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Career Kathryn.

Kathryn graduated with a first class honours degree from the University of Stirling (Scotland) and Texas A&M University (USA) specialising in workplace motivation. She has worked across a variety of roles including graduate recruitment, HR consulting, project management and personal learning.

Her career has included work with the former international accounting/consulting firm Andersens, the Royal Bank of Scotland and Halifax Bank of Scotland.

Throughout her career, she’s designed and delivered a number of development initiatives including; career development frameworks, extensive people management initiatives, senior executive coaching and CV and interview training programmes across the UK.

Kathryn is passionate about her own personal development and is a chartered member of the Institute of Personnel and Development and officially qualified with the Oxford School of Coach-Mentoring in 2005, a programme recognised by the European Mentoring and Coaching Council. In 2008 she completed training in Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP).

She is a member of the International Coach Federation and is an active member of the Canterbury Executive team, organising regional events.

Kathryn is also the South Island Associate for Career Analysts; an occupational psychologist and career coaching business based in Auckland. The careerbalance Online Career Centre is provided as a direct result of this business alignment.

 

Balanced Kathryn.

Kathryn grew up moving home frequently – a factor which has played a major part in her continued love of travelling and meeting new people.

She has been lucky enough to live in and travel around the world, including the USA, Canada, Australia, Hong Kong/Asia, South Africa and Europe.

Kathryn now lives a rural life north of Canterbury with her kiwi husband and their ‘furry children’; Kali the cat, Shiva the black lab/collie cross and most recently Mouse, the adorable thoroughbred horse.

They enjoy regularly indulging their love of the NZ outdoors with friends, sharing good food and enjoying great local wines!

The idea for the careerbalance range of programmes has been developing for several years. Bringing them together combines Kathryn’s academic study, business experience, networks and personal passions to enable others to take responsibility for what their future holds.

Kathryn also has a great passion for writing and has contributed significantly to various publications including Essence Magazine, NZ Business Magazine and HerBusiness Magazine. She is a Careers Expert for the Press in the South Island and the Sunday News in the North Island.

She published her first book in 2009, ‘How to Keep Your Cool if You Lose Your Job – a workbook for surviving redundancy’ has received rave reviews, and has featured across a variety of NZ media including the Good Morning show, popular magazines and over 20 radio stations. Kathryn also featured on a BBC Radio Scotland show providing advice to people who have lost their jobs. Her next book is already in the pipeline…