Holly Sedlacek

Do you feel lost in your career?  You may feel you’re not tapping into your full potential or that the next step isn't clear.

Perhaps you've even lacked support -- this could be from a manager, leadership, or even from your partner. Maybe you realise it’s time to change your role or you want to develop a long-term career goal. Either way, you aren't where you want to be. You feel stuck.

Career coaching can help you take control and make intentional choices about what is right for you. 

Hello, I’m Holly Sedlacek, a Career Coach. Email me to set up a free introductory call.

I've helped clients to succeed by:

1) finding a better-suited role in a new organisation

2) stepping into bigger leadership responsibilities in their current organisation

3) believing in their expertise, and

4) moving on from outdated feedback or a mindset that has been keeping them stuck.

I use a proven coaching framework based on emotional intelligence and psychology that creates the structure and space for you to get clear on the question of “what do I want now?” and create a path to achieve it.

I also have experience helping people who feel burned out, especially those who feel they can't say no or set boundaries. Many times burnout impacts your life at home because you're so tired from your energy-zapping day at work.

Common Career Coaching topics include: 

• Creating a career development plan.
• Interview skills and package negotiation.
• CV/resume writing and reviewing. Developing job-finding techniques.
• How to build a network and networking skills.
• Finding your career direction and fulfillment at work.
• Clarifying short and long-term career objectives.

If you're a manager or leader, coaching topics can also include:  

• Managing the pressure to perform.
• Improving executive presence and learning how to express your view effectively.
• Developing your leadership style.
• Building communication skills and working on presentation techniques.
• Becoming more self-aware, building emotional intelligence and resilience.
• Negotiating power structures and building trusted relationships.
• Listening to intuition and your ‘inner voice’.

Previous clients have ranged from:

• COOs stepping up into big leadership positions who need to let go of managerial behaviours so they can strategically lead their department and the organization.
• Directors going for Partner in big consulting firms.
• New dads navigating careers changes with little ones at home and a partner who has a big career too.
• Successful managers who have been at an organization "too long" but don't know how to leave and want support while they update their CV, job search, network, negotiate a package, and start their new role.
• Subject Matter Experts with a tenure of success, but aren't happy with their current life/work balance and they don't want to spend the rest of their working days wondering "what if..."

My clients are from a range of backgrounds but a majority are from consulting (Big 4) or Financial Services.

What my clients have in common, is the need to grow confidently in a sustainable and fulfilling manner. The outcome they all have is a life and a career that fits who they are today.

Email me to set up your free introductory call

“I came to Holly for coaching as I was transitioning to a new role as a Founder of a new business. Her approach has been completely effective, more than I’ve experienced in my 20+ yr career. If you need guidance in shutting out the “noise” and to become more focused in your purpose, then, Holly is your coach. She is unapologetically authentic and it comes through in the results." RM

• Management and Leadership Development
• Self-doubt, Self-belief, and Confidence
• Working with Millennials and Gen Z
• Managing Upwards
• Finding purpose
• Career Transitions (new industry or role)
• Life Transitions (Return to Work, Maternity/Paternity Leave, Reducing hours)
• Performance Coaching

"I worked closely with Holly when embarking on Leadership & Development training at [work]. Holly’s insight and guidance was crucial to my progress. A great coach!! I particular enjoyed our Emotional Intelligence sessions! Holly is extremely focused in helping you attain the results you set out to achieve!"-BA

Email me to set up your free introductory call

While some clients only need a few sessions, I usually work with clients on a retainer basis, so if you'd like to discuss a retainer package (3 or 6 months) instead of one-off sessions, please do get in touch. 

The reason I have flexibility in my packages is that everyone is unique, but what is the same, is that behaviour change takes time. While progress happens in individual sessions, one session isn't enough for most individuals to accomplish their goals, especially when it comes to career and leadership development.

Most of my clients continue signing retainer contracts as they continue to progress in their development beyond what they thought possible. We will always make sure the package fits your needs through honest conversations.

Email me at holly.sedlacek@knowyourpace.co.uk to schedule a free introductory call to learn about working together. If you want to work with me and want to know more about pricing options/payment plans, don't hesitate to reach out.

I do have evening and some Saturday availability, but find most clients are happy to have their coaching during the week.

I am a coach, business owner, mother, spouse, Ironman, ultra runner, avid reader of everything in leadership and wellness as well as a small-town girl living in London. 

I love learning and hope my natural curiosity about what makes us human enriches not only who I get to connect with but also who I am. I have two young daughters, a supportive partner, three road bikes, and an ice cream maker that is in constant use. 

You can schedule your free 30 minute introductory call here

“With Holly’s guidance I have chosen a new path and am finally embarking on a project that I have wanted for myself for as long as I can remember but never had the courage to follow. If you are looking for this kind of support, I urge you to seek out Holly’s help. She has the strength, patience, and the tools to help you set your own path and achieve your goals, whatever they may be."-CS