In 2020, like many of us, I took the opportunity to reflect on my career direction.
I’ve always found my work in policy, strategy and governance meaningful — and I continue to work in this space full time. But alongside this work, I realised I wanted find a way to support people directly one-one-one.
That led me to volunteer as a telephone counsellor with Griefline, supporting people experiencing grief and loss. It was a deeply valuable experience that reaffirmed how much I care about being there for people during periods of uncertainty, loss, and change.
That experience prompted me to think about how I could include this kind of support more intentionally into my career. I began combining my background in workforce development and systems thinking with counselling and coaching — and over time, Bright Careers took shape.
Bright Careers focuses on supporting people through the complexity of mid-career decisions.
This might include:
shifting roles
changing sectors
returning to study
rethinking work and identity
or simply aligning professional life more closely with personal values.
Through coaching and structured support, I aim to help people find clarity and confidence in their next steps — especially those working in health, human services, or public purpose sectors.
On this blog, you’ll find:
Guidance on navigating career change and complexity
Reflections on career development approaches like narrative counselling, systems thinking, and career design
Sector-specific content (e.g. policy, human services, health, governance)
Updates on events and programs — including graduate opportunities and professional development
Practical resources to support values-based decision-making at mid-career and beyond.
I’m glad you’re here — and I hope you find something useful in the ideas I share.