Katrina Howard is an outstanding career coach and invaluable long-term career partner. For over five years, Katrina's provided exceptional career partnering support as I navigated a significant career transition into the local market. Her expertise in enabling me to define my goals and align my skills and experiences was instrumental in comprehensive career planning and navigating new employment opportunities. I highly recommend her for strategic career planning and amazing ongoing coaching and support.

Justin Stanic

Kat approaches coaching with the perfect balance of empathy and honesty. She's a direct communicator, tailoring her advice to you as an individual. Kat provides practical advice as well as guidance to hone your own thinking, rather than being prescriptive. She also has a suite of tools to help support discussions and gain insight, no matter if you're changing careers, looking to promote, or up your interview skills. I have already recommended Kat to friends and colleagues and wouldn't hesitate to book again myself.

Eliza P, APS

Katrina was an inspiration to work with. I came to her at a real crossroads in my career and found her to be an incredible listener. She was thoughtful, compassionate and knowledgeable and really tailored our sessions to my needs. With her support, I was able to identify my strengths and confidently pursue my future career path. As a career coach and mentor, I can't recommend her highly enough.

Ginger Gorman

Kat understood the APS, the different levels of positions and what employers are looking for in applications and during interviews. She took a holistic approach, not just focussing on the application and interview, but the person as whole, their strengths, and challenges. Each session was structured around my coaching goals and there was time to practice what had been learnt. I will definitely be recommending Kat to others.

MO

Katrina has been instrumental in preparing me for promotion. Her strategic insight, tailored guidance, and deep understanding of expectations helped sharpen my leadership narrative, interview presence, and confidence. I now feel equipped to step into senior leadership with clarity and purpose. Thanks Kat!

Anne

Katrina is an experienced career coach whose approach I found excellent, tailored and well structured. I would recommend her to others, particularly senior executives seeking guidance to strategically determine and manage career change and transition.

Marlene Stolt

Katrina brings a rare combination of wisdom, honesty, and care to her work. Over the years, she has supported me through major transitions including career changes, leadership development, and balancing work with family life. Her use of Internal Family Systems approaches helped me overcome self-doubt and reconnect with a stronger sense of self-worth. I’m incredibly grateful for her guidance and would recommend her to anyone seeking meaningful, values-based career coaching.

Hannah Richardson

Katrina’s coaching sessions were invaluable for me in working through imposter syndrome and hangups from my past employment history. She brought out all the valuable things I’ve done and helped me formulate them into a cohesive story that allowed me to shine. Through the techniques and strategies Katrina introduced me to I have learned new ways to express myself and bring out my best in my work. I would highly recommend coaching with Katrina for anyone looking to further their career or improve how they present themselves in their life.

Vanessa C.

Thank you for your help Kat. Your method of interview preparation really helped me to clarify my strengths and keep my mind focused. I feel like I have my mojo back! Having your framework in place made it easier to confidently pivot from interview to interview.

Jess B

Katrina has been great at helping me navigate job changes and interview preparation. She is understanding and knowledgeable and has taken the time to listen and really get to know my strengths and how to use them to best effect. I highly recommend her to any executives wanting support to make changes and will myself not hesitate to reach out again in the future as required.

Megan Altenburg

Katrina has a knack for asking the right questions that helped me understand where I wanted to be career wise, what I did well and what I needed to do in future.

Virginia Wells

Katrina provided me with targeted professional development, using a positive personalised approach. Katrina's feedback and advice increased my confidence and ability to present my strengths and career direction.

Caro Roach

Katrina, I just wanted to share a revelation with you. I am accepting an award in Sydney tonight for my research and I am scrabbling a speech down on a post it note. And the image of working with you in your office came to me very strongly. I think every time I write a speech now I will be taken back to those important lessons you helped me understand. Speak from the heart, it’s OK! Thanks again.

Dr Anita Collins, international music educator

Working with Katrina was a real joy. Her professional abilities and expertise helped me to develop my ideas and presentation from an information dense lecture to an accessible and personal presentation. Working together, we identified the most important components of my presentation and discussed ways to communicate these effectively. Beyond this, I found Katrina’s tips and techniques for presenting professionally invaluable for getting me up on stage and beyond.

Daniel Pascal Harris, Seed Head Design

Katrina has been an excellent career coach to gain wisdom from. I have benefitted personally from Katrina’s support in improving my confidence, public speaking skills and even successfully obtained a new job that better aligns with my values through her support.

KP

Good news! I got the role I interviewed for last month! Thank you so much for your wonderful help and support - I really can't tell you what a difference it's made!

GM

After leaving a long term role, I’d made a few role choices that weren’t the right fit, which led me to work with Katrina and I’m so glad I did. Her guidance, tools and thoughtful approach gave me the clarity and confidence I really needed. Katrina’s knowledge across both the private and public sectors was invaluable in helping me navigate my next steps and my transition between sectors. A year on, I’m in a role I love, and the work we did together still guides me. Highly recommend!

Clare Rodgers

Katrina has extensive understanding and can articulate the ILS and relevant APS recruitment processes in a simple and easy-to-understand manner. I feel well supported by Katrina and this is largely due to her constructive coaching sessions and genuine intentions to support me develop in my career.

PK

Katrina is a great interview coach. She listens and supports clients, assessing their skills and experience, and provides feedback that can be applied immediately to a resume or during interviews. She helps clients rephrase an average answer into a professional one. I consult with her on resume content and interview technique. I've had success with her assistance and highly recommend her professional advice.

San

Katrina is a wonderful coach and a highly skilled professional who uses her knowledge and practical tools to help you understand which career direction suits your strengths. She guides you in recognising your abilities and shows you how to make a successful change if you wish to pursue a new path after many years in the same role. I truly value her support and would recommend her to anyone seeking clarity and confidence in their career journey.

Inta Valaine

As a professional speaker, I have benefited directly from the wealth of experience Katrina Howard brings to her coaching; most recently when we collaborated prior to my TEDx Canberra talk. Kat's ability to embrace the big picture in a playful way, whilst still recognising pragmatic steps that needed to be taken, ensured our partnership was a successful and enjoyable one. Kat's manner is the perfect blend of humour, heart and professionalism and I would recommend her services to anyone.

Shane Horsburgh

Trusted career partner for over 15 years