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Make the Most of Your Career, At Every Stage

Your career doesn’t stand still — and neither should your thinking about it.

Whether you want to make more of the role you’re already in, progress to something new, navigate redundancy or other change, or simply feel more confident about what comes next, you don’t have to work it all out alone.

Working one to one, I help experienced professionals become the CEO of their own career — clearer about their True Worth, more confident in how they communicate it, and Always Ready for whatever comes next.

Every conversation is confidential, personal and shaped around you.

You Might Be Here Because…

  • You want to make more of the role you’re already in.
  • You want to progress, whether that’s where you are or somewhere new.
  • You’ve started a new role and want to make a strong impact.
  • You’re navigating reorganisation, redundancy, uncertainty or unexpected change.
  • You want to recognise your True Worth and communicate the value you bring with confidence.
  • You want to be Always Ready, rather than starting from scratch when an opportunity, challenge or change comes along.
Ann Lucas presenting an online session on how to successfully land your next job

Your Career Is Yours To Shape

You don’t have to wait for someone else to You don’t have to wait for someone else to recognise your value, decide what comes next or give you permission to develop. decide what comes next or give you permission to develop.

I provide one-to-one career support to help you understand your strengths, recognise your True Worth, make confident career decisions and take purposeful action.

Whether you want to progress in your current role, explore what comes next, navigate change or simply feel more in control of your career, I give you the confidential space, practical support and honest encouragement to move forward.

True Worth

Know your value. Communicate it with confidence.

True Worth is about recognising, understanding and being able to articulate the value you genuinely bring — not inflated, not understated, just accurate.

When you understand your achievements, strengths, skills and contribution, you can make better career decisions, communicate your value more confidently and stop underselling yourself.

Always Ready

Be ready for whatever your career brings.

Careers rarely move in a straight line. Opportunities, change and challenges can appear when you least expect them.

Being Always Ready means having a clear understanding of what matters to you, what you’re capable of and what you have to offer — so you can respond with confidence when the next opportunity or challenge arrives, rather than starting from scratch.

Take Charge Of Your Career

Put simply, I help you become the CEO of your own career.

That means taking ownership of your direction, your decisions and your development — rather than waiting for someone else to shape your future for you.

Your career is too important to leave to chance.

Ways To Work With Me

Every individual is different, so I offer two ways to work with me depending on the support you need — a focused one-to-one session or a deeper six-session programme.

True Worth Insight Call

£111

60-minute online one-to-one session

This is for you if you just need dedicated time and space to step back, think clearly and work out what matters.

The True Worth Insight Call is a focused one-to-one session shaped around whatever is most important to you right now.

Through thoughtful conversation, we'll explore your situation, help you gain perspective, recognise the value you bring and identify practical ways forward.

Depending on what you need, your session might focus on:

  • Thinking through a career decision or next move
  • Preparing for an appraisal or important career conversation
  • Navigating redundancy, uncertainty or workplace change
  • Building confidence or preparing for greater responsibility
  • Developing your professional impact and communicating your value
  • Working out practical next steps when you feel stuck

I'll adapt the balance of coaching, mentoring and practical guidance to what will be most helpful to you.

Ideal if you want clarity, perspective, confidence or practical action around a particular career situation.

Ask me about the Insight Call

True Worth Breakthrough Masterplan

£597

Six online one-to-one sessions of 60 minutes each

A deeper, structured programme for professionals who want to take real ownership of their career and develop a clearer understanding of the unique value they bring — whether you're looking to progress, considering a change, or facing uncertainty such as redundancy.

Across six sessions, we'll explore the foundations of your True Worth:

Values • Achievements • Skills • Strengths • Community of Support

Together, we'll uncover what makes you who you are professionally, recognise the contribution and unique value you bring, and explore what you want from your career going forward.

We'll then bring everything together into a personalised career roadmap, helping you make more confident and informed career decisions and identify the opportunities and actions that will move you forward.

If you're facing redundancy or uncertainty about your role, the programme can also give you valuable space to step back, recognise what you have to offer and prepare confidently for what comes next.

Throughout the programme, my approach blends coaching, mentoring and practical career development support. Some sessions may be reflective, while others will be more practical and action-focused, depending on what you need at each stage.

By the end of the programme, you'll have:

  • Greater clarity about your True Worth
  • A stronger understanding of your unique value and how to articulate it
  • Greater confidence in making career decisions
  • A clearer sense of your career direction and priorities
  • A personalised roadmap for moving forward
  • Practical actions to help you stay Always Ready for whatever comes next

Ideal if you want a comprehensive career reset, greater confidence in the value you bring and a clear, personalised roadmap for your career — particularly if you're navigating career uncertainty or preparing for a significant change.

Ask me about the Breakthrough Masterplan

How I Work With You

A calm, practical way of working that gives you room to think and a clear sense of what to do next.

  • A Safe And Confidential Space

    Every conversation stays between us. You can be honest about what is working, what is not and what you really want from your career.

  • Supportive And Honest

    I listen properly, encourage you generously and tell you what I genuinely think. You leave feeling steadier and clearer, not flattered.

  • Practical And Action Focused

    We turn reflection into decisions and decisions into small, achievable actions you can start straight away.

  • Tailored To You

    Your career, your values and your circumstances shape every session. Nothing is delivered from a script.

My approach blends coaching, mentoring and practical career development support, and I adapt the balance depending on your individual needs, goals and where you are in your journey.

Sometimes I’ll ask questions that help you explore your thinking and uncover your own answers. At other times, I’ll draw upon my own professional experience to share practical strategies, tools, frameworks or guidance to help you move forward more confidently.

Whatever we’re working on, my aim is always the same:

To help you move forward with greater clarity, confidence and purpose.

Questions People Often Ask

Not Sure Where To Start?

You don’t need to have everything figured out before you contact me.

If you’re wondering whether working together could help, I’d love to have a chat.

Email me at ann@thecareerhaven.com and let’s arrange a free, informal introductory call.

It’s simply an opportunity for us to have a friendly conversation, talk about where you are and what you’re looking for, and explore how I might be able to help.

No pressure. Just a friendly conversation.

The Difference Working Together Can Make

“Ann Lucas is one of the kindest, wisest and most supportive people I have had the privilege of knowing. She combines exceptional expertise in coaching and career development with warmth, integrity and a genuine commitment to helping others thrive. Ann has supported me through life's unexpected bumps, always offering clarity, compassion and practical wisdom.”
Helen BiltonManaging Director, Kindred Alliance

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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, let’s start with a conversation.