above and beyond to ensure his customers' success”
Rafi's Story
Rafi was moving from Indonesia to Australia and needed a confidence boost to leverage his experience and develop a laser-focused job search strategy followed by support before interviews, working with James and our Supercharge Your Career Program he quickly secured a role as a Software Engineer in Melbourne on a working holiday visa, and within six months, his new employer offered him sponsorship. He is now well on his way to the life he dreamed of in Melbourne.

Rafi, Software Engineer
Melbourne 🇦🇺

James, a customer of HiR
James, a customer of HiR

Steven, Learning & Development Consultant and LGBTQI+ Advocate
Florida 🇺🇸

"I strongly recommend James to those looking to hone in on their strengths in their career and prospective job opportunities. I worked with him to complete a Strengths Profile assessment and met with him regularly after that to discuss how my strengths, learned behaviours, and weaknesses can help me shape my personal life and career. My goal in working with James was to better bring to the surface unrealised strengths to reframe my mindset.

James tied our coaching conversations back to the Strengths Profile during our time together. He even used it to review my resume, challenging me to connect those strengths as a throughline from my resume to networking and potential interviews. The experience greatly benefitted me in re-evaluating what brings me joy and passion in my career."

Steven's Story
Steven was at a crossroads and considering various next steps for his career as a Learning & Development professional, his experience spanning both the public and private sectors.

Armed with his Strengths Profile report and the insights that followed through our Supercharge Your Careeer Program, Steven identified opportunities for internal networking with more clarity around his personal brand. The work also assisted with determining a strategy for strengthening his wider professional network and positioning for future opportunities and immediate job search activity.

Steven is an active LGBT advocate both at work and in the wider community, and it's a pleasure to share a video he made for Pride 2023.

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