Your Career
Personal Career Success and Development
One-to-one support for experienced professionals who want to take charge of their career, recognise their True Worth and confidently navigate what comes next.
Career success for youThe Career Haven
Helping Professionals Thrive, Grow & Excel in Their Careers
I’m Ann Lucas, Career Strategist, offering Career Development Coaching, Professional Mentoring and Workplace Training for individuals and organisations.
I help experienced professionals make the most of their careers, whether that means finding their next job, progressing and excelling in their current or a new role, navigating career change or working out what they really want from their career.
Through one-to-one coaching and mentoring, I help you recognise your True Worth, articulate your achievements, skills and strengths, and build the confidence to take your next step.
I also work with organisations to design and deliver workshops and masterclasses that help people develop their skills, build confidence and take greater ownership of their careers, enabling them and their organisations to thrive.
Whether you’re looking for support with your own career or want to develop the people in your organisation, I’d love to help you explore what’s possible.
A relaxed, no-pressure introductory call
How I Can Help
Whether you are navigating your own career or developing the people in your organisation, I offer practical, personal support designed around your needs.
Your Organisation
Workplace Training and People Development
Masterclasses and workshops that build career confidence and capability within your teams, so your people grow and your organisation thrives.
Training for your people“The potential within you is greater than the obstacles around you”
Matshona Dhliwayo
Let Me Be Your Career Confidant
If you’re going to trust someone with your career — or with the development of your people — you deserve someone who genuinely listens, takes the time to understand what matters to you and brings both experience and practical support.
Helping people grow has been at the heart of my career from the very beginning.
Whether I’m supporting someone with their career or helping an organisation develop its people, my approach is the same: to listen, understand what matters and help people recognise their value and strengthen their impact.
Awards & Achievements
Awards and finalist nominations recognising my work in leadership, developing people and supporting professional growth.
Women Leaders Association
- Lifetime Achievement Award
- Shine Award Finalist
- Member of the Year Finalist
NHS Skills Development Network
- Brian McNaught Award — Recognising exemplary leadership and commitment to developing finance professionals
Healthcare Financial Management Association
- Key Contributor Award — Recognising contributions to professional standards and development
- Special Award for Contribution to Branch Activities
Small Business Growth Awards
Presented by The Happy Business Company
- Secret Rocket Award
- Bees Knees Award
What People Say About Working with Me
“Ann makes you feel like you could be running the country this time next week!”
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You Don't Need to Have Everything Worked Out Before We Talk.
If you’re thinking about what comes next in your career, or how to help your people thrive, grow and excel, email me at ann@thecareerhaven.com to arrange a free, relaxed introductory call.