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If you’re feeling stuck in your job or unsure about what’s next, you’re not alone—and you’re in the right place.

At Know You More, we analysed 7,491 coaching descriptions from clients just like you. People at all stages of their careers came to coaching to explore their next move, make sense of change, and build the confidence to go after what they really want.

Here’s what we learned—and how it can help you take your next step with clarity.

Top Coaching Topic? Career Development and Transition

Out of all the sessions we reviewed, 28% focused on career development and transition. That makes it the #1 reason people start coaching with us.

Whether you’re:

Making a move within your organisation

Changing industries completely

Returning to work after a break

Or stepping into leadership for the first time...

Coaching helps make the path forward feel more possible—and more personal to you.

What Clients Are Dealing With

In addition to career transition, here are the other most common coaching themes we saw:

Coaching Theme % of Clients

Career Development & Transition 28%

Leadership & Management Skills 18%

Confidence & Self-Esteem 15%

Personal Effectiveness 12%

Work-Life Balance 8%

Academic Support 7%

Team Dynamics 5%

Communication Skills 4%

Stress & Resilience 3%

Environmental/Sustainability Interests 3%

Topic Undetermined 2%

These topics often overlap. For example, confidence shows up across all levels—whether someone’s a university student or a senior executive. And issues like work-life balance often accompany high-pressure or people-heavy roles.

One Client’s Story: From Burnout to Breakthrough

Sophie came to coaching feeling unsure of her value after being made redundant. Through a series of structured, supportive sessions, she:

Rebuilt her confidence

Clarified what kind of role she actually wanted

Navigated a career change into a purpose-driven organisation

She said:

“I didn’t realise how much I needed space to think. My coach didn’t tell me what to do—they helped me figure it out for myself. That’s what changed everything.”

What Coaching Can Do For You

Based on the thousands of journeys we’ve supported, here’s what career coaching helps people with most:

✅ Making decisions with more clarity and less second-guessing

✅ Mapping out what’s next—and what steps to take now

✅ Building back confidence after redundancy, burnout or a tough period

✅ Balancing work and life when it all feels too much

✅ Getting unstuck, especially when you know you want something to change

And crucially: it’s about you. Your life, your goals, your style. Whether you prefer structured coaching or a more exploratory approach, we’ll match you with a coach who fits.

"Coaching gave me the space to rethink what impact really meant—to define it on my terms. I didn’t step back. I stepped forward with purpose."

— Dan Hewitt, Client Lead at Ocado

Ready to Start? Here’s How

We’ve supported thousands of people through turning points like the one you’re facing. If you’re curious whether career coaching is right for you, let’s talk. Find more information here.