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The R & R Journey

Career Transition Coaching For Professionals

Finding the career you want, starts with finding you again!

I help you move from feeling stuck to building the confidence and self-trust to pursue a career that truly aligns with you.

You don't have to stay stuck in a career that no longer serves you. The R & R Journey helps professionals navigate career transitions, rediscover their strengths, and confidently step into their next chapter.

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Book a free 30-min career call.

    Rachel Thomas, career coach.

    Most people think that changing career starts with finding a new job. I don’t. It starts with rediscovering who you are.

    You've poured so much into your job. What if it's time to pour into yourself?

    A teacher sitting at her desk with her head in her hands.

    The programme

    What we work on together

    A programme built around who you are first — the practical job-search tools come after.

    Identity
    & clarity

    You are not just your job title. This is where we reconnect with who you are, what matters to you, and what you actually want next.

    • Identity beyond your role
    • Values & what matters now
    • Honest self-assessment
    • Career clarity foundations

    Confidence & self-trust

    Rebuild the belief that your experience counts — and that you are allowed to want something different.

    • Recognising your worth
    • Challenging self-doubt
    • Building inner confidence
    • Trusting your own decisions

    Reframe & release

    Let go of the stories, guilt, and expectations that keep you stuck — so you can move forward with a clearer mind.

    • Limiting beliefs
    • Teacher guilt & identity
    • Fear of starting again
    • Emotional release

    Aligned career direction

    Turn clarity into direction. Explore realistic paths that fit your strengths, values, and the life you want to build.

    • Career options exploration
    • Strengths-based direction
    • Lifestyle & values alignment
    • Realistic next steps

    Tools, action & support

    Once the inner work is underway, we build the practical tools you need to move forward with confidence.

    • CV & LinkedIn support
    • Interview preparation
    • Job search strategy
    • Accountability & next steps

    The journey

    Your next chapter doesn't have to look like your last.

    Career transition isn't one dramatic leap — it's a process. We move through it together, one honest step at a time, so each decision feels grounded instead of rushed.

    1. 01

      Recognise

      Recognise who you are beyond your role.

    2. 02

      Reflect

      Understand what genuinely matters to you now.

    3. 03

      Reframe

      Challenge the stories that are keeping you stuck.

    4. 04

      Realign

      Create a direction that reflects who you are becoming.

    5. 05

      Results

      Feel confident and equipped to land a new job and start your next career.

    Coaching Services

    Services to Support Your Next Chapter

    From a single clarity conversation to full programme support — choose what fits where you are right now.

    • 1:1 Career Clarity Coaching

      Identify what you want from your next career and uncover possibilities that align with your strengths, values, and goals.

      5 sessions
    • Career Transition Support Discovery Call

      A relaxed, no-pressure conversation to explore why you're feeling stuck, what you want from your next career, and the support you may need to move forward with confidence.

      Discovery call
    • CV, Skills and Strengths Review

      Recognise the transferable skills you have and learn how to position yourself, so you can make that next step with more self-trust.

      CV & strengths
    • Career Restart Programme

      Join my full 8-week programme to move from feeling stuck and uncertain to gaining the clarity, confidence, self-trust and practical tools you need to pursue a career that truly aligns with you.

      8-week programme

    *Prices are subject to service provided. Contact me for more information.

    Book Call

    Free 30-minute career call.

    About me

    Rachel Thomas

    Who is she?

    Rachel Thomas, career coach.

    It starts with a decision to stop carrying everyone else but yourself.

    “I'm a teacher”, I would automatically reply. But silently, I didn't know who I actually was outside of the title. I tied my worth to what I could do in my role and in my life. I was drowning in a loop of self-doubt, dependency and burnout. I felt stuck. I kept telling myself to start looking at other schools, hoping a change of scenery would do the trick. But what I really needed to face was the internal disconnection.

    Then came November 2025. The pit of the first term, the dip before the holidays, the sickness, burnout, end of term reports, winter festival, you know how it goes. I reached a point where I knew I couldn't keep running from the truth. I didn't want to work so hard, for such lack of appreciation, recognition, beyond my role anymore. I had a sudden urge for change, for momentum, for not feeling stuck. I had to commit to something, someone else. So I made the bold decision; I handed in my resignation and swore to myself to never look back.

    At that moment, it wasn't about leaving or just quitting; it was about reclaiming my life. I had to sit with myself, go inward and search for my own treasure. I began asking myself the hard questions: What actually lights me up? What drains me? What else am I good at? What kind of life do I want to build?

    That season of deep self-reflection changed everything. I reframed my mindset, stepped out of my comfort zone, joined new communities, took up new hobbies, and deliberately reoriented my entire world. I stopped waiting for clarity to find me and started aligning my daily actions with the person I wanted to become someone who feels valued, motivated, trusted, fulfilled, and secure.

    My Mission

    I created The R & R Journey to be the roadmap I wish I had when I was feeling lost and stuck. What started as a journey to self discovery, became one I wanted to share, as a coach. No longer inspiring children, but encouraging adults, to navigate the emotional roller coaster of big life transitions, rediscover their worth and boldly step into a life of alignment, with who they truly are.

    The Values That Guide The Journey

    These principles shape every conversation, every session, and every step of the work we do together.

    Freedom

    Having the ability to choose, change direction, leave what no longer fits, redefine what success looks like and build a life that feels like yours.

    Self Trust

    Learning to stop outsourcing your decisions.

    Courage

    Choosing it anyway. Making the bold moves before certainty arrives.

    Growth

    Noticing more, questioning decisions more and keep evolving.

    Realignment

    Changing your life means matching your environment to the person you want to become.

    Ready to find your own treasure?

    If you're sitting where I was, feeling stuck, overwhelmed by the unknown, but knowing deep down that you deserve more, you don't have to navigate the middle ground alone. Let's figure out your next chapter together.

    How it works

    Your Journey Starts With One Conversation

    1. 01

      Book your call

      Schedule your free 30-minute career call.

    2. 02

      Get clear

      Explore your goals, strengths, challenges, and possible career directions.

    3. 03

      Move forward

      Create a practical next-step plan for your career restart.

    Book Call

    Free 30-minute career call.

    FAQ

    Questions Professionals Often Ask

    What happens during the free 30-minute career call?

    It's a relaxed conversation, not a sales pitch. We'll talk about where you are now, what's draining you, and how you'd like to feel instead. You'll leave with a clearer sense of your options and whether working together makes sense for you.

    I don't know what career I want next. Can you help?

    That's one of the biggest reasons people join. I'll help you understand your strengths, values, transferable skills, and what kind of work actually fits the life you want — so the direction comes from you rather than from a list of job titles.

    Can my professional skills transfer into another career?

    Yes, far more than most professionals realise. Communication, leadership, organisation, problem-solving, adaptability and relationship building are needed across many industries. The work is learning to name and evidence those skills so employers recognise them.

    What are the benefits of 1:1 coaching?

    Deep exploration of the topics and challenges that matter most to you, a confidential space for honest reflection, and development and support tailored to your situation rather than generic careers advice.

    Do you help with CVs, LinkedIn and interviews?

    Yes, once you're clear on direction. Together we create a standout CV, a LinkedIn profile that sells your experience, interview confidence, and a realistic job search plan — because clarity without action changes nothing.

    Client stories

    You're Not Starting Over. You're Starting From Experience.

    • Rachel helped me not only build an outstanding CV but also solve any worries I had about it. She genuinely enjoys helping people — I'd recommend her for anything from building a CV to improving your LinkedIn or preparing for a successful interview. Thanks to Rachel, I don't have to worry about any of these.

      Ektoras

    • Thank you, Rachel. R & R has given me the confidence — the programme has shown me how to identify my self-worth.

      Mary

    • Rachel was very professional and clear. I went looking for help with my CV but left with a clear understanding of what type of job I actually want and can apply for. Thank you so much for all your help.

      Anthony

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    Ready to Explore What's Next?

    Take the first step toward a career that feels more aligned, fulfilling, and free.

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    Free 30-minute career call.

    Prefer to write first? rachel@therandrjourney.com