How James and HiR has helped clients to achieve their goals
"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’s 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
Hannah chose to sign up for the Foundations Program 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 in terms of brand, pricing, and marketing activities.
”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's 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 knew he had more to offer and more to do in the world. However, he couldn’t quite articulate what that looked like and was unsure of the first action steps.
The Strengths Profile assessment and 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.
”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 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 🇦🇺
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 and development professional, with experience spanning both the public and private sectors.
Armed with his Strengths Profile report and the insights that followed through our Foundations 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.
HiR Coaching & Consulting is a business name registered in New South Wales, Australia. ABN 53693942059
100% Money Back Guarantee
Foundations Program – Our Promise
The Foundations Program comes with a clear promise.
If, after completing Foundations, you:
do not get something positive from the experience and
do not make at least one agreed change identified in your initial 30-minute onboarding call
then you can choose one of two options:
A full refund, minus the cost of the Strengths Profile assessment, or
Continue working with me at no additional cost until you achieve a meaningful breakthrough.
This promise exists because Foundations is designed to create clarity, momentum, and real change — not just conversation.
Coaching Memberships – Flexibility, Not Guarantees
On-going coaching memberships do not come with a performance guarantee.
Instead, they are designed to be low-risk and flexible:
You can cancel at any time
There are no penalties or lock-ins
You stay because the coaching is useful — not because you’re tied to a contract.
12-Month Upfront Memberships – Pro-Rata Refunds
If you choose to pay for 12 months upfront, you’re entitled to request a pro-rata refund at any time if you decide the experience is not positive for you.
In this case:
The number of coaching sessions already attended will be deducted from the original amount paid
The remaining balance will be refunded accordingly
Important Notes
Coaching is not a done-for-you service. Results depend on your willingness to engage, reflect, and take action.
If at any point it becomes clear that the agreed effort and participation are not there, I’ll raise this directly and honestly.
If alignment can’t be restored, a refund of the unused portion of the coaching may be issued at the standard coaching rate.
Exclusions
Refunds and guarantees do not apply to the Resume & Career Upgrade Package or the Seven Days of Strengths self-guided program, due to the nature of the work and time already invested.
Terms & Conditions
Payment is immediate at the time of booking.
Prices quoted on the website are in AUD, and HiR is registered in Australia. Payments and invoices are available in AUD, USD, CND, GBP, or EURO.
All sessions are online, booked via Calendly and conducted using Google Meet unless expressly agreed otherwise. In-real-life sessions may incur additional fees for travel and incidental expenses.
Sessions can be rescheduled using the calendly booking system as required.
All Calendly sessions are booked with a 30-minute buffer so that James can extend the session without any challenges or additional fees should we continue to get the work done. After your kick-off session, the agreement with your coach on the specific results you want to achieve from your personalised program will be documented.
