Empowering Students, Graduates & Early Careers

Help Them Unlock Their Career Potential with Self Made Start

Self Made Start is designed to help students, graduates, and early-career professionals confidently navigate their career journeys. Whether exploring options, crafting a compelling personal brand, or preparing for the world of work, Self Made Start provides expert guidance through workshops, masterclasses, and group coaching.

With over a decade of experience supporting young professionals, I have worked with universities, scholarship programmes, and graduate employers to bridge the gap between education and meaningful employment. My approach is hands-on, practical, and tailored to equip young people with the confidence and clarity to thrive in their careers.

How I Work

I blend careers education and coaching with a dynamic and engaging approach to career development, ensuring students and graduates feel supported at every stage of their journey. My framework covers:

Career Discovery & Exploration

  • Identifying skills, values, and career interests
  • Exploring job markets, industries, and career pathways
  • Developing networking skills and engaging with professionals

Personal Branding & Career Storytelling

  • Crafting impactful CVs, LinkedIn profiles, and cover letters
  • Building a personal brand that stands out
  • Developing compelling STAR stories for interviews

Job Search & Work Readiness

  • Mastering job applications and interview techniques
  • Understanding workplace expectations and professional etiquette

Ways We Can Work Together

Online Career Development Course

Designed for students in higher education to develop their career thinking and planning as they work through their personal brands. Online course following the Self Made framework for organisations supporting students and graduates in their transition to work.

Workshops & Masterclasses

Interactive career development sessions for universities, graduate programmes, and employers covering career strategy, networking, job searching, personal branding, and work readiness.

Coaching for Students & Graduates at risk

Wrap-around coaching support for students and graduates at risk of unemployment.

Proven Experience & Impact

I have partnered with renowned organisations, universities, and programmes to deliver impactful career development solutions. Here’s how I’ve helped:

Career Coaching & Programme Leadership
  • London School of Economics (LSE): Careers consulting and workshop delivery, supporting Uggla Foundation scholarship recipients, and supporting the university departments with career interventions.
  • Moshal Program & Students for a Better Future (SBF): Delivering 500+ hours of one-on-one career coaching, guiding students into meaningful graduate roles.
  • General Assembly (GA): Delivering career programming and coaching for career changers pivoting into careers in the tech industry.
  • SAGEA & Quantify Your Future: Delivering workshops and creating video content to help students navigate their career development cycles.
  • ENS Africa: Supporting Candidate Legal Professionals in navigating their early careers in their training contracts.
Keynotes, Masterclasses & Workshops
  • NedTalk: Yes4Youth Programme (Nedbank) – Keynote on personal branding to 1,905 unemployed youth.
  • Top Talents Romania – Keynote for the country’s largest graduate career event.
  • SNG Grant Thornton – Keynote on professional etiquette to Chartered Accounting trainees induction programme.
  • Virtual Masterclasses – Delivered for Investec, Baker McKenzie, Bowmans, Reckitt, and more.
  • Career Handbook Development – Created a 76-page career guide for the Rali and Makentse Mampeule Scholarship careers programme.
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If you’re looking for a dynamic and results-driven career development expert to support your students, graduates, or early-career professionals, let’s connect.

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