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The Framework

The Career Edit Method™

Every client follows the same proven decision-making framework — designed to move you from uncertainty to clarity and a confident career decision.

The Framework

The Career Edit Method™

Every client follows the same proven decision-making framework, designed to move from uncertainty to clarity and a confident career decision.

The Career Edit Session™ is the guided conversation at the heart of The Career Edit Method™ — one focused 45-minute appointment that moves each stage forward.

1

Understand where you are

Career Clarity Assessment

Answer 13 honest questions and get a clear picture of where you're at — and what's really going on beneath the surface.

You leave with a clear picture, not just more questions.
2

Work out what's really going on

In your consultation

We'll dig into what's really driving your frustration. Most career problems aren't what they appear on the surface.

You leave knowing what's actually going on.
3

Get clear on your options

In your consultation

We'll talk honestly about where you are, what your options look like and what you can realistically do next.

You leave with a clear view of your choices.
4

Agree your next steps

Before the session ends

We'll work through the practical moves that matter most and what to do first.

You leave with practical next steps and priorities.
5

Move forward with confidence

Putting it into action

Put the plan into action. Emma is available for support as you move forward.

You move forward knowing what's right for you.
Your Process

From Uncertainty to Confident Decision

Understand the process in five minutes. Every client follows this same path.

Step 1 — Online
Career Clarity Assessment
13-question assessment (about five minutes). Matches you to one of nine career profiles, built around your next move.
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The Career Edit Session™ — NZD $129
The Career Edit Session™
One private 45-minute session with Emma. An honest, practical conversation that takes you through Diagnose, Decide and Design — focused entirely on your situation.
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Before the session ends
Your practical next steps
We agree the priorities, direction and confident next steps that matter most for your situation.
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Step 5 — Optional
Putting it into action
CV preparation, LinkedIn profile improvement and interview coaching — available once your career direction is confirmed.
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The Difference

Why The Career Edit Method Works

Most career advice starts with your CV.

I think that's the wrong place to start.

After 15 years in recruitment, I've seen talented people spend months applying for the wrong jobs — not because they weren't good enough, but because they hadn't worked out what the right move actually was.

So we do that first. We work out what's right for you. Then we make it happen.

AI can generate answers. But it cannot identify the questions that clarify your next career move.

That is where The Career Edit Method is different.

The nine profiles

Most people recognise themselves in one of these before they finish reading.

Ready for Change

You're standing on the cusp of an exciting new chapter — fully charged and ready to move.

Career Crossroads

You're in a deeply reflective space — seeing multiple pathways forward but unsure which turn to take.

Burnout Risk

You've been running on fumes for too long.

Confidence Rebuild

You're highly capable — but a difficult environment or stagnant role has quietly chipped away at your self-belief.

Growth Seeker

You're performing well — but you've outgrown your current container and you're hungry for a bigger challenge.

Returning to Work

You're preparing to re-enter the workforce after a career break — and your experience hasn't vanished.

Leadership Transition

You're moving from brilliant individual contributor to leading people or holding executive responsibility.

Purpose Explorer

You've achieved professional success — but it's started to feel hollow.

High Performer Feeling Stuck

On paper, you're highly successful — but inside you feel uninspired, coasting on autopilot.

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Real career decisions. Real progress.

Career change rarely follows one predictable path. Here's what clients have said about finding clarity, navigating uncertainty and moving forward with a practical plan.

Career Clarity Assessment

“I had been going around in circles for months. The assessment helped me put language around what I was feeling and understand what was actually keeping me stuck. Instead of believing I needed to completely reinvent my career, I came away with a much clearer idea of what needed to change and what to do next.”

Career Clarity Assessment client
Redundancy Support

“Redundancy knocked my confidence more than I expected. Emma gave me space to process what had happened, but also helped me move beyond it and focus on the decisions in front of me. I left feeling calmer, clearer and with a practical plan I could actually follow.”

Recently redundant professional
Entering the New Zealand Job Market

“I knew I had strong international experience, but I wasn't sure how New Zealand employers would interpret it. Emma gave me an honest view of the market and helped me position my background in a way that made sense locally. I now feel much more confident about where to focus and how to approach my job search.”

International candidate entering the NZ market
Senior Leadership Transitions

“At this stage of my career, I didn't need generic career advice. I needed an experienced and independent sounding board who could challenge my thinking without having a vested interest in the outcome. Emma helped me assess my options, clarify what I wanted from my next move and approach the market much more strategically.”

Senior executive client

Your situation may be different. The starting point is a conversation about where you are now and what would make the greatest difference.

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